News
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Mondial partners with nib
Thursday | Jan 7 2010TRAVEL insurance provider Mondial Assistance and private health insurer nib have announced a pact today, which they say will benefit members of the fund who are planning overseas travel.
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Ningaloo nominated
Thursday | Jan 7 2010ENVIRONMENT minister Peter Garrett announced yesterday that the Western Australian and federal governments have nominated the 260kms of WA’s Ningaloo Coast for World Heritage listing.
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And why wouldn’t they be grinning?!
Wednesday | Jan 6 2010EMIRATES has named the grand prize winners of its European Incentive for travel agents, which featured exclusively in Travel Daily late last year.
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Mesa Air protection
Wednesday | Jan 6 2010US REGIONAL airline operator Mesa Air Group yesterday filed for bankruptcy protection, as it struggles to downsize its fleet.
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Leading Institute
Wednesday | Jan 6 2010THE Leading Hotels of the World has introduced a global initiative for its 450 members properties which offers training opportunities for staff at all levels.
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NYC ranks as No. 1
Wednesday | Jan 6 2010‘THE Big Apple’ has claimed the title as the top American tourist destination for int’l travellers in 2009, luring about 8.6m visitors.
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EK adding Madrid
Wednesday | Jan 6 2010EMIRATES continues to expand its global network, overnight saying it will add Madrid as its next destination, effective 01 Aug.
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Turkish delights Airbus with order
Wednesday | Jan 6 2010STAR Alliance member carrier Turkish Airlines has placed an aircraft order with Airbus for up to 30 A320 family planes as part of its fleet-expansion plan.
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Club Med appealing
Wednesday | Jan 6 2010CLUB Med Australia says its seen a growth in the Free Independent Traveller market from all states in the six-months to 31 Oct 2009.