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 Top Stories
Qantas looks for growth, shows no plans for slowing down
Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon has outlined the airline’s plans to be part of the ‘new growth paradigm’ which he said will see the current global air traffic of 2.2 billion double with a shift to new markets for the first time in history, developing the ‘biggest aviation story of the next 20 years’.
Hilton strengthens its foothold in the Hawaiian market
The Regional Director of Public Relations for Hilton Hawaii, Cynthia Rankin along with the Executive Chef of the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa travelled to Sydney this week to promote the Hilton family’s portfolio of properties in Hawaii.
BA and Korean Air plead guilty to acting in cartel, fined USD850 million
Nepal Airline suspends flights due to technical difficulties
Strong passenger growth headline half year traffic results for 2007
Second avian flu simulation a success
DriveAway Holidays
 Invitations
IHG luxury showcase comes to Sydney and Melbourne
A collection of some of the best leisure and meeting hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific will be coming to Sydney and Melbourne in early August, as IHG brings representatives from InterContinental and Crowne Plaza properties from across the region to meet the industry.
 Agent Incentives
Travelex Score Rewards winner grabs $22,910 in cash
As the winner of the Travelex Score Rewards promotion, Diane Chiarelli from Lorraine’s House of Travel in Sydney was given the chance to ‘grab’ $25,000 worth of cash for selling three Travelex Cash Passports (valued at $3,000 each).
 Cruise News
2008/2009 Sydney to Auckland - 13 nights from $2599.00 on Diamond Princess
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Carnival Cruise Line's School Holidays' Fun cruise selection
CruiseAgents expands adventure options with Coral Princess
Pioneering Australian adventure and expedition cruise line adds Vanuatu, PNG, New Zealand and Me***sia to existing Great Barrier Reef, Kimberley and Top End products at CruiseAgents
Majestic America Line's Summer River Cruising Savings - save up to US$2,239 per person!!
Finnair
 Interline News
Special offers to Travel Trade Industry employees
The Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa, centrally located at Patong Beach, one of the most attractive and lively spots on Phuket Island. Excellence Value for money & Friendly with environment Hotel.
Singapore and Bangkok from $529* with British Airways – Book anytime!
Best fares to Asia ex Perth from $299* - business class upgrade for additional $275 / sector
London’s calling! Departing Sydney from just $1450* with Virgin Atlantic
Royal Brunei fares to Asia ex Brisbane from $419*. Book Now
  • Krabi
    • Located approximately 814 kilometers from Bangkok is Krabi Province, one of most attractive destinations in southern Thailand.
  • There is no better place to feel truly spoilt...
    • Ayodhaya Suites Resort & Spa Natural beauty and a classic Thai ambience are combined at this all suites beach resort which maintains the aristocratic traditions of what has been Thailand’s capital cities in an old era.
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Tourism Authority of Thailand
 Hospitality News
Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa first anniversary 2 for one offer
Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa which reopened in September 2006 after 21-months redevelopment programme is concluding its first year in operation as a stunning enhancement to world famous Batu Feringgi Beach.
Club Med offers groups 20 per cent off events and half price for extended stays
Club Med is offering special packages for corporate groups providing even more incentive for businesses to experience ‘The New Face of Club Med’ which has been unveiled with the opening of new and fully refurbished villages around the world.
 Destination News
See more of Seoul City for less in 2007
Australians will be able to enjoy a whole lot more of the city of Seoul this year for much less as the Seoul Metropolitan Government prepares to induce 12 million tourists to visit the city by 2010.
 Employment
Sales & Marketing Tourism - Sydney
Exciting opportunity to join a fast growing........
Position available at Travelforce: Domestic Corporate Consultant (Sydney)
Positions available at Goldman Travel Corporation: After Hours Home Based Consultant
So you’ve decided …
Position available at Talpacific Holidays: Product Assistant North America & Cruising (Brisbane)
Finnair
 Wholesaler News
Tempo Holidays releases ANZAC Day 2008 packages
A tour of the Gallipoli battlefields, ANZAC Day Dawn Service and an opportunity to attend further services at either the Lone Pine Australian Memorial or the Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial are just some of the highlights of Tempo Holidays’ ANZAC Day 2008 packages released this week.
e-GOH Newsletter August 2007
Welcome to our August edition of the e-GOH News.
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Explore Holidays’ Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort first anniversary special
Explore Holidays and Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa in Penang have joined forces to celebrate the five-star hotel’s first anniversary with a four nights for the price of two special offer inclusive of return economy airfares flying Malaysia Airlines.
Book with Sportsnet Holidays for the Australian Open 2008
Tennis fans can now book with Sportsnet Holidays who are now selling Australian Open 2008 packages after being selected as the Official Licensed Tour Operator for annual tennis event.
Creative Holidays’ free nights in Queensland
Japan on sale: save $400 per person!
CX Holidays gallops into Hong Kong race week
 Airline News
Austrian has world’s best business class catering
More than 14 million passengers from over 90 countries evaluated some 160 airlines worldwide for the British consulting company “Skytrax” between August 2006 and June 2007.
Rachel Hunter onboard with Air New Zealand Fashion Week
Kiwi supermodel and fashion enthusiast Rachel Hunter is lending her support to Air New Zealand Fashion Week.
Swiss sings sweet song of success with Lufthansa’s backing
Swiss International Air Lines are continuing its climb to the top as an offline European carrier announcing strong first half earning results, which the airline says was achieved through the support from parent company Lufthansa Group.
Australian Jetstar to take over Cairns-Darwin-Singapore route
Air India needs to expand fleet to satisfy demand and passenger growth
Emirates set to test A380 in Dubai
Cathay Pacific adds extra Perth service
TAM Brazil Airlines announces changes to timings for new services to Caracas, Venezuela.
CBS Asia
 Car Hire News
1Car1 Gives You More - UK Car Rental Specialist
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Apollo Motorhomes Special Extended!
Book before 10 August 07
 National Tourist Office News
Vietnam foreign visitor arrivals soar to 2.46 million
According to a report by Bernama, Vietnam’s foreign visitor arrivals increased 16.2 percent year-on-year to reach a total of 2.46 million for the first seven months of the year.
TAT to launch “Seven Amazing Wonders” of Thailand campaign
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has segmented and regrouped its core national tourism products into a seven-point package that will be marketed worldwide under the banner of “Seven Amazing Wonders” of Thailand.
 Airline Fuel Surcharge
Changes to Qantas International Fuel Surcharges
Qantas has announced that it would increase its international fuel surcharges for tickets issued on or after Thursday, 9 August.
 Roving Reporter
Roving Reporter Entry
August Roving Reporter Competition
We’ve got a stunning prize up for grabs this month, so make sure you enter as you have to be in it to win!
 MICE News
Conference Winter Promotion at BLUE Sydney
Be inspired this winter at Sydney’s hottest address for your next corporate event.
Rewarding meetings at Regal
Your MICE partner in Hong Kong and China
Lufthansa
 People On The Move
United appoints Vice President – Financial Planning & Analysis; Vice President – Employee Experience; Vice President – Mileage Plus
UAL Corporation, the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, this Tuesday announced that Rohit Philip was named vice president – Financial Planning and Analysis; Todd Arkenberg was named vice president – Employee Experience; and Robert Sahadevan was named vice president - Mileage Plus.
An Australian new general manager for Sofitel Suzhou
Visit Britain bids farewell to one and welcomes another
 Awards
Air China awarded ''Most Globally Competitive'' Chinese company
Air China has earned a place on the 2007 award list for China’s “Most Globally Competitive Chinese Company” Award. The award list, with Air China ranked among the top twenty companies, is released by the Global Entrepreneurs Journal and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants.
Qatar Airways scoops three Skytrax Awards

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