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 Top Stories
Australian Federal Government grant Etihad and Emirates airlines increased Australian access
Successful UAE talks between Australia’s Federal Government and Middle Eastern governments have resulted in the doubling of the number of services between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane by 2011.
One week to go before new LAG restrictions in Australia
The new laws to restrict liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) will be put into place next Saturday, and all Australian travellers are being told again to re-think carrying any non-essential LAGs in their hand-luggage.
Jetset Travelworld Group announces resignation of chief operating officer
Stella acquires Protea Hotels in $255 million expansion
Etihad and Qatar Airways establish profit plans for the next decade
 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!
Guess who's got the last few V Festival tickets?
Want Some?
Harness the powers of research with ANTOR
The ANTOR SEMINARS
 Agent Incentives
Get in quick to win your Spacific Musket Cove “Black Pearl” incentive
The Spacific Marketing Solutions Musket Cove “Black Pearl” incentive expires 31, March, 2007 and all travel consultants can still enter the draw by emailing their completed bookings for Musket Cove Fiji.
 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
NEW LOWER FARES ON SALE NOW! Escape to the Sun with Autumn Specials!
An amazing offer on Pacific Sun, 8 Nights from only $695 per person. Hurry! Specials end 31 May 07! See flyer attached.
Tauck World Discovery 2007 Amsterdam to Budapest cruise only package
Magnificent Trans-Tasman Cruising in Early 2008 for only $2,799.00
This magnificent 13 Night Package is something you will never forget. Tour the sights of New Zealand in absolute luxury!
FLY TO ROME FOR JUST $599 INCLUDING TAXES!
Offer expires 31 March – BOOK NOW
Sailaway! Fly/ stay /cruise - Tahiti's Bora Bora cruises
A Royal Cruise Boom - Australia to welcome Two Princesses in 2008
Lufthansa
 Interline News
Stovers in Dubai & Abu Dhabi - accommodation, transfers and sightseeing to add to your special industry fares
Get back to Bali with this month's new Malaysia deal - Economy from $470* Business from $1499*
Hurry offer ends 31MAR - Departures until 30JUN
P & O New Industry specials - more selected departures from $50 per person per day.
QANTAS more holidays to more places - departures until 31JUL, offer ends 31MAR
Hop On All Year Round
Asia Pacific Travel Marketing Services release new discount rates for Australia
Asia Pacific Travel Marketing Services launched its new industry rates for Australian travel sellers this week.
  • 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.
  • Bangkok
    • Bustling, Vibrant a Shoppers and Gourmets Delight, Bangkok is a city that excites and has so much to offer. Attractions to keep the most ardant sightseer busy for weeks, Shopping complexes and markets where bargains are to be had, from designer clothes and accessories to Watches &DVDs it is trully a Shoppers Mecca.
 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
Double Qantas points at Presidential Plaza Beijing
Presidential Plaza represents a new breed of business hotel in the fast-developing western side of Beijing with close and easy access to China's commercial banking institutions, government ministries, high-tech industrial basin, Beijing Exhibition Hall, Summer Palace and Forbidden City.
Fancy two free nights kicking back in paradise?
The secluded Erakor Island Resort & Spa in Vanuatu is offering two bonus nights all year round on any of their waterfront bungalows for stays of 5 or more nights.
Celebrate the opening of the Novotel Nusa Dua Hotel
The Novotel Nusa Dua Hotel and Residences is celebrating its opening by offering its guests an exciting range of packages that will appeal to couples, families and thrill seekers alike.
 Rail News
Hosted Group Tours now available on The Ghan and Indian Pacific!
Great Southern Railway are delighted to release details regarding the launch of our 2007 Hosted Group Tours for travel on The Ghan and Indian Pacific.
Austrian operated by Lauda Air
 Employment
LOOKING FOR EXECUTIVE TALENT? Executive Candidates Available Now...
Work your own hours and retain 90% commission
Position available at Tempo Holidays: Reservations Sales Supervisor (VIC)
 Wholesaler News
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.
Amazing Thailand & Cambodia
Two great destinations on the one flyer. That’s right the team from Amazing Vacations have released 2 great combination packages taking in Thailand and Cambodia.
2007 Chiva-Som Luxury Health Resort's Wellness fly/stay retreat with Qantas Airways
The Waikiki Collection!
ALL HOLIDAYS INCLUDE: 4 nights accommodation in Waikiki at your selected hotel, return airport transfers with lei greeting and Pearl Harbour tour.
Variety Cruises - Intimate, Boutique Cruising the Greek Islands & Red Sea Aboard Luxury Motoryachts and Cruisers
Variety is the spice of life - Discover turquoise coves and tiny ports inaccessible to large cruise ships when you sail with Variety Cruises...
Unravel the secrets of an ancient land
Step back in time to a golden age. Insight Vacations announces a chance to visit Egypt in the most comfortable and luxurious style.
Finnair
 Airline News
Northport sells domestic airport operations to RTG group
The Finnair Group’s ground handling company Northport Oy has signed with RTG Ground Handling Oy a transfer of business agreement by which Northport’s ground handling operations will be transferred to the RTG Group’s responsibility at 13 airports in Finland (Ivalo, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kajaani, Kemi, Kittilä, Kokkola, Kuopio, Kuusamo, Oulu, Rovaniemi, Vaasa and Turku).
Wolfgang Mayrhuber welcomes the Airbus A380
Lufthansa’s Airbus A380 has returned safely from its first intercontinental flights with passengers, landing punctually at Frankfurt.
Northwest enhances Hawaii schedule features Airbus A330
Northwest Airlines has announced that it will introduce its Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft between Tokyo and Honolulu, Saipan and Guam, and between Honolulu and Osaka starting this summer.
Continental Airlines Files for Blanket Open Skies Authority Including London Heathrow Authority
PB Air launches new flight schedule
Co-branding brings passengers to the far reaches of Thailand
SGA Airlines announces representatives in Australia
Do your bit to help save the environment with British Airways
Emirates invests in Australian engineering training technology
Jetstar’s inaugural international services to Japan take off
Nok Air announces its new flight schedule
 Airline Fuel Surcharge
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: Fuel Surcharge Increase
In response to soaring fuel prices, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has increased it’s Fuel Surcharge (YR), effective immediately
Singapore Airlines to increase fuel surcharge
As a result of a sustained escalation in the price of jet fuel in the past two months, Singapore Airlines will increase its fuel surcharge for tickets issued on or after 1 April 2007.
DriveAway Holidays
 Technology News
United States launches Traveller Redress Inquiry Program to streamline international visitation
The Department of Homeland Security in the United States has established a new program called the Traveller Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP), in response to growing concerns over the problems encountered by visitors to the United States.
MyTravel Group launches new web channels
MyTravel Group is launching seven new web television channels this month, in partnership with Webrom TV, which will showcase sixty resorts across both short and long haul destinations.
International luxury hotel chain unlocks room revenue with Amadeus
 Announcements
Notification of temporary closure
On Saturday the 24th of March the Sydney office for the Globus family of brands will be closed all day due to essential building works being carried out.
 Whats On
World of Accor 2007 Tokyo & Seoul expos attract record numbers
This years World of Accor expo kicked off in Asia this week, with Tokyo and Seoul attracting record interest from the travel industry for the annual event hosted by hotel group, Accor Asia Pacific. 
Keep up to date with what's on and what's happening in the Travel Industry
 Roving Reporter
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 MICE News
Sydney to Host Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Forum
Sydney will host the International Forum of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 2009, bringing together 120 countries involved in the worldwide youth achievement scheme.
Global Ecotourism Conference announces Slate of Speakers
The co-organizers of the Global Conference on Ecotourism 2007 – The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), Ecotourism Norway and UNEP – announced the list of speakers and presenters for the conference, which will be held in Oslo, Norway, May 14th through the 16th.
 Comments to the Editor
Your Say: Comments to the Editor
Northwest Airlines
 People On The Move
New national business development manager for Contiki Holidays
Contiki Holidays is pleased to announce that Jane Phillips has been appointed new national business development manager, commencing this week based in the Sydney office.
 Awards
PATA Gold Awards entries close soon
Only five weeks remain for stakeholders in Asia Pacific travel and tourism to submit their entries to this year’s PATA Gold Awards programme before entries close to both PATA members and non-members on April 30.
Gold Coast tourism industry identity recognized in International Women’s Day Awards

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