Queensland starts the big clean-up
Ian Jarrett - Feb 03, 2025
The big clean-up has begun in north Queensland in the wake of cyclone Yasi, but heavy flooding now threatens many…
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Ship damage stalls Intrepid’s Antarctica programme
Ian Jarrett - Feb 03, 2025
Intrepid Travel will cancel its next departure to Antarctica on February 6 due to damage sustained to the outer hull…
Watchdog signs off on Virgin-Etihad deal
Ian Jarrett - Feb 03, 2025
Australia's competition watchdog has formally cleared the way for Virgin Blue to partner with Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways for five…
World Youth talkshow for Barcelona
Ian Jarrett - Feb 03, 2025
The 2011 World Youth & Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) will be held in Barcelona from September 20-23. Robin Wicks, director…
Amadeus hits back in dispute with Air Astana
Ian Jarrett - Feb 03, 2025
Amadeus has hit back in a row with Air Astana, which this week saw the Kazakhstan carrier accuse the GDS…
Adventure World and partners set for national tour
Ian Jarrett - Feb 03, 2025
Adventure World will hold its Australian road show next month. The travel trade events will showcase Adventure World’s products with…
Netherlands looking for more North American tourists
David - Feb 02, 2025
North America is among the most active markets for visitors to The Netherlands, though Amsterdam is most associated with that…
Hurricane strikes Queensland coast
Bev - Feb 02, 2025
Cyclone Yasi has hit the north Queensland coast, bringing fierce winds and rain. The region is expected to suffer devastation…
Thai-Tiger partnership struggles to lift off
Ian Jarrett - Feb 02, 2025
Tiger Airways boss Tony Davis has denied speculation that the budget carrier is ready to walk away from a proposed…
IATA slams “pathetic†airline profits
Ian Jarrett - Feb 02, 2025
International airlines ended 2010 with a 2.7 percent profit margin, a figure described as “pathetic†by Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s director…
Tourists flee Barrier Reef resorts as ‘killer’ storm approaches
Bev - Feb 02, 2025
Thousand of tourists have fled resorts along the north Queensland coast to avoid being caught up in the destruction of…
6,000 flights cancelled in US winter storms
Bev - Feb 02, 2025
Thousands of flights have been cancelled in the US as country is hit by more bitter winter storms. A third…
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