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Dear Raquelle, this is your e-Travel Blackboard update brought to you by 1Car1 Car Rental Britain. To read news online, visit www.etravelblackboard.com

 Editors: Stephen Morton & John Harrigan
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Wednesday, September 27, 2006














































South Africa fr$529
Malaysia fr$438
Bali fr$299
Idyllic Island fr$500
Hawaii fr$499
Tourism Ireland
 Top Stories
Suvarnabhumi ready to open tomorrow
Tomorrow at 3am, Suvarnabhumi airport will take over all commercial flights from Don Muang airport.
Boeing not expecting to gain from the Airbus delays
On Monday, a Boeing official commented that the American manufacturing company did not expect to see any order gains from the delays in production of its European rival’s superjumbo A380.
Storage of laptops on aircrafts pushed
BA p*** flies from LA to London with one engine shut down
 Thirsty Thursdays
Thirsty Thursdays Korean Karnival -- TOMORROW!!
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!
Blue Lagoon Cruises
 Cruise News
2007 Cruise Tour - Jewels of Central Europe from $10,699.00
An exclusive 22 Night European river cruise tour
7 Night Mediterranean Cruises From Only $1,300pp
Our spokesperson, Sophia Loren, epitomises all that is MSC Cruises - Beautiful. Passionate. Italian.
Experience ultimate luxury on the Nile. Introducing the all suite Star Goddess cruises in 2007
Nile Cruises with Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre
 Interline News
1Car1 UK car rental industry rates to knock your socks off!
Try before you buy – there’s no better way of getting to know us!
Amazing business class to Asia with Malaysian from $1199*
TATS and Travel Representation Services announce South Pacific specials to many destinations from $195 for 3 nights
Meet your mates on the Mekong - Vietnam Airlines return fares from $555* - take any 2 mates for the same price...
Aloha anytime until 30April 2007...Take a friend and the kids for the same price!
Featured Destination
  • Seeing the Seoul of Korea
    • As the historic capital of Korea, Seoul is not only vibrant but modern. Lying in the heart of Korea, it impresses its visitors with a smorgasbord of sights, cultural spectacles, shops and delicacies.
Featured Airline
  • Korean Air
    • Korean Air began its days in early 1969 after spending several years as a public company under the name Korean Air Lines. Since then, they have not looked back. Their vision for the airline – “to be a respected leader in the world airline community” – is a reflection on their goals and the resultant service that they provide for their passengers.
Featured Hotel
  • The Hamilton Hotel, Seoul
    • The Hamilton Hotel is located in Itaewon’s international shopping district within Seoul’s city centre. It is within walking distance to the number 6 railway line, making it easy to get around the city and take in the sights.
Looking for your travel career to really take-off?
 Hospitality News
‘Amazing lebua Package’ at Asia's Most Decadent New Boutique Hotel
lebua, Bangkok’s new boutique hotel, at State Tower is offering an unprecedented last-minute opportunity to experience its unique brand of ultimate luxury and culinary panache at just under US$100 per night.
design hotels™ to re-launch website with exclusive offers
International hotel group, design hotels™ will be relaunching its website www.designhotels.com on 25 September.
Golden Tulip begins construction on the first Royal Tulip in Amsterdam
Golden Tulip Hospitality launched its new international luxury brand with the first Royal Tulip Amsterdam Symphony as construction started with a cordial celebration on 20 September at the premises.
FCm initiates Global Hotel Program for 2007
Bali COMO Shambhala Estate new Wellness Packages
Chantilly Virginia rises to new heights with aloft hotels
Courtyard by Marriott North Ryde offers guests a great green option
 Wholesaler News
Sun Island Tours 2007 Anzac Programme Just Released
CRICKET AND RUGBY WORLD CUPS 2007
Sports travel specialist Gullivers Sport Travel in Sydney has tours commissionable to agents. Cricket World Cup $700.00 per person and Rugby World Cup $500.00 per person.
Experience the real Cuba with Contours Travel Cuban Interlude tour…
ANZAC Day 2007
European Winter tour - earn 20% commission when booked online before 30 Sep 06.
Dream. Pack. And leave… the rest to Trafalgar
Hawaii Experience (ex Sydney)
Tempo adds local flavour to Latin America 2007 brochure
 Employment
Position available at Sun Island Tours: Wholesale Reservations Consultant (Sydney)
Refresh Your Career!
Feeling tired and unmotivated? Try Recruitment! Have fun at work, enjoy a rewarding career in helping people and spend your lunch breaks relaxing in our roof-top pool!
 Featured Cruise of the Week
Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises is pleased to announce the launch of its new 2006/7 Brochure for the Australian market in conjunction with their World Fares offering savings of over 50%. Featuring the line’s renowned voyages to Asia, South America and the Caribbean, the cover pays homage to the spectacular, vividly coloured Blue Morpho butterfly.
Finnair
 Airline News
bmi: Increase of Regional services
bmi regional is pleased to announce an increase in services between Manchester & Scotland from 30 October 2006.
Qatar expands with 777s rather than A350s
Qatar Airways has announced a massive expansion of their fleet with not Airbus A350s, but rather, Boeing 777s.
Cathay Pacific introduces new cabin design
At the celebration of its 60th anniversary, Cathay Pacific revealed the new designs for their long-haul cabins for all three classes.
Codeshare partners work together in bid for Washington-Beijing route
Qatar Airways showcases the first Airbus A340-600 in Dubai
Latest news from US Airways
 Agent Incentives
Agent Incentive on Holland America Line 06/07 Christmas and New Year Australia/New Zealand cruising
 Destination News
Bali arrival numbers down
Total foreign arrivals to Bali January – August 2006 have been released, with 792, 655 arrivals recorded, a number down -21.1% from the same period in 2005.
It’s official - New Zealand is the world’s ‘coolest’ destination
A UK poll has revealed that New Zealand has been awarded the number one spot for the world’s coolest destination.
Scarecrows to Opera Singers Mornington Peninsula has it all
Mornington Peninsula’s October Main Street Festival will be the home of an eclectic bunch of events, from the Scarecrow festival to Story-time on Stilts and even an Opera band.
Enjoy Korea's Autumn Colours, Stuffed Squid & Hot Springs this October
Autumn in Korea sees its national parks and mountains ablaze with the glorious red, gold and orange leaves of Autumn. From late September and for all the month of October, a wave of Autumn leaves flows down the country from north to south.
Air France
 Airport News
Guide to Suvarnabhumi: Are your clients ready to navigate Thailand’s newest airport?
Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport will be opening tomorrow and the 3100 acres of land that it sits on means that is to be the largest airport in Thailand.This will mean that a lot of confused travellers will be trying to navigate the airport. Agents should make sure that their clients are not the ones who are getting stressed and prepare them with information on how to get in and around Suvarnabhumi Airport.
 Travel Business News
TotalTravel expands into NZ and UK
Fast-growing destination website company TotalTravel.com has made its first international move by launching TotalTravel sites in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
 Technology News
World’s first automated payment and allocations facility developed
A Brisbane company has developed the world’s first automating payment and allocations facility between travel agents and tourism operators.
The new look GCI website!
The Gold Coast International Hotel - known as one of the city’s renowned hotels - has revamped its look and is ready to show it off, launching a new one stop website showcasing the hotel’s abundance of facilities and making booking accommodation now even easier.
 Roving Reporter
Roving Reporter: "Most Memorable Holiday" entry
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
Successful Conventions - Offers for every occasion
Convention-country Germany is among the "big ones" at both European and international levels.
Asiana Airlines
 Photo Gallery
LAN Airlines Educational to South America: El Condor Paso
 Awards
The Observatory grabs a win at the WTAs
In a glitzy ceremony in Turks & Caicos that could easily be mistaken for the Oscars, Sydney’s Observatory Hotel was named “Australia’s Leading Hotel” at the 13th Annual World Travel Awards, presented on 20 September.
Qantas Platinum Club awarded to Travelworld on King
Emirates scores a hat-trick with industry awards
World Travel Awards say that Jet Airways is India’s best
Qantas wins WAEA award for the second year running
Hawaiian entertainment wins award
Etihad wins ‘World’s Leading New Airline’ at WTA
Pegasus Solutions named World's Leading Travel Distribution Service; Company honored at 13th Annual World Travel Awards Ceremony
Spa Chakra Hayman wins Major International Award
Stock Report
Currency Report
Business Tips
Horoscope
Joke Of The Day

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