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 Top Stories
APA bid dealt another blow as UBS increases its Qantas stake to 10.4%
UBS Global Asset Management has increased its stake in Qantas overnight by 1.2 million shares, taking the total shares held by UBS and its various divisions to 10.4 percent.
Suvarnabhumi a disappointment to the government’s aspirations
Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport has already earned an infamous name after only six months of operation.
Fantasea Ammari cruise ship is Whitsundays latest asset
Begin your discussions online for the 2007 Global Travel and Tourism Summit programme
EU-US open skies agreement good but be careful of US regulations, says BA CEO
Updates on West Hollywood, ‘playground of the stars’
Tourism PNG
 Invitations
Guess who's got the last few V Festival tickets?
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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.
Your Chance To Win $3,500 Worth Of Myer Shopping Vouchers In The Korea Tourism Organization Travel Agents Incentive
Book your clients to Korea between 12th February and 30 March, 2007 and WIN MYER Shopping Vouchers!!!
 Thirsty Thursdays
Thirsty Thursdays Summer Fling - New Spot Prizes added that is guaranteed to make you feel good
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
Exclusive Offer from Tauck World Discovery! 2008 Grand European Cruise at 2007 Prices.
Limited availability!
Holland America Line's 2008 Grand World Voyage
114-night cruise for travel 04 January 2008
Back to Back Mediterranean with Pacific Princess! ONLY $10,999.
An Amazing Cruise to the Eastern and Western Mediterranean - The perfect cruise to take in the sights of both sides of the Med!
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.
FLY ROME TO BRISBANE FOR JUST $599 INCLUDING TAXES!
Holland America Lines' 5 Day Flash Specials
Sailaway! Cruise/Stay/Fly... ORIANA gives you ASIA - Singapore to Melbourne
Lufthansa
 Interline News
Air Canada releases new industry levels and now you can book with 14days from $699*
Family can travel too for an extra $150 per person - call us today
Meet your mates on the Mekong all year round
Take two mates, fares valid until March 2008!
Burma/Myanmar Agent Trips
An outstanding destination. Why not join one of the Burma FAM trips to discover what outstanding selling potential The Golden Land offers
5 nights staying at Meritus Pelangi Resort & Spa Langkawi including flights with Malaysian and accommodation plus complimentary upgrade at resort from $809
  • Las Vegas
    • Stepping into Las Vegas, it is easy to forget you are in the middle of a desert. That is, until your hair starts to stick to everything because of the dryness.
  • US Airways
    • It’s not easy to track US Airways nearly 70 year history, through mergers and acquisitions, rebranding and partnerships – from deals with Trump to partnerships with Boeing, US Airways has been a busy little entity since conception.
  • MGM Grand Las Vegas
    • Despite its Hollywood origins, MGM Grand is a name synonymous with Las Vegas. It is one of the most well-known casino-slash-theme park-slash-monument-slash-hotels in the whole of Las Vegas and houses thousands of visitors, gamblers and thrill-seekers from around the world each day.
  • Grand Canyon Sky Walk
    • Most people view the Grand Canyon from a view point from the South rim. The steep drop from the edge is rarely explored and a great view of ‘bottom’ is something that is not usually seen from your average trip to the Canyon, until now that is. 
  • Villa Indah Manis
    • BHM Villas is pleased to announce the launch of our newest luxury villa in Bali: Villa Indah Manis. Set atop the hills of Pecatu in the Bukit in Southern Bali, Indah Manis provides guests with luxury accommodations and a wealth of services normally associated with a private resort.
  • Grand Canyon
    • Everything in America is big, and only in America would there be an attraction called the Grand Canyon. Its size, in some places 1600 metres deep and overall 345 km long, attracts nearly five million people each year and with good reason.
 Hospitality News
Break free. Allow us to pamper you with exceptional privileges
Stay one night with lebua at State Tower using your American Express Card and enjoy the next night FREE!
Now use your American Express Card to book your suite and the joys simply multiply!
The Hip Veranda Resort and Spa in Hua Hin, Thailand, Opens Stunning New Rooms, 'Veranda Sky'
Veranda Resort and Spa, a hip hotel in historic Hua Hin, Thailand, has officially opened a stunning new collection of 21 rooms called Veranda Sky, bringing the total number of rooms to 118.
New ownership, new name for popular hotel on Guam
The Guam Tumon Company LLC is pleased to announce that after much thought and careful consideration, they are ready to rename their recently acquired Tumon Bay based hotel.
 Destination News
Experience-Sweden.info launches
A new trip-planning website for those wanting to visit Sweden just launched last week.
China Golf Magazine names Guam a favorite overseas golfing destination
The game of golf is extremely popular in China where would be players go on waiting lists for months and sometimes years for a chance to get on the fairways.
Breakaway - Australia's largest and leading travel industry Travelclub
 Employment
LOOKING FOR EXECUTIVE TALENT? Executive Candidates Available Now...
Positions Available in PERTH / WA
Position available at Seniors Holiday Travel: Office Accounts & Administration (BNE)
 Wholesaler News
A1 Travel Group: Thailand's Secrets
"220 Klms from Bangkok on the Gulf of Thailand find a paradise to regenerate body and soul'
Through Bavaria and Slovenia to the Tyrol - 15 Stunning Days
You won’t find anything like this tour in your mass produced tour brochures.
New Caledonia ‘half price’ sale
Book a holiday now and your better half goes for half price!
Experience Anzac Day with Kumuka Worldwide in 2007
Combine the memorial service held at Anzac Cove with some of the most historical sites found in Turkey
Denali Lodges to offer motor coach links
Alaska operator, Denali Lodges, has announced that starting Northern Summer 2007, the property will offer scheduled motor coach services between Anchorage and Denali National Park as well as Denali National Park motor coach vacations.
Handpicked Holidays sells prebooked Discover Travel & Tours UK, Ireland & France - Town & Country Homes B&B Ireland - Minotels UK & Europe
If accommodation pass or voucher product doesn't suit your client - just send us their itinerary and we'll handle the entire booking process...
Finnair
 Airline News
JAL continues support of National Football Teams
Japan Airlines (JAL) has decided to continue its support of the National Japan Football Team* and other representative teams as a ‘supporting company’ in a new agreement with the Japan Football Association covering the eight year period from April 2007 to August 2015.
US Airways completes $1.6 billion debt refinancing
US Airways Group, Inc. has announced that it has completed a $1.6 billion debt refinancing transaction.
Bangkok Airways: Suvarnabhumi (BKK) Airport Update
While some airlines are moving several of their domestic flights to the ‘old’ BKK (Don Muang) Airport from the new Suvarnabhumi airport...
UIA increases its Boeing – 737 Fleet to 15 Aircraft
Air China releases Summer Schedule, sees one million seats a week
Jetstar launches into Japan
Virgin Blue partners up with Hawaiian Airlines
 Car Hire News
1Car1 Early Bird Extended to March 31
Don’t Delay Book now with 1car1 to get FREE Upgrades!”
2007 Peugeot Leasing
Left Hand Drive models from $35* per day
Kumuka Worldwide
 Whats On
Surf’s up as Margaret River welcomes top surfers
Top Australian and international surfers have taken to the waves in Margaret River for Western Australia’s annual Drug Aware Pro.
 Roving Reporter
Roving Reporter Entry

 Awards
Gulf Air wins Skytrax catering award, yet again
Gulf Air has again been recognised as a top gun in the aviation industry with the collection of their fourth Skytrax World Airline award for best Onboard Catering in First Class and Business Class.

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