News
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Aussie agent to lead Skal
Monday | Oct 11 2010AN Australian travel agent has been named as the new World President of industry club Skal International.
Tony Boyle (pictured here) is the proprietor of Jetset Townsville, having been involved with Skal for 19 years, and on the organisation’s international committee since 2004. -
SWISS plots growth
Monday | Oct 11 2010SWISS International Air Lines is seeking rights from the US air regulator to allow it to operate services to destinations beyond the United States, which could include operations to other cities in Canada and Mexico.
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Ascott in Dubai
Monday | Oct 11 2010THE Ascott Limited hotel group is launching its premium Ascott brand of properties in Dubai.
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Jordan sales spike
Monday | Oct 11 2010COX & Kings has reported an almost 20% rise in Jordan bookings over the past 12 months, making it the second best selling destination for the firm.
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Sweden elevated
Monday | Oct 11 2010DFAT has issued a warning for travellers to Sweden advising that the terroriest threat has been raised from low to elevated.
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Tourism NT backs DJ/NZ alliance
Monday | Oct 11 2010THE Northern Territory’s tourism department is the latest organisation to throw its support behind the proposed airline alliance between Virgin Blue and Air New Zealand.
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Let It Happen Bali
Monday | Oct 11 2010VISIT Indonesia advises that the Eat, Pray, Love movie event, held in conjunction with Creative Holidays last week (TD Fri) was to promote Indonesia specifically.
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Lonely tourism pact
Monday | Oct 11 2010TRAVEL guide Lonely Planet has teamed up with a Florida-based tourism bureau in a “first-of-a-kind strategic marketing partnership” to promote the area.
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TCF movements
Monday | Oct 11 2010THE Travel Compensation Fund has announced the voluntarily withdrawal of a number of agents this month who have ceased operating as travel agencies.
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Hawaii island for $6
Monday | Oct 11 2010HAWAIIAN Airlines is offering and-on airfares from Honolulu to the islands of Kauai, Maui and the Big Island for as little as $6, when booked in conjunciton with international flights ex Australia.