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NZ contests Aus departure tax
New Zealand’s Tourism Industry Association (TIA) has lobbied together, urging the country’s political leaders to fight against the increase in Australia’s departure tax. -
Air Pacific turns back time, name: Fiji Airways
Fiji's national carrier, Air Pacific says it will continue to revitalise the airline with a strategic plan that includes rebranding the airline to its 1958 name, Fiji Airways. -
Christchurch on the mend
Accor, New Zealand’s largest hotel group has announced plans to re-open two hotels following last year’s earthquake disaster. -
Qantas partner to promote NZ: TRENZ
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TRENZ back to Auckland 2013
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Air NZ taps Tasman, US capacity
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New head turns Queenstown tourism
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Airline News
- 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. - More

Wholesaler News
- 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. - More

Awards
- 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. - More

Attractions & Theme Park News
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee
Saturday 2 June – Monday 4 June 10am – 5pm - New Zealand lodges work together to offer unique experiences
- WA artists make light of State archives
- Skyline Queenstown launches new website and celebrates mountain biking success
- Two rivers, twice the excitement – Queenstown’s Kawarau Jet rebrands
- New website packed with safety tips for adventure tourism operators
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What is On
- 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. - More

Hospitality News
- Further Expansion for Peppers Luxury Retreats Portfolio in New Zealand
Award winning Awaroa Eco Lodge joins boutique luxury brand - Grand Chancellor Hotels New Zealand Partner with Air New Zealand Environment Trust
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Photo Gallery
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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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eTB On Location
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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
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Cowboys and Coasters
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Flight Review
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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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Car Hire News
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Red Hot Deals
Worldwide Car Hire Deals – Book Now! - More

Review Of the Week By Mr eTraveller
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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. - More

Featured Destination
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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. - More

Featured Spa
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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. - More

Featured Resort
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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. - More























