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 Top Stories
TMS Asia Pacific host an energetic Generation Y breakfast Seminar
With an early morning start at the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, breakfast was promptly served last Thursday while Mandy Scott, TMS Asia Pacific General Manager, talked to guests about the issues regarding staff retention and ensuring employee satisfaction within the work place.
The joke that backfired
Whilst most people would see nothing humorous about a terrorist attack, it seems an increasing number of people are finding jokes to make about them.
Singapore Airlines sees 72% profit increase, investors given SGD2.162 million
75% of holidays researched and booked online
Industry heavyweights backs inaugural travel summit
 eTB On Location at INDABA
INDABA 2007: Going for Gold
South Africa’s largest tourism marketing event, INDABA, has opened bigger and better than ever with an increase of 12 per cent in visitation, cementing its position as the continent’s premier travel trade show.
South African Tourism launches mega travel agent initiative
South Africa Tourism has announced plans to bring 100 travel agents across Australia and New Zealand to the region in June, as part of an educational programme to boost promotion of the nation in Australasia.
Tourism challenges ahead, but South Africa moving from Strategy to Action
Austrian operated by Lauda Air
 Invitations
CRUISE TRAINING SEMINAR INVITATION!
Come along and be in the running for a FREE cruise! Click here to register!
 Agent Incentives
Travel the World's 30th Birthday Agent Incentive
Travel the World is celebrating its 30th year within the Travel Industry we would like to thank you for your loyalty by giving you the chance to win a Holland America Line cruise
Win your way to Wimbledon
be entered to win a trip for two to London and the Wimbledon Championships in July
 Cruise News
Holland America Line's 2008 Auckland to Sydney fly/cruise
15-night fly/cruise package for travel 04 Jan & 01 Feb 2008 from $3404*
Rome to Brisbane
Fly to Rome for $599pp including taxes!
Canada & Colonial America from just $5,399.00
Quebec City to Ft. Lauderdale onboard Grand Princess Book NOW!!
EyeforTravel
  • Singapore
    • Singapore may be the smallest country in the Asia but don’t let its humble size fool you. Singapore is a truly cosmopolitan city full of contrasts, culture and colour. Located on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore gained its status as an independent city state in 1965.
  • Singapore Airlines
    • Be it service, innovation or that elusive ‘flying’ experience, Singapore Airlines has always been a leader in its own right. Since its emancipation from Malaysian Airways Limited in 1972, Singapore Airlines has moved from strength to strength to become an innovator for the airline industry.
  • Swissotel Merchant Court Hotel, Singapore
    • Swissotel Merchant Court, Singapore is right in the heart of the city centre, by the banks of the historical Singapore River. Across the hotel is CENTRAL/SOHO boasting over 280 shop units, a real shoppers’ paradise. The financial hub of Raffles Place, tourist attractions like Chinatown are just a stone’s throw away. Entertainment hot spots such as Clarke Quay Festival Village are also within close proximity.
 Hospitality News
Shangri-La Hotel set to debut in The Big Apple
Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel group, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts announced this week that it will open the Shangri-La Hotel in New York in 2010.
The Westin Bali Family Package
The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali has come up with a new family-focused holiday package to foster and invigorate a sense of family for all travellers.
 Destination News
Thailand Shows Off Its Finest
In an effort to boost both the trade and tourism industry in Thailand and its neighbouring areas, three of Thailand’s primary trade and tourism showcase events are to be merged into one single exhibition.
Asiana Airlines
 Employment
Work your own hours and retain 90% commission
Position available at Tempo Holidays: Reservation Consultant (Melbourne)
Position Available at Tempo Holidays: Reservations Operations Consultant (Melbourne)
 Wholesaler News
European sailing holidays
GET ON BOARD THIS EUROPEAN SUMMER.
Cook and Cycle in the Loire Valley and Save $350 with Tempo Holidays
The 'playground of the kings', the Loire Valley, is dotted with magnificent chateaux ranging from medieval fortresses to Renaissance palaces with spectacular gardens. Tempo Holidays' Cooking and Cycling in the Loire Valley package provides an opportunity to combine an active adventure holiday with comfortable surrounds. Book today and receive a $350 discount on all 2007 bookings!
A Very Friendly Reminder to Agents.
Just in case it slipped your notice when we announced this at the beginning of May, Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre is paying travel agents 15% commission on Greek Island Hopping Flexi passes booked in May for any departures this year.
California Dreaming! Flying Air New Zealand! 4 nights from $ 1919*
All Holidays Include: Return economy airfares and taxes flying Air New Zealand, 4 nights accommodation PLUS 4 DAYS ALL INCLUSIVE CAR HIRE*.
On the go tours - Sets Sail in Croatia!
on the go tours announce an exciting new addition to their travel portfolio – sailing holidays in Croatia.
New York - Take a bite out of the Big Apple!
5 nights from $2459*pp (ex Sydney)
Experience America’s southwest with Trafalgar
Enchanting canyonlands with Insight Vacations
Finnair
 Airline News
Air New Zealand’s Pimp My P*** best online ad campaign
Air New Zealand’s funky online “Pimp My P***” promotion - which allowed punters to virtually decorate an A320 aircraft with everyone from bling and leopard-print to souped-up wings – last night won the best online ad campaign award at the 2007 People’s Choice NetGuide Web Awards.
Saudi Arabian: Upsize Fleet, New Budget Airlines
Saudi Arabian Airlines will expand their fleet by purchasing up to 60 aircraft, in addition to plans for a budget airline.
Jetstar to introduce AWAs to Aussie pilots and engineers
Jetstar has today announced that it will be offering Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs) to future pilot and engineer recruits both in Australian and international markets.
Painting of first A380 for Singapore Airlines completed
LAN Airlines and Brazil's TAM to implement commercial alliance
europebyair
 Travel Business News
Google and Ubercool line up to speak at Wired in Travel
Wired In Travel (WIT) is back, this year to be held in November, the travel distribution and marketing event will feature speakers from dynamic companies such as Ubercool and Google.
Take a holiday and help mother nature
Now customers can travel and do their bit for the environment at the same time.
 Technology News
Sofitel’s new homepage and new promotions
The beginning of upgrades to its global brand, Sofitel has launched a new homepage for its website at www.sofitel.com
Tramada Systems wins Travel Supplier of the Year - Travel Technology Services
 Roving Reporter
May Roving Reporter Competition
 MICE News
QLD Hosting WITIA Convention 2007
From the 25th till the 28th of May, 2007, the Gold Coast will host the inaugural Women in Tourism International Alliance (WITIA) Convention 2007 where many prominent figures within the tourism industry will come together to discuss key matters that concern the tourism industry.
LearnX 2007 eLearning and training conference and expo on in Sydney soon
International expertise to feature at eLearning & training conference & expo Prominent US researcher, Dr Brandon Hall, will head a team of international speakers at the LearnX Asia Pacific 2007 eLearning and training solutions conference and expo in Sydney in July.
PATA
 People On The Move
THAI Airways sees appointment of new General Manager for Australia
THAI Airways in Sydney has just announced a change in their management team which will see Korakot Chatasingha to take up the position of General Manager for Australia, effective immediately.
EIBTM: Mandy Torrens promoted to exhibition director
 Photo Gallery
THAI celebrates the Star Alliance 10th Anniversary
The Thai Airways International staff really got into the birthday spirit to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Star Alliance – and 10 years membership for THAI, being a founding member.
 Awards
Pfizer sweeps the prize
At the recent Business Travel and Travel Business (BTTB) Travel Management Awards, Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Australia was recognised for its travel management after being named Travel Programme of the Year.
Qatar Airways named Best Airline in the Middle East for second year running
Lifetime achievement award for Maurice Flanagan CBE
Small Luxury Hotels of the World Recognises Best of the Best at Annual Awards
 The Week in Review
The top 20 most popular stories from last week
 TCF Updates
New look TCF website launched
Demise of TSG results in flood of claims

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