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Hotel Rates to Soar in Australia – CWT
Asia Pacific travel prices will increase but at a flatter rate in 2012 on a quarter-over-quarter basis, having experienced strong…
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Still no Modelling on Carbon Tax Impact
In the senate estimates last week, the government failed to explain why the Tourism Forecasting Committee had still not modelled…
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McEvoy: Australia on Track to Double Tourism Spending
Despite natural disasters and the strong Aussie dollar deterring travel down under, Australia is on track to double its annual…
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Coolum Resort Seriously Moves Towards Chinese Market
Hyatt Regency Coolum has appointed a Guangzhou-based sales representative and introduced a raft of new measures for Chinese guests. This…
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Guangzhou Added to Jetstar Asia Network
Jetstar has added Guangzhou to its growing number of mainland China destinations. Jetstar will start a daily service to Guangzhou…
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Ministers Gush Over Long Term Tourism Strategy
Minister for tourism, Martin Ferguson (pictured) and the minister assisting on tourism, Nick Sherry, have welcomed the “significant progress” made…
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On the Spot Survey Shows Businesses Need to Treat Customers Better
“I don’t care about customers, mate. They’re like buses – another one will come along.” When you hear a motel…
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Queensland RevPAR Rates on the Rise: Mantra
Mantra Group has defied the challenging tourism and leisure conditions in Queensland in 2011, achieving an increase in revenue per…
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Hotel Company Calls in Administrators
Hotel operator National Leisure & Gaming has been forced to appoint voluntary administrators after lenders said they would not extend…
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Singapore-Virgin tie the Knot as Qantas’ Woes Continue
Singapore Airlines’ proposed alliance with Virgin Australia has won “draft” approval from the ACCC. Regulatory approval will enable Singapore Airlines…
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