News
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The new face of South Africa
Tuesday | Feb 15 2011THIS year’s AIME conference in Melbourne marks the first major Australian event for the new head of South African Tourism here.
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Peirce & Leslie unlocking India
Tuesday | Feb 15 2011INDIA’S boutique luxury tour operator Peirce & Leslie says the launch of a dedicated Australian brochure (TD 02 Feb) coincides with renewed interest from the local market in the country. Peirce & Leslie GM Anitha Pottamkulam, who is in Australia this week, told Travel Daily yesterday that “India was off the map for Australian’s last year” due to repercussions of the global financial crisis, but frequent travellers are now re-looking at the sub-continent.
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ADL airport carpark
Tuesday | Feb 15 2011ADELAIDE Airport has begun the construction of a $100 million multi-level car park and pedestrian plaza project, set for completion in May next year.
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Ryanair free roaming
Tuesday | Feb 15 2011IRISH ultra low cost carrier Ryanair says more than 1 million people took advantage of its free mobile roaming service on its launch day yesterday.
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30% off at Hamilton
Tuesday | Feb 15 2011HAMILTON Island Reef View Hotel & Beach Club is offering 30% off accommodation prices when booked by 17 Feb, for stays until 15 Aug – hamiltonisland.com.au.
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HA expands FF’s
Tuesday | Feb 15 2011HAWAIIAN Airlines has expanded its HawaiianMiles frequent flyer program to now offer new online and in-store brand name products and services, and included online shopping experiences that will earn more points on purchases.
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Camping expo a hit
Tuesday | Feb 15 2011OVER 24,000 visitors attended the Newcastle Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo held last weekend, eclipising anticipated figures by more than two times.
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Travelport up 200%
Tuesday | Feb 15 2011TRAVELPORT saw a 200% uptake in users throughout 2010 for its travel agent site, up to 7,300 members asked and answered 9,000 questions.
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Queensland hosts
Tuesday | Feb 15 2011TOURISM Queensland is seeking to reassure the Chinese market following the state’s floods and cyclone which struck the East Coast this month, hosting a group of 25 VIPs from China Southern Airlines Guangzhou this week.
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Trump sells Marina
Tuesday | Feb 15 2011TRUMP International Resorts has off-loaded the Trump Marina Hotel Casino in Altlantic City for US$38m to Landry’s Inc, who are preparing to reintroduce the Golden Nugget hotel/casino brand back to the gaming city, after a 24 year break.