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Dubai shows plenty of heart
Wednesday | Aug 18 2021DUBAI Tourism has launched the second instalment of its blockbuster trailer series featuring Hollywood mega stars Jessica Alba and Zac Efron, this time showing off the city’s playful side in the style of a quirky romantic comedy.
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Norse Atlantic primes for launch
Tuesday | Aug 17 2021SCANDINAVIAN airline startup Norse Atlantic Airways is starting to take shape, with the first jet (pictured) receiving its finishing touches in Norway this week.
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Okinawa makes the grade
Tuesday | Aug 17 2021IN A major boon for the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa, two islands in the region have been inducted into the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Malaysia plans for bubble
Tuesday | Aug 17 2021MALAYSIA’S Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry has revealed plans to implement a tourism bubble to the tropical archipelago of Langkawi, indicating that select island resorts will be chosen to pilot the travel initiative.
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Mercure Darwin Airport luxury
Monday | Aug 16 2021THE Mercure Darwin Airport Resort has opened half a dozen new tropical pool villas (pictured), two-person accommodation that offers guests a private plunge pool overlooking Rapid Creek bushland, a king bed, a private balcony, a large LCD TV and rainforest showers.
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Lizard Island scales up
Monday | Aug 16 2021LIZARD Island has announced two new executive appointments, Executive Chef Winston Fong and General Manager Leon Pink (pictured).
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Toolkit winner sparkles
Friday | Aug 13 2021MICHELLE Hartland (pictured) from Champagne Travel in Mandurah in Western Australia has been revealed as the winner of Expedia TAAP’s Travel Agent Toolkit promotion.
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Rex celebrates its history
Friday | Aug 13 2021REX Airlines recently celebrated its 19th birthday, meaning the carrier is now old enough to legally consume an alcoholic beverage in Canada.
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Date set for Hobart luxury
Thursday | Aug 12 2021MARRIOTT International has announced the Australian debut of its Luxury Collection brand, revealing The Tasman, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart will open its doors at the end of 2021.
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The power of WA travel
Thursday | Aug 12 2021THIS week saw a posse of passionate workers in the travel industry meet with the WA Minister for Tourism David Templeman to discuss the plight of the state’s struggling sector.