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Japan to host Sydney seminar |
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Monday, 06 February 2012 |
The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Sydney office will host a lunch seminar on Friday, 10 February at the Ocean Room in Sydney, aimed at Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (MICE) professionals.
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Morris to head sales and marketing for China Southern Airlines |
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Monday, 06 February 2012 |
Derek Morris has been appointed regional sales and marketing manager Australia/New Zealand for China Southern Airlines.
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Singapore Airlines profit slumps |
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Monday, 06 February 2012 |
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Singapore Airlines says its Q3 net profit fell 53 per cent from a year ago, largely due to jet fuel prices.
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Kingfisher fights to restore IATA rights |
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Monday, 06 February 2012 |
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) last week suspended Kingfisher Airlines from its Geneva, Swizerland-based clearing house due to non-payment of dues to airlines - and marketing alliance oneworld then delayed Kingfisher's entry to the group.
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Monday, 06 February 2012 |
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Hungary's national carrier Malev has ceased operations in response to 'an unsustainable financial situation' with debts of about US$270 million - and travel commentators in Europe are warning it might not be the last to fail.
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Europe's freight, passenger figures tipped to fall |
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Monday, 06 February 2012 |
Air freight traffic at European airports ended about 1.4 per cent up for the year, while passenger numbers rose by 7.3 per cent.
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Friday, 03 February 2012 |
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Dubai's low-cost airline flydubai has chalked up its seventh destination in Saudi Arabia, with the start of three weekly flights to Taif in the Makkah Province.
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NZ to have direct Bali link |
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Friday, 03 February 2012 |
A gap in the Asia Pacific air network will close, albeit only on a seasonal basis for the time being, when Air New Zealand resumes direct services between Auckland and Denpasar, Bali, from June to October this year.
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 |
The Malaysian Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) has launched its Malaysia’s Twin Deal Program for Australia in a bid to attract more corporate and incentive groups to the country.
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Thailand needs a new image - Keen |
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 |
A tourism brand strategist based in Bangkok has called for a structural change in the perception of brand Thailand. A new brand should better reflect the warmth and humility of Thai people, he said.
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 |
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Sydney, Australia corporate caterer Avocado Group has formalised a strategic partnership with Amory Catering.
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Industry targeted in Sydney Precinct briefings |
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 |
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The Exhibition and Events Association of Australasia (EEAA) has joined with Infrastructure NSW to deliver a regular program of industry briefings on the redevelopment of Sydney International Convention Exhibition and Entertainment Precinct.
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 |
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Meetings & Events Australia (MEA) is to ban PowerPoint-style presentations at its conference in Sydney on 21-24 April 2012.
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 |
Large-scale international science and medical conferences will share the stage with an increasing number of high-profile lifestyle expos in another big year for the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (SCEC).
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 |
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Indonesia’s national carrier Garuda Indonesia says it will expand its Asian network after seeing strong passenger movements from Australia and elsewhere in the region.
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Qantas hikes fares to counter taxes |
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 |
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Australia’s Qantas Group will increase ticket and fuel surcharges in response to the European Union (EU) and Australian carbon taxes as well as increased fuel costs.
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MICE a major target for Indonesia |
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 |
Indonesia’s new Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has launched a strategic plan which sees further development of MICE destinations as a key factor. Other priorities are boosting destination marketing through both government and private sector initiatives, special interest tourism, cruise and marine, spa and wellbeing, shopping and culinary.
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Adventure travel and responsible tourism |
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 |
Bhutan is still something of a novel MICE destination, at least in terms of conferences – its appeal for incentive rewards has been growing steadily.
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Biggest loser a winner for Auckland |
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 |
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Paying dividends for Auckland as a destination, an episode of the American reality TV show The Biggest Loser not only attracted an initial prime-time audience of over 7.2 million but has also now won a prestigious Directors Guild of America award.
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Thursday, 02 February 2012 |
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Sydney, Australia-based Tradevent Registrations has appointed Simone Towell to the newly created position of sales and marketing manager.
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