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International travel figures for 2007 show significant increase
International travel has continued to increase this year with the International Air Transport Association releasing figures showing a 6.8% increase in passenger demand over the same period last year and a 0.7% increase on January 2007 figures.
China’s tourism sector gathers strong momentum
China’s economic boom has seen its ranking in the World Tourism Organisation’s climb from fifth to fourth place over the last five years, with tourism accounting for over 5% of its GDP in 2005 or 5.5% of the world’s total travel and tourism industry.
South Africa scores a goal on the tourism front and is expected to only get better
Has your marketing strategy reached its full potential?
Man with gun arrested on British Airways flight
Flight Centre approached by Pacific Equity Partners
 Up Close & Personal
Etihad enjoys the debutante ball of the century with a groundbreaking flight to Sydney
This week has been huge for Etihad Airways. In a way, this week can be considered a debutante ball for the young airline.
DriveAway Holidays
 Invitations
Skal International Melbourne Travel & Tourism Ball
Skal International Melbourne is holding its 2nd annual Travel & Tourism Ball on the 5th May 2007 at the 'new' Sebel on Albert Park.
 Agent Incentives
Share your best stopover tip with SAS and win a digital camera!
To celebrate SAS Australia’s complete range of free, downloadable stopover guides now available on its travel agent website, www.sassalesinfo.com, Scandinavian Airlines is giving away two digital cameras to the best stopover tips from a travel agent.
Win a trip for to two to London with Creative Holidays
Creative holidays have dramatically increased their UK/Europe portfolio and are celebrating by offering all agents a very attractive incentive. 
 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.
Imperial China and the Yangtze - Oriental River Cruising for only $6,199.00
Tour the sights and sounds of the Orient on this magnificent 13 Night Packaged Cruise Tour through China
Royal Caribbean announces industry-first loyalty program designed for young cruisers
Crown & Anchor Society Youth Program and New Adventure Ocean Enhancements Take Family Vacations to Next Level
FLY TO ROME FOR JUST $599 INCLUDING TAXES!
Offer expires 31 March – BOOK NOW
Holland America Line's 2008 Sydney to Auckland fly/cruise package for departures 19 January & 16 February 2008
Northwest Airlines
 Interline News
ETIHAD INDUSTRY FARES extended for a short time only!
All over Asia - Take a friend, until 30 September
Book any time!
New! Windstar cruises Mediterranean itineraries, specials for Travel Agents - 6 nights from $999 incl port taxes
  • 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!
Amari Palm Reef Resort & Spa unveils a fresh new look
Located on the northern end of Chaweng Beach on Samui Island, the Amari Palm Reef Resort & Spa is regarded by many as the perfect island hideaway.
Hyatt launches its Hyatt Place™ concept for multi-tasking business travellers
Hyatt has launched a new innovative hotel concept for travellers whose personal and professional activities take place at the same time and are inseparable.
Turn up the volume for your next Hyatt Hotels and Resorts experience
Rydges Hotels and Resorts adds World Square property in Sydney
 Rail News
Feel the romance of travelling Canada by rail with VIA Rail Canada
VIA Rail Canada has released a rail pass that will give Australians the best opportunity to explore more than 450 Canadian communities and the rich cultures that exist within with the romance and comfort of travelling by train.
Talpacific Holidays
 Employment
Trainer for who???
Our dynamic IT company located in central Sydney is looking for a TRAINER to put a fresh spin into the training room environment.
Executive Jobs Available Now
Work your own hours and retain 90% commission
Positions available at HRG Australia (Perth & Sydney)
Position available at Travelscene American Express: Senior Retail Consultant (Hunter Valley)
 Wholesaler News
Confirmed Reservations B&Bs, Inns, Small Hotels: Discover Travel & Tours UK, Ireland & France - Town & Country Homes B&B Ireland - Minotels UK & Europe
If accommodation passes don't suit your client - we'll book any combination of B&Bs, inns and small hotels to accommodate their itinerary...
Amazing China Panorama 16 Day Group Tour !
16 Days from only $ 3500* pp twin share plus taxes of approx $400.
Bulgaria, the next new experience for Tempo travellers
Tempo Holidays’ customers who have been to many of the mainstream western parts of Europe and still searching for “off-the-beaten track” experiences are looking to Bulgaria.
USA on Sale!
Paris day tours from London has never been easier
Just 2 hours and 35 minutes by high-speed Eurostar, Paris is not only an exciting destination but also a convenient one.
The Sydney CBD welcomes new Latin America expert team
Latin American experts Robyn Smith and Simone Marashlian have launched their new company, Movidas Journeys, in the Sydney CBD. 
Finnair
 Airline News
Ralf Zacherl creates children’s menus for Lufthansa New dishes sweeten the flight for young passengers
Martians and butterflies in the aircraft cabin? Unusual maybe but not for Lufthansa – TV chef Ralf Zacherl will be presenting these and similar imaginative culinary creations in the children’s inflight menu from May.
Delta Air Lines applies for listing on New York Stock Exchange
Delta Air Lines has announced that it has filed an application to list its new common stock on the New York Stock Exchange after the company’s emergence from bankruptcy.
A380 route-proving programme successfully concluded
Lufthansa and Airbus ended their extensive A380 route-proving programme with a distinctly Bavarian flourish.
United Airlines launches the first non-stop US-China flight
Qantas to receive a further nine Airbus A320’s by 2009
Tiger responds to Qantas group boosts in capacity
Receive all flight changes via SMS with Singapore Airlines
Gulf Air goes 100 per cent paperless
 Car Hire News
FINAL DAY FOR EARLYBIRDS Car Rental & Peugeot Leasing. 2007
 National Tourist Office News
South Australia a road less travelled
For some Australians, South Australia is indeed that road less travelled; yet it offers so much as a destination. 
 Travel Business News
CiEvents and FCm Travel Solutions win global fulfillment business with IBM Corporation
CiEvents, a division of corporate travel management company FCm Travel Solutions, has recently secured a multinational fulfillment opportunity with IBM Corporation, steering what is thought to be one of the world’s largest channel loyalty programs.
Sky Team
 Technology News
Make your next Grand Canyon Vacation the best it can be with Viator.com
The Grand Canyon Skywalk opened on the 28, March, 2007 and Viator’s is celebrating by inviting you to customise your next Las Vegas and Grand Canyon trip by choosing from their variety of air and land options from their Las Vegas and Grand Canyon excursions.
 Whats On
Keep up to date with what's on and what's happening in the Travel Industry
 MICE News
Sunshine on Sale 4th Night Free in San Diego
The sun shines all summer long at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, and our urban resort's Sunshine on Sale offer is valid all summer, too!
You can get it any time at Novotel Pacific Bay Coffs Harbour Resort
You can get it surfing, golfing, playing rugby or swinging from a trapeze – the perfectly balanced conference mood that combines work with team building leisure.
 Comments to the Editor
Your Say: Comments to the Editor
Tourism Authority of Thailand
 People On The Move
The Pacific Dawn finds its new skipper in England
Australia’s newest superliner has founds its new boss – England-born Captain Andrew Froude has been announced at the Pacific Dawn’s first skipper when it plans to set sail from Sydney on its inaugural cruise in early November.
Minor International announces the appointment of John Griffin as VP of Marketing
 Photo Gallery
Thirsty Thursdays Summer Fling!
Last night’s Thirsty Thursdays was a chance to bid farewell to summer and usher in Autumn and with free food, drinks and prizes on offer, there was no better way to do so.
Travelscene on Capri gets SMART with Singapore Airlines

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