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One Ocean Expeditions secures expedition ship ‘Akademik Ioffe’
ANTARCTICA 2010 Canada-based ONE OCEAN EXPEDITIONS, represented by ACTIVE TRAVEL in Australia, has announced a significant coup for the forthcoming 2010 Antarctic season. Commencing 16 January 2010, ONE OCEAN will operate the well-known Russian research vessel, Akademik Ioffe, formerly chartered by US-based Quark Expeditions. ONE OCEAN’S CEO and ex-Australian resident, Andrew Prossin, said ” Akademik […]
Pacific Blue to launch new direct trans-Tasman service to Dunedin
Tourism Dunedin along with Tourism New Zealand welcomed the announcement of a new direct trans-Tasman flight by Pacific Blue this morning. From 1 September 2009 the airline will fly direct between Brisbane and Dunedin three times per week. Tourism Dunedin Chief Executive Officer Hamish Saxton commented “Tourism Dunedin are thrilled to welcome Pacific Blue as […]
Pacific Blue to launch new direct trans-Tasman service to Dunedin
Tourism Dunedin along with Tourism New Zealand welcomed the announcement of a new direct trans-Tasman flight by Pacific Blue this morning. From 1 September 2009 the airline will fly direct between Brisbane and Dunedin three times per week. Tourism Dunedin Chief Executive Officer Hamish Saxton commented “Tourism Dunedin are thrilled to welcome Pacific Blue as […]
Prime Minister to officially open the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival
New Zealand Prime Minister the Rt Hon Mr. John Key will officially open the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival by lighting the Contact Energy festival flame at the opening ceremony on June 26. The American Express Queenstown Winter Festival is a celebration of all things ‘winter’ which has evolved from small beginnings to earn iconic […]
Prime Minister to officially open the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival
New Zealand Prime Minister the Rt Hon Mr. John Key will officially open the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival by lighting the Contact Energy festival flame at the opening ceremony on June 26. The American Express Queenstown Winter Festival is a celebration of all things ‘winter’ which has evolved from small beginnings to earn iconic […]
Cruise Weekly Comment: Changes Afloat
Like so many travel industry segments, the so-called global financial crisis has caused many operators to reevaluate their strategic planning. Even so, several were committed to new vessels and itineraries devised in the glory days leading up to the collapse. Certainly one of the most ambitious and adventurous itineraries would have to be Cruise West’s […]
Cruise Weekly Comment: Changes Afloat
Like so many travel industry segments, the so-called global financial crisis has caused many operators to reevaluate their strategic planning. Even so, several were committed to new vessels and itineraries devised in the glory days leading up to the collapse. Certainly one of the most ambitious and adventurous itineraries would have to be Cruise West’s […]
Celebrity Equinox exits shipyard
“HERE COMES THE SUN:” CELEBRITY CRUISES’ NEW CELEBRITY EQUINOX EMERGES FROM SHIPYARD June 9, 2009 – Celebrity Equinox saw daylight for the first time Saturday, June 6, during her official “docking out” from Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The 122,000 tonne cruise ship officially enters service on July 31. Celebrity Equinox will sail from […]
Celebrity Equinox exits shipyard
“HERE COMES THE SUN:” CELEBRITY CRUISES’ NEW CELEBRITY EQUINOX EMERGES FROM SHIPYARD June 9, 2009 – Celebrity Equinox saw daylight for the first time Saturday, June 6, during her official “docking out” from Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The 122,000 tonne cruise ship officially enters service on July 31. Celebrity Equinox will sail from […]
Opening of The PuLi Hotel and Spa in Shanghai
Opening on 1 July, The PuLi Hotel and Spa is China’s first urban resort and Shanghai’s latest luxury hotel. It’s where the peace and serenity of a resort atmosphere exists in a contemporary urban space, right in the very heart of the city’s business district. With 229 rooms and suites, the hotel is a member […]
