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Travel Distribution Summit Asia 2007
 Top Stories
Introducing The Peninsula, Tokyo
Jean Forrest, General Manager, Marketing of The Peninsula Hotels arrived in Sydney last week to unveil the latest details and plans for the luxury hotel group.
Airlines in the Asia Pacific must keep up with growing online travel
Online travel has become an integral channel for the Asian travel and tourism industry. In fact, it is estimated to reach US$16 billion in 2006, or 10 percent of the total travel market in the Asia Pacific.
ZUJI again best Asia Pacific online travel agent
Lights out after Hawaii quake
 Cruise News
2007 Cruise Tour Mediterranean Magic from $12,899.00
Onboard Grand and Royal Princess with a 6 Night tour through Umbria and Tuscany
Pacific Princess to farewell Australian waters
To farewell the premium cruise pioneer, the Pacific Princess is offering a special fly/cruise package for its last Australian summer season in November 2006.
Holland America Line 2007 Europe Early Bird Savings
Blue Lagoon Cruises
 Interline News
** Industry rates for 2007 **
Book YOUR 2007 holiday with MSC Cruises.
  • Hong Kong: The city that never sleeps
    • There are some parts of Hong Kong that will leave you wondering if you are still in the city of lights or in some historic Chinese village in the early 1900s.
  • Cathay Pacific: Business Class with a Difference
    • Voted year after year as one of the leading airlines in the world, and in 2006 the “Airline of the year”, Cathay Pacific is renowned for its quality and service for both leisure and business travel.
  • The Peninsula Hong Kong
    • Although The Peninsula Hong Kong is situated in the heart of one of the world's most bustling cities, as soon as the majestic glass doors opens it seems as though the chaos outside vanishes and time rewinds transporting guests into an long-forgotten era of luxury.
 Hospitality News
Sky night @ Sky Bar
Earn more points with Hilton
The Hiltons of New York City are offering a great deal for a limited time only.
Record development means Carlson is on track
The Singapore-based Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific was created five years ago as the regional operation for Carlson Hotels Worldwide.
The ELEMENTS to transform the extended stay experience
Laguna Holiday Club Phuket Resort is welcomed to the fold
Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri to open in Abu Dhabi in early 2007
Peppers announces first Northern Territory location
The Blue Rose is Preferred Hotels® & Resorts’ newest member
Amora Hotels comes to Australia
Looking for your travel career to really take-off?
 Wholesaler News
Tempo adds Bulgaria
Tempo Holidays is adding Bulgaria to its 2007 Greece Turkey brochure.
Congratulations to the winner of the Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre travel agents promotion
Emirates Earlybird Airfares to UK and Europe have arrived at Tempo Holidays – BOOK NOW!
Globus 2007 brochure takes over Italy
When you want to travel Italy in elegance and style, Insight Vacations go the extra mile
 Employment
Position available at Travel the World: Flight & Product Co-ordinator (Sydney)
Position available at MSC Cruises: Fly/Cruise Consultant (Sydney)
Finnair
 Airline News
Lufthansa expands route network this winter
2006/2007 winter timetable contains flights to 183 destinations in 78 countries
Delta continues successful international expansion with new nonstop service to Dubai, Seoul, four destinations in Europe
New flights build on success of more than 50 international routes added in last year as part of largest international expansion in Delta’s history
JAL to code share with Galaxy - new domestic cargo airline
Japan Airlines and Galaxy Airlines, a new Japanese domestic cargo airline, have filed a plan to operate a code share agreement, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation.
Delta exceeds network growth expectations
Thai Airways will now fly to South Africa
Cathay announces growth
China Airlines to increase flights to Delhi
 Agent Incentives
Book now and receive a $50 Myer voucher PER PERSON booked
Book any on the go African safari or expedition and receive a $50 Myer voucher per person booked.
Take your place in history. Win a luxury voyage on Queen Mary 2!
Book a Cunard voyage for 2007 - 2008. The top performing consultant with the highest Cunard revenue made by the 9th December 2006 will win a cruise from Auckland to Sydney on Queen Mary 2.
 Car Hire News
Peugeot Leasing 2007 Earlybird
Book & pay by 31 March 2007 to secure these great deals.
 National Tourist Office News
Hong Kong welcomes the World
More than 300 leading members of the travel industry and influential media from 21 key markets around the world experienced an entirely new perspective on Hong Kong when they attended Hong Kong Salutes The World in late June.
All Gay Cruises
 Travel Business News
Flight Centre set to cash in on foreign exchange acquisition
Flight Centre Limited has continued to expand into new sectors of the travel industry with the acquisition of a specialist foreign exchange business.
 Airline Fuel Surcharge
Singapore Airlines to reduce Fuel Surcharges
Singapore Airlines will reduce its fuel surcharges following a decline in jet fuel prices in recent weeks.
 Ski and Snow News
Colorado opens for 2006-07 winter season, Friday, October 13
Friday the 13th is a lucky day for Colorado skiers and riders as Arapahoe Basin opens last Friday, October 13.
 Other News
Mirvac Hotels & Resorts appoints The Conjoint Marketing Group in Europe and UK
Mirvac Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the appointment of The Conjoint Marketing Group to complement the sales and marketing activities of their Australian and New Zealand properties across continental Europe and within Great Britain and Ireland.
 Technology News
Best Rate becomes even more available with Amadeus
Amadeus announced last Wednesday that 76 hotel brands have signed up to this Best Available Rate programme.
Valuair joins Jetstar Asia in Amadeus Distribution System
Amadeus, a global leader in technology for the travel and tourism industry, has announced an agreement with Valuair which will significantly expand the airline’s distribution network worldwide.
 Whats On
The Liaoning Chinese Ballet’s “Ballet Gala”
With Pointe shoes and classical tunes, these new folk ballets explore the mix of traditional Chinese arts with western influence, to create a unique physical union of these two diverse dance styles.
 Roving Reporter
Most Embarrassing Moment
October Roving Reporter Competition
We’ve all been on famils, some good, some bad, but sometimes it is you that makes it memorable.
Mardi Grass - Travelads
 Attractions & Theme Park News
Ocean Park joins World's Top 10
Hong Kong's home-grown attraction Ocean Park was recently recognised by business web site Forbes.com as one of the 10 Most Popular Amusement Parks in the World.
 Invitations
The 2006 Annual Spain Tourism Workshop comes to Australia to showcase the best of Spain
The Annual Spain Tourism Workshop will be coming to Australian cities in October to display what’s news with one of the world’s favourite travel destinations.
 Awards
"Korean Air" Distinguished as Top Airline in 2006 Time Readers' Travel Choice Awards
Abacus voted ‘Best GDS’ eight years running
 Competition
WIN one of 5 double passes to see U2 live in Sydney!
To celebrate the launch of our new website: www.inplacerecruitment.com.au, we are giving away 5 double passes for THE place to be on the 13th November - U2 live in Telstra Stadium!!!
 The Week in Review
The top 20 most popular stories from last week
 TCF Updates
TCF participation update (13 October 2006)

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