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 Top Stories
Qantas will drop fuel surcharge but refuses to budge on job outsourcing
Qantas’ Board of Directors addressed members and shareholders yesterday in their 2006 Annual General Meeting.
Kip Hawley asks for aviation security to be more pro-active and flexible
Kip Hawley, US Department of Homeland Security, Assistant Secretary for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), held a roundtable discussion with select members of the media, including e-Travel Blackboard, on Thursday 19th concerning matters of airport/airline security.
Singapore Airlines could cancel its Airbus order altogether
Are you a responsible traveller?
Finnish Flight Attendants’ Union strike to go ahead
Boeing bolt drops from the sky onto Sydney roof
 Thirsty Thursdays
Thirsty Thursdays Summer Fun!!
We’re celebrating the best of Summer and giving away some HOT Prizes we’re sure you’ll enjoy! FREE FOOD & DRINKS from 5:30pm on 26 Oct! Everyone welcome!
 Cruise News
*** EUROPE EARLY BIRD AIRFARES ***
Emirates from $1,405 / Qantas from $1,435. PLUS save $500pp on your cruise.
Six Senses Spa opens aboard the Luxury Motor Yacht: Christina O
Throughout the history of luxury motor yachting, there have been few super yachts that have become legends.
Blue Lagoon Cruises
 Interline News
Week off work specials from P & O - 7 nights from $78* per person per night
Great Opening special at Evason Ana Mandara Dalat. 3 nights for $838 including flights / accommodation / breakfasts
Special to Guangzhou for $569* with amazing add-on fares to 61 cities in China
Meet your Mates on the Mekong...return fares from $555* per person
Limited time November special to Wellesley Fiji. 5 nights from $703 including accom / flights / transfers / breakfasts
40,000 hotels worldwide - book on-line before 31 Oct for even more savings and be in draw for a case of Wine!
  • 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
Best Available Rate at The Eton Hotel Shanghai, China
An international deluxe 5-star business hotel, The Eton Hotel Shanghai is strategically located in the heart of Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone in Pudong.
Million Baht Dinner - Stops Traffic – Featuring Thailand’s Largest Fireworks Display & Nine Michelin Star Chefs
The remarkable 1,000,000 baht (US$25,000) per head gala dinner initially planned for December 2006 has, by popular demand moved its date to February 10th, 2007 with the addition of three Michelin Star chefs, and a 30-minute fireworks show -- stopping traffic along the Chao Phraya -- for the first time in Thailand’s history!
Wollongong’s first new international hotel for 15 years opens on 1 November
Ibis Wollongong offers special opening rate of $139 per night
 Wholesaler News
The Imaginative Traveller’s ‘Wham Bam’ thank you Fam - Nepal
The Imaginative Traveller’s ‘Wham Bam’ agent educational to Nepal a great success!
Tauck World Discovery 2007 Egypt & Jordan Tour
Cruise the Caribbean in style and see the World Cup Final at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 Series – Call/email Contours Travel
Canada & Alaska 2007: The best of the Rockies and Glacier Cruise Tour
20% commission for travel agents ends 31 Oct 06 Only a limited time left to take advantage of this fantastic offer, don't miss out!
Tempo Holidays Closed Saturday 21 October 2006
Taste the Cook Islands
Insight launches premium collection for 2007
Be quick for a super deal on a top end short break
 Employment
TMS Asia Pacific - High Flyers Wanted, A World of Sales Roles
Positions available at DriveAway Holidays: Wholesale Travel Experts (Sydney)
Position Available at Direct Flights International - Senior Ticketing/Travel Consultant (Sydney)
Position available at Malaysia Airlines: Sales Representative (Perth)
TMS Asia Pacific - Executive Jobs Available Now
Specialist wholesale travel company seeks a Senior Product Administrator and Administration / Marketing Assistant
Finnair
 Airline News
Lufthansa launches new staff recruitment campaign “Addressing the right people the right way“ – Ad motifs encourage dialogue
Lufthansa is launching a new staff recruitment marketing campaign.
Finnair to recruit 500 cabin attendants under national collective agreement
Finnair has started recruitment to meet the needs of its growing Asia-Europe traffic.
SWISS presents attractive winter timetable
Swiss International Air Lines will operate more intercontinental flights as of the new winter timetable, the increase made possible by the integration of two additional Airbus A330 aircraft into the fleet in November and December.
JAL Increases Flight Frequency on Tokyo - Shanghai Route
Dragonair will relaunch flights to Phuket in December
 Agent Incentives
Take your place in history. Win a luxury voyage on Queen Mary 2!
Book a Cunard voyage for 2007 - 2008. The top 6 performing consultants 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
2007 Car Rental Earlybirds
 Destination News
Winter holidays in Germany
Did you know? There are more than 400 ski resorts in Germany - from Adelharz- Kranzegg in the Allgäu to Zwölfmorgental in the Harz.
 National Tourist Office News
Figures released from Office of Trade & Tourism Industries show international arrivals to the U.S
The Office of Trade & Tourism Industries (OTTI) has released data showing the highlights of July 2006 year-to-date international arrivals to the United States.
All Gay Cruises
 Airport News
Savusavu Airport redevelopment to be delayed
General Manager Engineering and Infrastructure Rupeni Mua revealed that there will be delays in the redevelopment of Savusavu Airport.
 Airline Fuel Surcharge
Qantas to reduce fuel surcharges
Qantas said yesterday it would reduce its international fuel surcharges for tickets issued on or after Tuesday, 24 October 2006.
 Technology News
Galileo extends full content agreement with JetBlue Airways
Following the successful agreement between JetBlue and Galileo to bring the low-fare airline’s full range of fares and inventory to travel agencies in North America, the two companies have now extended this partnership to include all markets worldwide.
 Whats On
Keep up to date with what's on and what's happening in the Travel Industry
 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.
 MICE News
Expansion phase moves into second phase for Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre
The second phase of construction of the expanded Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre will soon be underway, with construction of the expansion’s steel framework scheduled for fall, and installation of the glazed-window exterior wall slated for November and December.
Mardi Grass - Travelads
 Attractions & Theme Park News
A Room with a View – Sydney Skywalk opens for breakfast events with Sydney Tower Restaurants’ Sky Lounge
Event planners can now book Sydney’s top venue – literally – with Sydney Tower’s new adrenalin attraction, Sydney Skywalk, open for breakfast group bookings.
 Comments to the Editor
Your Say: Comments to the Editor
 People On The Move
Qantas CEO takes over chairmanship of oneworld
It was announced on Thursday that Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon will be taking over the role of Chairman of the Governing Board of oneworld®.
Mr. Philippe Lamadieu - General Manager of The Emerald Hotel
 Invitations
ANTOR invites you to an afternoon seminar
Making every word count
 Photo Gallery
Royal Cliff Beach Resort is the first hotel in Asia to be elevated to “Travel Hall of Fame”
The multi award-winning Royal Cliff Beach Resort became the first hotel in Asia to be elevated to the “Travel Hall of Fame” at the 17th Annual Travel Awards 2006, held at the Royal Cliff Beach Hotel in Pattaya on 12 October.
 Awards
TTG toasts its top travel trade players
TTG Asia Media announced the winners of its 2006 TTG Travel Awards during a stunning ceremony and gala dinner in Pattaya, Thailand.
Santa Fe remains a Top Choice for Travelers in Conde Nast Traveler Magazine's Readers Poll
Virgin Blue takes out international marketing award
The Empire Hotel & Country Club scoops 'Leading Hotel in Brunei' Award for Third Consecutive Year

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