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Prime Minister Helen Clark promotes NZ’s new tourism strategy
Speaking at a conference last Friday, Prime Minister Helen Clark was in Sydney bringing the Aussies up-to-date with NZ’s newly launched 2015 strategy, and the need to maintain healthy links over trans-Tasman borders.
Market speculates that Macquarie is interested in Auckland Airport
A recent UBS company report has speculated that Australia’s Macquarie Airports Group may put in a bid for Auckland International Airport, if it sells its current holding in two of Rome’s airports.
Airbus: we’ll deliver 500 p***s a year by 2010
DriveAway Holidays
 Invitations
Join Kumuka Worldwide on a 7 day overland tour of Ecuador for only AU$205 plus US$170 (land only)
Departs Amman 14 Jul 07 – 22 Jul 07. Seats are limited, be quick!
Papua New Guinea Adventure Workshops
Following the success of last year's PNG Workshops we are pleased to announce the dates and venues for the 2008 events around Australia.
Focus on China lunch
Australia Travel and Tourism Professionals (ATTP) next event is a lunch meeting on Tuesday 26 June 2007 when the focus will be on China.
 Agent Incentives
Virgin Atlantic's JULY departures incentive
Simply sell Virgin Atlantic tickets departing in July and you'll walk the plank with a pair of tickets to Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End.
 Cruise News
Adventure Associates are proud to release details of their superb Icebreaker expeditions to the Arctic in 2008
There will be three - Expeditions to the North Pole aboard the giant icebreaker Yamal. And, three expeditions aboard the Kapitan Khlebnikov.
Crown Blue Line Earlybird Discount with Tempo Holidays
Tempo Holidays is pleased to offer earlybird discounts on all 2008 Crown Blue Line bookings. Book now to enjoy these excellent earlybird offers!
2008 San Francisco Roundtrip from $3,499
Dawn Princess - 10 Night Cruising to Alaska. Book NOW!!
Windstar Cruises Caribbean Dream Escape
Globus
 Interline News
Go bonkers in honkers with a companion – VS Industry special to Hong Kong!
Jump on Jal Industry Special. Tokyo for only $565 with one companion
All over Asia - Take a friend, until 30 September
Book any time!
TATS EXCLUSIVE- 3 Nights Bintan Lagoon Resort flying Emirates
$965 including flights/accommodation/breakfasts/transfers to pier /1 round championship golf including caddy/buggy/green fees Click here for details. Additional nights from $70
  • Cook Islands
    • The Cook Islands is one of the world’s best kept holiday secrets in the Pacific Ocean. They are not only a set of tree-laden islands with stunning white sand beaches to be seen from the top of magnificent dormant volcanoes.
  • Pacific Blue
    • Launching in January 2004 with a route between Christchurch and Brisbane this Pacific low cost carrier has been bringing affordable travel to the region, as well as boosting travel to the South Pacific, for the last three years.
  • Cook Islands Budget & Backpackers Association
    • The Cook Islands Budget and Backpackers offer an affordable holiday on Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Mangaia Island, away from the rush and clutter of city life. Immerse yourself in the Cook Islands experience, relaxed pace of life, explore the authentic culture and varied natural environments.
Asiana Airlines
 Hospitality News
Poolside BBQ night @ lebua
Barbeque in style while staying 2 nights in a Superior Suite, one of most spacious suites in Bangkok at 66 sq m complete with river and city views. Enjoy our daily international breakfast each morning and on one evening of your choice partake in our live Barbeque poolside and choose from the finest seafood and meats available.
Regal Hotels International Shuttle Bus Service
Sebel Vanuatu opens for business
Sebel Vanuatu is the first South Pacific high-rise hotel by Mirvac Hotels and Resorts and overlooks the beautiful Vila Harbour in Port Vila, Vanuatu’s capital.
Discover a cool change at Vibe Hotels this winter from $139*
Wyndham brand enters U.K. market with reflagging of London’s Conrad hotel
 Destination News
Bali tourism better than ever... Almost
The first four months have show that Bali tourism figures are at some of their highest ever with these figures not even seen prior to the calamities brought on by disasters either natural or man-made.
 Employment
APAC Conference/Event Travel Coordinator
Kick start your career in Winter with this HOT role.
TMS Asia Pacific - Executive Jobs Available Now
Work your own hours and retain 90% commission
UCANGO Travel – the new face in retail travel – is looking for experienced travel consultants for their two outlets on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast
Finnair
 Wholesaler News
As School Holidays Approach, Egyptian Family Adventure with big discounts for kids under 12
Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre Family Friendly Deals in Egypt. Save up to 40%.
Western Front Yields Missing Anzac Grave
An Albatross Travel tour of the Western Front will visit a battlefield where investigators recently discovered what is believed to be the mass gave of 160 Australian soldiers.
Special deal for early bookers to Ski Steamboat Colorado February 2008
Early birds are in for a treat when they book before June 28 for a snow holiday to Steamboat Snow Resort in Colorado.
Explore Peru in 17 Days
World Expeditions is offering travellers a chance to discover Peru on a 17 day tour.
Creative Holidays has fantastic deals to the award winning spa resort, Maya Ubud
Imagine a luxury resort and spa set in 10 hectares of hillside gardens, stretching 780 metres along a peninsula set high above two river valleys in the laid back cultural hub of Ubud, Bali. Creative Holidays can take you there.
Go on, you deserve it! Treat yourself to the ultimate European Break
With so much to see and do, where do you start when planning the ultimate European adventure? See it all, totally hassle-free, with a bunch of young, like-minded travellers on Trafalgar’s 21-day Breakaway tour European Break.
 Airline News
MORE reasons why Air Canada gives published fares the thumbs up!
Why YOU should give published fares the thumbs up!
Lufthansa and Egypt Air enter a strategic cooperation code-sharing contract signed in Cairo
Lufthansa will cooperate closely with Egypt Air in future.
bmibaby has joined diamond club as our latest partner on 10 May 2007
This is great news for diamond club members, as along with spending destinations miles with bmibaby, they can now earn miles when flying with them too.
Boost for Finnair flights to St Petersburg
Qantas opens up seasonal flight service
Virgin Atlantic caught up in LotR fever
LAN Airlines receives its first airbus A318
Emirates unveils massive investment to set new benchmarks in travel comfort
Bali Zoo
 Car Hire News
Up to 50% off car rental prices….. it’s the car rental sale of the century!
As part of their 20th birthday celebrations holiday autos are winding back their rates. Many destinations are ON SALE for 2 weeks only!
Lease a Peugeot, get 7 days free!
Don’t miss this great Peugeot offer from DriveAway Holidays
 Roving Reporter
Roving Reporter Entry
June Roving Reporter Competition
EyeforTravel
 Attractions & Theme Park News
New – Sydney’s ‘Top’ Package!
Sydney’s tallest structure and one of the city’s top hotels have teamed together to offer visitors to the harbour city a taste of the city’s ‘high life’.
 People On The Move
Pinto chosen as new Chairman of IATA
Fernando Pinto, CEO of TAP Portugal has been appointed the new Chairman of the International Air Transport Association.
New Trade Relations Manager appointed to South African Tourism in Australia
Hyatt gets "smart" with marketing
Staging Connections appoints Karen Bolinger to Director of Marketing
 The Week in Review
The top 20 most popular stories from last week

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