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Qantas to sell 21 B737-400s

: MICE News; Wednesday, 06 April 2011

Australian airline Qantas is to sell 21 of its Boeing 737-400 planes over the next few years, with commentators suggesting they could be attractive to international budget carriers at prices around A$20 million each. They will be replaced by more-efficient B737-800s.

Hong Kong hotel and airport win Skytrax awards

: MICE News; Tuesday, 05 April 2011

The Regal Airport Hotel, Hong Kong, has edged out other airport hotels globally to be named 'World’s Best Airport Hotel' and 'Best Airport Hotel Asia' at the annual Skytrax awards.

Wellington events going dutch

: MICE News; Tuesday, 05 April 2011

New Zealand’s Wellington Tourism has launched a reverse auction website - 'Wellington Wednesday' - to attract more visitors to its events program.

Tamani joins Fiji's Warwick Resort

: MICE News; Monday, 04 April 2011

Talei Tamani has been appointed sales manager groups for the Warwick Fiji Resort and Spa, Fiji.

Japan earthquake 'most expensive' global natural disaster

: MICE News; Monday, 04 April 2011

Reuters reported Sunday that Japanese Fukushima nuclear plant operator Tokyo Electric Company's (TEPCO's) attempts to block radiation leaks at its Number 2 reactor by pouring concrete into a crack had failed to stop leaks.

Accor to focus on India and China markets

: MICE News; Monday, 04 April 2011

The growing importance of Australian inbound markets from China and India has been acknowledged by hotel group Accor, which has set up a fully-accredited service standards program.

Sydney-Perth selected for Virginâs biz class launch

: BTN News; Monday, 04 April 2011

Australia’s Virgin Blue has confirmed its new A330 Sydney-Perth business class service will start 26 May, subject to regulatory approvals.

Record cruise numbers for Australia

: MICE News; Monday, 04 April 2011

The number of Australians taking a cruise holiday reached an all time high of almost half a million in 2010, according to figures released today.

Australia, Queensland spearhead Chinese ad campaign

: MICE News; Monday, 04 April 2011

A A$400,000 radio and online advertising campaign started in China Sunday, telling millions of Chinese why there's nothing like Queensland or an Australian holiday.

Florence launches business, leisure promo cards

: MICE News; Monday, 04 April 2011

The City of Florence, Italy has launched two promotional cards that add value for leisure and business tourism visitors.

Sydney to host Dreamtime 2011 incentive buyers

: MICE News; Monday, 04 April 2011

Sydney has again been selected as host city for Dreamtime 2011.

Dubai to boost agency sales professionalism

: MICE News; Monday, 04 April 2011

Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has launched an online training program for travel agents in Australia and New Zealand.

AACVB joins JMIC

: MICE News; Monday, 04 April 2011

The Asian Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus (AACVB) has joined the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC), taking its membership of international industry organisations to 13.