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 Top Stories
Flight Centre and Jetset unfazed by Travel.com.au kafuffle
Heads of Flight Centre and Jetset TravelWorld have made their uninterested stances very clear in the recent Travel.com.au bidding war, saying that ‘complex’ travel arrangements would stay in physical retail stores.
Airbus’ massive insider trading woes
21 Airbus executives could be charged with insider trading, due to new allegations that the Heads knew about the delays on the A380 when they sold premium EADS stock, in what could be France’s biggest such case in over 20 years.
SAS plans ahead for growth by 2011
Travelscene farewells its General Manager
Tourism Authority of Thailand wins ASTW Award
Tourism Ireland
 Invitations
Annual Phuket Roadshow
The Tourism Authority of Thailand would like to extend an invitation to travel agents to attend their annual Phuket Roadshow.
Australia Indonesia Association Spring Fair
The Australia Indonesia Association (AIA) intends to give families a complete sensory experience of the delights of Indonesia at its first 'Spring Fair' to be held between 11am and 4pm on Saturday, 27 October 2007.
 Agent Incentives
Register now for your chance to experience an exciting PNG Adventure PLUS enter to win one of 4 ECM Giotto Espresso Coffee Machines
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.
 Cruise News
Carnival Cruise Line's 2008 Mexican Riviera fly/cruise package onboard Carnival Pride - 13-nights from AU$3,795
2007 Tahiti Super Sale – 11 nights from $2,449.00 on Tahitian Princess
Book through cruiseagents.travel now!
Glacier Bay & Great Land Grand Tour - Alaska & the Yukon
Stage Set to Find Superliners’ New Super Talent
P&O Cruises and Princess Cruises have mounted a joint nationwide search for new entertainers as they gear up for the launch of their two superliners, Pacific Dawn and Sun Princess, in Australia in November.
 Interline News
NEW! Malaysia Airlines deal – hop onboard to Bali, strictly limited offer from $509*
Book now - other South East Asian destinations available from $459* – click here
Exclusive TATS Special. Three nights at Radisson Resort Fiji including flights on FJ / accommodation / return transfers from $562
  • Air Asia
    • Since its beginnings in December 2001, Air Asia has made a lot of headway and has more than made its mark in the aviation industry. It is now one of Asia’s leading low cost carriers and was the first airline in the world to introduce SMS flight booking and was the first airline in Asia to introduce ticketless travel.
  • Nexus Resort Kota Kinabalu
    • What better way to explore the hidden treasures of Malaysian destination Kota Kinabalu, than staying at the Nexus Resort Karambunai, which offers you the chance to experience the natural wonders of the Island of Sabah.
Western Union
 Hospitality News
Experience Outstanding Thai Hospitality with A Special Spa Package at the Cape Panwa Hotel and Spa, Phuket
The Cape Panwa Hotel and Spa presents the perfect opportunity to enjoy a Thai-style dream vacation with this special spa package.
The Royal Paradise Hotel and Spa, Phuket Customer Review
Dubai’s luxury hotel sector not oversaturated: Hoteliers
Launch of Adagio City Aparthotel
Mandarin Oriental, Macau Gears Up For The 54th Macau Grand Prix
Hollywood Stars Shine At Sofitel
The Sukhothai Bangkok Launches New Limousine Fleet
Special rates at OAKS Waterfront Resort, NSW Central Coast
 Rail News
VIA Rail Canada Introduces Enhancements to its Hudson Bay Service:
Aurora Viewing Car and Meal-Inclusive Services added to Two-Night Journey from Winnipeg to Churchill, The Polar Bear Capital of the World
 Association News
IATA to partner with Hilton for TIDS
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has just announced a new partnership with Hilton Hotels Corporation, and as such, for a limited-time, a new promotional campaign will see sales at a reduced price through the IATA Travel Industry Designator Service (TIDS).
 Destination News
The magic of Stuttgart comes to Sydney
Stuttgart Marketing GmbH, Magic Cities of Germany and Messe Stuttgart brought a little Stuttgart magic to Sydney this week.
What’s New In Colorado’s Resorts For 2007/2008
When it comes to setting the standards of the ski industry, Colorado ski resorts are staying ahead of the game with hundreds of millions of dollars in upgrades, facelifts, capital improvements and guest enhancements planned for the 2007-08 winter snow season.
 Wholesaler News
Albatross Travel – Europe 2008 – Now guaranteeing ALL departures
That’s right - ALL tours have GUARANTEED DEPARTURES. No ‘ifs’ no ‘buts’. ALL OF THEM. Our 2008 Leisurely Europe summer brochure has just been released with 5 very different tours to Continental Europe and Turkey.
OUT NOW! Emirates Europe Earlybirds for 2008
Emirates has released its Europe Earlybird Airfares for 2008 and you can book them with Tempo Holidays NOW!!!
Amazing New Year Getaways to Bali….
Boutique Asian wholesaler Amazing Vacations have on offer New Year getaways to Bali for travel ex Melbourne 21 Jan08- 31 Mar 08 to the below resorts.
Luxury in Turkey with Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre
Most of Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre’s destinations include luxury options and Turkey is no exception.
OUT NOW! Tempo Holidays' 2008 Eastern Mediterranean Specials
Tempo Holidays has just released its first ever 2008 Eastern Mediterranean Specials brochure. Book now and save up to 50% on a limited selection of coach tours and cruising packages.
Where do all good saints, sinners and pagan rockers go on March 17? Dublin of course!
Eastern European Packages
Finnair
 Airline News
JAL Centralises Australian Operations in the Sydney Regional Office
Effective 01 October 2007, Japan Airlines has centralised its core functions for its Australian operations in the Sydney Regional Office.
United Airlines Reports Record September Traffic Results
United Airlines today reported its preliminary traffic results for September 2007.
KLM launches scheduled service to Dallas-Forth Worth
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will start operating a daily service to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.A., in cooperation with Northwest Airlines.
Year long review finds new Asian routes the talk of town
Jetstar passengers give carbon offsets the ‘green’ light
Ethiopian Airlines Continues To Build African Market With New Routes And Extra Aircraft
 Employment
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 National Tourist Office News
Make Scandinavia your first stop in Europe
 Airport News
Abu Dhabi Airports sees 700,000 passengers in August alone
Traveller numbers into the UAE continue to grow by leaps and bounds with the Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), recently reporting 707,671 passengers travelling through Abu Dhabi International Airport in August.
 Travel Business News
BCD Travel aims to tighten budget controls
As corporate travel increases, budget blowouts are becoming more and more common, so now travel management company BCD Travel has pledged to more tightly control prices with point-of-sale travel policy monitoring technology, combined with post-sale management reports.
 Technology News
Amadeus Conversion a Success
House of Travel’s Australian operations have followed their New Zealand cousins and converted their systems from Sabre to Amadeus.
Macau
 People On The Move
Loau joins the Melbourne Globetrotter Corporate Travel Team
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announces five new General Manager appointments
 Photo Gallery
Etihad Airways Gold Coast Images
Etihad Airways social event in the Gold Coast on Tuesday evening celebrating the inaugural flight from Brisbane to Abu Dhabi, via Singapore.
Honeymoon Worldwide Holidays 8th Birthday celebrated in Fiji
Premier USA Aussie Specialist Agents Visit Western Australia
 Awards
The World’s Most Innovative Spa
Spa Village Tanjong Jara at UK’s Tatler Spa Awards
 Roving Reporter
October Roving Reporter Competition
Feeling lonely? Well this should cheer you up! Enter today to win a fantastic prize!
 The Week in Review
The top 20 most popular stories from last week

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