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Engine trouble turns Air NZ flight back to Auckland
An Air New Zealand San Francisco flight from Auckland was forced to turn back after four hours in the air, when the pilot detected vibrations from the engine.
Cathay flight stranded at gate in San Fran for seven hours
A Cathay Pacific flight was stuck at the gate in San Francisco due to mechanical difficulties, causing 400 passengers to wait seven hours on the p***.
Tiger orders USD2.2 billion in Airbus p***s
Exploring new territory: Travel Counsellors come to Australia
Emirates makes emergency landing for sick passenger
DriveAway Holidays
 Thirsty Thursdays
Thirsty Thursdays – BREAKAWAY AROUND THE GLOBE!
Join your favourite travelclub on 28 June to WIN fabulous prizes, inc. flights to Hawaii, a tour across Vietnam, nights at Club Med and more! FREE MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL ATTENDEES! Plus be the first to get Breakaway’s latest Brochure! FREE FOOD & DRINKS 5:30 onwards @ Shelbourne Hotel.
 Up Close & Personal
US tourism chief praises Tourism Australia and AFTA
Fourth in a series of interviews with Travel Industry Association of America president, Roger Dow.
 Invitations
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.
 Cruise News
Holland America Line's Ultimate Northern Europe cruise onboard ms Prinsendam
Come on board Queen Victoria for 9 nights for only $5599.00
What a Deal! Gives anyone the opportunity to explore the beauty of Europe.
Beverly Hills & the Mexican Riviera onboard Golden Princess
GOLDEN PRINCESS: Golden Princess can take you in style to the places you've always wanted to see. Among this magnificent ship's features are three formal dining rooms, three state-of-the-art show lounges, a world-class art collection, a variety of pools, a nine-hole putting course and a kid's video game arcade.
QE2 releases special late night sales for last cruises
Cunard has announced that it will open up phone lines to book its last Queen Elizabeth 2 voyages simultaneously around the world, and Australian travel agents will get the chance to book these sought after sectors at 11pm AEST on the 27th of June.
Silversea Cruises unveils its 2007-2008 Voyage Atlas
P&O releases seasonal English Channel crossing rates
Globus
 Interline News
Industry fares valid for all members with Malaysia Airlines until 31 December 07
Air Canada have extended their Industry fares to 09 December 07!
  • Beijing: a city on the grow
    • In the lead up to the 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing has turned its attention to putting its best foot forward in order to display a shining example to watchful foreign eyes.
  • Cathay Pacific
    • There’s a reason that Cathay Pacific continues to rank as one of the premier airlines in the world, attention to detail, and a willingness to help, makes flying with this carrier one of the better flights around.
  • Beijing International Hotel
    • Beijing, as a city, is deceptively larger than expected, so when staying in the heart of it all, location really is everything – and boy can you go wrong if you pick incorrectly.
EyeforTravel
 Hospitality News
lebua at State Tower: Hot Value
A full non-refundable credit card deposit upon reservation
• Complimentary in-suite 4Mbps high speed internet access • Complimentary usage of Fitness center facilities and swimming pool • Welcome lebua handmade chocolate in-suite upon arrival
Adrian Zecha, Philippe Starck & Jean-Michel Gathy create ultra luxury boutique hotel in Phuket
Scheduled to open in 2008 on a private peninsula on Phuket’s dramatic east coast, new five-star General Hotel Management (GHM) operated boutique hotel, The Yamu, is poised to raise the bar on previously held concepts of exclusivity and luxury.
 Rail News
VIA Rail special fares for 2007
VIA Rail has released a series of special promos, including 50% off all full price tickets on Saturdays for Quebec City-Windsor, as well as ‘Downtown to Downtown’ offers from CAD59 in Comfort Class.
 Association News
IATA and ARC join forces
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and U.S.-based Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) recently signed a joint marketing and licensing agreement.
 Employment
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
Position available at on the go tours: Part Sales Representative - WA
Position available at Thor Travel: International Travel Consultant
Finnair
 Wholesaler News
Israel during the High Holydays and Feast of Tabernacles with Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre:
Between the Jewish New Year (13 September) and the end of the Feast of Tabernacles (4 October) Israel plays host to its largest influx of tourists with many Jewish visitors coming to celebrate Judaism’s major festivals and many thousands of Christians who come for the Feast of Tabernacles which is also the Jewish festival Succot.
Tempo likes the Taste of regional France
Tempo Holidays has new 3-day “Taste of…” packages for each of Marseille, Lyon, Avignon and Nice for travellers who have experienced Paris and wish now to explore regional France.
Jazz it up
The 28th annual Festival International de Jazz de Montréal spreads its wings from June 28 to July 8, 2007.
 Airline News
Experience the beauty of the Norwegian coast in Bergen this summer
Within SAS's aggressive focus on new routes in the Nordic region, it is now the turn of Bergen on the west coast of Norway.
Czech Airlines Introduces Online Check-In
Starting Monday, June 18, passengers flying with Czech Airlines (CSA) have had the option of checking in for their flights online at www.czechairlines.com .
THAI's launches Great Escape programme via Royal Orchid Holidays
After almost 40 years creating the most comprehensive holiday programmes for Thailand & Asia, THAI's inhouse boutique holiday division, Royal Orchid Holidays, has a new range of programmes to tempt the most discerning holiday-makers.
Successful integration of SWISS in the Lufthansa Group
Etihad orders another 12 Airbus craft
Singapore Airlines firms order for twenty Airbus A350-900 XWB’s
Airbus: This year will be better than last
Airbus finds new customer in Hong Kong Airlines, earmarks 51 p***s
AirAsiaX confirms Airbus order, releases seat configuration
The forecast for Asia Pacific’s LCCs market
Jetstar to launch Sydney – Brisbane services
Bali Zoo
 Car Hire News
World expands for rvs/motorhomes
For the first time ever motorhome owners can enjoy the same holiday benefits as people who exchange their homes - and all thanks to a new website.
 National Tourist Office News
Philadelphia continues in upward trend
Recent figures from the US Office of Travel and Tourism Industries (OTTI) show that from 2000 to 2005, only two of the top 20 destinations in the US recorded continual growth in overseas visitations – and surprisingly, one was the ‘City of Brotherly Love’.
Aussie wines are luring Chinese travellers to our shores
Given that China is Australia’s second biggest export market, the sale of Australian wine to China was jumped eight percent last year.
 Financial News
MFS living and leisure lists on NZSX
Australia’s MFS Living and Leisure Group listed itself last week on the NZSX in the lead up to the takeover for Tourism Holdings, and commenced trading Friday Morning.
 Technology News
Motorcycle fanatics alerted, EagleRider launches new website tool
EagleRider has just launched a brand new look for its website portal, as well as the introduction of a new real-time booking tool.
 Roving Reporter
Roving Reporter Entry
June Roving Reporter Competition
 MICE News
Lufthansa explore Asia 2007
Lufthansa’s explore Asia 2007’ event for travel agents who have registered for its official travel agent website ‘eXperts (www.lh-experts.com)’ has been a great success.
Air Canada
 People On The Move
New VP-S&M for Dusit Hotel Group
Dusit Hotels & Reosrts announces the appointment of Jennifer Cronin as Vice President-Sales & Marketing, effective immediately.
New Sales & Marketing appointments for BLR Management
Webjet appoints new Chief Financial Officer
 Photo Gallery
Webb Ellis Cup in Australia
The Webb Ellis Cup, the official Rugby World Cup trophy, is in Sydney today after arriving on an Emirates flight to Australia under tight security as part of the Rugby World Cup 2007 Emirates Airline Trophy Tour.
Hollywood heavies here to Hustle
 Awards
THAI Australia wins Gold Award for Outstanding Sales
On 20 June 2007, Mr. Wallop Bhukkanasut, THAI’s Executive Vice President for Commercial Department, organized “THAI’s Commercial Conference: Industry at the Crossroads” during 19-22 June 2007, during which the opening ceremony was attended by Mr. Chaisak Saeng-Xuto, THAI’s Member of the Board of Directors, Flg. Off. Apinan Sumanaseni, THAI’s President, and members of THAI’s Management.
Hawaiian Airlines receives top honours for service
Galileo Awarded “Best GDS” in Travelweekly Asia’s Inaugural Travel Industry Awards
 The Week in Review
The top 20 most popular stories from last week

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