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Brisbane travel operator charged with eight counts of fraud
A Brisbane travel operator has just been charged with eight counts of fraud for dishonestly obtaining over AUD560,000 from seven sources in the space of 10 weeks.
Heathrow and Gatwick maintenance threaten 24hr strike
A pay dispute is threatening to see members of Britain’s GMB, who covers maintenance for both Heathrow and Gatwick airports, walk off the job for 24 hours on the 7th of September.
Qantas GM warns about the pitfalls of private equity
Expedia celebrates first birthday by partnering with Air Pacific
Tassie man goes on rampage aboard Jetstar flight
British Airways unveils new Club World
DriveAway Holidays
 Agent Incentives
The Africa Safari Co. turns 1O & you could WIN $1,000 CASH*!
2007 marks our 10th year of operation and to celebrate, we are launching a competition
WIN A FREE DINNER CRUISE – For 20 Guests valued at $2200
When you register, you will also go into the draw to win a luxury dinner cruise for 20 guests. Your mates will love you.
 Cruise News
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
2008 Hong Kong Return – 7 nights from $1,599.00
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Silversea renews commitment to Asia-Pacific on back of strong growth
Speaking during his recent visit to Australia, Silversea Cruises President, Amerigo Perasso, renewed his keen support of the Asia-Pacific market, on the reports of very strong growth for 2006.
Queen Mary to return to Sydney in 2009
Cunard’s two largest and most luxurious liners will be making a stop over in Australia as part of the globe’s most traditional world voyage program.
Celebrating Fathers Day with $1 Drinks Packages
British Airways
 Interline News
Tours in South Africa. 3 - 16 day options from $765 p.p. Best industry value
Complete Cruise Solutions industry deals from $60 per day until November. Departures ex Sydney and Brisbane. Many sailings available
Japan Airlines industry deals extended for departures until 21APR08! return fares from $940*
Immediate family members travel at the same price and children get a discount as well!
Diving Delight!...Air Vanuatu book anytime until 31MAR08 from $109* return...
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  • 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
Insight Vacations presents the Enchanting Canyonlands
A highlight of Insight Vacations’ 2008 Canada and America collection is the seven-day Enchanting Canyonlands adventure, which starts at $1665 per person twin share (land only).
Chiva-Som Luxury Health Resort's 6-night Wellness Retreat
Banyan tree bangkok completes grand refurbishment to meet corporate market needs
Banyan Tree Bangkok, the Thai capital’s internationally awarded all-suite hotel, has expanded its world-class services and facilities to better cater to the growing business travel, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conference and Exhibitions) as well as the events market.
Nusa Dua Fiesta 2007
Hilton hotels corporation to open hilton wangfujing beijing For the olympic games 2008
Shangri-la hotel, mumbai to open 2009
Westin introduces sudoku for renewal
 Rail News
Pensioners save up to half price to travel on the Ghan
Older Australians will now be offered more affordable travel on the Ghan when the Prime Minister announced that discounts of up to 55 per cent has now been extended to the Ghan service between Alice Springs and Darwin.
 Destination News
Insiders approach to NY, ‘Just Ask The Locals’
New York City’s first-ever five-borough marketing campaign ‘Just Ask The Locals’ has just been launched by Mayor Bloomberg with the unveiling of the new USD1.3 billion American Airlines Terminal at JFK.
Japanese government to set up new Tourism Agency
A new affiliated agency called the Tourism Agency is to be set up by the Construction and Transport Ministry to help promote inbound tourism into Japan.
Miho Museum autumn exhibition
The Miho Museum will be presenting “The Miho Museum Collection: Spanning the Millennia” exhibition from September 1 through December 16, as part of its 2007 autumn session.
Finnair
 Wholesaler News
4 nights including return economy class airfares with Malaysia Airlines,return airport-hotel transfers,daily breakfast staying at Dorsett Regency Hotel from $1075 pp twin share, or $1180 pp twin share
Tsulu Luxury Backpackers and Apartments - Fiji
“With a prime location at Pacifi c Harbour, right in the heart of all the action, Tsulu Luxury Backpackers is the place for fun loving adventure travellers and offers uncompromising quality and value for money in a friendly relaxed tropical environment.
COOK Islands!
All Holidays Include: Return airfares flying Air New Zealand to Rarotonga, return transfers, 5 nights accommodation and bonuses as specified plus bonus discount booklet valued at NZ$200
Globus offers three free nights in London or Paris
Travellers booking cruises for seven days or longer with Globus for the periods of October and December this year will be eligible for a free three-night stay in either London or Paris.
Kumuka guarantees no surcharge on holiday bookings
Adventure travel specialist, Kumuka Worldwide, is committed to helping travellers save for their next holiday with its no surcharge policy on conversion rates.
 Airline News
Regional Express Holdings net profit increased by 50.4 per cent
Regional Express Holdings Limited (Rex) revealed this week that it had a group net profit after tax of $23.6 million which equates to an increase of over 50.4 per cent from last financial year.
Singapore Airlines set to buy huge US$930 million chunk of China Eastern
Singapore Airlines, and parent company Temasek Holdings is said to be gearing up to buy a estimated USD930 million chunk of China Eastern Airlines, in a merger set to rival the Air China and Cathay Pacific alliance.
New BA Club World: Now Boring
No wonder the world is waking up to Virgin Atlantic's Upper Class
Virgin blue opens ‘the lounge’ in canberra
Brazil's TAM Airlines Orders 1,000th Boeing 777
 Car Hire News
Kea Motorhomes New Zealand October Special
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Inplace Recruitment
 Employment
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 National Tourist Office News
A monster event
Thailand¹s Loch Ness monster, the mythical serpent Naga, will arrive on cue in October (if a 100-year history repeats itself) hurling egg-sized fiery red balls hundreds of metres into the air along a stretch of the mighty Mekong River in North Eastern Thailand.
JNTO promotes Japan’s ‘affordable’ side
At the recent ‘Japan Seminar for Retailers’ event hosted by the Japan National Tourist Organisation (JNTO), in conjunction with JAL, at the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, around 100 industry representatives found out about Japan’s ‘affordability’.
 For Sale
Canberra, ACT Travel Agency for sale.Travel
 Training
Executive Workshop - How to Fastrack your business, increase profits & work less
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 Roving Reporter
Roving Reporter Entry
 MICE News
City of Cape Town calls for event commission
The city of Cape Town has invited a group of industry stakeholders to assist in establishment of a Cape Events Commission.
Macau
 People On The Move
New Chairman for Royal Brunei Airlines
The permanent secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office, Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Abu Bakar bin Pengiran Seri Indera Pengiran Haji Ismail, has been appointed by His Majesty Sultan to the role of Chairman of Royal Brunei Airlines.
New appointment at Accor for Western Australia
 Photo Gallery
Thirsty Thursdays Pimping up your weekend with Driveaway Holidays
Last night at the Shelbourne Hotel the travel industry enjoyed a night of fun and games courtesy of major sponsor Driveaway Holidays.
 Awards
Glitz and Glam at HotelClub Awards 2007
The Australian travel industry turned up the temperature in Sydney last night, getting dressed for success at HotelClub’s annual awards recognising the best properties in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
 TCF Updates
TCF Participation Update (30 AUGUST 2007)

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