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 Top Stories
50 per cent accept bid for Qantas, announces APA
A statement has been released by Airline Partners Australia (APA) saying that their offer to buy out Australia’s national carrier has been accepted by more than half of Qantas shareholders.
PEP looking to rehash its bid to privatise Flight Centre
The bid to buy out Flight Centre Limited has been reignited by speculation that the private equity fund looking to place a bid will be raising its offer by about AUD$100 million.
Jetset Travelworld and Stella settle their differences out of court
Travel survey finds travellers unprepared for emergencies
Engine fire sinks Phi Phi Ferry
New acquisition for MFS to make it one of the biggest in the region
 eTB On Location at POW WOW
NYC & Company turns Open/Book campaign global
NYC & Company launched its NYC Open/Book campaign worldwide early this week at the Travel Industry Association's (TIA) 39th International PowWow.
Sky Team
 Agent Incentives
10 per cent commission for all Norfolkair tickets
Until the end of May, agents can book flights with Norfolkair direct and gain a commission of 10 per cent for all tickets.
 Cruise News
Sailaway! Century - West Mediterranean & Morocco
From only $5319pp for this 13 night package
Holland America Line’s New Ms Eurodam to Feature New Inspired Guest Room Décor
Staterooms and suites on the new ms Eurodam will feature an inspired and a distinctly different décor when the 2,044-guest luxury liner – Holland America Line’s first Signature-class ship – debuts in June 2008.
FLY FREE WITH MSC CRUISES
19 night Qantas fly/cruise from $4920pp
Cruise Alaska With The Best Holland America Line September 2007 Cruises
Alaska cruising has never been more popular and little wonder with the unspoilt wilderness, majestic fiords and glacial wonderland that awaits. This Spring, Holland America Line and Travel the World are offering a 12-night fly and cruise package to Alaska from AU$5,844 on the ms Noordam.
Mediterranean Explorer from just $4,449.00
Holland America Lines 2007 Alaska Cruise Sale
Aerius
 Interline News
Check out all the news including new Malaysian specials to SE Asia and China from $399...25% off fantastic new Australian Resort…..May Madness specials to Fiji..Click here to find out about all these
Great New Industry fares to Asia from $579* with MH
  • Pinetrees Lord Howe Island - See it for yourself !
    • Click Here for your All-Inclusive Bargain Packages for Travel from Sydney & Brisbane. Even though we are only a couple of hours from the mainland don’t rush a holiday with us. Allow yourself the time to unwind and to appreciate the delights of this World Heritage island.
  • TAM Linhas Aereas
    • TAM Linhas Aereas began its days as TAM Marilia. It was founded in early 1961 in the interior state of Sao Paulo by a group of air-taxi pilots from the same area. They began their operations in and around the region which was experiencing a huge agricultural boom.
  • InterContinental São Paulo
    • Art Deco styled InterContinental São Paulo is a delight to see. Walking up to the 189-room hotel, guests can smile, knowing that they will not only be treated to the international-class quality of InterContinental, but also be given the warm hospitality that is truly characteristic of Brazilian culture.
 Featured Attraction
Iguassu Falls
The Iguassu Falls are spectacular. Twice as wide as North America’s Niagara Falls and rivalled only by Africa’s Victoria Falls, Iguassu thunders over the border between Argentina and Brazil. It is among common folklore that Lady Eleanor Roosevelt exclaimed “Poor Niagara!” when she encountered the tumbling cascade the first time. It is most likely to be a very common sentiment to be felt.
 Hospitality News
Accor warms up the winter chill with a special weekend deal
Big thrills can be found at Accor this year when the hotelling group brings in their ‘Winter Weekend’ special this season.
St. Regis Hotel and Residences soon to make its entrance into Jakarta
Jakarta residents will soon be able to experience St. Regis Hotels & Residences once it makes its debut in the capital city in 2011 and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has signed an agreement with Duta Anggada Realty Tbk to manage the St. Regis Hotel & Residences, Jakarta.
Thai Hotel Renovations
Brisbane’s Emporium Hotel releases Exquisite Stay Package
Holy food fight batman! Melbourne chefs cook up a feast fit for a super hero
Guam welcomes its first international resort on the sunset strip
 Destination News
Solomon Islands: We lost $4 million due to earthquake
Due to the recent undersea earthquakes and the subsequent tsunami in the Western Solomons, the tourism industry has lost approximately $4 million in tourism product, but if recent reports from the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau are correct, relief is in sight.
Asiana Airlines
 Employment
Position available: Event Co-ordinator (Sydney CBD)
Position available at The Jetset Travelworld Group: Product Development Manager
Secretary to the Area Manager QLD - BRISBANE
Work your own hours and retain 90% commission
Executive Jobs Available Now
 Wholesaler News
Cold off the press - Albatross Travel’s 2007 European White Christmas tour brochure is out
Albatross are clearly the market leaders in European Christmas and New Year Tours
Through Bavaria and Slovenia to the Tyrol - 15 Stunning Days
You won’t find anything like this tour in your mass produced tour brochures.
Abercrombie & Kent present South America and Easter Island
Abercrombie & Kent has launched its new Private Jet Tour this April, which carries passengers aboard a 757-200 ER over South America and Easter Island.
15 per cent commission for guaranteed Euro Vista Holidays
ropean touring holiday operator Euro Vista Holidays offers an exciting range of ‘small group’ touring holidays where travellers can enjoy the comfort and security of a group environment while travelling to some of the most exciting destinations in the world.
Finnair
 Airline News
Asiana Awarded Again
Five Star Amenitites. Three Years of Awards, One Airline...........
Norwegian Air Shuttle to acquire 100% of FlyNordic
Norwegian Air Shuttle announces that they will acquire 100% of Finnair’s Swedish subsidiary FlyNordic.
Lufthansa improves operating result in the first quarter by 111 million euros
Exceptional earnings increase Group result to 554 million euros
Lan airlines announces record net income for 2007 first quarter
Croatia Airlines kicks off the streamlining of Star Alliance with new IT platform
SWISS remains on course in the first quarter of 2007
Branson vows to bring in non-stop Australia-Britain route. Many are doubtful.
Travel like a ‘President’ aboard Aeroflot Russian Airlines
Boeing, Russia's S7 Group Announce Order for 10 737-800s
BLUE Sydney
 Car Hire News
Tempo Holidays extends Peugeot Earlybird Specials
Tempo Holidays is pleased to extend Peugeot Earlybird specials until the 31st May 2007.
So who is Vroom vroom vroom?
They’ve been around Australia for about six years now, and they’ve reached into NZ, UK, US, Canada and they’ve just launched their roots in Europe, so who are vroomvroomvroom.com exactly?
Join 1 million point shopping spree with Europcar
Customers who get behind the wheel of a Europcar vehicle before the end of May could be on the fast road to fun with a range of sensational prizes up for grabs in a 1 Million Velocity Point Shopping Spree.
 Airport News
Changi Airport cements its relationships with partner airlines at the Changi Airline Awards
Changi Airport celebrated the Changi Airline Awards and its accomplishments within the Aviation industry last Thursday the 26th , honouring top performing airlines and their contributions made to the successes of Changi Airport.
 Charity Events
Green Geckos helping the street the children of Siem Reap
As you can see the Columbian Hotel on Oxford street have donated the Venue and staff for it.
 Roving Reporter
Roving Reporter Entry
Roving Reporter Entry
Creative Cruising
 Attractions & Theme Park News
Finding nemo submarine voyage
In preparation for a brand-new attraction at DisneylandResort, the Tomorrowland Submarine Lagoon is being transformed into the underwater habitat of Nemo, Marlin, Dory and friends for the “Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage.”
 Comments to the Editor
Your Say: Comments to the Editor
 People On The Move
Accor CEO announced as new PATA chairman
It was announced last week that Shanghai-based hotel chief Brian Deeson has been appointed the new chairman of PATA.
Sheraton and Westin Resorts, Denarau Island, Fiji announced the appointment of the resorts Director of Sales
Complete Cruise Solution Appoints District Sales Manager in Victoria
Executive Appointments at Six Senses, Soneva and Evason
 Awards
New-look Lotte Hotel Seoul Voted ‘Best Individual Hotel in Asia’
WORLDHOTELS Deluxe Collection member Lotte Hotel Seoul has been voted ‘Best Individual Hotel in Asia for 2006’ by the prestigious Global Traveler USA magazine.
 The Week in Review
The top 20 most popular stories from last week
 TCF Updates
SPECIAL NOTICE: TCF participation update (27 April 2007)

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