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Ancient wonders feature on travel agent’s top ten destinations for 2008 |
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Tuesday, 30 October 2007 |
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A mix of ancient wonders, Trans Tasman delights, European gems and off the beaten track locations make up travel agent Flight Centre’s Top Ten travel destinations for 2008. |
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New airport terminal to open in January |
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Tuesday, 30 October 2007 |
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The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has made an offer to four airlines to move their operations to Singapore Changi Airport's new Terminal 3. The four airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Jet Airways, Qatar Airways and United Airlines, will join Singapore Airlines in operating from Terminal 3. Terminal 3, currently undergoing tests and trials, opens for flight operations on 09 January 2008. |
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MacAir to pitch for regional routes |
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Monday, 29 October 2007 |
Regional carrier MacAir Airlines announced today its intention to tender for a major Queensland Government contract to provide scheduled air transport services to 19 regional centres for a 10 year period, effective from March 2008.
MacAir, based in Townsville, has operated these services since 2001, after the previous operator collapsed, leaving many communities without flights or with diminished service.
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Surging Australian dollar to impact tourism |
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Monday, 29 October 2007 |
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The surging Australian dollar is putting increasing pressure on Australia’s multi-billion dollar tourism industry according to the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC). |
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SAS pulls Dash 8 from service |
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Monday, 29 October 2007 |
Scandinavian Airlines Systems (SAS) has permanently taken the Dash 8 Q400 aircraft out of service. The airline’s decision to immediately cease using Dash 8 Q400 follows a raft of problems with the aircraft type.
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Friday, 26 October 2007 |
Royal Brunei Airlines (RBA) announced today that it will suspend its twice-weekly services out of Darwin with effect from 26 January 2008. Prior to this, the airline will revise and suspend selected flights from Darwin with immediate effect.
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First passenger super-jumbo on its way to Sydney |
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Thursday, 25 October 2007 |
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The first Airbus A30 super-jumbo passenger flight has left Singapore bound for Sydney. The aircraft’s return flight from Sydney will arrive at Singapore’s Changi airport at 22.15 tomorrow. |
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More duty free options for inbound Australian travellers |
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Thursday, 25 October 2007 |
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Changes have been made to Australian Customs regulations to allow sales of a wider range of duty free goods to inbound passengers. |
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2008 tipped to be a year of challenge for travel buyers |
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Thursday, 25 October 2007 |
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Next year will be a challenging year for travel buyers with the price of flights, hotels, car rental and corporate meetings and events tipped to rise. |
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Muir elected PCB chairman |
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Thursday, 25 October 2007 |
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Graham Muir has been re-elected chairman of the Perth Convention Bureau for his third 12 month term. |
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Singapore again rated top Asian city for meetings |
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Thursday, 25 October 2007 |
Singapore has been rated number one Asian country and city for conferences, conventions and meetings in the latest rankings released by the Union of International Associations (UIA).
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Carrier taps business travel market with premium seating |
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Wednesday, 24 October 2007 |
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Virgin Blue has moved to snare some business class travellers from Qantas with the introduction of new ‘premium economy’ seating. |
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Singapore bid for Youth Olympic Games |
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Wednesday, 24 October 2007 |
Singapore’s bid for the 2010 Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) will be officially submitted to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 26 October.
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US transport chief meets with airlines to find solution to New York congestion |
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Wednesday, 24 October 2007 |
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The US Secretary of Transportation, Mary Peters, held scheduling talks with airlines yesterday to address chronic New York delays which are causing crippling congestion throughout the entire US aviation network. |
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Makower raises delegate ire at IT&CMA meet |
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Wednesday, 24 October 2007 |
The IT&CMA annual conference, meetings, incentive and events mart being held in Bangkok this week opened on a controversial note when keynote speaker Joel Makower advocated greater use of video conferencing and less air travel to combat global warming.
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Hilton to manage Guiyang hotel |
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Wednesday, 24 October 2007 |
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Hilton Hotels Corporation has signed an agreement with Guizhou Honizon Real Estate Development to manage the Hilton Guiyang. The property will be developed in two phases – the first phase will be completed at the end of 2008, and will comprise 100 guest rooms and 70 serviced apartments. The second phase will include another 230 guest rooms by the end of 2009. |
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Asia incentives market a boon for Sydney |
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Tuesday, 23 October 2007 |
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Asia continues to be a strong source for incentive business to Sydney enabling the Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) to write A$47.1 million in new conference business in the first quarter. |
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Japan visitors face new immigration screening |
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Tuesday, 23 October 2007 |
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From November 20, all foreign visitors to Japan will be fingerprinted, photographed and interviewed under new anti-terrorism measures. |
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Tuesday, 23 October 2007 |
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Virgin Blue has upgraded its website to make navigation easier for travellers looking for key information or to book flights. |
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Bangkok base for Golden Tulip push into Asia |
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Tuesday, 23 October 2007 |
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Dutch-based Golden Tulip Hospitality Group has opened a regional development office in Bangkok. |
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