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Pacific cruise manual released

: BTN News; Saturday, 16 March 2013

The South Pacific Tourism Organisation has launched a Pacific Islands Cruise Shipping manual.

Turkish sets record

: BTN News; Saturday, 16 March 2013

Turkish Airlines has signed a contract for up to 117 A320 Family aircraft (25 A321ceo, 4 A320neo, 53 A321neo and options for 35 additional A321neo aircraft), the largest-ever order by a Turkish carrier.

Regent Bali to be ‘flagship’

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 14 March 2013

Regent Hotels and Resorts new Sanur all-suites property Regent Bali now is scheduled to open in June 2013.

Set within 10 acres of tropical gardens, the resort features 95 suites featuring contemporary Balinese-style interiors, spacious living rooms and sea or tropical garden views.

Accommodation comprises 78 Deluxe Suites (90sqm each) and eight Premier Suites (136sqm), four Deluxe Spa Suites (157sqm) and four Premier Spa Suites (181sqm) which include separate spa treatment rooms. Each Premier Spa Suite also contains a semi-outdoor entertainment and dining area large enough toaccommodate up to eight guests.

Lots more Airbus planes for Lufthansa

: BTN News; Thursday, 14 March 2013

Germany’s Lufthansa’s Supervisory Board has approved the acquisition of 100 A320 aircraft (35 A320neo, 35 A321neo and 30 A320ceo with Sharklets) and two A380s worth approximately US$11.2 billion at list prices.

Avis topples Hertz in Aust

: BTN News; Thursday, 14 March 2013

In the past year car rental firm Avis has taken and then extended a lead on rival Hertz, according to a new survey by Roy Morgan.

Sabre adds ancillaries capability

: BTN News; Thursday, 14 March 2013

Travel IT firm Sabre Pacific has added Air Extras to leisure online booking solution, Sabre Explore, allowing travellers booking online to price and book ancillary services as part of the booking process.

Welcome ‘Destination Port Stephens’

: BTN News; Thursday, 14 March 2013

Port Stephens Tourism, New South Wales, Australia has changed its name to Destination Port Stephens as part of a plan to build the Port Stephens brand and adopt a whole-of-industry approach to growing the region’s A$377 million tourism industry.

China Southern offers Aust-London deals

: BTN News; Thursday, 14 March 2013

China Southern Airlines is undercutting Australia's Qantas on the Sydney-London route.

American, Travelport bury the hatchet

: BTN News; Thursday, 14 March 2013

Travel IT provider Travelport and US carrier American Airlines have inked a new long-term, global distribution agreement making Travelport the first global distribution system (GDS) to offer access to American’s other products and services and signalling the end of litigation between the two firms.

Virgin enhances Canberra offers

: BTN News; Thursday, 14 March 2013

To coincide with the opening of the airport west wing at Canberra, Australia’ s domestic terminal, Virgin Australia has opened a 300-seat lounge and added business class on its refurbished Embraer fleet between Sydney and Canberra.

More passengers for Latam

: BTN News; Thursday, 14 March 2013

Latam Airlines Group and its subsidiaries have reported generally improved preliminary monthly traffic statistics for February 2013 compared to February 2012.

Asian hotels fail basic sales tests

: MICE News; Thursday, 14 March 2013

A new study that tested the effectiveness of the meetings, incentives, conventions, events (MICE) sales staff at 51 properties in 10 key markets, has revealed startling deficiencies in even the most basic elements of the sales process.

PCO set for Melbourne

: MICE News; Thursday, 14 March 2013

The Australian professional conference organisers (PCO) annual conference and exhibition will be held at the Pullman Melbourne Albert Park starting Thursday 28 November.