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 Top Stories
Australians flock to South Africa in 2007
South Africa continues to grow as a popular tourist destination for Australians with over 50,000 visiting in 2007, indicating a successful campaign in the way the country is now promoted as a safe and hospitable nation for travellers, according to the tourism body’s CEO Moeketsi Mosola who was in Sydney earlier this week.
German tourist jailed for drunken threats
A German tourist has been sentenced to 12 months jail after making drunken threats onboard an Etihad flight, the Sydney Morning Herald has reported.
A380 is a complete game changer, says Singapore Airlines
Test flight delays will not affect the 787 Dreamliner delivery date
 Up Close & Personal
Online revenue to outstrip GDS for Marriott
First in a series of three interviews with Marriott’s Director of International eCommerce, Luis Babicek.
 Invitations
Annual Phuket Roadshow
The Tourism Authority of Thailand would like to extend an invitation to travel agents to attend their annual Phuket Roadshow.
 Agent Incentives
Don’t Miss DriveAway’s exciting new incentive!
10 days of GPS rental and/or DERC sold = 10 dollar vouchers!
 Cruise News
Bora Bora Adventure - 8 nights from $10,249.00 on Tu Moana
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Orthodox - Russian & Ukraine Riviera Cruises 2008 prices start from $1537 per person.
All cruises include: Accommodation in Outside Cabins, with Full Board, delightful Sightseeing Program, and shipboard Entertainment (Port Taxes also included). BOOK & PAY BY 31 OCTOBER AND RECEIVE $200 DISCOUNT per couple!
Holland America Line's 2008 South Pacific and New Zealand fly/cruise package onboard ms Volendam
Tempo has availability on Europe river cruises
With the approaching close of the earlybird season for Europe river cruising, Tempo Holidays reports it still has excellent availability on departures throughout 2008.
Let Complete Cruise Solution help you boost your cruise sales
South America Explorer
P&O Cruises Overwhelmed by Enquiries
Arcadia to Lead World’s Biggest-Ever World Cruise Program in 2009
Manohra Song
 Interline News
7 and 11 night itineraries available with MSC Cruises from $1220* per person
10 night Highlights of Vietnam package including International and domestic flights/accommodation/tours and transfers/English speaking guides/meals where stated $1599
Explore the wonders of Africa with South African Airways – Valid to 31 March 08
Mauritius from $299/Africa from $598/Europe from $698 with Air Mauritius
  • 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.
 Hospitality News
Indochina’s Victoria Hotels & Resorts Invites Travellers to Celebrate Christmas & New Year in Vietnam or Cambodia
Indochina's 'off-the-beaten-track' boutique hotel group Victoria Hotels & Resorts is offering ‘Festive Season’ packages for its six luxury retreats including an off-the-beaten-track mountain resort in Sapa, two beach resorts in Phan Thiet and Hoi An in Vietnam, two colonial-style hotels in the Mekong Delta, and an elegant spa resort at Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
Chaophya Park exhibits at PATAMART ‘07
The Chaophya Park hotel recently exhibited at the international trade show PATAMART 2007 in Bali.
Meal Deal At Castaway Island, Fiji
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 Wholesaler News
Stay and eat for FREE in Tahiti!
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES: Return economy airfare fl ying Air Tahiti Nui, return transfers including domestic airfare, accommodation and bonuses as specifi ed.
Explore Holidays value adds Thailand ‘stay-pay’ deal double
Explore Holidays is offering eight nights for the price of four plus a host of free extras at the four-star Aquamarine Resort & Villa in Phuket.
Kumuka Worldwide introduces new Lodge Based Tours in Africa
Kumuka adds tours in Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, Namibia and Tanzania
Tempo Holidays gets Emirates Earlybirds to Britain & Europe
Tempo Holidays has released economy class Emirates Earlybird airfares to Britain and Europe which require a minimum spend of $500 on Tempo Holidays land arrangements.
Latin America Tops Peregrine’s ‘Hot’ List
Latin America is now Peregrine’s hottest-selling destination, thanks to its huge variety of natural and historical attractions, culture and wildlife.
Finnair
 Airline News
Air Canada increases Ottawa service on Canadian and seasonal sun routes as part of Eastern Canadian expansion this northern winter
Air Canada announced that it is offering Ottawa and Eastern Canadian residents more choice this winter, including non-stop service to six new Canadian and leisure sun destinations from Canada's capital.
US Airways firms up order for 92 Airbus aircraft; order includes 22 A350 XWBs
Following an agreement announced in June 2007, US Airways has now signed the contract for the purchase of 92 Airbus aircraft, including: 18 A350-800s, 4 A350-900s, 10 A330-200s, and 60 A320 Family aircraft.
Garuda adds Perth capacity this month to cope with Bali demand
Garuda Indonesia is to add another 1096 seats to its capacity on the Perth-Bali route this month to cope with demand that is more than 50 per cent up on the same period last year.
JAL & AEON Forge Business Partnership
Qantas to play crucial role in Pacific Airlines expansion
 Car Hire News
Chauffer company Brunel goes green
Chauffer transport company Brunel has put forward its green thumb and has joined forces with non-profit organisation Green Fleet in order to work towards neutralising all of its carbon emissions by planting trees throughout Australia.
 Employment
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Asia Specialist Retail Travel Consultants Required (Sydney)
 National Tourist Office News
International visitation to the US jumps 9% in July
According to a report by the US Department of Commerce, international visitor numbers to the United States increased nine percent to reach 5.3 million in July 2007.
 Charity Events
Travel Indochina’s Responsible Travel Committee in Action
Travel Indochina has long been dedicated to responsible travel, and has become known throughout the industry for its work and contributions, both on the ground in Asia and at their offices internationally.
 Attractions & Theme Park News
Jamberoo Unleashes The Taipan – a World-First Heart Stopper Fun Ride
NSW’s biggest fun park, Jamberoo Action Park, today unleashed a world-first – a high-thrill water ride dubbed The Taipan due to its ability to strike fear into anyone game enough to take it on.
Sydney Opera House launches new tour
For the first time ever, visitors to Sydney Opera House can now see as well as hear the dramatic story of the building following the introduction of a completely new visitor experience, The Essential Tour.
 People On The Move
Trafalgar announces new management appointments
Trafalgar Tours is proud to announce the appointment of Paul Wiseman to the position of President, Trafalgar Tours USA; and Paul McGrath to the position of managing director, Australia.
House of Travel appoints Mandy Scotney as new GM Retail
Group RCI Appoints Hospitality Leader Kendall Oei To Expand Presence in Asia Pacific
 Photo Gallery
Educational
The Africa Safari Co recently hosted a group of travel agents on an educational in South Africa.
 Awards
TMS flies industry flag at 2007 SARA Awards
TMS Asia-Pacific (TMS) will unofficially ‘represent’ the travel and hospitality industry later this month as a finalist at the 2007 SEEK Annual Recruitment Awards (SARA).
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney’s Blu Horizon Bar Awarded Australia’s Best Bar By The Aha
 Roving Reporter
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