News
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Travelport appoints
Thursday | Aug 19 2010TRAVELPORT today announced the appointment of Ailsa Brown as director, Airline Services for Australia and New Zealand.
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Bali extension
Thursday | Aug 19 2010THE International Air Services Commission has granted a 48-hour extension for Qantas, Pacific Blue and Strategic Airlines to make submissions about their requests for additional Bali capacity (TD 27 Jul), with carriers needing to have their statements in by cob today.
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NZ 747s back to MEL
Wednesday | Aug 18 2010AIR New Zealand will continue to operate Boeing 747-400 aircraft between Auckland and Melbourne beyond 09 Nov, contrary to reports the NZ flag carrier was ceasing its jumbo service to the VIC capital.
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ATEC health event
Wednesday | Aug 18 2010THE Australian Tourism Export Council will hold its second annual Health and Wellness Travel Conference at the Sofitel Gold Coast on 23 Sep.
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Domestic numbers soar
Wednesday | Aug 18 2010PASSENGER numbers on domestic flights within Australia surged 9.3% year on year during Jun, with big jumps on a number of routes including an increase of more than 21% on the busy Sydney-Melbourne corridor.
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Volunteers wanted
Wednesday | Aug 18 2010THE Skal Clubs of Sydney are asking for expressions of interest from people within the industry to assist with the upcoming World Congress which will be held in Sydney in just seven weeks time.
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South Africa events
Wednesday | Aug 18 2010SOUTH African Tourism is inviting agents to take part in its 2010 showcase, with evening events to be held in Perth (30 Aug), Sydney (08 Sep), Melbourne (01 Sep) and Brisbane (06 Sep).
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Top changes for Webjet
Wednesday | Aug 18 2010ONLINE travel agency Webjet this morning announced “significant Board succession plans” which include the appointment of senior Travelport executive, John Guscic, as managing director next year.
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Chile downgraded
Wednesday | Aug 18 2010THE Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has decreased the level of its travel advice for several Chilean regions, after the 27 Feb earthquake which caused major infrastructure damage.