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 Top Stories
San Michele Closes
Sydney - based Asia specialist, San Michele Travel has gone out of business after trading in Australia for 40 years due to falling profits even after moving from wholesaling to retailing last year.
Coral Seas bought by Adventure World Travel
The Sydney based South Pacific island holiday wholesaler, Coral Seas, is set to begin a new era as the newest acquisition of Adventure World Travel.
AFTA brings attention to new DFAT law changes
Accor adds an further 62 hotels to China’s network
Philippines see monumental year, will welcome 3 million arrivals
InPlace Recruitment
 Thirsty Thursdays
Italy for life
Thirsty Thursdays goes Italian! Bello’s & Bella’s welcome to attend for a chance to WIN your Italian dream vacation! 27 September @ Shelbourne Hotel from 5:30pm!
 Agent Incentives
Don’t miss our new California Incentive!
Low rates AND $50 vouchers for every $500 spent!
WIN a weekend at a Swissotel Property
Swissotel Hotels & Resorts is giving 6 lucky readers a chance to WIN. Click here to find out how.
Register now for your chance to experience an exciting PNG Adventure PLUS enter to win one of 4 ECM Giotto Espresso Coffee Machines
Creative Holidays goes crazy with World Cup frenzy
Consultants set to benefit! ONE WEEK LEFT TO GO
 Cruise News
Holland America Line's Grand Voyages - 2009 Grand Mediterranean Explorer Expressions of Interest
Secure your place now!!
Mexican Riviera NCL Special with Norwegian Star from $2,049
Cruising for 8 nights October and November, this is sure to sell out – Book now
Spectacular sailing in South America with Carnival Splendor Early bird specials for 2009 Cruises
The sights and sounds of exotic South America come to life like never before as Carnival Cruise Lines launches a range of new itineraries for the new Carnival Splendor.
Glacier Bay & Great Land Grand Tour - Alaska & the Yukon
Contiki
 Interline News
Air Mauritius all members special! Agents from $349* All other members from $599*
Great rates to China until 30 September! Plus over 50 additional destinations within China available!
  • Air Pacific
    • Air Pacific began its days as Fiji Airways, a small carrier servicing the Fijian domestic market with offering a limited number of services. Today, Air Pacific has flourished and has made its impact on the aviation industry by coming into the twenty-first century as the international airline of Fiji.
  • Eating Out Cook Islands Style
    • Cook Island's dining offers a little bit of everything, from Umukai feasts, international gourmet cuisine to friendly islander-style restaurants. Click here to explore the superb selection of restaurants in Rarotonga.
 Hospitality News
Let our staff help you Sleep Well and Eat Well.
Expansion plans for Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Disneyland’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa will undergo extensions to its current premises to include an extra 200 hotel rooms and 50 two bedroom vacation villas.
Tanah Lot excursion included for Club Med guests
Select Hotels & Resorts International Appoints TravelCLICK for Reservations Management and Internet Distribution Solutions
Mandarin Oriental to open luxury hotel in Milan
Constellation proves good things come in threes
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. Adds to Caribbean Presence With Exclusive Resort and Residential Project in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Marriott International to open second Marriott Executive Apartments in Bangkok in 2008
Western Union
 Destination News
Asia-Pacific could see 380 million arrivals in 2007: PATA
Based on arrival trends in the Asia-Pacific from the last few years, Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has brought up the possibility that the region could see 380 million arrivals in 2007.
Soba noodle making program in Tokyo
H.I.S. Experience Japan (H.E.J.), a Tokyo based experiential travel company specializing in cultural experiences for international visitors, has announced they will add a new course - ‘Discover the Secrets of Soba Making from a Sobalier’ - to their ‘Cultural Activities’ (formerly ‘Experience Tokyo’) program from October 6, 2007.
Shark Reef Aquarium Celebrates Six Years of Hauntingly Good Fun
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay is dressing up for Halloween for the sixth consecutive year to give costumed kids all the tricks – and treats – they seek. For one day only, Saturday, October 27, from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., costumed children 12 and under may go trick-or-treating at the facility for free.
 Wholesaler News
2008 Early bird specials: pay early save big bucks
Turkey
Enjoy a shopping spree on Trafalgar Uniworld
Want to score 1000 bonus World Rewards points to spend on treating yourself for a job well done?
Finnair
 Airline News
SWISS to invest well over CHF 1 billion in fleet renewal activities
SWISS is to invest substantially more than CHF 1 billion in renewing its intercontinental aircraft fleet, replacing nine Airbus A330-200s with bigger and more advanced A330-300s.
Thanks to Customer Recognition, Delta Takes a Bow for Top Programs, Products and Services
Delta Air Lines has landed numerous airline industry awards for its products, partnerships and in-flight service thanks to recognition from customers and the commitment of its worldwide professionals to transform the travel experience.
CSA Czech Airlines orders another eight A320 Family aircraft
The Czech national carrier CSA Czech Airlines has purchased a further eight A319s, firming up options placed in the initial contract signed with Airbus in April 2005.
Air China Adds Continental Airlines to Global E-Ticketing
SWISS enhances product and network
Air France expands its codeshare agreement with Qantas
Air New Zealand Fashion Week - catwalk at 30,000ft
 Car Hire News
Online car rental bookings set to skyrocket
New web operator offers live rates and direct bookings
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Executive Jobs Available Now
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Reservation positions available at DriveAway Holidays
Make a Difference! Position available for Executive Officer - Travel Industry Careers Association (Sydney)
Travel Counsellors IN A TOWN NEAR YOU!
Due to the overwhelming interest that Travel Counsellors has received in our business model, we are conducting both face-to-face meetings and evening seminars on these dates:
 Airport News
Macquarie Airports releases Sydney’s traffic performance figures for August 2007
Macquarie Airports (MAp) has announced traffic performance figures in August 2007, with Sydney enjoying an 8% traffic growth from the previous corresponding period (pcp).
SuperShuttle Introduces 'Kiosk' Service at Baltimore-Washington International Airport
More airports to host Kiosk service over the next 12 months
 Technology News
Galileo Offers Insight into E-ticketing Experience after achieving this capability with 190 Airlines across 94 countries
Galileo, a leading global distribution system (GDS) and part of Travelport GDS, is now offering e-ticketing capability for more than 190 airlines across 94 countries, with a dozen more in progress and a further twenty in its contractual pipeline.
New booking service launched for travel destinations in the developing world
Wordhotel-link.com has just launched its services aimed at providing travellers, to destinations in the developing world, help in planning their trips.
Uni students create software, sees holidays now booked through mobile phones
 MICE News
Meetings will only become more expensive: BCD Travel
BCD Travel has just released their 2008 Industry Forecast, and it seems that the industry is set to see published fares lift by between 2-4%, hotel rates lift 6-9% and the continual surge of the meetings market.
New Meeting Space at New York-New York Offers Small Groups Big Apple Status
The recently redesigned and expanded meeting and convention floor at New York-New York offers more than 21,000 square feet of convenient, adaptable space for small groups of 10 to 300.
travel counsellors
 People On The Move
Amari Hotels and Resorts appoints a New General Manager Amari Vogue Resort, Krabi
Mr Kurt Rufli, Managing Director of Amari Hotels and Resorts, has appointed Mr A-Thit Kunanukorn, as General Manager of Amari Vogue Resort, Tub Kaek Beach, Krabi.
New Appointment at Metro Hotel Sydney Central
 Photo Gallery
Rendez vous of Diplomats at Siam Niramit
 Roving Reporter
September Roving Reporter Competition
Running out of time to enter, it’s so simple to win!
 The Week in Review
The top 20 most popular stories from last week
 TCF Updates
TCF Participation Update (24 SEPTEMBER 2007)

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