Flying low cost and loving the freedom
Ian Jarrett - Aug 04, 2025
By Yeoh Siew Hoon A friend of mine who has enough personal wealth to retire comfortably at 40 if he…
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Backpacker industry unites in New Zealand
Ian Jarrett - Aug 04, 2025
AUCKLAND – The New Zealand backpacking industry has re-launched a membership-based industry body, to be known as NZBackpack.com. For the…
Tahiti maps out diving experiences
Ian Jarrett - Aug 04, 2025
TAHITI - Tahiti Tourisme has launched a dedicated dive website to help visitors plan their visit, both above and beneath…
Garuda unveils its fresh face in Australia
Ian Jarrett - Aug 04, 2025
JAKARTA - Indonesia’s national carrier Garuda has launched direct flights to Jakarta from Sydney and Melbourne as it seeks to…
Cathay’s dilemma: Has the game changed permanently?
Ian Jarrett - Aug 04, 2025
HONG KONG – Cathay Pacific CEO Tony Tyler, like many other legacy airline chiefs, is wondering whether the global financial…
Bali immigration officials have their knuckles rapped
Ian Jarrett - Aug 04, 2025
DENPASAR – Immigration officers at Bali's main airport have escaped criminal charges following an investigation into alleged embezzlement offences. The…
Recapitalisation for Stella Group
Phil Davies - Aug 03, 2025
Stella Travel Services UK will operate as a stand-alone business unit as part of a demerger by the Australian parent…
Target for cut in carbon emissions set by major operator
Phil Davies - Aug 03, 2025
TUI Travel has set a target to cut carbon emission by six per cent by 2013-14. This is on the…
Cruise line ups training on facilities for disabled
Phil Davies - Aug 03, 2025
Agent training on cruising for disabled passengers has been introduced by Norwegian Cruise Line. NCL’s online training programme NCLU has…
Freedom agents gain new training option
Phil Davies - Aug 03, 2025
Freedom Travel Group agents have been given access to The Co-operative Travel’s online training system. The Co-operative Academy Training School…
UK events industry develops ‘cohesive voice’
Phil Davies - Aug 03, 2025
More trade and professional event associations are joining the Business Visits & Events Partnership. These include the Event Industry Forum,…
London hotels see rise in occupancy
Phil Davies - Aug 03, 2025
London chain hotels saw a ‘marginal’ rise in occupancy levels in June, according to latest data. The occupancy level of…
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