Qantas Increases Share IN JetstarJapan

Jetstar Logo_RQantas Airways has today provided an equity injection to Jetstar Japan to support the airline’s growth.

Jetstar Japan is a joint venture between the Qantas Group, Japan Airlines, Mitsubishi Corporation and Century Tokyo Leasing Corporation.

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Qantas Previews New Lounges In Hong Kong And Los Angeles

Qantas today announced details of its new stylish Lounges in Hong Kong and Los Angeles ahead of their official openings in 2014.

Designed to deliver a new standard of luxury, the new Lounges will significantly enhance the international pre-flight experience for Qantas customers.

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Minister Raitt discusses safe and efficient marine transportation at the 2013 World Maritime Day Observance Conference in New York

Today, the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Transport spoke to participants at the 2013 World Maritime Day Observance Conference in New York about Canada’s commitment to safe, secure and sustainable marine practices. 

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Tourism Australia welcomes new Airasia X flights for Adelaide

Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said the arrival of AirAsia X’s inaugural Adelaide service was great news for South Australia and for Australian tourism.

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Construction on Team Gushue Highway Extension Advances with $9.4 Million in Tender Contracts

Construction crews continue to make progress along the Team Gushue Highway extension with the recent awarding of $9.4 million in tender contracts to construct a series of underpasses along the route. The Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister of Transportation and Works, was on site today to view the progress being made.

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Strong Earthquake Rattles Eastern Taiwan Today

Travel and Tour World - Global News Global travel and tourism news on your desktop Date: 31.10.2013   Travel News of the Day: Strong Earthquake Rattles Eastern Taiwan Today Devastating storm hurtling From Texas to northeast US Air Travel demand booms after a momentary slowdown in August FAA to Allow Airlines to Expand Use of Personal Electronics UNWTO ecotourism conference postponed due to earthquake Lufthansa Group faces big dip in net profits during its restructuring program Severe Weather Warning: Advice for East midlands trains Passengers Qantas Previews New Lounges In Hong Kong And Los Angeles Newsletter Archive: Europe storm brings life to standstill, leaves 15 dead (October 31, 2013 5:36:15 AM) Suicide bomber blows up at Tunisian beach resort (October 30, 2013 4:54:11 PM) Volcanic Yellowstone National Park may threaten half of USA (October 30, 2013 12:18:21 PM) Airline News: Allegiant celebrates new nonstop service between springfield and punta gorda airberlin: Norbert Draskovits becomes new Senior Vice President Sales Scheduled Services JAL Group Announces Consolidated Financial Results for the First Half of the Fiscal Year 2013 Dragonair Welcomes Reappointment of Airport Authority Chairman Hotel News: New Smart Meetings & Events from Park Inn by Radisson Mandarin oriental, manila welcomes french michelin-star chef nicolas isnard Novotel celebrates 100th hotel in Asia Pacific with Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach Resort Jumeirah Group raises US$1.4bn syndicated loan to support long-term growth plans Freedom to borrow items tourists miss while traveling – IHG’s Candlewood Suites Brand’s new offering Spa News: Urban Day Spa Announces November Spa Package Specials in Copperfield Houston and Spring, Texas MICE News: New Smart Meetings & Events from Park Inn by Radisson Destination News: Super-Inclusive Bahamas Resort promotes Environmental Awareness Huge hikiyama floats ready to be floated during Japan’s Karatsu Kunchi festival Gothenburg the Christmas City – Visit Sweden Railway News: Network Rail responds to ORR final determination The transcontinental train tunnel of Istanbul gave a bumpy ride on first day Tourism News: Tourism Fiji to organise inaugural Fijian Tourism Expo in May 2014 November Highlights at The State Museum of Pennsylvania 1,200 int’l cruise tourists visit Ha Long Promoting community-based tourism in Hoa Binh Balloon Regatta to kick off tomorrow and boost Page tourism Number of tourists to Dong Thap rose strongly Cruise News: New York Knicks names Norwegian the “Official Cruise Line” of the team Port Everglades welcomes Princess Cruises’ new Royal Princess to the South Florida cruise port 1,200 int’l cruise tourists visit Ha Long   More Travel Industry News: Travel Events News Travel Association News Technology News EUROPE News AMERICA News MIDDLE EAST News ASIA News   Collect your free copy of Travel and Tour World Magazine from the following upcoming fairs: TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE SHOW (Dallas) WTM LONDON (London) HOSPITALITY INVESTMENT WORLD THAILAND (Bangkok) EIBTM (Spain) ASIA PACIFIC TOURISM,HOSPITALITY & TECHNO CONF (Kuching) IITM PUNE (Pune) Date: 02-03 Nov Date: 04-07 Nov Date: 11-13 Nov Date: 19-21 Nov Date: 21-22 Nov Date: 22-24 Nov             Travel And Tour Asia   MICE Travel Advisor   Meetings Point (Singapore) Cover Story (Travel Apps) Theme Story (Nightlife)   Traveller's Musing (Jordan) City Chronicles (Busan) Face to Face (Ken Morrison)   Centre of Attraction (Solaris Convention Centre) Tech Talk (Social Media) Spotlight On (Pan Pacific Singapore)   Venue Check (Lyon) Venue Check (Seychelles) MICE Cover Story (Social Media and Mobile Apss boosting MICE industry)       Submit a story or media release | Post your sponsor link | Advertise with us Home | About Us | News | Events | Contact Us | Download Free

A stormy Halloween in the offing to hit many cities across USA

Travel and Tour World - Global News Global travel and tourism news on your desktop Date: 01.11.2013   Travel News of the Day: A stormy Halloween in the offing to hit many cities across USA Europe-Asia rail link disrupted by crowd trouble Passengers can use laptops and i-pad more in flight: FAA to relax rules Devastating storm hurtling From Texas to northeast US Air Travel demand booms after a momentary slowdown in August World Travel Market provides £160 million boost to the London Economy New ABTA guide helps agents and operators identify and sell more sustainable holidays Steve Jobs house is now a historical site Archaeologists make important discoveries at bushmans kloof in the cederberg Heavy Storm Affected Areas Around San Antonio China tops the list for booking trips with smartphones: World Travel Monitor Forum GBTA Applauds FAA Announcement That Gives Time Back to Busy Business Travelers The transcontinental train tunnel of Istanbul gave a bumpy ride on first day Falling sick at sea can be expensive nightmare for cruise passengers GBTA Foundation, Project ICARUS Announces Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards for 2014 USTOA Declared Speakers for Opening Session of Association’s 2013 Annual Conference & Marketplace Yorkshire: One of Top Places in World to Visit in 2014 British Airways Welcomes Its Additional Flight to Chennai Embracing Traditional Avatars CIBTM Delivers Insights Into China MICE Buyers’ Behaviour Newsletter Archive: Travel services disrupted due to strong earthquake in taiwan (October 31, 2013 12:06:42 PM) Europe storm brings life to standstill, leaves 15 dead (October 31, 2013 5:36:15 AM) Suicide bomber blows up at Tunisian beach resort (October 30, 2013 4:54:11 PM) Airline News: Porter Airlines celebrates 7th anniversary Dragonair Welcomes Reappointment of Airport Authority Chairman JAL Group Announces Consolidated Financial Results for the First Half of the Fiscal Year 2013 airBaltic serves 2,22 million Passengers in Jan-Sept 2013 Qantas to unveil new lounges in Hong Kong and Los Angeles Hotel News: Jumeirah Group raises US$1.4bn syndicated loan to support long-term growth plans Mandarin oriental, manila welcomes french michelin-star chef nicolas isnard Novotel celebrates 100th hotel in Asia Pacific with Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach Resort Super-Inclusive Bahamas Resort promotes Environmental Awareness The Ritz-Carlton Says Namaste as it Bows to the Divine City of Bangalore Spa News: Urban Day Spa Announces November Spa Package Specials in Copperfield Houston and Spring, Texas The Spa at Four seasons hotel seattle spices up the season with pumpkin-inspired treatments MICE News: New Smart Meetings & Events from Park Inn by Radisson Destination News: 1,200 maritime tourists visit Ha Long Number of tourists to Dong Thap rose strongly Queensland: Driving Immense Tourism Restoration in Sunshine State Railway News: Network Rail responds to ORR final determination 10 most annoying habits of London Metro commuters Tourism News: Assisting lending to develop craft villages in combination with tourism Da Nang hopes to expand Chinese tourism market Hai Duong to develop community-based tourism in Dao Co Quang Ninh Province attracts over 6.5 million tourist arrivals in 10 months of 2013 Balloon Regatta to kick off tomorrow and boost Page tourism Tourism Ireland Welcomes New Ryanair Flights to Ireland West Airport Knock Cruise News: Port Everglades welcomes Princess Cruises’ new Royal Princess to the South Florida cruise port New York Knicks names Norwegian the “Official Cruise Line” of the team 1,200 int’l cruise tourists visit Ha Long Travel Event News: World Islamic Economic Forum opened at ExCeL London Tourism Fiji to organise inaugural Fijian Tourism Expo in May 2014 Technology News: New Accommodation Online Platform Showed Hike in Sales Due to Contribution of Arab Tourism in London Sybrant Technologies Launches New Global IT Services Automation Platform for Small Businesses SiteMinder named as a 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Statement from Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority regarding NTSB Investigation of Plane Crash at Nashville International Airport

As reported yesterday by Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA), a small single-engine Cessna-172 crashed at Nashville International Airport on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. 

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Niitvaljal Golf Club, Estonia Tee off at Korineum in the winter sunshine in North Cyprus

Kalevipoeg Cup 2013 – North Cyprus V Estonia 4th Golf Championship Members from Niitvaljal Golf Club finished off their annual golfing holiday at the golf club playing with Korineum players in the Kalevipoeg Cup.

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Sea-Tac Airport Welcomes New Asiana Freighter as Part of Push for Increased Air Cargo Business

The Port of Seattle’s push to increase air cargo business receives its latest boost this week with the start of new cargo freighter service by Asiana Airlines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. 

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