News
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VA to Singapore
Friday | Sep 3 2010VIRGIN Blue has revealed in its application of authorisation to the ACCC for a proposed alliance with Etihad Airways (TD 26 Aug) that it intends on flying into Singapore.
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DJ/EY seek early approval
Friday | Sep 3 2010VIRGIN Blue is calling on the Australian competition watchdog to grant ‘interim authorisation’ for its tie-up with Etihad Airways (TD 26 Aug) by as early as next Fri, “to ensure the new V Australia services are able to successfully commence” by Feb next year, Travel Daily can reveal.
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TD Breaking News – Fuel case appeal dismissed
Friday | Sep 3 2010High Court dismisses fuel case appeal
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Virtuoso’s Dames + one
Thursday | Sep 2 2010Virtuoso held its Gala Dinner at the Aria Resort and Casino at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas last month, to conclude its 22nd Annual Travel Mart (see here).
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Observatory to LHW
Thursday | Sep 2 2010SYDNEY’S The Observatory Hotel in The Rocks is one of three new properties to sign on with The Leading Hotels of the World for global representation.
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Cairns closure
Thursday | Sep 2 2010THE Travel Compensation Fund has advised of the voluntary termination of Cairns Tour Advice & Booking Centre in Cairns (ABN: 25 099 831 606), due to the agent ceasing to trade as a travel agent, effective 01 Sep.
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A|Club anniversary
Thursday | Sep 2 2010ACCOR’S loyalty program A|Club is offering a range of promos incl bonus points and prizes for hotel stays, for new and existing members, this month as it celebrates its 2nd anniversary.
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New Indochina bus network
Thursday | Sep 2 2010NEW Zealand coach operator Stray has established a new joint venture in Vientiane which will see an Indochina version of its hop on-hop off flexible network.
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The James opens
Thursday | Sep 2 2010THE James New York opened its doors in the Big Apple yesterday offering 114 rooms and suites, a rooftop pool deck and bar complete with 360 degree views of the Manhattan skyline.
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EK puts airports in a frenzy
Thursday | Sep 2 2010EMIRATES says its order for 32 additional A380 aircraft (TD 09 Jun) has “sparked A380 activity across the globe” with a flurry of enquiries from more than twenty airports asking if the Dubai-based carrier would operate the superjumbo to their destinations.