News
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Malay MICE push
Wednesday | Sep 22 2010TOURISM Malaysia is hopeful of capitalising on growth in the meeting, incentive, conference and events markets, after Kuala Lumpur leapt five spots on the latest International Congress and Convention Association’s city rankings, moving up to 22nd.
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Window Seat 22 Sep 10
Wednesday | Sep 22 2010SKIERS who want to really enjoy a luxury northern hemisphere vacation should avail themselves of a special ‘Platinum Package’ at the Resort at Squaw Creek in Lake Tahoe, California.
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Etihad 2020 vision
Wednesday | Sep 22 2010ETIHAD has outlined plans to carry 25 million passengers a year by 2020, with a presentation at the Routes 2010 conference in Vancouver detailing the strategy aiming for up to 120 destinations.
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Guaranteed tours
Wednesday | Sep 22 2010EVERGREEN Tours says it’s guaranteed 94% of its Europe tours for 2011, so guests can book a 2011 departure date and be confident the tour will operate.
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QF daily to Jo’burg
Wednesday | Sep 22 2010QANTAS yesterday began daily operations between Sydney and Johannesburg, up from its former six weekly service between the NSW capital and South Africa.
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Viva! adds VS to London
Wednesday | Sep 22 2010JETSET Travelworld’s Viva! Holidays wholesale operation has expanded its existing relationship with Virgin Atlantic to offer London packages flying on VS services via Hong Kong.
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Trip agent referrals
Wednesday | Sep 22 2010QANTAS Holidays and Viva! Holidays are on a membership drive from now until 31 Oct, offering members of the Trip loyalty program the chance to earn 500 bonus points by referring a consultant.
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Sabre Red in the pink
Wednesday | Sep 22 2010SABRE Pacific is well into the rollout of its new Sabre Red agent workspace in Australia, with plans for all Sabre connected agencies to be upgraded by Dec (see here).
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Kenilworth debut
Wednesday | Sep 22 2010RADISSON Edwardian Hotels is offering a special rate for Australian travellers of just £169+VAT per night at the newly refurbished Kenilworth Hotel London including full English breakfast, priority early check-in, late check-out to 4pm and complimentary wi-fi.
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Chris Brown goes
Wednesday | Sep 22 2010THE ceo of travel and transport industry lobby group TTF Australia, Chris Brown, yesterday announced his departure from the organisation he has led for the past 18 years.