News
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AFTA Update 10 Mar 10
Wednesday | Mar 10 2010I understand how frustrating the issue of online travel insurance market tactics are for everyone in the travel industry and these most recent antics by one operator really takes the cake as far as desperate goes.
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Handmade TSAX
Wednesday | Mar 10 2010TRAVELSCENE American Express has launched a ‘Handmade Holidays’ selection to help its member agents address the growing market for “customised insider knowledge on hidden, out-of the ordinary experiences, hotels and resorts.”
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Tourism Futures
Wednesday | Mar 10 2010THE upcoming Tourism Futures conference will be held in Brisbane 05-07 Jul, with topics including indigenous tourism and the booming education industry.
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Tempo discount
Wednesday | Mar 10 2010TEMPO Holidays has reduced one of its most comprehensive tours of Ireland by 10% – just in time for St Patricks Day!
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Great Scot – it’s Nessie!
Wednesday | Mar 10 2010Radical Travel recently hosted eight STA travel agents on a joint Shamrocker and Haggis famil. See http://www.flickr.com/photos/traveldailyau/4421502247/
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Window Seat 10 Mar 10
Wednesday | Mar 10 2010AGENTS in Abu Dhabi this week on the very first Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority Mega Famil have enjoyed a bit of celebrity spotting.
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Uluru competition
Wednesday | Mar 10 2010THE introduction of Virgin Blue’s new direct flights between Sydney and Ayers Rock (TD Mon) has already seen fares drop, with the DJ introductory $149 one way fare lowered to $129.
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Metro for sale
Wednesday | Mar 10 2010THE 115-room Metro on Pitt Hotel in Sydney has been listed for sale with vacant possession.
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Qantas dom -4.8%
Wednesday | Mar 10 2010QANTAS today reported a 4.8% decrease in Jan passenger numbers in its QF domestic mainline operation, along with a 16.4% fall in international pax.
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Venture EXPLORE! deal
Wednesday | Mar 10 2010ANOTHER adventure tour operator has turned its attention to the Australian market, with UK-based EXPLORE! Worldwide changing its distribution arrangements here.