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Bird flu would ‘clobber’ travel
Date: November 28th, 2005 | No CommentsThe paranoia surrounding the bird flu in Asia and Eastern Europe has spread Down Under as well. Analysts are predicting that the disease would have the “same effect on the economy as the Bali bombings or September 11″. Pretty dire, considering when most people think of bird flu, they think of Nando having [read more]
Expensive Petrol Prices Affecting Travel
Date: October 6th, 2005 | No CommentsPrices at the pump are hurting travelers in Australia. Holiday travel bookings are down and interstate road use has decreased by almost 10% (!). Train travel and flights could be on the rise, however, as driving becomes less economically rewarding when compared with greate [read more]
Travellers ‘not afraid to whinge’
Date: October 3rd, 2005 | No CommentsAustralian travelers aren’t afraid to kick up a fuss when they travel. According to a new survey, one-third of people aren’t afraid to ask for an upgrade, and a fourth of them complain when they don’t get it. Other notables? 92% of travelers prefer destinations overseas versus that of their home country [read more]
Australia ’still safe destination’
Date: September 21st, 2005 | No CommentsDespite the Bali Bombings that killed a number of Australian holidaymakers, travelers still believe that the country they originated from is safe. 92% think Down Under is a safe place to be, although more than half agree it is more dangerous than the 9/11 attacks on the U.S. Despite this feeling, key industry leaders are [read more]
Bali raids ‘not targeting Australians’
Date: September 13th, 2005 | No CommentsDespite what people may think given the attention drawn to the topic as of late, Bali raids are ‘not targeting Australians’, according to Alexander Downer. People just care more because it’s ‘pretty people’ being caught with the stash. You would think that the most recent raid, which included an Australian model, would give [read more]
Work keeps us all at home
Date: October 13th, 2005 | 1 commentAussies are traveling less due to financial and time constraints, according to a new study. Much to the tourism industry’s dismay, even when Australians do travel, it’s for fewer days. The only type of tourism that has increased is that where people visit family and friends - aka, places they can stay for [read more]
2005 Bali Bombings
Date: October 4th, 2005 | 1 commentThe recent bombing in Bali have been appropriately condemned by the Australian government. The attacks have killed at least two Australians. Not unsurprisingly, the pundits are saying this will adversely affect tourism in Bali. An interesting commentary addresses these concerns and urges people to continue to travel to the island so dependent [read more]
Footy clubs blacklist Bali
Date: September 22nd, 2005 | No CommentsNot everyone thinks that Bali is a safe place to be, however. Two footy clubs have recently canceled their vacations to the island in favor of in country travel and that to Hawaii. Part of the reason? The Corby case and that of model Michelle Leslie who was recently arrested for the possession [read more]
Virgin Blue in the News
Date: September 14th, 2005 | No CommentsVirgin Blue updates - as the carrier celebrates its 5 year anniversary, Richard Branson fights to regain Virgin Blue. The main (well, in reality, only) competitor to Qantas, Virgin Blue provides no-frills service at no-frills costs. The Australian-owned company is seeking to expand operations [read more]
Australian Inbound tourism industry welcomes World Youth Day announcement
Date: September 8th, 2005 | No CommentsThe Pope and his Popemobile are driving Down Under for the 2008 World Youth Day. If St. Benedict is still alive and kicking, he’ll be the star attraction for the event, which is supposed to be particualarly beneficial for the backpacker industry. as Catholics from across the world take part. Australian Inbound tourism industry [read more]
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