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Friday, 18 May 2012

NEW ZEALAND EDITION

Managing editor: Anthony Valeriano

Events Calendar

US Airways to add more Seasonal Flights to Europe
US Airways customers will have more ways to get to Europe this Northern Hemisphere summer with daily, seasonal service to Barcelona, Spain; Athens, Greece; Glasgow, Scotland; Venice, Italy; and Lisbon, Portugal from the airline's hub at Philadelphia.
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Hollyford Track Announces Scenic Helicopter Flight Addition For 2012/2013
Hollyford Track Guided Walks, one of New Zealand’s premier guided walks, is adding the ‘wow’ factor to its walks with the inclusion of a new scenic helicopter flight from the start of the 2012 summer season.
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New Caledonia Sponsorship of SKAL lunch
Thursday 3 May saw a very successful turnout for SKAL with the sponsorship by New Caledonia Tourism.
House of Travel takes Top 5 Workplace Position
House of Travel took a top 5 position in the National Randstad Awards for Employer Branding, held last week at the Pullman Hotel, Auckland.
Ports of Auckland Cruise Terminal Wins Award
With just one more cruise visit left to officially bring the 2011/12 cruise season to an end, Ports of Auckland says it has been a record season capped by winning the “Most Efficient Terminal Operation” award in the international Cruise Insight 2011 Awards.
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People Of Aotearoa New Zealand Are Invited To Celebrate Matariki At Te Papa
Every year in late autumn, the stars of Matariki disappear from our evening sky. Around early June, the reappearance of these stars on the eastern horizon in the early morning sky signifies the Maori New Year.
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Air Pacific rebranding to Fiji Airways
Bula Fiji Tourism Exchange kicked off in Suva, Fiji yesterday with the announcement that Air Pacific would rebrand to its 1958 title, Fiji Airways.
Afternoon of activities: TRENZ
Wiltrans Famil about Paul Gauguin
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TRENZ: A success so far
Another day at TRENZ in Queenstown, New Zealand has seen productive interactions, interviews and meetings conducted between buyers, exhibitors and media.
TRENZ closes with a bang
Cowboys and Coasters
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Flight Review: Air Pacific - Sydney to Nadi
Checking in for business class was easy and I walked straight through on the priority line.
American Airlines Miami to Los Angeles AA 271
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Methis Hotel Padova: Hipster Haven In Northeastern Italy
A modern surprise on the hotel scene in a traditional city, Methis Hotel attracts savvy business travellers looking for convenience and efficiency in a handy location while avoiding the five-star prices of larger Italian cities.
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Penang, Malaysia: A mélange of cultures
It was my first visit to Penang, the renowned ‘Pearl of the Orient’ and I was impressed and overwhelmed at the tenacious spirit of the locals and distinctly old world charm of its eats and streets.
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Rockin’ relaxation Penang style
Searing yourself silly in the heat of the Malaysian sun, endless amounts of walking and tiresome days spent windsurfing, jet skiing and parasailing should all end the same way; a visit to the Hard Rock Hotel Rock Spa.
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Hard not to rock out: Hard Rock Hotel Penang
Outside the main township of Penang, on the peaceful and forever sunny Batu Ferringhi beach rests the Hard Rock Hotel; but rest will be the last thing on your mind when you stay here.
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