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Business Events Sydney charts new strategy

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 28 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT

Coupled with a corporate restructure, the new strategy is aimed at securing long-term growth of business events in Sydney and New South Wales

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Face-to-face interaction still vital

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:00:00 GMT

The inaugural Market Monitor report, issued by the Exhibition and event Association of Australasia, offers interesting results

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Vivid Sydney 2012 set to inspire

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 02 May 2012 01:04:00 GMT

This year"s annual festival of light, music and ideas is expected to bring more business events to the city than in the previous years

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Fraser Suites Sydney

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:18:00 GMT

Have a meeting with George Street, Town Hall and the entertainment precinct on your doorstep at A$78 (US$) per person

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New air link a boost for Darwin

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT

SilkAir"s new Singapore-Darwin service opens the door for more outbound Asian groups to visit Australia"s Northern Territory

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Verdict is in: Sydney convention centre to close

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:00:00 GMT

The New South Wales government has decided to halt the centre"s operations for three years to give way to the billion-dollar redevelopment of the Darling Harbour precinct

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Gold Coast and Melbourne: Dynamic Duo

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 10:55:00 GMT

Kevin Moloney discovers Australia"s dual qualities on a trip from Queensland"s sun-drenched Gold Coast to Melbourne"s cultural mix

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Sound Systems

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:17:00 GMT

The proper use of sound can enhance the drama of an event, mark the transition from one part of the programme to another, energise the audience and provide a clear means of communicating the message. Gary Bowerman writes

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Park Hyatt Sydney reopens

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:23:00 GMT

Following multimillion dollar renovation, hotel now features three rooftop suites built on a new fourth level, providing close to 360-degree views of the famous sights

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Australia's Fine Vines

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:05:00 GMT

Jacqui Williams explores two of Australia's premier wine districts

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Qantas to restructure network due to low profits

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:29:00 GMT

The carrier will drop certain unprofitable routes and adjust capacity on existing routes

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Take-off weight errors 'continue to occur'

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:37:00 GMT

Australian Transport Safety Bureau report into Emirates A340 tailstrike warns industry that procedures remain vulnerable to human error

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Ben Southall

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 05:50:00 GMT

Ben Southall beat 35,000 applicants from across the globe in 2009 to win the "Best Job in the World" for six months. Margie T Logarta recently sat down with him to recall the once-in-a-lifetime experience

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Accor acquires Mirvac Hotels

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:41:00 GMT

All of Mirvac's 48 properties, spread across Australia and New Zealand, will now be a part of the Accor hotel group

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SilkAir to fly to Darwin

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:32:00 GMT

The carrier will operate four weekly flights to the city – a major business and cargo destination

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American Airlines and Qantas receive green light for JBA

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 05:56:00 GMT

The US Department of Transportation has approved the deal, which will involve coordinated schedules, joint pricing schemes and increased frequencies

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Qantas to deploy A380 on Sydney-HK route

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:57:00 GMT

The carrier will also increase frequencies on this route upon receiving two new superjumbos

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Qantas flight diverted to Dubai due to engine issues

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 04:59:00 GMT

The flight, which was en route to London, landed safely with 258 passengers onboard, including celebrity Stephen Fry

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Strategic Airlines to become low-cost Air Australia

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The rebranded carrier will expand both its domestic and international networks

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UPDATE: Qantas to compensate passengers for incidental costs incurred

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:59:00 GMT

Passengers left stranded at Australian airports will be reimbursed for accommodation, meals and any other costs encountered during the strike

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Wild Wild West

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Andrew Dembina takes a detour to an old Australian pearling town and discovers that little has changed since his last visit over twenty years ago

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Restaurant Check: Porteno

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Sydney, Australia

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UPDATE: Qantas resumes services

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:41:00 GMT

A tribunal decision has obliged the unions to drop industrial action for 21 days to allow for negotiations

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Qantas grounds entire fleet due to labour dispute

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:30:00 GMT

The industrial action, set off by Qantas' recent announcements to shift some operations to Asia, has caused all domestic and international flights to be cancelled from today

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UPDATE: Bangkok"s floodwaters rise relentlessly

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:26:00 GMT

Bangkok's governor warns of worse floods to come in Bangkok's northern suburbs.

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Five new technologies that enhance the airport experience

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:12:00 GMT

These innovations take away different passenger pain points, enabling them to breeze through procedures that are generally tedious and time consuming

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Fine vines

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Jacqui Williams explores two of Australia's premier wine districts

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Sydney 2011

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:01:00 GMT

Chris Pritchard contrasts a glimpse of the Australian city"s historical past with tranquil gardens and Aboriginal art

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Tiger Airways Australia given green light to resume services

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:06:00 GMT

The carrier will begin services on August 12 with a simplified timetable and a smaller fleet

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Qantas pilots to make "unauthorised" announcements

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:59:00 GMT

AIPA has given Qantas management notice today that it will start unauthorised in-flight announcements on long-haul flights to raise public awareness of industrial action and shifting of operations to Asia

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Body scanning trials at Australia's airports

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT

The government has promised not to use the method randomly, as these target mainly drug traffickers

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Tiger Airways Australia flying ban likely to continue

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 01:00:00 GMT

Air safety regulators still need some time to complete their investigation into the low-cost carrier's airworthiness and want to be given until August 1 to do so

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Tiger Australia banned from flying

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Australia's aviation safety regulator is questioning the low-cost carrier's airworthiness

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National Parks Down Under in Australia

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Chris Pritchard explores two evocative national parks in far-flung corners of Australia and New Zealand

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Emirates pulls Tripoli flights 'indefinitely'

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:40:00 GMT

Due to the continuing unrest in Libya, Emirates says its flights to Tripoli have been suspended indefinitely

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Volcanic ash cloud in Australia promises more flight disruptions

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:43:00 GMT

While carriers have resumed some operations, a second volcanic ash falls could bring things again to a halt

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Dining Alone in Sydney

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Tired of eating in the hotel restaurant? Ute Junker picks Sydney"s best spots for solo diners

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Going Under - Earthy Options

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:25:00 GMT

Staging events in spaces where the sun does not shine can still yield a variety of memorable experiences, Erica Rae Chong reports

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Perth

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Chris Pritchard samples the charms of the world"s most isolated metropolis

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Jetstar links Darwin and Manila

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:00:00 GMT

The low-cost carrier begins this thrice weekly service on February 9, providing yet another bridge between Australia and Asia

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On the Road

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:34:00 GMT

From concept to delivery, roadshows test the capabilities of event organisers. Gary Bowerman finds out how to engage consumer passion

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Better Vision

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:16:00 GMT

One healthcare company found an ideal location for its sales gathering on Australia"s Gold Coast, writes Kenny Coyle

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Get me there in Style

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:11:00 GMT

On wheels, on waves and up in the air, Kevin Moloney investigates transport that really moves people

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Pan Pacific Perth to open in January

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 01:17:00 GMT

The new 486-room Perth hotel rounds up the first batch of properties earmarked for Australia by the Pan Pacific chain

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Train Rides - On the Right Track

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 08:53:00 GMT

Unusual rail journeys can make an exhilarating addition to your programme, write Margie T Logarta and Divya Hiranandani

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Virgin Blue tries to get back to business

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

While the computer glitch that stranded thousands across Australia has been fixed, there is still a backlog to clear up

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Cathay Pacific to add more passenger capacity

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:52:00 GMT

Resurgent customer demand is prompting an increase in frequencies on routes from Sydney to Paris

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Mountain Venues

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:24:00 GMT

Mountain venues can provide some high-altitude experiences for events, writes Gigi Onag

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Sydney International Airport unveils results of upgrading

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:50:00 GMT

One of the world's biggest handlers of the A380, it's received a new baggage handling system to manage increased capacity

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Australia - Regal Options

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:39:00 GMT

Queensland provides more variety in a single Australian state than many fully fledged countries can muster, writes Kenny Coyle

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River Deep - Tide and Time

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:27:00 GMT

Asia-Pacific"s waterways present an ideal opportunity for event organisers to get their teams out of the meeting room and enjoy fresh experiences. Gigi Onag looks at some options

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Melbourne - Wizard of Oz

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 31 May 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The Australian city"s laid-back nature and cultural heritage cast a spell on business travellers, says Chris Pritchard

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G"day Sydney

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 01 May 2010 00:01:00 GMT

A strong economy, competitive hotel rates and those stunning views make Australia"s biggest city a compelling place to do business, says Chris Pritchard

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Urban Legends

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:13:00 GMT

You don"t always have to go far from the city centre to find unique and unusual venues, write Kenny Coyle and Gigi Onag

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Gold Coast upgrades airport and adds Hilton

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Australia"s Gold Coast is to welcome a new Hilton hotel this year, coming just after the region has renovated its airport

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Australia banks on Asian events recovery

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:25:00 GMT

Australia is looking to Asia's resilient economies to bring in more business meetings and corporate incentives.

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Faith to Faith Meeting

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:44:00 GMT

Last December, Melbourne played host for a week to The Parliament of the World"s Religions, writes Kevin Moloney

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Beyond City Limits

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:30:00 GMT

Escaping the pressure of the urban environment doesn"t have to involve long-distance travel, sometimes the answer is on your doorstep, write Kenny Coyle and Jarrel Tan

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Qatar flies into Australia

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Doha-based carrier adds the continent to its route network with the opening of thrice-weekly flights to Melbourne

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Get with the Programme

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:36:00 GMT

Technology enables the handling of the increasingly complex logistics behind meetings and business events to be as painless as possible, writes Gigi Onag

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Australia - Thought that Counts

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:35:00 GMT

South Australia"s capital Adelaide is promoting itself as the country"s Thinking City, writes Kenny Coyle

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Perth resilient during slowdown

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Business travel to Western Australia has held up well despite the global economic slowdown

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New Zealand to assist Trans-Tasman trips

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:58:00 GMT

New Zealand overhauls entry system for Australian and New Zealand travellers

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Sip Of Life

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:01:00 GMT

Über-luxurious vacations are made of the lush surroundings of wine resorts paired with the world"s best wine-drinking experiences, Joshua Tan discovers

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Qatar to serve Oz from December 6

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:32:00 GMT

Melbourne will be the first Australian city to be served by Qatar Airways. The Doha-based carrier will launch a three times a week service with B777-200LRs starting on December 6, with flight frequency expected to increase to daily in the new year

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Call of the Wild

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:01:00 GMT

It was a day out of their comfort zone for the group from Sunlife Hong Kong, but the Australian bush experience left indelible memories of the trip, writes Gigi Onag

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Desert Storms

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:51:00 GMT

There"s more to desert locations than buggy or camel rides, writes Kenny Coyle

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Man & Fish

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:01:00 GMT

Like playing golf, big game fishing is considered serious business and can be factored into your travels. In fact, interest in the sport could go a long way to help seal the deal, says Chris Pritchard

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Man & Fish

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:01:00 GMT

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Cebu Pacific eyes flights to Australia and Brunei

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Cebu Pacific has filed a petition before the Philippines" Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) to offer flights to Australia and Brunei

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Australia - On the Beach

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:01:00 GMT

Australia"s huge coastline is dotted with remarkable resorts that provide event planners with a range of meeting and incentive options, writes Kenny Coyle

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Outback opulence

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:01:00 GMT

On a far-flung 600,000ha working cattle station in northern Queensland, Chris Pritchard experiences real outback ruggedness without surrendering comfort

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Australia and the Philippines expand air services

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Australia and the Philippines have signed a new air services agreement, increasing by 60 percent the number of seats on weekly flights between the two countries.

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Delays in Australian airports expected after strike

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Qantas baggage handlers, who went on a four-hour strike Monday morning, are now back to work, but it may take until this evening to untangle the delays caused by the disruption of normal operations in five Australian airports.

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Queensland shortlists for "best job in world"

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Despite the economic gloom and doom of recession and unemployment, one lucky applicant is soon to sign up for the "best job in the world" on Australia's Hamilton Island.

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Heritage Sites - Pebble Power

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Keen to experience a World Heritage Site? Why not do so in style, asks Chris Pritchard who went "glamping" – glamorous camping – in Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, site of the famous Rock whose enormity never fails to evoke a hushed reaction from even the most jaded traveller

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Conrad Jupiters completes US$10.5 million renovation

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Conrad Jupiters on Australia"s Gold Coast has completed a AUS$16 million (US$10.5 million) room and meeting space renovation.

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Northern Highlight

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:32:00 GMT

Australia"s newest convention centre opens up a range of opportunities for meeting organisers, writes Kenny Coyle

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Sporting Chance

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:09:00 GMT

Taking your brand into the sports arena can be an exciting way of wooing clients, rewarding staff or generating a positive company profile, writes Gary Bowerman

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Novotel to open near Brisbane Airport

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The hotel is part of the development master plan for the gateway to Queensland, which is predicted to have 33.3 million passengers annually by 2029

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Aussie Flavour

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Travelling around Perth with your palate is one unique gustatory adventure. Gigi Onag samples five of top restaurants in the Perth CBD and Fremantle

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New flights from Asia buoys Queensland tourism

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New international air routes into Queensland from Asia combined with strong marketing are helping to buoy its foreign visitor numbers

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Delta heads for Down Under

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The carrier goes head to head with Qantas and United and newcomer V Australia on the popular Sydney-Los Angeles route

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A Look Into Open Air Markets

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Open-air markets have been transformed into culture and lifestyle hubs, some boasting a seaside location and green open spaces. The Business Traveller team scours for some good buys

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Make it Australia

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Award-winning director Baz Luhrman's latest film provides impetus for a new Down Under tourism campaign

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Cairns hotel to rebrand as Pullman

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tropical Queensland"s resort Cairns is to see the arrival of Australia"s second Pullman-branded hotel as the Reef Casino complex becomes the Pullman Reef Hotel Casino.

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Vietnam - Time to Shine

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:42:00 GMT

Vietnam"s emerging events industry is still in its infancy, yet already snapping at the heels of more established neighbours. Samantha Coomber guides you to new discoveries

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Olympian efforts

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:46:00 GMT

During the Olympic Games, all eyes turned to spectacular Beijing. Events specialist OSC China was tasked with showcasing Australia"s team and corporate sponsors. Kenny Coyle reports

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Sporting Life

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:29:00 GMT

Whether it"s corporate hospitality, business functions or active teambuilding programmes, sporting venues can provide a radically different backdrop. By Sylvia Wu and Peter Rajendran

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Elegance on Show

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:26:00 GMT

The Asian Luxury Travel Market and Conference in Shanghai brought together some of the top names in the premier hospitality sector and key buyers. Kenny Coyle reports

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Character Buildings

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:08:00 GMT

History and heritage, architecture and design can provide a venue with that special ambience an event planner craves. Lau Liang Tong looks at a selection of iconic buildings across the world

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Westin announces Australian expansion

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Starwood Hotels & Resorts is to open a Westin hotel and residences in the Australian city of Brisbane

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Hotel check: Park Hyatt Sydney

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Sydney, Australia

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Wings Of Desire At Port Philip Bay

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:00:00 GMT

The magnificence of Port Philip Bay and beyond southern Victoria can be experienced at one fell swoop, thanks to one of man's greatest inventions, says Rosana Cheng

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Enjoy the High Life

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:49:00 GMT

When event planners think of taking to the skies, it usually centres on the headache of missed connections and lost delegates or baggage. However, writes Christina Kautzky, you can make aerial adventures part of an exhilarating programme and you don"t always have to take a flight

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Luxe aboard the Ghan

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Ghan, Australia"s historic locomotive, is introducing the superior Platinum Service later this year

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Japanese Discoveries

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:34:00 GMT

A Yamaha incentive trip to Japan was so successful that its organiser won a key industry award, writes Miles Clarke

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Australia - Gold Standards

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 07:47:00 GMT

Australia"s Gold Coast offers groups a vast array of activities and great weather. Kevin Moloney looks at one of the country"s most popular incentive destinations

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On Location

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 07:32:00 GMT

Why not choose a destination familiar from the big screen for your next incentive programme, offering endless themed options. Christina Kautzky reports

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Up, Up And Away On A Hot Air Balloon

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Terence Quek experienced perfect "Diamond Weather" high above a dreamy Hunter Valley

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Treasure Island

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 06:10:00 GMT

Whether you feel like becoming a luxury castaway or a member of Survivor, Lucinda Law goes island hopping in search of the perfect tropical retreats.

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Etihad adds second Oz route

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Etihad Airways will add Brisbane to its growing Australia portfolio at the end of September. The carrier will begin three-times weekly flights via Singapore to Queensland's capital on September 28, using a two-class A330-200

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Free Spirit In Perth

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Perth, Australia's most isolated capital, has prospered nicely on its own, thanks to a rich mineral store and solid work ethic. Rachael Oakes-Ash finds a culture of fun here too

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Boom, Boom, Brome-ing In Australia

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Chris Pritchard takes a ride-of-a-lifetime on Cable Beach, where camel trains are a popular form of transport

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Museums and Art Venues

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 12:13:00 GMT

Culture and the fine arts can provide a stimulating backdrop for your events. Report compiled by Rosana Cheng

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Can Emirates overtake SIA and become Oz's leading foreign airline?

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:00:00 GMT

Later this year passengers flying the Kangaroo Route between Europe and Australia will experience more choice and keener prices

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Melbourne - Meet & Drink

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 15:16:00 GMT

A proven track record of organising events of any size, superb exhibition and conference facilities ... and then there's the food and drink. Kenny Coyle falls for Melbourne's charms

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Siemens - Dream Dinner

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 15:14:00 GMT

Millbank Marketing organised one of Australia"s largest corporate one-night functions for 2,700 people. By Kevin Moloney

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Road Trips - What about the Great Ocean Road

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 14:53:00 GMT

If Melbourne is your choice for an event, remember the urban sophistication of the city also offers easy access to the Great Ocean Road. Mix asks local destination management company Big Stick Adventures to provide a sample itinerary

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Tasting Tours

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 13:49:00 GMT

For that memorable added extra to your event, try taking a trip to a vineyard, brewery, tea plantation or street market.Compiled by Rosana Cheng

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Do you have Protection?

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 13:45:00 GMT

Peter Jones, Peter Jones Special Events, Melbourne

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Sydney 2006

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Enjoy sweeping city views with BridgeClimb or graze the streets of King Street Newtown, urges Chris Pritchard

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Lion on the beach

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 23:00:00 GMT

James Moore stays clear of the blubber on Seal Bay

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Street of eats

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 23:00:00 GMT

Adelaide reportedly boasts the highest number of restaurants per head of any Australian city. Liana Cafolla checks out an area where the variety is tantalising

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Queensland: Ship Of Dreams

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

It"s just a few steps to reach a more primitive Australia, promises Ed Peters

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Blue sky dreaming

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Are you friendly, smart and responsible? Then you may have what it takes to be a pilot, says Brent Hannon

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This sporting life

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Good facilities and even better weather make Australia a sporting heaven, and Melbourne is its undisputed champion. Beverley Fearis visits as the sports-mad city gears up for its next big event.

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Mountain highs

info@businesstraveller.com (Business Traveller Magazine) — Wed, 26 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT

A wilderness retreat doesnft have to mean sacrificing fine dining. Beverley Fearis unwinds at a far-flung gastro-lodge.

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