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Gecko’s Releases the ‘Bible’ of Budget Adventure Travel with 10 Per Cent Off
Covering the globe from the heights of the Himalaya to the depths of the Red Sea, from the Western Desert to the Far East, the new 2009-2010 Gecko’s Worldwide adventure brochure is the budget traveller’s ‘Bible’. To celebrate a year full of adventures, Gecko’s is offering 10 per cent off all new bookings (excluding Antarctica […]
Malaysia Introduces New Turtle Adoption Program
Malaysia has recently introduced a new program to add on to its wildlife conservation portfolio – turtle adoption. This program, run by a local travel agent in conjunction with the Sarawak Tourism Board, is aimed at increasing the public’s awareness of the country’s unique wildlife, while encouraging the growth of ecotourism in the region. Director […]
Peregrine Inaugural New Zealand Adventures on Sale
Peregrine is offering a free night’s post-tour accommodation on two inaugural departures of its New Zealand adventures. The South Island Cycle adventure tours the back roads of the Southern Alps, between Christchurch and Milford Sound. There are challenging climbs (or vehicle transfers) and exhilarating downhills, taking in Mt Cook, the Cardronna Hotel, Wanaka, Queenstown and […]
Join Dr Karl In Antarctica
Science guru and media personality Dr Karl Kruszelnicki will be one of the special guest lecturers on board Aurora Expeditions’ ‘Icebergs and Emperors’ voyage to Commonwealth Bay Antarctica, departing Hobart on 12 December 2008. Dr Karl is best known for his ability to make science accessible to everyone. His enthusiasm for his subject is infectious […]
Qantas Ready ToTake Delivery of First A380
Qantas confirmed today that its first Airbus A380 aircraft would arrive in Sydney at 9:00am on Sunday 21 September. The Executive General Manager of Qantas, Mr John Borghetti, said the aircraft would be formally delivered to the airline at a special ceremony at Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse, France tonight, Friday 19 September, local time. “The […]
Qantas Launches Contemporary Morrissey Designs for Cabin Crew Uniforms
Qantas has announced the launch of an all-new modern version of its cabin crew uniforms to coincide with the commencement of its A380 flights in October. Qantas Group General Manager Customer Product and Services, Ms Lesley Grant, said that the redesigned uniforms had been created by designer, Peter Morrissey. “Qantas launched its current Morrissey designed […]
OMAN’S GATEWAY TO AUTHENTIC ARABIA
DISCOVER THE QUIET ELEGANCE AND CULTURE OF MUSCAT Before 1970 the Sultanate of Oman’s elegant capital, Muscat, locked its fortress-styled gates at night, a curfew was imposed from sunset to sunrise and its citizens only travelled with kerosene lanterns when walking after dark. But 38 years ago, an extraordinary change took place under the leadership […]
Travel Today
Among today’s top stories on Travel Today Pacific Blue confirms Bali planPacific Blue will commence 11 direct flights between Australia and Bali from December Sydney tables grand planSydney airport has released a preliminary draft copy of its Master Plan for 2009, outlining the airport’s expansion plans over the next 20 years. more… Qantas A380 bound […]
Stamford Grand Adelaide wins award for Best Hotel
Stamford Grand Adelaide was awarded The Best Hotel in Adelaide, at the prestigious Hotel Club South Pacific Awards. A ranking in the top three is the highest accolade in the annual poll with over 120,000 votes from 120 countries for the Pacific Region and 300 finalists from Australia, South Pacific and New Zealand. Voters were […]
Preferred Hotel Group partners with Wego.com
Strengthening online presence and direct web distribution with strategic partners HONG KONG – September 2008 – Preferred Hotel Group partners with one of Asia Pacific’s leading travel meta-search engines, Wego.com, to further extend its reach to travelers booking hotels online. Through this partnership, Wego.com will drive online bookers directly to Preferred Hotel Group’s brand websites […]
