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Viator targets cruise
Tuesday | Nov 16 2010AUSSIE-founded tour and attraction specialist Viator.com has expanded its offerings to the cruise market with the introduction of ‘Worry free Shore Excursions’ in 40 popular port cities across the globe – aiming to offer an alternative to “ship-sponsored” tours.
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Emirates signs US deal with JetBlue
Tuesday | Nov 16 2010EMIRATES is set to significantly expand its reach on the US east coast after announcing a new interline agreement with US low-cost carrier JetBlue Airways.
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Trafalgar website
Tuesday | Nov 16 2010TRAFALGAR has launched a new ‘At Leisure’ microsite that will allow agents and clients to access info on dining, prices, accommodation and destinations under the innovative program.
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Timeshare growth
Tuesday | Nov 16 2010THE timeshare industry has defied the odds during the global financial crisis, with a report issued yesterday by the Australian Timeshare Holiday Ownership Council (ATHOC) showing that between 2005 and 2009 sales of holiday ownerships in Australia rose 55% to $205.4 million.
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Fiji arrivals soar
Tuesday | Nov 16 2010TOURISM Fiji says it’s well on track for a record-breaking year, with more than 21,000 Aussies visiting the country during Aug and bringing Fiji’s Australian visitor total to over 178,000 for the year to date.
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Amadeus profit up
Tuesday | Nov 16 2010TRAVEL technology firm Amadeus yesterday reported a 30% increase in net profit for the nine months to 30 Sep, on total revenue of €2.7 billion, up 12%.
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Connoisseurs peek at Peru
Tuesday | Nov 16 2010Abercrombie & Kent recently hosted this group of top Connoisseur Club agents on an educational to Peru and Chile.
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AirAsia ups India
Tuesday | Nov 16 2010MALAYSIAN low cost carrier AirAsia is set to increase capacity to India, with the addition of an extra four flights on its Kuala Lumpur-Chennai route, boosting frequencies to 11 A320 flights per week from 21 Jan.
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Aussies among Austrians
Tuesday | Nov 16 2010The Austrian National Tourist Office yesterday kicked off its inaugural destination summit in Vienna, with 29 Austrian suppliers presenting their products to 60 Australian/North American travel agents (see here ).
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Travel Daily on location in Vienna, Austria
Tuesday | Nov 16 2010EMIRATES is the official airline partner for the Australian contingent of travel agents attending the first Austria.