News
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Regent brand sold
Thursday | Apr 22 2010A TAIWAN-BASED company has announced the acquisition of the Regent hotels business, including the global Regent brand and all associated intellectual property, the hotel management and lease contracts for properties in operation and under development, as well as the Regent Seven Seas Cruises license.
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QFFF points on points flights
Thursday | Apr 22 2010QANTAS has revamped its frequent flyer program to now offer the earning of points and status credits on airfares redeemed under its ‘Any Seat’ awards scheme.
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Cirque du Jacko
Thursday | Apr 22 2010THE music of the late ‘King of Pop’ Michael Jackson will be used in a new Cirque du Soleil touring arena show to debut in the US next year.
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One night free deal
Thursday | Apr 22 2010MURI Beach Club Hotel in the Cook Islands is offering one night free on a five night package, plus 50% off all meals and access to the exclusive Muri Beach Club Lounge on arrival at the resort.
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Next 787 stage
Thursday | Apr 22 2010THE US Federal Aviation Administration has certified Boeing’s fledgling 787 Dreamliner for the next stage of testing, which allows the planes to carry personnel and collect additional certification data.
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Spa added to Sands
Thursday | Apr 22 2010MARINA Bay Sands has added the Banyan Tree brand to its portfolio, with the new Banyan Tree Spa set to open in Singapore in the near future.
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Avis Scholarship/SCU pact
Thursday | Apr 22 2010The lucky winner in the 2010 Avis Travel Agent Scholarship of Excellence will this year win $10,000 worth of tuition at Southern Cross University’s School of Tourism and Hospitality Management (TD yesterday), on top of some other great prizes. See http://www.flickr.com/photos/traveldailyau/4543088152/
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Rewards response
Thursday | Apr 22 2010WORLD Rewards says its seen an unprecedented increase in sign up requests due to its latest ‘Bigger is Better’ membership drive.
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Virgin launches mobile check-in
Thursday | Apr 22 2010VIRGIN Blue has announced the launch today of a mobile check-in facility for customers on domestic flights, as flagged by TD earlier this month (TD 13 Apr).
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Rovos derailment
Thursday | Apr 22 2010SOUTH Africa’s popular tourist locomotive, Rovos Rail crashed outside Cape Town yesterday as it neared the end of its journey with 55 passengers on board.