News
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Lilianfels sold
Thursday | Feb 4 2010ORIENT-Express Hotels Ltd has completed the sale of Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa to its new buyer, Lilianfels Hotel Pty Ltd for $21 million.
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Etihad Irish boost
Thursday | Feb 4 2010ETIHAD is set to increase its flights between Abu Dhabi and Dublin in Ireland, from the current daily operation to ten per week from Mar this year.
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Amex targets SME market
Thursday | Feb 4 2010SMALL businesses are set for a whole lot of loving from the travel industry, with the global launch today of a new division of American Express Business Travel which focuses on the small and medium-sized corporate market.
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Rail Plus winner
Thursday | Feb 4 2010CONGRATULATIONS to last week’s winner in our Rail Plus competition, Uli Lenitschek from Travel Experience in Queensland.
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Webjet first half net profit up 40%
Thursday | Feb 4 2010Online agency Webjet has just reported a “powerful” first half result, with net profit after tax up 40% to $5.2 million for the six months to 31 Dec.
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Machu Picchu status
Wednesday | Feb 3 2010AUTHORITIES in Peru are considering authorising private helicopter flights to Machu Picchu, with access still blocked and concerns about the economic impact on the area.
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Australia top for Bali
Wednesday | Feb 3 2010AUSTRALIA is now the main market for visitors to Bali, displacing Japan with Aussies making up 19.5% of visitors for the 11 months to Nov 2009.
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France gastro tour
Wednesday | Feb 3 2010CELEBRITY chef Serge Danserau will lead his fifth “ultimate French indulgence tour” of wine and gastronomy throughout France in Aug and Sep this year.
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EK incentive
Wednesday | Feb 3 2010EMIRATES is offering travel agents in Vic, Tas and SA the opportunity to win a place on an educational to Redang Island and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.