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Australian airports ranked

: BTN News; Wednesday, 06 April 2011

A report by Airport Council International has ranked Australia's airports poorly against global competition, with Perth Airport ranked at 120, Sydney at 67, Melbourne 104 and Adelaide 72.

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.