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Emirates looking to extend Qantas agreement

Emirates hopes to hop onto Qantas’ Pacific Ocean flights.

Retiring Aussies heading to Malaysia

Fantastic weather, great food, brilliant entertainment at a fraction of the Australian prices.

The city that never sleeps keeping night owls entertained

New York favoured for evening entertainment.

JAL experiences second Boeing 787 issue in two days

Boston to Tokyo flight delayed after fuel leak.

Bag check-in within one minute with BA

London City Airport and British Airways join forces to decrease airport queues.

New space to share passenger experiences

Airline performance appraisal website launched.

Qantas passengers share a flight with a snake

Qantas flight hosts to snake at 35,000 feet.

Aviation News
Keith Urban shines at the Qantas spirit of Australia party

Keith Urban was the guest of honour at the Qantas Spirit of Australia Party in Los Angeles this evening.

China Southern Offers Double Happiness ex-Perth

China Southern Airlines has entered 2013 with a firm commitment to the Western Australian market.

American Airlines enriches the international travel experience with top-notch amenities and service components in premium class

Southwest Airlines Announces New Service Between Chicago (Midway) And Both Dominican Republic & Jamaica Operated By AirTran Airways

Korean Air to code-share with KLM on the Incheon-Amsterdam route

Upswing in Cargo Brightens Cautious Demand Outlook

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Flight Review
Hawaiian Airlines HA452 Sydney to Honolulu - Economy

There’s nothing better than a near-empty red-eye flight. Spare seats abounded aboard this A330 – including one perfectly positioned next to me!

Hospitality News
Junk rockers Recycled Percussion new residency at The Quad Resort & Casino Las Vegas

Recycled Percussion will continue to rock the Las Vegas Strip as it makes its debut at The Quad Resort & Casino, January 26.

Month Of Love On Hayman

Accor charms Chinese travellers and goes Lunar for ‘Year of the Snake’

Tune Hotels Expands UK Portfolio With First Scottish Property

Wholesaler News
Discover Egypt and Jordan for 15 days from $2138 pp

See these two beautiful countries with Greece Med Travel

‘Exclusively Yours’ Excite tells agents

Cruise News
Crystal Cruises is pure gold atop 2013 Condé Nast Traveler gold list

American Cruise Lines Announces New 2013 Theme Cruises

Interline Deals
HURRY! Virgin Australia Industry rates to LA. Short sale to 01 Feb 13. Economy Class from $329* pp return plus taxes

Extended industry special fares to Europe! Finnair have extended their super special, but only until 31st March, so get in quickly!

Other News
Need for Rain Pushes HOT Workers to New Limits

An office rain dance performed to help colleagues in the worst heat and fire afflicted states of Australia has presumably worked after TravelManagers employees at the National Office in Sydney, donned tinsel and danced around the only male colleague available to the sounds of tribal chanting.

Agent Incentives
Rocky Mountaineer Launches A New Interactive Online Training Program

Tourist Bureau News
Sydney resident wins trip of a lifetime to South Africa

Sydney resident, Sophie Penhallow recently returned from South Africa after winning the ultimate ten day trip worth $25,000 with her best friend Anna Faigen, thanks to South African Tourism and Time Out Sydney Magazine.

Destination News
Summer of Events Continues in Wollongong

Queensland Theatre Company rebuilds after the January 2011 Floods

Attractions & Theme Park News
The Circus comes to Illawarra Fly

Kids learn Circus Acrobatics

Hot Airfares
Air Tahiti Nui – “Getaway to Tahiti”

Economy class fare from SYD/MEL/BNE to PPT from AUD1025 & Business class from AUD3418 excluding taxes & surcharges. Commissionable at 7%.

MICE News
Welcome Reception set to bring AIME 2013 to life

Melbourne LIVE! will be the theme for the highly anticipated Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) 2013 official Welcome Reception, the Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) announced today.

People On The Move
Key Executives Join Outrigger Fiji

Awards
TDIC awards louvre Abu Dhabi museum’s main construction contract to Arabtec-led joint venture

What's On
Sovereign Hill Celebrates The Rich Chinese Culture Of The Goldrush To Welcome The Year Of The Snake

Yesterday’s Most Read
  1. Retiring Aussies heading to Malaysia
  2. Emirates looking to extend Qantas agreement
  3. Qantas passengers share a flight with a snake
  4. HURRY! Virgin Australia Industry rates to LA. Short sale to 01 Feb 13. Economy Class from $329* pp return plus taxes
  5. The safest airline is...

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