News
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Pearl refurb deal
Wednesday | Aug 18 2010P&O CRUISES has officially signed a multi-million dollar deal with Singapore’s Sembawang Shipyard for the refurbishment of Pacific Pearl, beginning 13 Nov.
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Poppins high tea
Wednesday | Aug 18 2010SOFITEL Melbourne on Collins is offering a series of Mary Poppins themed high teas from 28 Aug, in its Sofi lobby lounge.
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DL ramps up in DCA
Wednesday | Aug 18 2010DELTA Air Lines is uping its operations at Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) from 16 to 22 cities, with new or increased services announced to Hartford, Columbus, Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando and St Louis, effective 31 Oct.
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Swine flu still in NZ
Wednesday | Aug 18 2010THE World Health Organisation is advising that transmission of Influenza H1N1 (swine flu) in recent weeks “remains intense” in parts of New Zealand.
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Norfolk historic stay
Wednesday | Aug 18 2010OMNICHE Holidays is offering a Norfolk Island package that shows off the newly World Heritage Listed Kingston and Arthur’s Vale.
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MX returns 8 planes
Wednesday | Aug 18 2010THE group controlling troubled oneworld member Mexicana has agreed to return at least eight leased aircraft to their owners, including three to Wells Fargo.
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Best ladies floor
Wednesday | Aug 18 2010BEST Western Portal Hotel in Brisbane has introduced what it believes is an Australian industry first, a ladies only floor, to appeal to women travelling alone.
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4th airline alliance?
Wednesday | Aug 18 2010EL AL Israel Airlines is teaming up with Russia’s UTAir, Ukraine’s AeroSvit and Armenai’s Armavia to form a new global airline alliance.
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Hilton closes California call centre
Wednesday | Aug 18 2010HILTON Worldwide has confirmed the closure of its call centre in Hemet, California, with the loss of about 300 jobs.
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US last minute deal
Wednesday | Aug 18 2010VENTURE Holidays has last minute deals to Los Angeles and New York, including Qantas flights ex Melbourne and four nights accom, priced from $1,749ppts or $2,039ppts, respectively.