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Thursday, 11 March 2010
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Regent Cruises leads the way to recovery

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has climbed out of the GFC bigger and better than before, attributing its' 2009/10 growth to better decisions made during the crisis.

South Africa to host first World Sport Destination Expo

The first World Sport Destination Expo (WSDE) will be held alongside the final week of the 2010 FIFA World Cup (5-9 July) at the SCC, Johannesburg, South Africa.

New ASEAN campaign to launch at ITB Berlin

Venture Holidays become GSAs for EXPLORE!

Strike watch: Mass walkout on the cards at American Airlines

Events NSW sees new minister in "Sir Lunchalot"

No fee yet for ESTA, but will be soon

With the approval from the United States senate on a new Travel Promotion Act, travellers who fall under the Visa Waiver scheme will soon have to pay a new US$10 tax which will in turn fund tourism promotions.

Win tickets to a runway show at the L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival

Etihad Airways, the global leader in inspired air travel is supporting and celebrating Australian fashion through a partnership with the 2010 L'Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival. 

Flight Review of UU772 Sydney (SYD) to Paris (CDG) via Reunion (RUN) 6th MAR 2010

As some of us have experienced, a good trip begins at the check in counter and let me just say that from my experience, this is going to be a great trip.

Air Austral 'Bonjour France' Fares

Fares from Sydney to PAR/MRS/TLS/LYS start from just $1145*, commissionable at 9%. Fares are valid for travel 03Mar-20Jun10 & 12Sep-30Nov10 and sales until 31Mar10. Fares are also available ex BNE/MEL. See Hot Airfares or your GDS for further information…

Product advertising clean-up and make money

Celebrating “Clean-Up Australia Day” e-Travel Blackboard is offering discounted product advertising

ITB Berlin launches with record 11,127 exhibitors

ITB Berlin has launched with flying colours today (10 March) with 11,127 exhibitors presenting their products and services across the Exhibition Grounds, which comprises of 26 halls and covers 160,000 square metres.

Small Luxury Hotels of the World announce new iPhone application

Small Luxury Hotels of the World announced their new iPhone application last night at a small cocktail reception at this year's ITB Berlin.

Sell JAL, Fly on us!

For all international JAL tickets to destination Japan, sold in Australia and issued within the campaign period you have the chance to win a JAL Premium Economy Class Return ticket to Japan!

Doha: An unassuming jewel of the Persian Gulf

Doha amazes with its glitzy new hotels, towering sand dunes, ancient rock carvings and distinctive architecture.

Indulge, unwind and escape - Ritz Carlton Doha

It's not often that you can tell your friends that the hotel you stayed at was situated on its own exclusive island resort.

Boutique River Cruising with French Travel Connection

We are very pleased to announce the addition of Boutique River Cruising to our range of cruise product in France.

Classica Formosa $1,899.00

8 night Hong Kong return package onboard Costa Classica + FREE Land Tour. Departing 8, 18, 22, 26, 30 Jun 2010

The Costa Serena debuts on National Geographic Channel's: CRUISE SHIP DIARIES

Keeping 3,800 passengers happy on a Costa Cruises ship which is more powerful than 200 Ferraris and heavier than 600 jumbo jets is no easy feat.

Exciting new destinations added for Orion's 2011 expeditions

Avalon Waterways Offers Savings for Singles

Outrigger Launches Phuket Website for Holidaymakers

Outrigger Hotels and Resorts in Asia has launched a dedicated website for its two resorts in Phuket.

Quality Inn Hurley's in Queenstown completes renovation

Quality Inn Hurley's in Queenstown has completed an extensive $300,000 refurbishment of its 22 rooms creating a more relaxed and modern environment. 

Starwood to add 50 new hotels in Europe, Africa and the Middle East by 2012

JAL Published Economy Class Fares to Japan

MAS ends legal battle with Air Maldives

Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) has withdrawn its US$35.5 million (RM124 million) civil suit against Air Maldives (AML), which it filed in 2004.

2010 better "for sure": Air China Chairman

Traffic still down, but load factors on the up: Air France-KLM

Bali On ANY Budget - Property of the Month - March 2010

Greek Island Hopping with Sun Island Tours

The road to fun has never been so Rockie

Got the urge to divide and conquer?

Experience the best of Nitmiluk Gorge

To showcase the amazing wonders of Nitmiluk Gorge, Nitmiluk Tours has just launched the "Best of Nitmiluk" package which allows guest to immerse themselves in the best the region has to offer from every perspective - cruising

Welcome To World Expo Shanghai 2010, The Greatest Show On Earth

20,000 Events. 70 Million Visitors. 184 Days.

Uniquely Singapore becomes YourSingapore

The Singapore Tourism Board launched last week YourSingapore, an evolution of Singapore's original Uniquely Singapore destination brand.

Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority appoints AVIAREPS Oceania as Australia Representative Office

Sydney-based AVIAREPS Oceania (www.aviareps.com) has been appointed as the Australian representative bureau for the Monaco Government Tourist and Convention Authority.

Alamo Rate Reduction

4% Rate Cuts on UK Alamo Rates

Sabre won't let it rain on agents' parade

Sabre Pacific could be excused for believing one of its agents was actually in the Pacific with recent severe storms in Brisbane causing such serious water damage that in normal circumstances, operations would have ground - or 'drowned' - to a halt.

LOT modernise its core passenger systems with the adoption of Amadeus' inventory

LOT becomes 13th Star Alliance member carrier to select Common IT Platform as its customer management system

Hitting the target

US Airports launches new full-body X-ray screenings

US Airports have unveiled new X-ray scanning machines, which will be used to screen more passengers with full-body imaging.

Fourth quarter profit announced for MAS

Malaysia Airlines reported on Monday a fourth quarter net profit of 610 million ringgit (US$179 million) for the three months ending December 31.

Explore Holidays Shares Fiji Knowledge With Retail Trade

EXPLORE Holidays recently hosted a crew of its favourite agents on an educational visit to the sparkling islands and waters of Fiji.

GOH Top Achiever's Weekend 'TAG Bali 2010'

Travel agents from around Australia and New Zealand gathered in Bali recently for a weekend of indulgence and celebration.

New specialists to lead Escape Travel's management team

ESCAPE Travel is strengthening its position in the travel sector, with the appointment of two new industry professionals to its management team in Australia.