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Qantas to buy 20 more B787 Dreamliners
Qantas is expected to purchase 20 more Boeing 787 aircraft today and convert 20 purchase rights into options for the new generation Dreamliner, taking its existing order of the aircraft to 85. 
Engine part falls off Qantas jet
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority said passengers were not in any danger after an engine part fell from a Qantas jet on landing at Melbourne Airport yesterday.
We’re serious about being Australia’s low fares leader! 10,000 one way domestic web fares at $1
Dusit Competition
 Invitations
Enter today to win a famil to ISSAN, THAILAND!
Tourism Authority of Thailand in conjunction with the A1 Travel Group are inviting travel Agents across Australia to gain more knowledge on the ISSAN region by attending a famil from 17th October returning on 26th October 2007.
 Agent Incentives
Hong Kong. You. Gwen. (And 10 000 screaming others.)
Win a trip to Hong Kong for you and a friend, including accommodation, spending money and tickets to see Gwen Stefani live in concert on 16AUG07
Travel the World's 30th Birthday Travel Agent Incentive
Register now for your chance to experience an exciting PNG Adventure PLUS enter to win one of 4 ECM Giotto Espresso Coffee Machines
 Cruise News
** Portrait of Croatia, Slovenia & Greece **
5 nights land, a 7 night cruise and return flights
Sydney to Beijing on Diamond Princess – 37 nights from only $7699.00
2009 Very popular! Selling fast!!
Carnival Cruise Line's 2008 Eastern & Exotic Western Caribbean fly/cruise package
Costa Cruises and Singapore Tourism Board form global strategic partnership
Costa Cruises, the leading cruise company in Europe and South America, has formed a global strategic marketing partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board.
Alaska for Connoisseurs
Globus
 Interline News
Homduang Boutique Hotels & Resorts Travel Agents Rates
Homduang Boutique Hotels & Resorts are offering an agents rate for Australian and New Zealand agents.
  • Ho Chi Minh City
    • As the capital of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is a city teeming with life. Its winding alleyways connect with wider boulevards, as its villas spill onto one another like dominoes.
  • Where dreams take flight
    • Vietnam Airlines offers daily non-stop flights from Australia to Vietnam. Departing from Sydney four times per week and three times per week from Melbourne. You can relax and enjoy the hospitality on our modern fleet. With over 38 International and 18 Domestic destinations, Vietnam Airlines is one of the highly regarded airlines in the aviation and travel industry
  • New World Hotel
    • Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, the New World Hotel has established itself as one of city’s leading international hotels. In fact, it has been the hotel of choice for many international dignitaries – including Bill and Hillary Clinton who stayed at the hotel during their visit to Vietnam in 2000.
EyeforTravel
 Hospitality News
Be among the first to experience the new Sheraton Hua Hin
Thailand’s newest five-star beach resort, the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa will be opening its doors in August 2007.
Central Hotels & Resorts rebranded into 'Centara'
Central Hotels & Resorts is a leading Thai hotel chain with more than 25 years of service to the hotel industry.
Pan Pacific Hotels and resorts geared for growth as part of UOL Group
Following the announcement by UOL Group Limited (UOLG) on the completion of the acquisition of Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts Pte Ltd from Tokyu Corporation, Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts is now fully assimilated into the hotel division of UOLG.
Homduang Bel Air Panwa has now officially opened and is ready to take customers
A dream wedding destination
 Destination News
Top ten destinations for Aussie youths revealed
iTravel Ten has revealed the ten most popular countries among young Australian travellers.
 Employment
Technology meets lifestyle, join the Travel Counsellors revolution
Work your own hours and retain 90% commission
Positions available at on World Aviation Systems: Reservations / Ticketing Consultants (Melbourne)
Finnair
 Wholesaler News
Special departure - Sri Lanka Uncovered tour coinciding with Kandy Perahera Festival in 2007
12 day tour departs 18 Aug 07. $873 plus $220 festival supplement.
Tempo adds Hungary for Winter in Europe
Tempo Holidays has added Hungary to Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic as destinations for its new 2007-08 Winter in Europe brochure released this week.
Right Now is the Best Time to Enjoy Cyprus with Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre
July in Cyprus is a wonderful time to escape the Aussie winter and enjoy Cyprus, the island of Aphrodite (Goddess of Romance) which is drenched in sunshine, replete with history and easy on the all the senses.
Splash into Hawai‘i this Christmas!
HOLIDAYS INCLUDE: Return economy airfare fl ying Hawaiian Airlines, 6 nights in Waikiki at your selected hotel, return transfers with VIP lei greeting, Polynesian Cultural Center admission including luau PLUS show and all pre-payable taxes.
Honeymoons & Romance Hawai‘i
e-GOH Newsletter July 2007
 Airline News
Continental Airlines and Kingfisher Airlines announce comprehensive partnership
Continental Airlines and Kingfisher Airlines, one of the fastest growing airlines in India, last week announced that they have entered into a comprehensive partnership for frequent flyer and airport lounge access reciprocity and future codesharing, providing better service to customers who travel between the U.S. and India and transfer between the two carriers.
Green flights over the Atlantic with SAS this autumn
During the latter part of 2007, SAS will begin with green flights over the Atlantic, primarily from the east coast of the US to Stockholm/Arlanda.
Air Canada reports June traffic
Air Canada reported a load factor for the mainline of 83.4 per cent in June 2007, matching last June's record.
Kingfisher requesting to advance delivery of A380s
Emirates launches ice Digital Widescreen
Toll free Tahiti
Boeing Honors 7-Series Airp*** Family with Special Customer Show
TRAVFLEX
 Travel Business News
A quantum leap in rewards and recognition Travelscene American Express launches innovative network-wide program
Travelscene American Express is putting its money where its mouth is with the launch of its latest exclusive member offer, the Quantum rewards and recognition program.
 Charity Events
Sponsor an Animal and help Bali ZOO
Ever wanted to sponsor an animal and help an entire community? Does your company want an office Pet? This is your chance now to make a difference.
Bali Zoo 1st Animal Sponsorships
It is quite fitting that the first registered sponsor of the new Bali Zoo Sponsorship Program is Anada, owner of the Asia Dana forum (www.asiadana.com), a website created in the spirit of helping those who live in poverty; concern for the environment; and animal protection in Asia.
If you see something, that spoils your holiday
Every year tens of thousands of children worldwide become victims of child-sex tourists.
 Corporate Travel News
CWT gains majority control of Indian joint venture
Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), the world’s second-largest travel management company, announced last week that it has acquired an additional 26 percent stake in its Indian joint venture from AFL Private Ltd.
 Training
Aussies give free Life saving training to locals at Dusit Laguna Resort Phuket
The Rotary Club of Laguna Phuket, in conjunction with the Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club from Australia and sponsored by the Australian Government, is organizing a FREE full day course of Life Saving Training on July 11-13 at the Dusit Laguna Resort Phuket on Bangtao Beach.
 Technology News
Las Vegas’ unveils its new site
Each year, the city of Las Vegas draws million of Australians to explore its glitz and glamour which is why a new website, www.visitlasvegas.com.au, has been launched for Australian travellers looking to excitement.
Galileo Asia provides zero commission guidance
Galileo, a leading global distribution system (GDS) and subsidiary of Travelport, has produced a White Paper to assist travel agents in Asia who are yet to face a zero commission environment.
 Roving Reporter
Roving Reporter Entry
July Roving Reporter Competition
 MICE News
Hilton Sydney puts your mind at ease
While it may come as no secret that most individuals find meetings uninteresting, Hilton Sydney are now trying to uncover why it is that 6.3 million working Australians have confessed to falling asleep in meetings.
America’s Premier Shopping Places becomes the perfect host
While America’s Premier Shopping Places have always attracted millions of tourists across the the USA looking for the perfect shopping or dining location, these places are quickly gaining a reputation as the perfect location to host your next event.
Moving towards common ground
Proud Asia 2008 planned to be even bigger and better
 Photo Gallery
The way to watch the Rugby
On Saturday evening, Ms Bangu Masisi, General Manager for South African Tourism and her staff, hosted guests in a private suite at Telstra Stadium to watch the Wallabies play South Africa for the Nelson Mandela Shield.
 The Week in Review
The top 20 most popular stories from last week

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