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Jetstar turns 3 and offers $3 dollar airfares
Celebrate with Jetstar when it hits its 3rd operational birthday on May 25, and fly with a friend on the carrier for only 3 extra dollars.
Travel Industry Careers Association formalised to combat the industry’s staffing concerns
Industry representatives have come together to form the Travel Industry Careers Association in order to promote the travel industry and combat the industry’s staffing concerns.
Orient Express Travel Group ventures in Western Australia
Qantas aircraft makes emergency landing at LAX
Ethiopia receives multiple nominations for the 2007 World Travel Awards
Vietnam Airlines
 Cruise News
*** 2 for 1 Ocean Voyages with MSC Cruises ***
17 nights from $1,936pp. Italy to the USA.
Mediterranean Cruising on Royal Princess from only $7,099.00
Cruise the Mediterranean's best destinations. Book now for great value!
CRUISE ROME TO BRISBANE! Fly to Rome for $599pp including taxes!
Departing from Rome on 3 November 07, over 37 nights guests will cruise to Brisbane via Athens, Rhodes, Port Said, Sharm El Sheikh...
Orion Expedition Cruises - Mysteries of Ancient Arnhem Land
(6th September, 2007 voyage, Darwin/Darwin)
Aerius
 Interline News
Spoil yourself and experience an Orion Cruise at industry rates from $303 per person per day
South African Airways extends industry special for a short time only JNB from $649*
Allamanda Laguna Phuket: Exclusively offers to Travel Trade Industry employees.
Allamanda Laguna Phuket, located in the centre of Laguna Phuket, just 20 minutes from Phuket International Airport offers “All Suite” concept with casual home living style.
  • 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
East Meet West @ lebua Benefit
• Guaranteed River view room upon making reservation • Daily full breakfast up to two registered guests • Complimentary local calls (fixed line only) • Complimentary mini bar soft drinks only
Hotels can improve their links to luxury with Luxury Link
h day, countless numbers of manicured fingers and bejewelled hands browse the luxury travel catalogue of leading website Luxury Link.
Stolichnaya Vodka Announces the Grand Opening of the Stoli Hotel
Stolichnaya(R) vodka, the best- selling Russian vodka in the United States, announced the May 2, 2007 grand opening of the inaugural Stoli(R) Hotel, Los Angeles.
IHG’s Priority Club Rewards signs as first international hotel partner for Virgin Blue’s VELOCITY programme
Turtle Beach Resort celebrates Stage Two renovations with discounted rates
 Destination News
The best time to see NYC is when everyone else isn’t there, says tourism board
Travel to New York City’ is a wish commonly premiering on many peoples’ must-do-before-I-die lists, meaning that a whole hoard of travellers around the world are sitting on their couches making lists, wishing and waiting to head to the Big Apple.
Norfolk Island a Holiday Bargain With Hot New Winter Fares
Norfolk Island has emerged as a bargain winter escape with the release of hot new fares on Norfolkair flights from Australia between June 4 and August 31.
Slip into Singapore for an exotic short break
Have you already forgotten your summer break? Need another holiday?
Asiana Airlines
 Employment
Position available at The Jetset Travelworld Group: Product Development Manager
TMS Asia Pacific - Executive Jobs Available Now
Position available at 1Car1: Reservations Consultant (North Sydney)
Position Vacant RESERVATIONS OPERATIONS CONSULTANT
 Wholesaler News
A1 Travel Group: Thailand's Secrets
But not many take advantage of what is on offer 2hrs drive from Bangkok a great destiantion to relax and enjoy
A 10 Day Classical Turkey with Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre for less than $100 per day.
Greece and Mediterranean Travel centre has an xxtensive range of fabulous tours of Turkey which are featured in the Greece and Turkey brochure.
Join Kumuka Worldwide on a fantastic 11 day famil to Vietnam departing 04 August 2007
11 day Action Vietnam tour, Hanoi to Hanoi. Land only cost AU$625. Be quick, spaces are limited!
Lord Howe Island Hot Winter Deals
7 nights from $829
Vanuatu Travel now and SAVE!
5 nights $879
ALLURING ITALY: The Cinque Terre Discovery, Eolian Island Hopping and the very best of Villas & Castles of Tuscany
Experience Italy's vast array of destination diversity with Euroscape and enjoy either our unbeatable Package Tours for Independent Travellers, or we can tailor make an special Itinerary to suit your needs.
Tempo Holidays’ Rio Carnival 2008
To be Scandinavia or not to be: that is the question.
Finnair
 Airline News
Luxury abounds for body and mind at Ubud Writers Festival
Special packages featuring beautiful accommodation and sensuous relaxation in one of the world’s most graceful and attractive settings are being offered by Garuda Indonesia for this year’s Ubud Writers & Readers Festival in Bali September 25-30.
New flight technology benefiting Air New Zealand customers
Air New Zealand’s new navigation technology fitted into six Boeing 737s is already making life easier for customers flying in and out of Queenstown.
Hawaiian Airlines introduces innovative new tasting menu for Business Class
Hawaiian Airlines is taking in-flight dining to new heights by introducing a “tasting menu” for its Business Class customers.
PATA
 Car Hire News
Holiday Autos “May Madness” Specials
As part of their 20th Birthday Celebrations, Holiday Autos have announced “May Madness” specials.
 Charity Events
Metro Hotels supports The Cancer Council
Metro Hotels is calling on all travel industry associates to join them in support of The Cancer Council by attending Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at Metro Hotel Sydney Central on 24 May.
 Ski and Snow News
Record USD$16+ million in 2007/2008 on-mountain improvements complement Steamboat unbridled
Christie Peak Express, Headwall Re-Grade & Snowmaking Lead List of On-Mountain Improvements
 Technology News
Sabre launches its new online events tool
Sabre Pacific has launched its new Sabre® Events Online™ solution to help consultants better manage event bookings.
Google launches Australian blog and personalised themes
Google has launched its own Australian blog. This is the first English-language Google country blog.
 Announcements
Cathay Pacific Sydney on the move
AUSTRALIAN CALL CENTRE CLOSED OVER THE WEEKEND
 Whats On
HEAR IT FIRST AT NO VACANCY CONFERENCE
There’s just two weeks until the first No Vacancy accommodation industry conference in Sydney on May 17.
 Roving Reporter
May Roving Reporter Competition
Garuda Indonesia / Garuda Orient Holidays
 Attractions & Theme Park News
Blind Pilot makes Australian Touchdown!
Blind adventurer, Miles Hilton-Barber, celebrated the end of his epic 55-day flight from London to Sydney on Monday April 30th.
What’s your dream dining experience?
Disney’s California food and wine weekends return for the year of a million dreams
 People On The Move
Executive Appointment at the Langham Hotel Hong Kong
Mr Nigel Roberts, Managing Director of the Langham Hotel Hong Kong, is pleased to announce executive promotions in both the Sales and Marketing, as well as Rooms divisions.
New Regional Manager at the Helm for Accor’s Victorian Hotels
 Photo Gallery
Emirates back a winner
Cricket’s biggest fan, Prime Minister John Howard, took time out of his busy schedule this morning to welcome home the Australian team after their World Cup win in the West Indies at a reception hosted by major sponsor Emirates.
 Awards
The Korean Air named Boeing “Supplier of the Year 2006” in the Major Structures Category
The Korean Air Aerospace Division is The Boeing Company’s “Supplier of the Year 2006” in the Major Structures Category.

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