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		    <title>Finnair: even more choice on the fast way to Europe</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71221&amp;nav=85</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[The beautifully designed Via Lounge offers the perfect choices for relaxing or doing business, including free WiFi connection. Right next door, the Via Spa has available a menu of spa and wellness treatments, to soothe passengers into or out of Europe.]]></description>
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		    <title>A Dutch treat - Amsterdam</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71219&amp;nav=115</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[A little bit naughty and a little bit nice, welcome to Amsterdam.One of the most flamboyant, liberal and free-thinking cities in Europe, Amsterdam is a city full of character and imagination. ]]></description>
		    <category>Featured City</category>
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		    <title>JTG/Stella merger info posted, vote looms </title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71313&amp;nav=117</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[Stella Travel Services chief executive Peter Lacaze today announced the long awaited Explanatory Memorandum detailing its proposed merger with Jetset Travelworld Group (JTG) is complete and available for viewing.]]></description>
		    <category>Top Stories</category>
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		    <title>House of Travel opens doors to SiteMinder</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71297&amp;nav=117</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[Online hotel distributor, SiteMinder announced it will partner with New Zealand's largest travel retailer, House of Travel, in its first ever alliance with a 'bricks and mortar' travel agency. ]]></description>
		    <category>Top Stories</category>
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		    <title>Tourism industry uses study to defend $500m oil spill plea </title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71294&amp;nav=117</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[Results from a recent study have been used to back a US Travel Association assertion that USD500 million spent on an emergency marketing campaign now will offset losses incurred from the BP oil spill.]]></description>
		    <category>Top Stories</category>
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		    <title>152 dead in Islamabad plane crash, no survivors</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71293&amp;nav=117</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[An Airbus 321 carrying 152 people crashed into the dense hills above Pakistan's capital on Wednesday, killing all on board. ]]></description>
		    <category>Top Stories</category>
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		    <title>NATADOLA BEACH RESORT, FIJI</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=70578&amp;nav=6</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[Valid for travel to 31 March 2011]]></description>
		    <category>Interline Deals</category>
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		    <title>Eating Your Way Around Innsbruck: Schöneck</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71316&amp;nav=84</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[Home Is Where The Food Is]]></description>
		    <category>eTB On Location</category>
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		    <title>Orion's Christmas in Fiordland </title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71307&amp;nav=5</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[Imagine Christmas Day and Boxing Day onboard the award winning 5 star expedition ship Orion]]></description>
		    <category>Cruise News</category>
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		    <title>Air Berlin accepts invitation to join oneworld </title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71308&amp;nav=2</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[Air Berlin has accepted an invitation to join the oneworldŽ global alliance - and is to develop co-operative agreements with group members American Airlines and Finnair.]]></description>
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		    <title>Additional London-Paris services during peak summer period</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71309&amp;nav=8</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[Due to an increase in demand during the peak summer period, we will be running additional London-Paris services between 30 July and 29 August 2010.
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		    <category>Rail News</category>
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		    <title>Staging Connections brings a touch of Hollywood to official opening for Crowne Plaza Adelaide</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71295&amp;nav=1</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[Staging Connections has brought a touch of Hollywood to Adelaide to celebrate the official opening of the The Crowne Plaza Adelaide on 15 July 2010.]]></description>
		    <category>Hospitality News</category>
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		    <title>Sofitel launches its iPad application &quot;The Kiosk&quot; a selection of international press</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71296&amp;nav=11</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[Following in the wake of the European launch of Apple's iPad, the Sofitel Luxury Hotels brand is launching its own iPad application called &quot;The Kiosk.&quot;]]></description>
		    <category>Technology News</category>
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		    <title>A proud day for the city of writers as Dublin earns title of Unesco city of literature</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71298&amp;nav=21</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature, one of only four in the world.]]></description>
		    <category>Destination News</category>
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		    <title>New Cathay Pacific lounges enhance travel experience for passengers flying out of Heathrow </title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71299&amp;nav=2</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[Passengers departing on Cathay Pacific flights from London to Hong Kong can enjoy greater comfort and convenience following the opening of the airline's new First Class and Business Class Lounges located at the central concourse at London Heathrow Airport.  ]]></description>
		    <category>Airline News</category>
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		    <title>New touch technology for Queenstown tourists</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71300&amp;nav=11</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[An innovative Queenstown technology company is leading the way in interactive visitor information guides.]]></description>
		    <category>Technology News</category>
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		    <title>New travel agent deal for Marriotts Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel. </title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71301&amp;nav=6</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <category>Interline Deals</category>
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		    <title>Half a Million Fans of Australia on Facebook</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71302&amp;nav=11</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[Australia's fanbase has reached half a million on the social media website Facebook.]]></description>
		    <category>Technology News</category>
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		    <title>Clicquot in the Snow 2010, Thredbo</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71303&amp;nav=79</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[The inaugural Clicquot in the Snow took over Thredbo last week, transforming the village into a &quot;Clicquot yellow&quot; winter wonderland. ]]></description>
		    <category>Ski and Snow News</category>
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		    <title>Kiwis say 'Ciao' to Italia</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71304&amp;nav=1</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[Italian cities dominate the list of European hot spots for New Zealand travellers on Hotels.com in terms of search increase]]></description>
		    <category>Hospitality News</category>
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		    <title>Warm up this winter with a Contiki Espresso</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71305&amp;nav=9</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[What's the best way to warm up in winter?]]></description>
		    <category>Wholesaler News</category>
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		    <title>Heritage Christchurch awarded Qualmark Enviro Gold</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71306&amp;nav=51</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[Following Heritage Queenstown's recent success, Heritage Christchurch has also been recognised for its sustainability achievements with a Qualmark Enviro Gold.]]></description>
		    <category>Awards</category>
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		    <title>Stylish Clarion Comes of Age for Choice Australasia</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71310&amp;nav=1</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[Choice Hotels Australasia (CHA) has just signed its 21st hotel in the region and is aiming for two new Clarions in Cairns and Darwin in the near future.]]></description>
		    <category>Hospitality News</category>
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		    <title>Singapore Airlines - Business Class Special Fares Ex-CHC Only</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71311&amp;nav=2</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[Please find below details regarding Singapore Airlines revised SPECIAL BUSINESS CLASS FARES TO PROMOTE OUR NEW RETROFITTED BUSINESS CLASS PRODUCT AVAILABLE ON Boeing 777-200 AIRCRAFT.]]></description>
		    <category>Airline News</category>
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		    <title>Sonaisali Island Resort introduces new customer care department</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71315&amp;nav=1</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[In our continual endeavours to put our customers enjoyment first, Sonaisali is pleased to announce its new Customer Care Department which has been designed to offer 'the ultimate in customer care' to all resort guests.  ]]></description>
		    <category>Hospitality News</category>
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		    <title>New home for KEA</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71312&amp;nav=3</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[KEA Campers, one of New Zealand's leading tourism operators, has relocated to a large new premise in Albany and, for the first time, will house its manufacturing, rentals and sales divisions under the one roof. ]]></description>
		    <category>Car Hire News</category>
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		    <title>ITOC Operator of the Year Finalists Announced</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71314&amp;nav=51</link>
		    <guid>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71314</guid>
		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
		    <description><![CDATA[The finalists of the Inbound Tour Operators Council (ITOC) Operator of the Year Award for 2010 have been announced.]]></description>
		    <category>Awards</category>
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		    <title>Daily Business &amp; Success Tips</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=68101&amp;nav=68</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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		    <category>Business Tips</category>
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		    <title>Today's Joke</title>
		    <link>http://www.etravelblackboard.co.nz/article.asp?id=71228&amp;nav=16</link>
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		    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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