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Jetstar aircraft forced to ‘go around’
According to the Sunshine Coast Daily, a Jetstar Airbus A320 passenger jet was forced to abort its landing at Sunshine Coast Airport on Wednesday morning.
Enjoy the Canadian winter at its best onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
There’s no better way to spend this Christmas than onboard the Rocky Mountaineer winter train as you journey across the dazzling Canadian Rockies.
China Eastern p*** deviates from runway in Vancouver
Fiji benefits from Virgin’s services
Malaysia Airlines profit upswing
Managing Director of travel.com.au steps down in January 2008
DriveAway Holidays
 Thirsty Thursdays
Thirsty Thursdays - 30th of August
Pimp up your weekend with Driveaway Holidays
 Invitations
Sky Team - Invitation
Sky Team Workshop
 Agent Incentives
Insight Vacations – DOUBLE WORLD REWARDS POINTS!
DOUBLE your points with every Insight USA tour you book! PLUS BONUS 500 POINTS when you book the NEW GLORIOUS ALASKAN ADVENTURE! Book between 01 September and 30 September 2007 for departures in 2008.
Our $1000 incentive ends tomorrow!
Pay bookings now! Don’t risk missing out on $1000!
 Cruise News
2008 Honolulu to Los Angeles – 13 nights from only $4,049.00!
Book through cruiseagents.travel now!
7 night Mediterranean cruise from $880pp ~ Outstanding itineraries and fares in 2008
True Italian class and style with MSC Cruises - not to mention great value
Carnival Cruise Line's 2008 Grand Mediterranean fly/cruise - 18 nights onboard Carnival Freedom from AU$6,165
British Airways
 Interline News
South African steal - Johannesburg from $649* + great industry add ons within Africa. Great opportunity
Stay 8 and pay for just 4 nights at Phuket Graceland Resort Patong Beach. 10 night package including flights with Emirates from $1457
Club Med industry rates available for 7 different destinations! Valid all members.
Meet your mates on the Mekong all year round
Take two mates, fares valid until March 2008!
  • Castles Fulfill European Christmas Fantasies
    • Spend Christmas in an amazing 800 year old Italian Castle in the Italian Dolomites? Nah…. Wouldn’t want to do that. I mean I’d miss all the flies and all that heat… and what is there to do? Suppose I could enjoy the snow covered Alps, Christmas shopping. Munich, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Venice…. OK… Go on… show me some pictures of it…
  • Korean Air
    • Korean Air is consistently recognised as one of the world’s leading airlines when it comes to providing exceptional inflight service.
  • Cook Island's Highlights 2007
    • During the months of October to December 2007 the Cooks Island's celebrates a wide variety of festivals, sporting events and exhibitions. Click here to learn about some wonderful highlights that may entice your clients to visit the wonderful Cook Islands.
WORLDHOTELS
 Hospitality News
Qatar closes hotels after they failed to meet new classification
The Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has shut down two small hotels after it was found that they had failed to meet the new standards needed for them to function as hotels.
Sydney’s Sofitel Wentworth undergoes $10 million makeover
The Sofitel Wentworth Sydney is in the final stages of completing a $10 million enhancement, which will see the introduction of the elite Club Sofitel concept to the city hotel after being established in its Melbourne and Brisbane properties.
The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille, Kenya's newest lodge, green glam!
In the remote high country of northern Kenya, where peaks sacred to the Samburu people jut into the sky, The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille feels like a world apart.
World-class Evason Hideaway at Yao Noi to open on October 01 2007
Starwood privilege program announces reciprocal benefits for members in Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and Middle East
 Destination News
Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam’s tourism bodies join forces
Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam will be working together to develop a beneficial joint tourism campaign, according to a report by Thanh Nien News.
Finnair
 Wholesaler News
Ad hoc groups specialists Albatross Travel say the time is right
It’s prime time now for contracting Group space in Europe, the UK and Turkey. Act now and you’ll get best rates and the widest choice of hotel availability. The Albatross Travel Group offer a full range of custom made group services for all types of groups…
Visit China with CTS Tours
Go Wild . . . in Canada!
Add Dubai to the shopping list, says Tempo
One of the world’s biggest shopping, entertainment and cultural extravaganzas, The Dubai Shopping Festival from December 07 to February 08 is on Tempo Holidays’ travel agenda.
Earlybird booking bonus at Club Med
Two nights free when booking a six night stay
 Airline News
Continental Airlines Announces Flight Change Functionality at Continental.com
Continental Airlines has announced that it has implemented new functionality at continental.com that allows customers to change flights online as part of the company's ongoing effort to improve the customer experience.
Air China Announces Slogan for Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
On August 8, Air China announced its Olympic slogan, “Carrying the Olympics, Flying your dream,” in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the foot of the Great Wall of China.
Australia and Korea sign new aviation agreement
Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Regional Services, Mark Vaile has announced new air services arrangements between Australia and Korea which are expected to create new reciprocal opportunities for the aviation and tourism industries.
Qantas Adelaide Cityflyer services extended
Singapore Airlines takes stake in China Eastern
Hawaiian Airlines To Launch Manila Flights
 Car Hire News
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Visit us online at www.1car1.com.au or call 1300 132 835 for instant confirmation
Inplace Recruitment
 Employment
Position available: Travelscene Geelong@Custodian Travel
We are looking for a passionate experienced consultant
Position Available at South Italian Tours - Full Time and Part Time International Reservation Staff Required
Position available - Sales Coordinator position at The Westin (Sydney)
Part time Sales Executive - Brisbane Metro, Gold Coast, North Queensland
VN Holidays group is looking for an experienced, creative individual to join their team.
The Best of Friends the Best of Jobs!
TOP JOBS TO TAKE YOU PLACE
 National Tourist Office News
Start your engines for WA’s ultimate off-road adventure
Western Australia’s Kimberley region will come alive today to the roar of engines as the Australian Safari endurance race kicks off in Kununurra.
 For Sale
Canberra, ACT Travel Agency for sale.Travel
 Technology News
Fairmont Extends Relationship with Pegasus
Pegasus Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of reservation and distribution technology, has announced it has signed a deal with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts to continue providing the hotel chain with its Global Commission Services.
 Roving Reporter
Roving Reporter Entry
August Roving Reporter Competition
 MICE News
Conference Winter Promotion at BLUE Sydney
Be inspired this winter at Sydney’s hottest address for your next corporate event.
Venetian Macao opening set to heat up conventions competition
The much-anticipated opening of the Venetian Macao took place this week on the Cotai Strip. In addition to the world's largest casino and a 3,000-suite hotel, the Venetian offers approximately 111,500 square metres of meeting, convention and exhibition space – which is large enough to hold 90 Boeing 747 jumbo jets.
Macau
 People On The Move
Daniel Wade Named COO of New Multi-Billion-Dollar The Plaza Las Vegas
Daniel M. Wade, 55, a gaming and hospitality visionary and former Vice Chairman of the Board of MGM MIRAGE (Las Vegas), has been named Chief Operating Officer of the new Plaza Las Vegas, it was announced by Miki Naftali, president of Elad IDB Las Vegas, owner/developer of the proposed multi-billion dollar ultra-luxury hotel, private residence, retail, gaming and convention complex.
Bobby Saw Seang Hoe Group Director of Revenue Management Dusit Hotels and Resorts
 Photo Gallery
And the winner is…
Online accommodation provider HotelClub will host its annual Hotel Awards tonight, announcing the results of the best properties as voted by customers for the Oceania region.
Sofitel Wentworth Sydney Chosen to Host Sale of World First - a $100,000 Bottle of French Cognac

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