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 Top Stories
Qantas jet flies with no oxygen
It was reported this morning by the Herald Sun that a Qantas passenger jet has flown to Australia to Manila without emergency oxygen.
The only way is up for Air China, says CAPA chairman
Air China has been recorded as China’s most profitable airline for the past three years and it seems that it is set to be continuing, says Centre of Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) Executive Chairman Peter Harbison.
Report reveals Virgin Blue crew failed to follow procedures
SCVB discusses the growth and expansion of the global MICE market at the annual Market Brief
Qatar Airways looks into fuelling its aircrafts with natural gas
Virgin Blue signs a multi-billion dollar aircraft order for its new international airline
Emirates not buying BA, insists airline representative
 Invitations
Brazil is hotter than ever!!!
Would you like to learn more about Brazil? Visit us at the Travel Expo 2007 in Sydney this weekend!
Harness the powers of research with ANTOR
The ANTOR SEMINARS
 Agent Incentives
25% commission for ANZAC trips
Combine ANZAC day with the best of the Middle East on our Istanbul to Cairo 35 day camping trip and earn yourself a whopping 25% commission.
lebua at State Tower Agent Incentives
lebua at State Tower is pleased to offer 15% travel agency commission on all non-negotiated rates, i.e., rack rates, International Corporate rate, commissionable promotions and packages.
Event planners get busy: a cool Queenstown escape is up for grabs!
Event planners who book an event to the value of AU$15,000 with Sofitel before the 31st of July 2007 will go into a draw to win a six-night holiday at the magnificent Sofitel Queenstown.
 eTB On Location in New York
She's a beauty worth seeing!
She is perhaps the world’s most famous lady; standing tall at 306 feet she will definitely catch your eye.
 Thirsty Thursdays
Thirsty Thursdays Summer Fling
Come along to celebrate the end of summer! With amazing prizes to be won, free food & drinks from 5:30pm, it’ll be a Thirsty Thursdays you won’t forget! Everyone is welcome, 29 March @ The Shelbourne Hotel.
 Cruise News
23 Night Package from Bangkok to Sydney from only $5,199.00
With 3 Nights in Bangkok followed with a 20 Night Cruise on Sapphire Princess, you don't want to miss out on this one!
FLY ROME TO PERTH FOR JUST $599 INCLUDING TAXES!
Offer expires 31 March – BOOK NOW
Tauck World Discovery's Istanbul & Black Sea cruise tour
EgyptAir
 Interline News
Fancy a quick break to Middle Earth? return fares to NZ from $215*
Get to Singapore or Bangkok all year round and you can take up to 4 friends for the same price!
Economy and business class fares to Malaysia - Departures to 31 Dec 07. Fares from $349*
  • Bangkok
    • Being a capital city and one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations holds a lot of responsibility, a responsibility that a city like Bangkok takes on board with both hands full. This city is known world wide for its hustle and bustle as one of the most densely populated cities in the world. 
  • British Airways
    • Imagine what you’ll be like at 88, or the things that you’ve achieved? Maybe a couple of appearances in Hollywood, made acquaintances with the Queen and Prime Minster, help partner successful Olympic bids; and through it all, undergo one cosmetic surgery after another.
  • Westin Grand Sukhumvit
    • The Sukhumvit area epitomises everything that is modern about Bangkok; it is a place that is the home of the city’s high rise apartments, air-conditioned shopping centres, stylish boutiques and restaurants. So it is totally fitting that the Westin Grande Sukhumvit Hotel is situated in this region of the city.
  • The Tiger Temple
    • The Tiger Temple or Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua is famed for its practice of conservation and the Buddhist culture of peace. Getting its name from the many tame Indochinese Tigers that freely roam the ground, the Tiger Temple is a popular attraction for many travellers to the country.
  • Tiger Temple / River Kwai / Kanchanaburi Provience
    • True, a great experience to be savoured at Wat Pha Luangtabua, a remote forest temple. In beautiful surroundings dedicated Buddhist monks live with numerous wild animals including 10 Tigers which they walk every afternoon.
 Featured Resort of the Week
Club Raro, Rarotonga, cooks up some great deals
The team at the Club Raro have cooked up a great special for your clients this summer - a guaranteed upgrade on any room category. Priced from A$510 per couple for 5 nights the offer includes breakfast daily.
 Hospitality News
The Ritz Resort - Gold Coast Apartments
Commissions Paid. 10% to all agents for client bookings. Receive special Agent Rates. Enquire TODAY www.theritzresort.com.au
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo is a work of art, says prestigious award panel
Tokyo’s Mandarin Oriental has been celebrated as one of the most beautiful public spaces in the city with a presentation of this year’s prestigious Mainichi Design Award to its textile designer Reiko Sudo.
Le Lagon Resort Vanuatu completes its multimillion dollar upgrade
Le Lagon Resort Vanuat has completed extensive upgrades to its facilities and made the ‘Le Lagoon’ experience even better for its guests.
Club Med Nusa Dua’s enticing offerings to drive Bali’s recovery
Get pamper by two therapists with a new treatment at JW's Health Club and Spa
Best rates guarantee at Amari Hotels & Resorts
Banyan Tree doubles its Mexican portfolio - invests in projects worth US$200 million
Sky is the limit
 Employment
Positions available at UCANGO Travel: 2 x Managers 6 x Consultants - Sunshine Coast, Qld
Position available at Travelforce: Domestic Corporate Consultant
Position available at Philippine Airlines: Ticketing & Reservations Agent (Sydney)
Positions Available in PERTH / WA
Position available at Royal Brunei Airlines: Sales Support Officer (BNE)
Position available at Excite Holidays: Corporate and Leisure Consultant (NSW)
 Wholesaler News
Fancy staying in a dramatic 800 year old European, medieval castle?
With competitive prices of between $170 and $330 p.p. per day Albatross Travel’s European summer tours have the ‘alternative’ style coaching programme your clients have been crying out for.
Albatross Travel: And now for something completely different…
Do you handle any Special Interest Groups for the UK or Europe? Are you looking to increase your ‘bottom line? Capture new business?
Kumuka Worldwide now offers Group Bookings and Tailor Made Itineraries
Kumuka Worldwide are pleased to announce the creation of a new global division dedicated to private group bookings and tailor made itineraries.
Tempo Holidays' Cruising in Croatia
Secure your Croatia Cruising experience now with Tempo Holidays
Last chance to book Trafalgar and Qantas/British Airways Special Deal to UK/Europe
Priced from $1910pp
Finnair
 Airline News
Thai Airways International: Operations at Don Muang and Suvaranbhumi Airport
Effective as of 25 March – 27 October 2007
Arrival service operations to be merged in Helsinki-Vantaa
The Finnair Group’s ground handling company Northport Oy and the SAS Group’s subsidiary SAS Ground Services Finland Oy have agreed to merge their arrival service operations at Helsinki-Vantaa as of 16 April 2007.
Want scenic flights to charming hideaways? SGA will take you there.
SGA is Thailand’s only truly boutique airline that provides connections and feeder air services to well-known destinations around South East Asia.
Virgin Blue launches Australia’s first carbon offset program
QantasLink to increase regional capacity with expanded Boeing 717 fleet
Qantas statement on aircraft maintenance
 Car Hire News
1Car1 Early Bird Extended to March 31
Don’t Delay Book now with 1car1 to get FREE Upgrades!”
 National Tourist Office News
Western Australian business tourism gets record funding boost
The State Government will inject an extra $11.9million over five years into Western Australia’s business tourism industry to attract big conferences and business events.
Sky Team
 Technology News
Boutiques Hotels' members score top marks on TripAdvisor.com
Seven Boutique Hotels & Resorts International® members have been rated first in their market on the world’s largest online travel community, TripAdvisor.com® .
Trans-Atlantic alliance to bring more competition to Australian travel site arena
A joint-venture between London-based Last Minute Network and Australian travel site travel.com.au will be bringing a new site into Australia and New Zealand that will cater for the region’s travel market.
 Announcements
Party of Five Prize Winners
Virgin Atlantic Airways recently (JAN-FEB) ran a series of "Party of Five" roadshows around NSW.
 Roving Reporter
Roving Reporter Entry
March Roving Reporter Competition
ENTER TODAY FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A STAY AT THE EXCLUSIVE SAROJIN RESORT!
 MICE News
Travellers Choice reveals the dates for its 'Frontliner' and Shareholder conferences
Australia's leading retail travel group, Travellers Choice will be hosting a series of 'Frontliner' conferences across the country throughout June.
 Attractions & Theme Park News
Skywalking is the best way to see the Grand Canyon
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin will put himself into the history books again with just a few small steps – but this time, he will be taking them onto the Grand Canyon Skywalk that will take him more than kilometre above the Colorado River.
Tourism PNG
 People On The Move
New Marketing GM at Stella Hospitality
Stella Hospitality Group has announced it had filled a crucial position in its senior executive team with the appointment of Christopher Jones as General Manager for Marketing.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel appoints New Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Abercrombie & Kent appoints new Cruise Manager
 Photo Gallery
Princess Ubolratana visits PG booth at ITB 07
Recently, Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Phannavadi graciously visited Bangkok Airways’ booth at the ITB held during 7-11 March in Berlin.
 Awards
Banyan Tree Group garners fresh international awards and accolades in 2007
As Banyan Tree Group rises from strength to strength in 2007, it celebrates a new crop of achievements for existing and recently launched resorts and spas.

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