News
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Thrifty confusion
Thursday | Apr 29 2010SPECULATION that the US$1.2b takeover of Thrifty in the USA by Hertz (TD Tue) includes the brand’s operations in Australia and NZ has been hosed down by local Thrifty owner, NRMA.
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DJ/NZ alliance talks
Thursday | Apr 29 2010AIR New Zealand and Virgin Blue yesterday simultaneously issued statements confirming they had been in “discussions” for months over possible trans-Tasman cooperation (TD breaking news).
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ACCC targets Wendy Wu
Thursday | Apr 29 2010WENDY Wu Tours has given a court-enforceable undertaking to the ACCC that in future its ads will comply with the all-inclusive pricing provisions of the Trade Practices Act (TD breaking news).
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EU stay pay deals
Wednesday | Apr 28 2010TEMPO Holidays is offering a bonus night stay in high quality hotels in Salzberg, Vienna and Prague.
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Globus decked by Volendam
Wednesday | Apr 28 2010Globus Family of Brands staff members took some time to look around and enjoy lunch onboard Holland America Line’s Volendam last week. See http://www.flickr.com/photos/traveldailyau/4559779285/
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DJ/QF to Bundaberg
Wednesday | Apr 28 2010THE Bundaberg Regional Council says its in talks with Qantas and Virgin Blue to bring jet liners to the QLD region, after the airport upgrade was completed in Mar.
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Anantara’s gadget
Wednesday | Apr 28 2010ANANTARA Phuket Resort and Spa is the first Anantara property to give guests the chance to play with the new Apple iPad when selecting resort spa treatments or planning activities.
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Nasair new routes
Wednesday | Apr 28 2010SAUDI Arabian carrier Nasair is adding new domestic routes between Riyadh-Khartoum, Kochi, Latakia, Sharm el Sheikh and Calicut, and between Jeddah-Khartoum, Aleppo and Sharm el Sheikh for the 2010 Summer.
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Discounted Russia
Wednesday | Apr 28 2010BEYOND Travel is offering a discount of $500 per couple on the eight night Highlights of Russia tourfor the guaranteed departure dates of 16 Jul, 13 Aug and 10 Sep.
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King deals in Centre
Wednesday | Apr 28 2010AAT Kings is offering up to 30% off its Red Centre Short Breaks when booked by 30 Apr, with the Uluru and Kings Canyon three-day tour priced from $660ppts.