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 Top Stories
Passengers booted off Virgin flight
Virgin Blue has had to offer compensation to some passengers after crew asked for volunteers to get off a flight bound for Cairns saying the p*** was too heavy.
MSC launches new brochure, gears up for new ship
With a new ship set to launch in less than half a year, and the new MSC Cruises 2007/2008 brochure just launched, the milestones are just piling up over at the traditional cargo shipper.
Singapore Airlines officially registers its first A380
IATA launches standardised mobile phone check-in technology
Hong Kong National Day Golden Week holiday complaints down by two-thirds this year
Globus
 Thirsty Thursdays
Thirsty Thursdays Korean Karnival!!
Come along to WIN an all-inclusive holiday to beautiful Korea!! Plus heaps of other great prizes! Free food & drinks, 25 October @ 5:30 onwards!
 Up Close & Personal
Marriott e-commerce prepares for China debut
Final in a series of three interviews with Marriott’s Director of International eCommerce, Luis Babicek.
 Invitations
The 'Sydney African Film Festival' is on this weekend, 19-21 Oct. Help Imaginative Traveller raise funds for 'Hands of Help'
The Film Festival is the major fund raiser for 'Hands of Help', an Australian based charity doing inspirational work in Uganda and Kenya. Imaginative Traveller encourages its industry friends to support the Film Festival, to help raise much needed funds for 'Hands of Help'. Visit www.sydneyafricanfilmfestival.org
 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.
 Competition
WIN your way to LA!
Enter the SeeMyLA picture puzzle competition now!
 Cruise News
Paddle the rivers of America’s Northwest onboard Majestic America Line
Book Before 31 October 2007 and Experience the Wild West for US$1,999
2008 Italy Bound – 12 nights from $3,199.00 on Costa Concordia
Book through cruiseagents.travel now!
Space still available on flights to South America, sales deadline extended
book by 31 October 2007!
Glacier Bay & Great Land Grand Tour - Alaska & the Yukon
 Interline News
NEW! Thai industry fares - Smooth as Silk all year round - Thailand from $549* return
BOOK ANYTIME! and take a friend for the same price - 12 European destinations from $1119* return
Special Travel Agents Fare to Nairobi
Kenya Airways is pleased to announce the release of a special Travel Agents fare from Australia to Nairobi.
All new Hot Product from TATS featuring Vietnam / China / Fiji / Vanuatu
  • Qatar Airways
    • Qatar Airways is one of the fastest fastest growing airlines in the world operating one of the youngest fleet of aircraft. It is currently the only carrier based outside of Asia - and one of only 5 airlines in the world - to hold the coveted Five Star award for excellence, service and high standards, awarded by Skytrax.
 Hospitality News
Cape Hotel Group introduces new luxury spas
Thailand’s Cape Hotel Group has two new luxury spa offerings in Phuket and Chang Mai.
Trump hotel collection set for worldwide expansion
Property developer Donald Trump has unveiled his plans to take his hotel collection worldwide with several hotel projects underway.
InterContinental Hotels Group portfolio expands at rapid pace
Likuliku Lagoon Resort celebrates six months in operation
Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa to Open in 2009
The Shilla’s Five Star ‘Festive Seasons Package’ Offer Entices Visitors to the Seoul this Winter
Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok Offers New “Krungthep Wing Escape” Package
Marriott International Will Add 59 Hotels, 18,160 Rooms In Nine Asian Countries Through End Of 2010
Western Union
 Wholesaler News
Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre Releases its New Egypt Brochure
This week, Greece and Mediterranean Travel Centre releases its 2008 Egypt brochure which includes a record 44 pages of product in Egypt, Dubai Jordan, Israel and Abu Dhabi. (the 2007 brochure contained 36 pages).
Cambodia
Cambodia rich in ancient and recent history
Mt. Everest Road maintenance completed
The maintenance on the only highway to Mt. Everest, the world's highest peak, has been completed.
East Coast USA on Sale!
Khaki Fever
Going on Safari is a perfect combination of sheer animal magnetism and sumptuous accommodations, but Uncharted Outposts Safari & Travel Company also feels that there is a third and essential component to the perfect Safari, and for them, it is all about the Guides!
Finnair
 Airline News
Air Canada gives five million Aeroplan miles to children's groups
Air Canada Kids' Horizons is celebrating its fourth year of supporting children's charities and non-profit organizations in Canada by donating one million Aeroplan miles each to five groups that promote children's health, fight poverty among young people and grant special wishes.
Paris-Charles De Gaulle: Air France Celebrates Completion Of 40-Metre High Roof Structure Of First A380 Hangar
As is traditional within the construction and roofing professions in particular, Air France has celebrated the successful completion of the highest point of the framework for the first maintenance hangar that will accommodate the airline’s Airbus A380 aircraft which it will begin operating in spring 2009.
Scandinavian Airlines enhances long-haul Business class
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has enhanced its long-haul Business class with a number of innovations to ensure even simpler and more hassle free travelling.
JAL & Korean Air Code Share on Haneda – Gimpo Route
China Southern Airline unveils new luxury experience
Boeing, SAS Agree to Exercise Options For Two Next-Generation 737s
 Employment
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Positions available at Our Vacation Centre - Cruise/Travel Consultants (Queensland)
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 National Tourist Office News
EID Mubarak! - Welcome to the October edition of the Oman Tourism, e-newsletter
Over the next few days, Muslims everywhere will be celebrating Eid al-Fitr, which begins on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic Calendar.
Welcome to the October Tuk Tuk Express!
Tourism NSW sponsors travel award
Tourism NSW has for the first time sponsored the ‘Best Tourism or Travel’ award in the 14th Annual Australian Interactive Media Industry Association Awards (AIMIA).
 Whats On
Emirates to join the ANTOR Aviation Seminar Panel
ANTOR in conjunction with CAPA Consulting are conducting a Seminar outlining the changing nature of the aviation industry, in the Asia Pacific Region, over the next 5 years.
 MICE News
Tourism NSW hosts forum about how the internet is transforming the industry
A forum co-hosted by Australian Interactive Media Industry Association (AIMIA) and Tourism NSW will focus on looking at how the internet has transformed the tourism industry.
MPI’s Involvement In EIBTM Grows Stronger As The Association’s Global Strategy Is Being Implemented
•Special membership rate for all Hosted Buyers, exhibitors and visitors on stand N850
Swissotel
 People On The Move
New Airline Appoints Australian General Manager
Burgeoning low-cost airline AirAsiaX has appointed Darren Wright as General Manager Australia.
AFTA appoints Deputy CEO
 Photo Gallery
BON VOYAGE THELMA!
Sydney travel agent Thelma Hoe will be spreading her wings to sunny Queensland on a Voyages holiday as the lucky recipient of a Sunlover Holidays and Harvey World Travel incentive.
 Awards
SWISS again named Europe's Leading Airline
SWISS has been voted "Europe's Leading Airline" in the 14th World Travel Awards. The distinctions, which are among the most prestigious within the travel industry, were presented in Newcastle, UK on October 9.
Sydney Voted Number One Again
Hilton Brisbane Delighted With Award Win
Hotel Majestic Voted Spain’s Leading Hotel And Spain’s Leading Suite
 Roving Reporter
October Roving Reporter Competition
Feeling lonely? Well this should cheer you up! Enter today to win a fantastic prize!
Roving Reporter Entry
 The Week in Review
The top 20 most popular stories from last week
 TCF Updates
TCF Participation Update (15 OCTOBER 2007)

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