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Tourism Ireland
 Top Stories
Resignation of Transonic Travel CEO to integrate Australia-New Zealand travel businesses
Peter Lacaze of Transonic Travel Limited has announced the resignation of his position as Chief Executive Officer at the company.
Royal Caribbean to buy Spain’s largest cruise operator
Global cruise vacation company, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced on September 8 that it has agreed to purchase Pullmantur S.A., a Madrid-based cruise and tour operator.
Qantas disappointed with Productivity Commission airport pricing
Special rates to London and Europe from British Airways
Oceania Cruises
 Cruise News
Brand New Special Fares For Asia on Costa Cruises
EXPERIENCE THE WONDERS OF THAILAND, MALAYSIA AND INDONESIA Book now to guarantee the best available outside cabin & don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity!
Great Deals on Cruises in the Mediterranean with Greece & Mediterranean Travel Centre
Focus on Aegean, Adriatic, Mediterranean and Nile Cruising.
Carnival Cruise Lines 'Freedom to Cruise' Mediterranean fly/cruise package - as seen in the Spring Edition of the Discerning Traveller
7 Night Alaska Fly/Cruise Package onboard Vision of the Seas. Sailing 11 May, 2007 with prices starting from A$3520pp!
There is truly no better way to discover Alaska than on a Royal Caribbean cruise. The smooth sailing of the 78 000 ton Vision of the Seas combined with the fantastic ports, the stunning vistas and all the activities and excitement makes for a week of absolute adventure.
2007 Cruise Tour Ultimate Europe! from $13,949.00
Dual cruises and a tour from Venice to Copenhagen
14 Night South America Fly/Cruise Package onboard Infinity. Sailing 28 January, 2007 with prices starting from A$6317pp!
 Interline News
AMAZING - Travel Agents Reduced Rates 08 September 2006
Hurry and call 1300 659 021 for bookings and other great rates!
Flying high with Virgin Atlantic reduced fares to Hong Kong
Higher fares available yearound until 31MAR07 and Premium Economy class levels also available from $1,338*
  • Vanuatu
    • Vanuatu offers a unique island experience with its effortless charms and its charismatic people. From the moment you step off the p***, the allure of Vanuatu draws you in, making it very easy to understand why it was ranked at the happiest country on earth by the Happy P***t Index.
  • Hotel Le Meridien Port Vila Resort and Casino
    • The Le Meridien Port Vila Resort and Casino offers an ideal setting with which to get acquainted with Vanuatu’s unique culture and spectacular scenery. The resort is situated at a lagoon front and is just a short bus ride from the airport and a five minute car ride to town.
Looking for your travel career to really take-off?
 Hospitality News
ALiLA to manage refurbished Kamala Bay Terrace Resort Phuket
Destination Properties Co. Ltd. has announced that their transformed Kamala Bay resort when opened in the third quarter of 2007 will be managed by ALiLA hotels and Resorts.
WORLDHOTELS launches Southeast Asia Historic Route Package
WORLDHOTELS is offering guests the opportunity to discover the cultural heritage of three of Southeast Asia’s most historically interesting destinations by visiting three unique WORLDHOTELS Deluxe Collection properties in Vietnam, Cambodia and Singapore in an exciting new Southeast Asia 'Historic Route' package.
Courtyard by Marriot in North Ryde believes in a truly good holiday.
Sydney Spring Fling at Vibe Hotels
Coral Sea Resort in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef launches new website
New Home for Voyages Corporate Office
 Wholesaler News
Tau Gardens Norfolk Island
Fiji - for You, Me and the Kids!
Kids fly from $49 PLUS TAX* PLUS Kids stay, play and eat FREE**!
Open World expands its destination marketing initiative
As a hospitality marketing leader, Open World will be offering highly informative, content rich city guides to drive incremental business to its hotel clients.
See New England’s Spectacular Fall Foliage with Insight Vacations
 Employment
Position available at Travelscene Nowra: Manager/Senior Travel Consultant (NSW)
Position available at Trailfinders: Product Manager (Sydney)
Position available at the Leapfrog Group: Brand Manager - Travel (North Sydney)
TMS Asia Pacific Executive Jobs available
Position available at Travel the World: Inventory Co-ordinator (Sydney)
Finnair
 Airline News
Hong Kong’s only budget airline Oasis begins long-haul
Oasis Hong Kong Airways recently announced that they would begin a long-haul route from Hong Kong to Gatwick. The wholly Hong Kong owned budget airline will be offering tickets from the 25th of October for as little as HKD1,000 one way.
Continental bid for New York/Newark-Shanghai route predicted to be successful
Continental Airlines, the world’s fifth largest airline, announced on Thursday that it is most likely that their application to the U.S. Department of Transportation to serve the largest U.S.-China market would be approved.
Air Canada reports record high traffic
Air Canada reported their second highest system load factor ever for the month of August 2006 at 84.5%.
Royal Jordanian unveils their new look, “Change is in the Air”
Lufthansa has social responsibility at heart
Malaysia Airlines uses the Qantas Club at Brisbane Airport
Bali again rated World No 1 - and its four times more affordable for Australians
Nuremberg added to Finnair Network
Etihad Airways to resume services to Beirut
VIPs Join Etihad to Celebrate Early Success of Loyalty Reward Programme
 Car Hire News
1Car1: 5th Birthday Promotion
Call us now to book and find out what you have won – Every single booking made walks off with a prize
 Destination News
Shop in Shenzhen - An Insider’s Guide 4th Edition
Expats and tourists in Hong Kong just love going to Shenzhen, the shopping Mecca across the border, and over the past four years, Ellen McNally has made that job easy for them.
Boost for Western Australia's heritage-based tourism
Tourism linked to heritage is set to receive a boost, with the State Government announcing it will invest $250,000 in this specialist area.
 National Tourist Office News
International visitors to NSW staying longer
Tourism Research Australia’s latest report has found that International visitors to NSW are staying longer and spending more money.
Entries for 2007 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards open
The World Travel and Tourism Council has opened entries for its 2007 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, which aim to promote and reward the best practices in travel and tourism around the world.
China Holidays
 Airport News
Airports v. Airlines pricing debate moves to Singapore
The ongoing debate between leading airlines and Australian airports will move to Singapore for a key industry event in November, ahead of the Australian Productivity Commission’s final submission into pricing schemes at Australian airports in January 2007.
 Charity Events
Creative Holidays and SriLankan Airlines bring orphans’ touch of Disney
Australia’s Creative Holidays and SriLankan Airlines arranged for Disney travel bags to be sent to the orphans residing at Maithree Home and students of Kalawana School in Colombo.
 Training
Training is a key to success claims Jetset Norwood
As current finalists in the Small Business category of the 2006 South Australian Training Awards, directors Michael Pound and Neil Moreton from Jetset Norwood reveals that training has been a key factor to their success.
 Technology News
GPS now available of French ski slopes
Global Positioning System (GPS) technology is now being used on ski slopes to enable the wearer to track every facet of their day on the ski fields.
 Roving Reporter
September Roving Reporter Competition
We know everyone loves reliving a good holiday, so this month we want you to be as creative as you can and send us your Most Memorable Holiday stories.
 Attractions & Theme Park News
Delve into Seoul’s finest display of arts and culture
Renowned for its museums and art galleries, Seoul invites Australian visitors to spend a rewarding day at the very heart of Korea’s arts and culture scene.
 People On The Move
The Directors of Tempo Holidays have announced that Steve Reynolds, formerly General Manager of Tempo Holidays, has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief Executive Officer.
Gary and Susan Hearst will remain as Joint Managing Directors, but have passed the day-to-day management of the company to Mr Reynolds.
WestJet Announced Changes to Executive Team
Golden Tulip Hospitality appoints Kees Van Maaswaal to Chief Operating Officer
Talpacific Holidays
 Awards
Sydney’s Observatory Hotel is on top of the world!
 The Week in Review
The top 20 most popular stories from last week

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