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Airports Reap Big Rewards from Flight Delays
Flight delays are a part of travel and most of the time cannot be blamed on one individual or event. It's not a conspiracy, just a fact of life. In 2007, travellers were forced to spend some 320 million hours waiting because of flight delays. The airlines must pay additional
by Paul Scott June 19th, 2008
TUIfly Announces New Affiliate
TUIfly has announced a new affiliate designed to tie in with the popular "Bluemiles" programme. The detailed plan involves development of tourism among Italy's UNA Hotels & Resorts. The brand currently operates 20 hotels and resorts throughout some of the ...
by Andrew Soyer June 19th, 2008
Jetset postpone extraordinary general meeting with Qantas
Jetset Travelworld has announced that they will postpone the shareholder meeting to endorse their businesses merger that was agreed many weeks ago. Qantas Business Travel and Qantas holidays were set to unite with Jetset Travelworld, the companies had scheduled a ...
by Tanya Propst June 19th, 2008
Virgin Blue forced to take action against rising fuel prices
Surging fuel prices has forced Virgin Blue, a low cost Australian airline, to cut flights and increase airfares. The airline has announced they will cut flights connecting Melbourne and Darwin and add $5 to most of its ticket prices in ...
by Tanya Propst June 18th, 2008
Australia Hopes to Win Fans with New Epic Film
Tourism Australia has been trying to come up with a way to market the highpoints of the country in hopes of drawing more tourists to the land Down Under. Finally, they may have done it with the epic film "Australia", starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. The film, set in northern
by Emily Penbryn June 18th, 2008
Kahn Steps in as new SKAL President
Skal International Long Island has a lot of reasons to celebrate. The international tourism organization has just celebrated its 25th Anniversary and has also named a new president. At a lavish dinner/dance held at Long Island's famed Garden City ...
by Tanya Propst June 18th, 2008
UNWTO launches its 2008 World Tourism Day Photo Competition
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNTWO) has just announced the theme for its 2008 World Tourism Day Photo Competition: "Tourism Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change". The competition is part of a year-long campaign focusing on creating a ...
by Paul Scott June 18th, 2008
PO Ferries Saves Aker Yards
P&O Ferries has just signed a Letter of Intent with Norwegian ship builder Aker Yards to manufacture two new ships for the Dover-Calais operation. The first of the new P&O Ferries will set sail in December 2010 and the second ...
by Tanya Propst June 17th, 2008
Melbourne Hosts Art Deco Exhibit
Art Deco is a highly desirable form of art that originated in the early 20th century. Many associate it with flapper girls, luxury ocean liners, Hollywood movie legends, and the birth of the skyscraper. It is a glamorous style that made its presence known in art, film, architecture and fashion. Beginning
by Emily Penbryn June 17th, 2008
Get On Board the New Airbus 380
Tickets for Qantas' new Airbus 380 went on sale today causing a stir for those who wish to take the first trip between Los Angeles and Melbourne on October 20, 2008. The Airbus is scheduled to operate on select flights ...
by Andrew Soyer June 17th, 2008
