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Weird hotels: Sleep in converted 727
FLIGHT OF FANCY IS PLANE COMFORT David Ellis HEAD for a Boeing 727 where it points out towards the Pacific Ocean from Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park, and you’ll not have to worry about metal detectors, X-ray machines, pat-downs, baggage searches or any other of the frustrations of big-city aircraft embarkations. […]
Schoolies research provides insight into emerging trends
Coinciding with the onset of the traditional schoolies Q1 booking season, schoolies travel specialist Unleashed Travel has released the findings of research it describes as a timely insight into the trends now governing the burgeoning sector – and it’s revealing. According to Unleashed Travel CEO, Jot Lynas the research reveals today's 'schoolie' is far removed […]
&Beyond’s investment in lodges continues
Reconstruction and refurbishment projects are in full swing at a number of luxury safari camps and lodges owned by leading experiential travel company &Beyond as part of a planned investment of ZAR 230 million that commenced in 2013. Drawing their inspiration directly from nature, the suites at &Beyond Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge are being elevated […]
Scoot goes with Rolls-Royce
The Singapore Connection Scoot receives its first symbolic 787 Dreamliner component from Rolls-Royce Caption: "Scoot CEO Campbell Wilson, Scooties Michelle (right) and Nadirah (left) with the Trent 1000 engine fan blade painted with Scootitude artwork!" Scoot, LCC of the Year[1], took delivery of a special, Scootitude-filled commemorative fan blade to celebrate the airline’s renewed partnership […]
helloworld launches significant new marketing campaign
Okay, we’re there. http://traveloscopy.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/helloworld-launches-significant-new.html
helloworld new marketing campaign
helloworld’s outdoor advertisement helloworld’s print advertisement. Today, helloworld announces the nationwide launch of a new integrated marketing campaign inspiring Australian travellers to say “hello” to helloworld. The integrated campaign covers a vast range of marketing activity, including two TVCs which air on metropolitan and regional TV tonight [Sunday, 16 February]. The TVCs are supported by […]
How to park a cruise ship. Stand back!
In October 2013, the 1987-built former MS Pride of Calais, was beached for scrapping. This is how you park a ship when you just don’t care.
Polar Pioneer distress call part of IAATO exercise
file image of Aurora Expeditions’ Polar Pioneer (R Eime) The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) and two IAATO Member Operators, Aurora Expeditions and Oceanwide Expeditions, took part in a live search and rescue communications exercise in collaboration with the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) Ushuaia, Argentina. The intent of the training exercise was […]
For Sale: MV Discovery
MV Discovery, up for disposal this year Facing losses likely to tally more than £14 million for 2013, All Leisure Group will sell one of its cruise ships this year. The company owns the brands Voyages of Discovery, Swan Hellenic and Hebridean Island Cruises. MV Discovery sailed under charter with Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV). […]
Experience Alaska with Silversea
Sail the Pacific Coast of North America on this 7-day cruise from Vancouver to Alaska aboard Silversea’s Silver Shadow. Departing Vancouver, Canada on 22 May 2014, Silver Shadow will cruise the fjords of the Inside Passage, discovering the remote landscapes of this rugged coastline. Heading north, Silver Shadow will voyage through the Alaskan ports […]
