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 Top Stories
Not many punters interested in Virgin Blue stake
Airlines are being coy after hearing Toll Holdings’ plans to sell its 62 per cent stake in Virgin Blue, with some already ruling out the move and others playing down their interest. 
Wildlife Sanctuary gone Ape after Orangutan robs tourist
An orangutan at a wildlife sanctuary in Malaysia has attempted to rob a backpack from a French tourist leaving her bruised and scratched, according to officials.
US looking at limiting flights at JFK
Air France-KLM talks on possible alliance with Alitalia
PATA 2007 sets records, shows strength of travel in Asia Pacific
InPlace Recruitment
 Thirsty Thursdays
Italy for life - TONIGHT!
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
Introducing the Perfect Travel Partners-GPS and DERC
Don’t travel without them
Is your name going to be on this Contiki list?
Another year and another chance to secure your place on the hottest industry incentive!
Contiki
 Cruise News
Holland America Line's 2008 Sydney to Auckland fly/cruise package - 15-nights from AU$3,295pp
‘Cloud 9 Spa’ Selected From More Than 24,000 Entries As Name For Luxurious Health Club On New Carnival Splendor
Expansive 21,000-Square-Foot Facility to Offer Host of Innovations, Including Line’s First Spa Staterooms and Suites, Thalassotherapy Pool, Thermal Suite
Last Cabins Left onboard our 2008 Magnificent Europe with ms Amadante
21 night package from $9,149 – book this exclusive river cruise!
South America Explorer
22-night cruise fly/cruise package from Santiago to Rio de Janeiro from $7,350*
Apollo Management takes 50% equity in Star Cruises’ subsidiary
All aboard for Asia’s First All Gay Cruise
 Interline News
Unbelievable fares to London/UK/Europe with British Airways from just $1199* - Valid all members!
HURRY! Etihad Airways’ 2 to Singapore for $999* expires tomorrow - Valid all members!
Star Clipper agent special rates in Mediterranean for 2008. 7 nights from $1429 + taxes on Royal Clipper & Star Clipper
  • 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.
Western Union
 Hospitality News
Two more good reasons to visit Samoa’s top two resorts
Two of Samoa’s most popular resorts, Sinalei Reef Resort and Upolu and Le Lagoto Resort, are giving guests even more good reasons to stay at their resorts.
Anantara Hua Hin named one of the best spas in the world
The Anantara Resort located in Thailand’s picturesque Hua Hin has made its way into the UK Conde Nast Traveller’s 2007 Spa Awards.
Banyan Tree to launch first private membership city club in Seoul
Celebrate The Festive Season In High Style With Champagne, Truffles And A Luxurious Stay At Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
Special Rates at newly opened luxury resort
Experience the Yoga of Awareness with a master of Kundalini Yoga at JW’s Health Club and Spa
 Rail News
Rail Plus rides Eurostar’s inaugural Brussels-St Pancras service
The target was 1hr 51mins, they did it in 1hr 43mins and 53secs and Rail Plus was there for the ride, along with 600 UK and Europe travel agents and travel industry leaders and more than 100 media.
 Destination News
Australia’s regional tourism spending increases $2.5b
For the 2006/07 period, more than two million international tourists visited regional Australia.
 Wholesaler News
Kumuka adds more exciting itineraries to its Family Adventures
Due to the popular demand for Kumuka Worldwide’s current Family Adventures, Kumuka is pleased to announce the release of several more exciting destinations including South Africa, Turkey and Morocco.
Got any School Group requests for Europe? Gotta use Albatross
School groups should not be hard work. They should be valuable business for you. We can baby sit you through the entire process from touring construction, itinerary advice, planning and operating all types of school groups. We’ll even write the itinerary text…Check out the Albatross Difference…
Great Value European Hotels Autumn, Winter and Spring
Euroscape has great value deals on European Hotels throughout Autumn, Winter and Spring. Its’ a great time to visit Europe to avoid the holiday crowds and heat of summer.
Niue - UNDISCOVERED, UNSPOILED, UNBELIEVABLE!!!
It is a fantastic destination, and has been featured in the press recently.
Tempo has rates for Vienna’s classical winter season
Following the recent release of rates for its Europe Winter program -- including Christmas and New Years’ Eve performances – Tempo Holidays has released rates for Vienna concert performances.
Rarotonga Recharge!! Excellent deals and upgrades at the Rarotongan Beach Resort
Isan Food Festival
Finnair
 Airline News
Athens becomes 10th online European destination for Air China
Air China has announced the Greek capital of Athens will become its 10th online European destination when it commences services there effective 28 November 2007 from the Chinese capital Beijing.
Continental Airlines Applauds DOT for Its Tentative Approval of the Airline's Shanghai Route Application
Continental Airlines has praised the Department of Transportation's (DOT) tentative decision to award Continental authority to operate daily nonstop service between New York/Newark and Shanghai and through flight service between Cleveland and Shanghai beginning March 2009.
US Airways Awarded New China Route
Airline plans to begin its first-ever non-stop service to Beijing from its Philadelphia hub in 2009
JAL Introduces First Class on new Haneda, Tokyo - Hongqiao, Shanghai Route
Oman air poised to rent aircraft from Aviation Lease and Finance Co
Virgin Atlantic Launches Fairtrade Tea And Coffee Onboard All Flights
 Employment
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Reservation positions available at DriveAway Holidays
Position Available at Korean Air - Reservations & Ticketing Agent
Travel Trainee
Position available at Tempo Holidays - Reservations sales consultant
Travel Managers
 National Tourist Office News
Go from the metropolitan city centre of Innsbruck, Austria, to Tyrolean mountain tops & ski slopes at 2.300m in 25 minutes!
Where in the world can you step out of your city hotel with your skis on your shoulders, head across the cobbled streets of the old city centre of a cultural and economic alpine centre – and 25 minutes later you are on top of a mountain chain on 2.300m, carving over the slopes??
 Airline Fuel Surcharge
Lufthansa adapts fuel surcharge on intercontinental and European flights
The crude oil and kerosene price has risen to an all-time high in recent weeks.
 MICE News
AIME to showcase some of Australia’s best speakers
The 16th annual Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo will be held on 19-20 February at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
 Attractions & Theme Park News
Prepare to be frightfully entertained this Halloween at Hong Kong Disney
Celebrate Halloween with Hong Kong Disney Land this year and immerse yourself in the launch of its Haunted Halloween experience, which is guaranteed to knock your socks off.
China - The Future of Travel
 People On The Move
House of Travel names Kevin Kenrick as new CEO
Kevin Kenrick has been named the new Chief Executive of House of Travel in New Zealand after only resigning as the Chief Operating Officer of Telecom less than ten days ago.
Garuda’s new sales representative positive news for Queensland
Paul Scurrah appointed CEO of Roamfree’s Travel Online
Mr. Steve Chong has joined Swiss-Belhotel Lotus Lake, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China as the General Manager
Frederic Lebegue, Resident Manager Conrad Bali Resort & Spa
 Awards
Air China Receives “China’s Best Airline” Award for Third Year
On September 14, Business Traveller Asia-Pacific named Air China “The Best Chinese Airline,” following its reader survey this year. Business Traveller is an influential and prestigious business travel magazine, with an Asia-Pacific edition that covers Japan, China, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

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