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Tourism Ireland
 Top Stories
Tiger Airways’ CEO makes public announcement
Tiger Airways’ major announcement last Friday sparked much speculation about a large scale price war between the Singapore based carrier and its two major low cost Australian competitors- Qantas backed Jetstar and Richard Branson’s Virgin Blue.
Engine failure for Saudi p*** forces emergency landing
Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight SV741 made an emergency landing at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, when the p*** experienced an engine failure, mostly likely due to hitting a bird.
GO Voyages leaves Accor for EUR281 million
CAPA backs IATA fears for over capacity in the next five years
IATA releases 2006 traffic results
51 Compelling Reasons to register for the TA Fastrack Risk, Crisis and Recovery Seminar by Valentines Day
 Thirsty Thursdays
Thirsty Thursdays Eastern Mediterranean Adventure
TT is back in 07 with bigger prizes and even more fun! Come along on 22 Feb for your chance to WIN great Holidays across the Eastern Med. Free Food & Drinks 5:30 onwards!
 Cruise News
Ultimate North America - Fifty Nights of Freedom $9,699.00
Tour with Norwegian Sun from Alaska to Panama, Hawaii to the Caribbean
Special Limited Offer! 13 night Ultimate Alaska cruise onboard Celebrity Cruises Infinity, departing 07May07 - US$1790*
EMTA
 Interline News
A big bunch of Specials for Valentines
Exclusive to Breakaway Travel Club: save 25% at Club Med Sahoro
Pacific Sun
Depart from Sydney, and travel on a fully floating resort. Explore exotic New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji including stunning new ports and the best of tropical Queensland destinations...
Pacific Star
Depart from Brisbane, and cruise Queensland, Fiji, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, and Loyalty Islands
  • Cook Islands
    • The Cook Islands is one of the world’s best kept holiday secrets in the Pacific Ocean. They are not only a set of tree-laden islands with stunning white sand beaches to be seen from the top of magnificent dormant volcanoes.
  • What’s cooking at the Edgewater Resort & Spa
    • The team at the Edgewater has cooked up a great special for your clients this summer - a guaranteed upgrade on any room category. Priced from A$885 per couple for 5 nights the offer includes daily breakfast and an upgrade to a Garden Superior room.
  • Through Bohemia to the Danube - The Albatross Way
    • IMAGINE...A leisurely paced escorted tour from Berlin’s San-Souci Palace to vibrant Prague, Budapest, the imperial city of Vienna and Baroque Salzburg. With 2 and 3 nights stops everywhere- even in a wonderful 13th century castle - the Albatross ‘difference’ is very evident! 4 departures – all very special.
 Hospitality News
Taking Valentines to New Heights!
Quite literally, Love is in the air - 270 meters in the air to be exact! Sirocco, the Conde Nast awarded rooftop al fresco restaurant offers panoramic views of the city, while your luxurious suit only a few floors beneath offers amazing vistas of the Chao Phraya and Bangkok. It is the ultimate setting which will provide you and your loved one with the ultimate experience.
Jumeirah to manage first luxury resort in Bermuda in 35 years
Jumeirah, member of Dubai Holding, has just been appointed to manage the newest luxury resort to be built in Bermuda in 35 years, pending approval.
Outrigger collaboration with Coca-Cola boosts awareness
Outrigger Hotels & Resorts has successfully boosted the profile of quite seaside town Kingscliff into national consciousness with the help of a promotional campaign with partner Coca-Cola.
Eaton Hotel Hong Kong unveils e Suite
Eaton Hotel Hong Kong is delighted to announce the completion of its luxurious new E Suite.
 Rail News
Eurail specials that both agents and clients will love
The Eurail pass has long been an institution for young Australians who make that big trip to the other side of the world. In the recent years, the company’s popularity has only grown with the widening of the Eurail product range and now they are offering a great deal that will see the passes selling like hot cakes.
 Destination News
Propose to your loved one and skydive out of a p*** this Valentine’s day
Valentines day is right around the corner and if you are looking to propose to that special someone and are hoping to go down a less conventional road, then adventure experts Adrenalin have some suggestions to truly blow your special moment right out of the water.
Tourism Authority of Thailand
 Employment
Executive Jobs Available Now
Work your own hours and retain 90% commission
Positions available at Garuda Orient Holidays: Reservations Sales Consultants & Junior Product Administrator
Position available at Trailfinders: Travel Consultant (CNS) & Travel Centre Sales Supervisor (BNE)
 Wholesaler News
The Fame in Spain during 2007 is Actually on the Coast
Between April 18 and July 7th this year the rich and famous will be in Spain for the Louis Vuitton Challenger Series and the Americas Cup being sailed off the coast of Valencia in SE Spain.
Best features of Japan (Tokyo – Mt-Fuji – Kyoto)
Always wanted to go but never had the chance. With the Australian dollar being so strong Japan has never being more affordable.
ANZAC trips still available with on the go tours
With our range of Gold, Silver and Bronze tours we have something for all customers from a short 3 day hope for memorial services to more in depth 15 day trips taking in western Turkey.
Tempo Holidays' Taste of the Tango
Discover passion and seduction with Tempo Holidays’ Taste of the Tango package.
Bora Bora Getaways
...for a holiday without compromise...
Take the family on an action-packed adventure holiday with Creative
Finnair
 Airline News
Finnair Asian traffic grew by a third
Finnair Asian traffic continued to grow briskly in January, up by 29.4 %.
Korean Air's new flights to Vienna
United officially approved to fly Washington-Beijing route
United Airlines has officially received approval by the US Department of Transportation to begin their daily service between Washington DC and Beijing.
SriLankan Airlines reports carrying 67% of arrivals into Colombo
LAN launches expanded South America Airpass to accommodate soaring growth in tourism
TAM incorporates 1st MD-11 Into its fleet
Emirates to launch flights to Houston
China Holidays
 National Tourist Office News
AAA Tourism release new guide to STAR rating scheme
AAA tourism launched their new consumer stars handy guide this week, offering consumers a comprehensive guide to the STAR rating scheme.
Nemonic to boost Omani presence by representing Zahara Tours in Australia
Australian travel to the Sultanate of Oman has been growing consistently in the past few years.
Get up and travel around NSW with the 2007 NSW Caravan & Camping Holiday & Touring Guide
The get-up-and-go travel attitude is something that is ingrained in the Australian way of holidaying, and because of this, camping and caravanning holidays have always been a popular way to travel for those who are looking for a cheap and easy getaway.
LA Inc. The Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau appoints Integra Tourism Marketing as their in-market representative
LA Inc. The Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau has appointed Integra Tourism Marketing as their representative office in Australia to assist travel trade, consumers and media with inquiries on the many exciting options awaiting visitors to this cutting edge city.
 Travel Business News
FCm creates product to help deal with executive burn-outs
FCm Travel Solutions has produced a new program FCm Executive Leisure, part of their FCm Executive Product Suite, which hopes to help combat executive stress and burn out in the Australian workforce.
 Technology News
Thirties Plus Travel launches new ‘Tag Along’ concept
Thirties Plus Travel, tour operator specialising in European and Worldwide travel for those over 30, has just launched a new concept dubbed ‘Tag Along’ for lovers of self-drive.
Amadeus implements 63rd e-ticket carrier
Amadeus, the leading supplier of IT solutions to the Australian and New Zealand travel and tourism industry, announces Etihad Airlines as the latest carrier to implement e-ticketing in the Australian market, the fifth carrier to do so since the start of the year.
 Roving Reporter
Roving Reporter Entry
February Roving Reporter Competition
Enter Today!
 MICE News
Meeting Professionals International releases 2007 PEC-E conference dates
Meeting Professionals International this week confirmed the dates for their 2007 Professional Education Conference-Europe (PEC-E), scheduled for the 18th -20th of March in Copenhagen, Denmark.
 People On The Move
Wendy Wu Tours London welcomes new General Manager
Wendy Wu, of Wendy Wu Tours, has this week announced the appointment of Paul Bryon as the General Manager of her London office.
Anders Johannesson joins Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific as General Manager of Radisson Plaza Hotel Tianjin
New Appointments at Metro Hotels
 Invitations
2007 Eastern Mediterranean Tourism Product Evenings
Sky Team
 Awards
Flight Centre website wins Hitwise award for third year running
For the third year running, the Flight Centre website has been presented first prize by independent internet monitor Hitwise for attracting more visits than any other Australian travel agency website in 2006.
 Flight Review
British Airways First Class: flying a different kind of special
Flying First Class should be a spectacular experience for any traveller. Flying First Class with British Airways, on the other hand, is completely different level of amazing.
 In Memoriam
UNWTO deeply regrets the passing of its former Secretary-General Antonio Enríquez Savignac
The Secretary-General regrettably announces the passing away of Antonio Enríquez Savignac, former UNWTO Secretary-General, in Mexico.
 The Week in Review
The top 20 most popular stories from last week

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