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Australia's Harvey World Expects 20% 1H Core Pft Growth
“The outlook for HWT remains one of growth; solid organic growth from our established markets of Australia, New Zealand and Southern Africa, and dynamic growth from our move into the U.K.” he said. From Australia’s Harvey World Expects 20% 1H Core Pft Growth
That’s a pretty decent jump….yeah for travel!
Date: November 11th, 2004 | No Comments
Star rating heads to Fiji
AAA Tourism�s well-known accommodation classification scheme has been expanded to Fiji with the Outrigger On The Lagoon recently being awarded five-star rating.
The group already provides ratings for approximately 11,000 accommodation properties in Australia, but this is the first time the scheme has been applied internationally. From Star rating heads to Fiji
I wonder why they went to Fiji instead of NZ first?
Date: November 9th, 2004 | No Comments
Sarawak hopes to attract Aussies with direct flights from Sydney
Sarawak has established direct air links with Sydney in its efforts to attract more Australians to the state. From Sarawak hopes to attract Aussies with direct flights from Sydney
Good news if you’re planning a direct flight from Oz to Malaysia
Date: November 5th, 2004 | No Comments
Virgin hits kangaroo route tie-up
VIRGIN Atlantic is urging the competition watchdog to impose conditions that include Qantas and British Airways relinquishing slots at London’s Heathrow Airport before it gives a final blessing to the Joint Services Agreement between the two airlines.
From Virgin hits kangaroo route tie-up
Date: November 5th, 2004 | No Comments
Tourist book gives NZ a rough time
Despite an overwhelming thumbs-up for scenery, friendly people and wild tourist attractions, the new edition of the Rough Guide to New Zealand has some warnings for visitors. From Tourist book gives NZ a rough time
I also think that Wellington is the best city in the country, but isn’t the scenery the reason you go to NZ? ‘Cause it’s certainly not for the partying.
Date: November 1st, 2004 | No Comments
Queensland's bay of plenty
They’re a literal bunch once you cross the border into Queensland. And the further north you head, it seems, the more literal they become.
At Hervey Bay, the whale-watching capital of Australia, they boast with an uncharacteristic degree of hyperbole. From Queensland’s bay of plenty
The article aslo talks up Fraser Island and a number of other attractions in the area.
Date: November 10th, 2004 | No Comments
Careful who you get into bed with ... the bugs are back
He estimates treatments in Sydney are up 800 per cent in the past four years. A survey by the City of Sydney found almost eight out of every 10 backpacker hostels in the eastern suburbs had infestations. One national chain of hostels had 5000 infected beds last summer. In Queensland a luxury resort had 36 rooms out of action at one stage. From Careful who you get into bed with … the bugs are back
OH. EW.
Date: November 9th, 2004 | No Comments
Princess Publishes New Australia-South Pacific Brochure
From beaches and swaying palms to kangaroos and koalas, Princess’ new Australia South Pacific brochure can help travelers choose the perfect cruise or cruisetour to this often dreamed of part of the world.
From Princess Publishes New Australia-South Pacific Brochure
Highlighted cruises include “Diamond Princess’ Heads Down Under” - a cruise between Australia and NZ.
Date: November 5th, 2004 | No Comments
Few clues after backpackers vanish
NSW police remain baffled by the separate disappearances of two young tourists in Sydney last week and hold fears for the safety of both women. From Few clues after backpackers vanish
It’s always frightening when someone dissapears…discuss this article on the boards here
Date: November 2nd, 2004 | No Comments
Stocks to watch
FLT - FLIGHT CENTRE LIMITED - down 25 cents to $19.35
One of Australia’s largest travel agencies told shareholders today it was confident of a 15 per cent profit growth this year despite “fretting” over its exclusion from the ASX 200. From Stocks to watch
Hmmm….I wonder why they’d be left out, then? Apparently the ASX doesn’t feel the same way…
Date: October 31st, 2004 | No Comments