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Rottnest Express merges with Experience Australia Group

We are excited to announce that Rottnest Express has merged with Experience Australia Group to form a market leading Australian company focussed on tourism in Australia.     Experience Australia Group owns a number of iconic Australia tourism businesses including …

Conrad Macao’s 2016 ‘PINK Inspired’ Campaign a Great Success

Conrad Macao, Cotai Central’s 2016 ‘PINK Inspired’ campaign has been hailed a great success, with the hotel raising MOP150,000 to support Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s Pink Revolution, an annual campaign that raises awareness and funding for breast cancer research.   …

2017-18 Patagonia season for Australis released with brand new ship Ventus Australis

The debut date for the new expedition ship built for Patagonian cruise line, Australis, has been announced. The 210-passenger Ventus Australis will make its maiden cruise on January 2, 2018, as part of Australis’ 2017/18 season of ‘bottom of the …

Another year of spectacular growth for European Tour Properties to be showcased at IGTM

European Tour Properties returns to the International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) for the ninth consecutive year – complete with six new additions to its portfolio of prestigious golf venues.   Now boasting 22 members, including the next two European Ryder …

Are Aussies really acting their age when on holiday?

Most people it seems, travel to a destination that they think suits their age, and their travel is defined by their physical age, not their inner age, which according to a test done by Scoot, Singapore’s, young-at-heart low cost airline, …

  • Reunion Island leaps ahead of Paris on Facebook

    Published on : Friday, August 1, 2014

    The Facebook page of Reunion Island Tourism (IRT), which passed 300,000 fans on July 9, has once again reached a new stage. As of Thursday, July 31, 2014, Reunion Island moved to the second step of the podium in front …

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  • ATTA announces an adventure film competition

    Published on : Friday, August 1, 2014

    The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) is accepting submissions for an inaugural short film competition called Adventure in Motion. Tourism organizations or businesses that have a short video produced in the last year are eligible and encouraged to enter the …

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  • Smart Destinations Launches “Thanks a Million!” Sweepstakes

    Published on : Friday, August 1, 2014

    Smart Destinations today announced the start of a massive travel giveaway contest – the “Thanks a Million” sweepstakes. As of this summer, Smart Destinations has helped two million travelers save on attraction costs across the country.   To celebrate this …

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  • Birmingham Campaign Celebrates Summer in the City

    Published on : Friday, August 1, 2014

    Following on from the success of its #BsideBrum music project to create a virtual music soundtrack for the region’s rich and diverse music scene, the city’s official leisure tourism programme Visit Birmingham has unveiled “This Is Birmingham”.   The campaign …

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  • Manchester restaurant chain East Z East sets up new home in Birmingham

    Published on : Friday, August 1, 2014

    The restaurant chain, lauded as ‘the home of Punjabi cooking’ is making its long anticipated arrival in Birmingham to much fanfare with a grand launch event on Monday 4th August.   This opening also marks the sixth EastZEast restaurant to …

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  • Regional Flagship Events funding now open

    Published on : Friday, August 1, 2014

    The program opens today and provides one year grants of $10,000 and three year grants totalling $60,000 to support the marketing and advertising of regional events and festivals to outside visitors.   “Events are important to regional communities, as they …

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  • ACI-NA Announces Recipients of 2014 Environmental Achievement Awards

    Published on : Friday, August 1, 2014

    Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) earlier this month announced the winners of the 2014 ACI-NA Environmental Achievement Awards, which recognize airports that strive to protect and preserve the environment through dedicated programs, initiatives, and projects. This year’s recipients include Gerald …

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  • Imprudent Comments Have Scratched Goa’s Image: Tourism Industry

    Published on : Friday, August 1, 2014

    Tourism industry stakeholders alleged that Goa ministers’ remarks on a ban on wearing bikinis on Goa’s beaches and demanding a Hindu nation have “really damaged” reputation of the state as a safe beach destination.   On Wednesday, Goa Chief Minister …

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  • TripAdvisor Announces Its First TV Ad Contest Tapping Travelers For Their Take On TripAdvisor’s TV Commercials

    Published on : Friday, August 1, 2014

    TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site*, today announced the launch of the TripAdvisor TV Ad Contest, its first-ever user-generated ad contest. Everyone from video amateurs to filmmakers is encouraged to submit a short video in the spirit of TripAdvisor’s “Don’t …

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  • Travelport Increases Ownership in eNett Joint Venture

    Published on : Friday, August 1, 2014

    Travelport Worldwide Limited (“Travelport”) announced today that it has increased its ownership stake in eNett International (“eNett”), its joint venture with PSP International established in 2009 to provide state-of-the-art innovative and integrated payment solutions tailored specifically for the travel industry. …

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