Archive for April, 2008

Terminal evacuated for security checks (Travelpress)

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

A Qantas domestic terminal at Brisbane Airport was evacuated yesterday, delaying at least 14 flights.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel

Sarina ready to rock (Travelpress)

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Rock n roll will take centre stage at a festival in Sarina from May 23 to 31.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel

Australians join US influx (Travelpress)

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Australians are joining the influx of tourists heading to the US, taking advantage of its weaker dollar.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel

Cruise popularity still booming (Travelpress)

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Cruise holidays have continued to surge in popularity, with record numbers of Australians on board last year.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel

NZ destinations on top of the world (Travelpress)

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Two New Zealand destinations have topped a list of the best from around the world.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel

Wine and dine in Noosa style (Travelpress)

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Australian food and wine will be the focus of an event in Noosa Heads from May 16 to 18.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel

Prisoners add tourism appeal to beach (Travelpress)

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Prisoners have been credited with transforming a Geraldton beach into one of the region’s premier tourist attractions.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel

Global award for Aussie ecotourism (Travelpress)

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Ecotourism Australia has received a global award for its significant contribution to the conservation and preservation of natural heritage.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel

NSW claims surf state status (Travelpress)

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

NSW intends to market itself as Australia’s surfing state.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel

Virgin Blue follows price hike lead (Travelpress)

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

Virgin Blue is to follow in the footsteps of rival Qantas, by increasing fares.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel

Jazz blasts into Bunbury (Travelpress)

Monday, April 28th, 2008

A new and potentially huge jazz festival is to be held in Bunbury on May 10 and 11.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel

Blue addition to island flights (Travelpress)

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Pacific Blue is to increase its number of flights from Brisbane to Vanuatu and Fiji.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel

Urinal plan for passenger planes (Travelpress)

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Urinals could soon be installed in commercial aircraft for the first time, it has been reported.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel

Sydney exhibit opens in Geraldton (Travelpress)

Monday, April 28th, 2008

The first exhibition telling the moving story of the finding of the wreck of HMAS Sydney has opened in Geraldton.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel

Qantas to increase fares (Travelpress)

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Qantas is to increase the price of all of its domestic and international airfares sold in Australia from May 9.

Original post by Yahoo!7 News - Travel