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 Top Stories
Tsunami warning for Australia: not a “big” threat
The east coast of Australia, Norfolk Island and Lord Howe Island has been issued a Tsunami warning triggered by an earthquake near the Solomon Islands this morning.
Texas Pacific now eyes Iberia for EUR3.4 billion takeover
Texas Pacific Group, a Fort-worth private equity firm, has just made a EUR3.4 billion bid for Spanish national carrier Iberia, forcing British Airways to consider the impact of its 10% stake.
BA still considering plans to challenge bid for Iberia
Sabre goes private, completes USD4.5 billion private equity sale
Sydney Convention Centre showcases $50 million upgrades
Carlson Wagonlit Travel record unprecedented performance figures for 2006
BA buys out BMI Heathrow slots to compete with US flights next year
Air NZ and Qantas jumbos to ‘glide’ to reduce emissions
SAS looking to sell its BMI stake but no one interested, says industry source
Sky is the limit
 Agent Incentives
Chiva-Som Luxury Health Resort's Agent Incentive
Make a Chiva-Som booking and you could win a trip to Chiva-Som for 5 nights.
Earn Double World Rewards points on Trafalgar AMERICA bookings!
Trafalgar is offering agents the opportunity to earn Double World Rewards points on all bookings made from the 2007 America or CostSaver America & Canada book.
 Cruise News
Trans-Pacific Cruising on Holland America's Statendam! ONLY $7,249.00
Cruise 29 Nights from Vancouver to Auckland in Five-star luxury touring the best of the Pacific from Hawaii to Fiji!
Sky Team
 Interline News
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
CAIRNS TO RABAUL DIRECT $99* - AIR NIUGINI (Travel Agent Industry Special)
Valid for employees of travel agencies & airlines and their accompanying travel partners
  • Fiji
    • The island nation of Fiji is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. The archipelago of more than 300 islands houses a rich mosaic of Me***sian, Polynesian, Micronesian, Indian, Chinese and European traditions that have made the Fijian culture one of the most unique in all the world.
  • Air Pacific
    • Air Pacific began its days as Fiji Airways, a small carrier servicing the Fijian domestic market with offering a limited number of services. Today, Air Pacific has flourished and has made its impact on the aviation industry by coming into the twenty-first century as the international airline of Fiji.
  • Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa, Denarau Island
    • Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa has mastered the Art of Hospitality. It is a hotel that has made its name combining the excellence in service offered in Sofitel hotels worldwide with the unlimited assistance and care that Fijian culture is so reputed for.
  • Shangri-La Fijian Resort and Spa
    • 109 acres of private land is what guests to the Shangri-La Fijian Resort and Spa get when they stay on Yanuka Island, a place where the luxurious suites that overlook coral coloured sand and azure seas.
 Hospitality News
Easter Retreat @ lebua
From 24 March - 15 April 2007 inclusive.
A One bedroom Superior Suite is at Baht 5,000++ per room per night on room only basis which includes the following benefits ...
BLUE Sydney - GDS SPECIAL
Superior Room $250.00 commissionable
Steigenberger Hotel Guests The Most Satisfied in Europe, says Survey
Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts, the leading European hotel group and founder of WORLDHOTELS, heads the market for premium hotels according to the 2006 European Guest Satisfaction Index Study held by the major US market research agency, J. D. Power and Associates.
Upgrade your experience at the Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok
Starwood celebrates ‘double happiness’ in Shanghai
Novotel re-invents the ‘TV Dinner’ for its solo guests
Aussie resort operator named one of travel’s most influential trailblazers
Ascott International - New Global GDS Chain Code
 Association News
Australasian Business Travel Association and National Business Travel Association announce merger
The Australasian Business Travel Association (ABTA) and the US-based National Business Travel Association (NBTA) today announced the merger of both entities, with the ABTA now officially a subsidiary of the NBTA and known as NBTA-Asia Pacific.
 Destination News
South Africa saw 8.4million tourists in 2006
South Africa saw an astounding 8.4 million tourists arriving through customs in 2006, representing an average growth of 13.6% globally, Australian visitor numbers reached just over 89,000 which is a growth of 15.7%.
Tourism PNG
 Employment
Position available at World Expeditions: Marketing Manager (Sydney)
Position available at Royal Brunei Airlines: Sales Executive (Sydney)
Position available at Travel Concepts Group: Senior Travel & Cruise Consultant
Executive Jobs Available Now
Work your own hours and retain 90% commission
Position available with Kumuka Worldwide – NSW/ACT Sales Manager
 Wholesaler News
Travel Agent’s Do It Yourself Educationals with Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre
Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre has introduced a range of exclusive deals for their most popular destinations specifically for travel agents and their partners/ companions which enable you to create your own educational trip without waiting for the boss to hand one to you.
20% commission for booking online in April with Kumuka Worldwide
Clients can also save up to 15% off the tour price
Finnair
 Airline News
Delta reported a net income of $55 million in the month of February 2007!
Delta filed its Monthly Operating Report for February 2007 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on March 29.
United Airlines launches daily direct service to Rome and Washington
United Airlines commenced its daily direct service to Rome and Washington, D.C on April 1, with the new route strengthening the company's hub on the East Coast as an international gateway to major capitals around the world.
oneworld welcomes Royal Jordanian Airlines to its alliance
Royal Jordanian Airlines has become part of oneworld’s global airline alliance and celebrated the new partnership with a series of celebrations at its Jordan home base. 
China Southern’s ‘Companion Fares’ back, due to popular demand
Qatar: first ever Middle Eastern carrier into Bali
Virgin Atlantic recommends passengers bring torches on board
 National Tourist Office News
Pocono Mountains: "It’s Time!"
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) has just launched a completely new comprehensive brand to refresh its image in the ever more competitive travel sector.
 Travel Business News
ACTE Joins Forces with Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitability Management
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) recently joined as a association partner of The Cornell-Nanyang Institute of Hospitality Management (CNI).
 Charity Events
SWISS customers support SOS Children's Village in Phuket
SWISS's customers are helping to build an SOS Children's Village near Phuket in Thailand, thanks to their generosity last year.
Creative Cruising
 Technology News
Need help planning a trip to the mid-Atlantic region?
A new travel planning website, visitlandmarks.com has been launched, specialising in the planning of a trip to the mid-Atlanic, US, regions of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania.
StateGuidesUSA.com launches all 50 portals
With tourism again on the rise in the US, travellers now have more and more questions regarding travelling to the states in the post-September 11th environment, and for information required on a state level, stateguideusa.com has launched 50 different portals for all of its states.
Australia the first to receive ‘Bluelist’ of its own
BA and Sabre create new three-year contract
nysubway.com releases "How to Get to the New York Area Airports" series
 Roving Reporter
April Roving Reporter Competition
We’ve got a fantastic prize to give away to one lucky reader, and we’re making it even easier for you to win!
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 MICE News
Let your imagination run wild at the GCI
Let your imagination run wild when you organise your next conference or event at the iconic Gold Coast International Hotel.
Breakaway - Australia's largest and leading travel industry Travelclub
 People On The Move
Millennium & Copthorne International appoints Senior Vice President (Operations)
Millennium & Copthorne (M&C) Hotels plc has appointed Mr. Tan Kim Seng as Senior Vice President (Operations) for Millennium & Copthorne International Limited with effect from 1 April 2007.
Vinay Gupta appointed General Manager of Sea Temple Resort & Spa Palm Cove
 Awards
International SOS receives recognition at CIO Awards
International SOS has been recognised this year as one of the top five companies at the CIO Awards Ceremony in Singapore on 23, March, 2007 for its Magellan project.
Grand Velas Resort wins Conde Nast Johansens 'Most Excellent Spa Hotel'
 The Week in Review
The top 20 most popular stories from last week
 TCF Updates
TCF participation update (30 March 2007)

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