News
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New Tas tourism ceo
Monday | Jan 24 2011TOURISM Tasmania is seeking a new chief executive officer, following the appointment of former ceo Felicia Mariani as head of the Australian Tourism Export Council (TD 26 Oct).
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HMAA hails Oprah impact
Monday | Jan 24 2011THE four Oprah Winfrey shows which screened in the US last week will “provide a much-needed boost to inbound tourism arrivals and occupancy levels,” according to the Hotel Motel & Accommodation Association.
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ROK reopens
Monday | Jan 24 2011QANTASLINK and Virgin Blue have today recommenced flights to flood-hit Rockhampton, after the reopening of the Queensland regional city’s airport.
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SQ fuel levies rise
Monday | Jan 24 2011SINGAPORE Airlines this morning announced that it will increase its fuel surcharge for SQ and Silkair tickets issued from 27 Jan “as a result of the recent sharp and sustained escalation in the price of jet fuel”.
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RCI chases loyal cruisers
Monday | Jan 24 2011ROYAL Caribbean International has today announced a major revamp of its ‘Crown & Anchor Society’ loyalty program, giving more benefits to frequent cruisers on the line’s voyages across the globe, including Australia.
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Japan-Singapore open skies pact
Friday | Jan 21 2011TALKS between officials from Japan and Singapore this week have seen the in-principle ratification of a full open skies deal between the two countries.
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Boggabri campfire
Friday | Jan 21 2011THE Northern NSW town of Boggabri is holding its annual Drover’s Campfire Weekend from 29 Apr to 01 May.
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DJ contact centre back to normal
Friday | Jan 21 2011VIRGIN Blue’s call centre have returned to normal operations, after major disruption due to the Brisbane flooding this month.
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Marriott Spain deal
Friday | Jan 21 2011MARRIOTT International has announced a new joint venture with Spanish hotel group AC Hotels, “to manage and franchise a new lodging co-brand across Europe and Latin America”.
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NZ Tasman no’s up
Friday | Jan 21 2011AIR New Zealand has reported a double digit increase in Tasman/Pacific pax numbers last month, compared to Dec 2009, put down to the introduction of its ‘Seats to Suit’ airfare options.