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Saturday, 30 August 2008

 

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1. Travel Agents turn their Back on Ryanair Following a Screenscraping Crackdown
2. Dear Daisy, What is the average industry wage at the moment?
3. Guangzhou: more than the gateway to China
4. Dear Daisy, Why don't more travel agents sell cruising?
5. Dear Daisy, I don't get invited on famils, how do I increase my chances?
6. Thirsty Thursdays celebrates Malaysia's National Day!
7. Record NZ$9.18 million pre-tax profit for Polynesian Blue
8. Last minute specials on P&O Cruises - Valid all members
9. Flight Review Air Vanuatu NF11/QF375 SYD-VLI
10. SPECIAL NOTICE: TCF Participation Update (28 AUGUST 2008)
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Record NZ$9.18 million pre-tax profit for Polynesian Blue

Polynesian Blue Airlines has announced a record pre-tax profit of NZD$9.18 million dollars for the 07/08 financial year, up 71% from last year's result of NZD$5.363 million.

Travel Agents turn their Back on Ryanair Following a Screenscraping Crackdown

Major travel agents are turning their back on Ryanair after a recent crackdown on companies screenscraping their sites.

Wotif.com Announces a 31% Increase in Profits

Wotif.com Holdings Limited on Wednesday announced a 31% increase in net profit up to $34.5 million.

Italy Hopes to woo Air France-KLM back into Merger Talks with Alitalia

Italy’s government hopes to woo Air France-KLM back into merger talks with the reshaped Alitalia after helping scupper a previous deal between the two airlines.

Tok Tok Vanuatu starts with a song

2008 Tok Tok once again welcomed trade representatives from neighbouring countries to wheel and deal for two tropical days in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Roi Mata Tours exclusive access to Vanuatu's first World Heritage site

With Chief Roi Mata's Domain the first ever site in Vanuatu to be granted World Heritage statue, there has been some buzz surrounding the destination, and Roi Mata Tours have stepped forward as the only operator to the area.

Air Vanuatu to introduce second Melbourne service

Air Vanuatu is getting ready to launch a second weekly direct non-stop service from Melbourne, as traveller numbers from Australia continue to grow.

Flight Review Air Vanuatu NF11/QF375 SYD-VLI

Realising that my plane was to be delayed by half an hour, I let out a sigh, apparently this service to Vanuatu on board Air Vanuatu would have a few things in common with codeshare partner Qantas.

V Australia Christmas TraveLeague - Bookings NOW OPEN

Bookings for the 2008 V Australia Christmas TraveLeague Luncheon are now open, with a major prize on offer for earlybird bookings made by Tuesday30 September.

IHG Gears Up for its Biggest Australian Showcase

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the world's largest hotel group, is set to unveil its biggest ever Australian showcase of hotels and resorts, at the IHG Global Showcase 2008.

The Leading Hotels of the World to host the 2008 Australian showcase program

The Leading Hotels of the World has announced that it will host their 2008 Australian Showcase Program on September 2, 2008 in Melbourne and September 4 and 5, 2008 in Sydney.

Final Day for entries to WIN A PEUGEOT 308

Remember bookings made and paid by today go in the draw to win a new car...Good Luck Everyone!

Travel Agents to Receive 15% Commission on Best of Asia Travel Packages to China

Best of Asia, Travel Marketing is offering travel agents a 15% commission on the sale of their competitive 13-day travel packages to China.

New Arctic and Sub-Arctic Island Expedition Cruises -2009

Just as the needle on the compass always points north, that same magnetic attraction has drawn explorers and travellers for centuries.

SAVE UP TO $1250 per person on Viking's 2009 Grand European package from $5549.00 through cruiseagents.travel

Join Orion in 2009 to discover the other side of Asia

Orion, acclaimed for its expeditions to the Kimberley and Arnhem Land, Papua New Guinea and the Antarctic is heading to places less visited in Asia as part of its 2009 Calendar of Sailings.

Save 40% on all 7 night Fiji cruises

Save 40% on Captain Cook Cruises seven nights Yasawa Islands Cruise and seven nights Northern Fijian Dateline cruise.

Hyatt On The Bund: Shanghai Rooms With Two Views

Twin Towers Of Stylish Accommodation Await Guests Who Demand The Best

The Three Gorges - CHINA

Covering a distance of 193km, the area is reputed as "Natural Gallery of Mountains & Rivers"

AIR CHINA - GIVING WINGS TO DREAMS

Air China was established in 1988 following a Government decision to create three separate commercial airlines out of the giant CAAC, which until this time had been the sole provider of air services within the Peoples Republic of China.

Craving culture? Visit Singapore for 3 fantastic festivals in 1 city

From September until November visitors to Singapore will be captivated by not one, but three colourful cultural festivals celebrating the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, the Indian celebration of Deepavali, and the Malay festivities of Hari Raya.

A Grand Deal launched at Langham

Hong Kong's Langham property has just launched a "Grand Deal" offer available for guests staying at the end of the year to celebrate the completion of the second phase of renovations.

IHG Set to Double the Number of Properties in South Korea by 2009

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) is set to add another 1,000 rooms to its portfolio in South Korea with the signing of three new resorts and suites to be completed by 2009.

Movenpick Hotel Saigon Invests in Employees

As tourism to Vietnam continues to surge and more projects of every type are developed to accommodate the influx of visitors, one hotel management company has implemented an aggressive initiative it hopes will facilitate repeat business, sow the fields for major expansion, and raise the bar on the quality of hospitality country wide.

Absolute Hotel Services announces a new brand combined with a hotel take over

Jonathan Wigley, CEO of Absolute Hotel Services Co., Ltd. a company providing hospitality services, consultancy and management announces today a new hotel management contract which will be the platform to launch a new Deluxe commercial brand to add in the company portfolio.

Bookings commence at Broome's new $85 million luxury resort

Travellers to Broome will soon have a new luxury accommodation option, with Oaks Hotels and Resorts officially taking bookings for the brand new Oaks Broome.

Fire and Ice New Year's Eve at Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket

Set against a dazzling back drop of bright white sand overlooking the sparkling Andaman Sea, Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket invites guests on an extraordinary epicurean discovery this New Year’s Eve.

The Chocolate Bar Returns for 20th Season

Experience chocolate creations from the past, present, and future

The timeless appeal of France with Tempo Holidays.

With a rich history, spectacular landscapes, magnificent architecture and some of the best food and wine in the world, France's appeal is timeless.

Philippines - Spa, Beach, Family & Touring packages from $625*

You can't a-fjord to miss Montenegro

Situated atop of the Mediterranean's deepest fjord is Montenegro's medieval town of Kotor.

Air Astana climbs higher during first half 2008

Air Astana, the flag carrier of the Republic of Kazakhstan, continued to experience strong growth during the first half of 2008, with available seat kilometers up by 20% to 4.2 billion compared to the same period in 2007.

Guangzhou: more than the gateway to China

China's heart of the south, Guangzhou, is rapidly emerging as Asia's next stopover destination for travel throughout China, Asia and beyond to Europe, the Middle East and USA.

Pass the envelope ... And the winners of routes from the new Adelaide base are ...

Tiger Airways Australia announced the initial four new routes that will be added to the airline's network from its base in Adelaide.

The Alice in Wonderland world of air tickets

This seemingly Alice in Wonderland situation is explained by travel lawyer Anthony Cordato, whose legal firm, Cordato Partners, offers specialist legal advice to travel agents, tour operators and carriers.

Renault Eurodrive Special Offers - Book by 30 Sep 2008 and take advantage of the HUGE SAVINGS!

For a limited time only, you can take advantage of these great rates and discover Europe in Renault 5-star safety

New Aussie car rental deals with DriveAway Holidays

DriveAway Holidays have announced that they have just negotiated some great new domestic car rental deals for pickups now until 31 March 2009.

Priority Pass adds another 16 lounges to its worldwide program

Members of Priority Pass around the world can look forward to yet more opportunities to avoid the crowds in airport departure halls, as the program has expanded by a further 16 lounges in August.

Spring into 'the Alice' for a day

Have you ever wanted to visit Australia's red centre, but don't have time to take a week off work, book the dogs into a kennel, or pack a suitcase?

China Eastern Airlines reports 28.5% fall in first half net profit

Increasing jet fuel prices has caused China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd to report a 28.5 percent fall to 41.62 million yuan ($6.07 billion) in net profit for the first half year, compared to last year.

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Tripr.tv gives hotel guests a reason to film

A new international travel website Tripr.tv is inviting travellers to upload videos of their accommodation and get paid for it.

New management team at Club Med Lindeman

A new management team has been appointed to take the reins at Club Med Lindeman Island in the beautiful Whitsundays.

Virtuoso's top travel advisors revealed at 20th annual Travel Mart

Leading luxury travel network Virtuoso announced its best-performing travel consultants, including Australian specialist Mary Rossi Travel Sydney, during the 20th annual Travel Mart Conference at the Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas, held 17-22 August 2008.

Australia's best hotels honoured

Australia’s best hotels have been recognised at the 2008 AHA National Hotel Awards for Excellence, with the winners announced at a gala dinner in Sydney tonight.