News
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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.
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3 day expo deal
Wednesday | Feb 3 2010CATHAY Pacific Holidays has released a three day package for the World Expo in Shanghai, which will run from 04 May-31 Oct this year.
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Concorde trial
Wednesday | Feb 3 2010FIVE people have gone on trial in Paris this week in a trial over the 2000 Concorde crash at Charles de Gaulle airport.
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Grandeur to Spain
Wednesday | Feb 3 2010ROYAL Caribbean Cruises has announced it will operate its Grandeur of the Seas from the Spanish city of Palma de Mallorca from May 2011.
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SiteMinder link
Wednesday | Feb 3 2010ACCOMMODATION providers using the roomMaster 2000 property management system can now automatically distribute their room availability and pricing to online booking sites, with the launch of a global two-way integration with the SiteMinder “channel manager” software.
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New Starwood site
Wednesday | Feb 3 2010STARWOOD Hotels and Resorts has launched a new portal which identifies properties within the group’s portfolio, based on each hotel’s branded food, beverage and spa concepts.
