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Sixty percent of travellers don't get vaccinated against
common diseases which can kill, a survey has been found. New
figures also depict a steady increase in the number of
Australian travellers heading overseas and a rise in
returning travellers with preventable diseases is now
expected, a trend that is alarming the medical profession. More...
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| Air Travel: News & Views | |||||||||||||||
| Passport Update | |||||||||||||||
 This is to inform you of
a change to the passport issuing procedures that will have some impact on
the travelling public.
Current concerns about terrorism and identity fraud underscore the need to ensure that Australian passports are issued only to those entitled to them. Like terrorism, identity fraud is a worldwide problem. In Australia it costs the community an estimated $4 billion annually. Against this backdrop, on 4 July Mr Downer announced new measures to enhance the security of our passport issuing system. A copy of the press release can be obtained from www.foreignminister.gov.au. More... |
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| China Southern Airlines Increases Flights from Australia to China | |||||||||||||||
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The new service operates every Tuesday from Melbourne and Sydney to Guangzhou, complementing the current Thursday flight on the same route, and Sunday service from Sydney only. More... |
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Vietnam Airlines is currently well on track in boosting its international and domestic traffic after the recent SARS epidemic. The purchase of four new Boeing 777-200ER aircraft at the beginning of this year compliments the well-established fleet. The first aircraft of the new fleet was delivered in August. Vietnam Airlines is the first airline to offer a non-stop service between Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City and Paris using the new 777-200 ER aircraft, with diversified products comprising of Business Class, Deluxe Economy class (a new service) and Economy Class. More... |
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Qantas Executive General Manager Sales and Marketing, John Borghetti, said the USD$22 million development at Los Angeles included contemporary designs, furniture and art that reflected the Southern Californian lifestyle. More... |
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| Biggest Show in the Sky Gets Bigger | |||||||||||||||
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Movie titles for August include mandarin hits like “Honesty” starring Hong Kong heartthrob Richie Ren, Hindi blockbuster “Khushi" with rising stars Kareena Kapoor and Fardeen Khan in the lead roles, and Tamil movie “Yee Nee Romba Azaga Irukey ”. More... |
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| More Than Just Business at Bintan Lagoon Resort | |||||||||||||||
 Bintan
Island is an ideal conference and incentive destination to
combine with the bustling city of Singapore. The island
offers beautiful white sand beaches, endless land and
water based activities. Just a 45-minute high-speed
catamaran journey from Singapore and set amongst 300 acres
of tropical landscape, Bintan Lagoon Resort offers 416
deluxe rooms and suites, all with private balconies
offering breathtaking ocean or garden views.Team Building & Adventure Training: Cultivate teamwork, communication and leadership skills while scaling rock walls, negotiating tight ropes and gliding 27 metres down the “flying fox” at FOCUS Adventure Training Centre! More... |
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| The Lyall Hotel - Melbourne |
This month we review The Leading Small Hotels
of the World's newest edition, The Lyall Hotel. Located in Melbourne's
shopping mecca of South Yarra and a stone throw away from Toorak Road, this
luxurious hotel oozes with opulence and charm. Each room has a kitchenette,
washer and dryer with the main feature being the vast marble bathrooms.
Ideal for the business traveller or as an indulging leisure option, the
Lyall houses a boutique windowed cafe, free shuttle service to the CBD and
Retreat Spa complete with a Turkish bath!
The Lyall Hotel, 14 Murphy Street, South Yarra, Melbourne VIC 3141. www.thelyall.com |
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| Leisure & Events |
| Hertz Adds New X-TYPE Jaguar to Australian Prestige Collection | Seadream Yacht Club | Skywalk on Sydney Tower Wins City Council Approval | Spot Specials |
 Hertz, the
world's number one car rental company, has again expanded its
Prestige Collection in Australia by securing exclusive rights to
rent the Jaguar X-TYPE.
The 2.5 litre V6 model is the first Jaguar in Hertz Australia's rental fleet, and adds a new dimension to the Prestige Collection. The Hertz X-TYPE Jaguar features quality leather seating and leather-covered steering wheel, wood veneer finish, reverse parking sensors, speed-sensitive power steering, front and rear airbags, and a satellite navigation system. |
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In a much-needed boost to the Sydney tourism industry, Sydney Tower Observatory Pty Ltd won development approval last night (July 29) from the Sydney City Council for a proposal to create what will become one of Sydney's premier tourist attractions - Skywalk on Sydney Tower. More... |
Fly to Paris from Sydney via Singapore: $1,791* Price Includes:
Up to $150 credit per adult and $113 per child to be used towards Qantas Holidays land content Fly to Bali from Sydney (direct): $1,052 Price Includes:
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| American Express and Qantas to Launch a Co-Branded Corporate Card for Small and Mid-Sized Companies | ||
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American Express and Qantas announced today plans for a new co-branded corporate card to small and mid-sized companies. The card is being designed with a range of offers and benefits that have traditionally been available only to large companies. More... Please contact Mark Lindsay @ Travelogic on +612 9230 7520 for more information. |
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| e-LOG!C Update | ||
 This month, there have been some exciting
new developments with e-LOG!C through tailored enhancements to the system.
There have been changes to the graphical reports which provide
more extensive options when changing their appearances.
Many of the enhancements to the system have been requested our valued client, so please let us know if you have any feedback or ideas! Last month saw a huge 34% of all domestic bookings going through e-LOG!C which has helped our clients realise great savings on the total cost of managing their travel. |
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| Travel Journal: Anahita Isaacs - Ski New Zealand | ||
 Recently
Anahita Isaacs, Client Relations Executive went skiing in New Zealand.
My skiing week in New Zealand started early on a Saturday morning, where myself and a group of friends boarded an Air New Zealand flight to Queenstown, a quaint little town situated on the South Island. Famous for its night life and adventure activities, Queenstown is nestled between the four main ski resorts of the Remarkables, Coronet Peak, Cardrona and Treble Cone. More... |
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Travellers at risk: vaccination reminder
China Southern
Airlines, the largest airline in The People's Republic of China, has
introduced a third weekly Boeing 777 flight from Australia to
Guangzhou.
To
meet the increasing demand on air traffic within Indochina and
Asia regions, Vietnam Airlines has been spreading its network to
new destinations including Europe as well as re-opening routes
back to China. Vietnam Airlines is launching new direct flights
from Hanoi to Siem Riep, Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi to Singapore
and Ho Chi Minh City to Fukuoka.
Qantas and
American Airlines have opened new First and Business Class lounges
at Los Angeles Airport. The opening of the new lounges follows the
opening of new international Qantas Club lounges in Sydney,
Melbourne, Singapore, Bangkok and Honolulu.
Singapore
Airlines’ (SIA) in-flight entertainment system, KrisWorld, now
features a wider selection of Chinese and Indian movies, as well as
new music channels.