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Tourism Ireland
 Top Stories
Airline shares stronger as fuel falls
With the slight drop in fuel prices this month investors have moved back into the airline sector resulting in share price gains this September, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) claims.
Men and women at odds over travel habits
A cheeky national survey conducted by ZUJI in August 2006 of more than 1000 travellers showed that the travel habits of men and women result in different trends, especially when it comes to holiday romance.
Access flight times via SMS
Viva Macau racing Jetstar to the European finish line
South Africa brought to Sydney at Martin Place
 eTB On Location in Japan
YOKOSO! Japan Travel Mart 2006- Industry recognises changes needs to be made to increase outbound visitors
The YOKOSO! Japan Travel Mart began in Tokyo, with senior officials confirming that there are significant issues that need to be addressed in order to increase the number of incoming international visitors.
 Thirsty Thursdays
Thirsty Thursdays Korean Karnival!!
Spring has arrived and what better way to celebrate than to host a Korean Karnival! Come along to TT on 28 Sept for your chance to WIN an all inclusive holiday to Korea! FREE Food & Drinks!
 Thailand Coup Update
Thai Tourism business as usual
Military Coup has Minimal Impact on Thai Tourism
Statement from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports
Following the peaceful transition of political power in Thailand implemented by the Council for Democratic Reform under Constitutional Monarchy on September 19, 2006, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports wishes to advise that this transition has been totally peaceful in nature, with no incidents of violence in any form.
Life as usual in Phuket
"Quietest coup ever" GM Chaophya Park Hotel & Resorts reports
Blue Lagoon Cruises
 Cruise News
7 night Mediterranean Qantas fly/cruise from only $3,650pp
2007 Cruise Tour Mediterranean Magic from $12,899.00
Onboard Grand and Royal Princess with a 6 Night tour through Umbria and Tuscany
Silversea Cruises Releases New "Corporate and Incentive Travel" E-Brochure in Five Languages
Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises announced its new "Corporate and Incentive Travel" e-brochure is now available in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
  • It’s up to you New York
    • “New York, New York, I want to be a part of it… I want to wake up in a town that never sleeps.” The lyrics to Sinatra’s signature song truly get to the heart of what it means to roam the streets of this dazzling and exciting city.
  • Air Tahiti Nui
    • Not many people can resist the award winning services of Air Tahiti Nui when they visit the magical islands of Tahiti. Greeted by the fragrance of the Tiare Tahiti gardenia, the sounds of legendary island music, and the world class Polynesia hospitality - you’ll quickly be awed by an unparallel experience of luxury offered on Air Tahiti Nui.
  • Happy Birthday Waldorf = Astoria
    • The grand dame of New York dwellings turns 75 on October 1st. Full of tales of romantic trysts, of presidents and royals, starlets and CEOs, the Waldorf Astoria still plays host to the swankiest of events some 75 years on.
Looking for your travel career to really take-off?
 Hospitality News
WORLDHOTELS announces rebranding of Deluxe Collection Ayodya Resort Bali
WOLDHOTELS Deluxe Collection Member The Ayodya Resort, the former Bali Hilton International Hotel, has changed its name and identity in a move designed to better embrace the essence of Balinese culture as well as emphasise the resort’s cultural richness.
Mandarin Oriental, Prague opens in the historic heart of the Czech Capital
The stone gates of a onetime monastery in the heart of Prague opened on 12 September to welcome the first guests to the new Mandarin Oriental, Prague.
Sweet Suites
Las Vegas has turned up the burner with some of the world’s hottest suites.
 Wholesaler News
Contours Travel Still Have Tickets Available to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 Finals in the Caribbean - Call Or Email Us for Details!
Bali Summer Fun
4 nights from $699* per person ex East Coast from $529*pp ex Perth and $349*pp ex Darwin
Looking for Accommodation and Cricket Packages in the Caribbean During the World Cup Cricket? Call Contours Travel
Barbados One Match Super 8 Package from $2,040 AUD
Los Angeles / New York "SPECIAL" with 5 nights Tahiti
Tempo Holidays' Emailed Documents
Luxury Bali ... flying Garuda Indonesia Executive Class
 Employment
TMS underlines Queensland-based travel industry staffing opportunity
TMS Asia-Pacific (TMS) has advised travel businesses considering relocating to Queensland they could be making a canny decision in the current investment climate.
TMS Asia Pacific Executive Jobs available
Position available at Harvey World Travel Gordon: Manager/Senior Consultant (NSW)
Position available at Singapore Tourism Board: Marketing Executive (SYD)
Position available at Tucan Travel: Sales Executive NSW/ACT
Position available at World Aviation Systems: Entry Level Account Manager (QLD)
Executive Position - General Manager Corporate Travel
Finnair
 Airline News
Scandinavian Airlines introduces Biometric Check-In 
Scandinavian Airlines has become one of the world’s first airlines to introduce biometric security check-ins.
Lufthansa expands and modernises fleet
Supervisory Board approves order for 35 new aircraft
Demand for Beirut returns
GULF Air, the first airline to resume flights from Australia to Lebanon on September 9, has reported very strong demand for seats on its daily services from Sydney to Beirut.
 Educational Reports
Giant Pandas to Giorgio Armani – Part Three
From the ‘Paris of the East’ to ‘Hong Kong on Steroids’, China’s financial hub Shanghai has been called many things!
 Destination News
Ryder Cup starts in Ireland today
Today, the focus of the golfing world will turn towards Ireland and the 2006 Ryder Cup at the ‘K’ Club in County Kildare.
Tourism operators bid for recognition as the “home of cricket”
Seven NSW tourism operators and regional tourism organisations will travel with Tourism NSW to a travel trade mission in Cochin in Southern India to promote the Southern Highlands and the Illawarra as the 'home of cricket' in Australia.
Britain Calling September 2006
Lawry’s The Prime Rib - now open
m.a.x. concepts of Maxim's Group announced the opening of its flagship restaurant, Lawry’s The Prime Rib.
 National Tourist Office News
HKTB launches on-line training program for industry
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has launched its new on-line training program, Hong Kong Specialist, designed to provide the travel industry with the latest tourist information on Hong Kong and to assist them with selling the destination.
Northwest Airlines
 Travel Business News
Uncertainty Drives Innovation In Travel Industry
 Ski and Snow News
North America awaits Aussie avalanche of ski enthusiasts
Now that Australian and New Zealand ski seasons are drawing to a close, ski enthusiasts will be flocking to the northern half’s snow-covered slopes.
 Other News
Help your loved ones escape this Christmas
Searching for the perfect Christmas present so your loved ones can get lost in the nicest possible way – look no further than Explore Australia 2007!
 Technology News
SITA announces solution for sharing of air passenger data between Europe and North America
SITA, a leading provider of IT solutions for border management, announced that it has gone live with a system for filtering sensitive passenger information on behalf of EU airlines and others flying into North America.
New tools unlock the potential of indigenous tourism
A new Internet site will help Indigenous communities unlock the ‘untapped potential’ of indigenous tourism and attract growing numbers of international tourists, according to Mr Bob Baldwin, Parliamentary Secretary for Industry Tourism and Resources.
www.australiatravelmarket.com launches "Accommodation Review Forum"
This week (19th September 2006) www.australiatravelmarket.com (ATM) launched its Accommodation Review Forum which provides ATM users with the opportunity to share their holiday experiences with other travellers, helping them in turn to plan their own holidays to Australia.
 Whats On
Keep up to date with what's on and what's happening in the Travel Industry
World's largest and most exciting travel show series arrives down under!
One of the world’s leading travel events - The Adventures in Travel Expo™ will this November head to Sydney as an Australian first to showcase the latest experiential travel and holidays options from around the globe.
 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.
 MICE News
Melbourne launches international convention advertising campaign
Melbourne has launched a new convention advertising campaign to position Melbourne and the new Melbourne Convention Centre in the international market as the place to stage an international convention and experience the ‘real’ Australia.
 Comments to the Editor
Your Say: Comments to the Editor
 People On The Move
New General Manager for new All Seasons Perth
Accor has launched its sixth hotel in Perth with the Acacia Hotel rebranding to the All Seasons Perth from this month.
Talpacific Holidays
 Photo Gallery
Awards Cavalcade for Accor Premiere Vacation Club
 Awards
Hilton Kuala Lumpur wins three awards in one month
The Hilton Kuala Lumpur has already won three awards this month, starting with Best Hotel in the Hotel Development Category at the Malaysian Property Awards, Best New Business Hotel in the World at the Business Traveller Awards in London and Best Business Hotel in Kuala Lumpur at the 2006 Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Reader Survey.
Chaophya Park Hotel, Bangkok wins Top Honours.
 Competition
Win one of seven cruises onboard stylish Superliner Sun Princess!
Princess Cruises and Complete Cruise Solution are giving Australian travel agents the chance to win a 14-night cruise on its superb superliner Sun Princess, simply by taking inspiration from the ship’s full brochure released this week.

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