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• Tourism boom as Instagram discovers the remote town with the 'world's best beaches'

  19-01-2018 23:23 via abc.net.au
  For years Esperance on Western Australia's south coast has laid claim to being the home of the world's best beaches. Now it is struggling under the weight of tourists drawn by photo-sharing platform Instagram.
  
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• More Aussies pulling out their passports, with NZ topping the destinations list

  19-01-2018 09:47 via abc.net.au
  More than 10 million Australians travelled overseas last year, an increase of 6.9 per cent on the previous year, with New Zealand, Indonesia and China among our top destinations for short stays.
  
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• Six of Australia's best swimming spots

  19-01-2018 06:46 via abc.net.au
  Australia is blessed with a vast number of stunning swimming holes, lakes, creeks, rivers and beaches. We thought we'd take one for the team and find a few excellent spots for you to cool down.
  
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• Seven of Australia's best swimming spots

  19-01-2018 06:46 via abc.net.au
  Australia is blessed with a vast number of stunning swimming holes, lakes, creeks, rivers and beaches. We thought we'd take one for the team and find a few excellent spots for you to cool down.
  
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• Seven best swimming spots

  19-01-2018 06:46 via abc.net.au
  We thought we’d take one for the team and find a few excellent spots for you to cool down.
  
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• Five of Australia's best swimming spots

  19-01-2018 06:46 via abc.net.au
  Australia is blessed with a vast number of stunning swimming holes, lakes, creeks, rivers and beaches. We thought we'd take one for the team and find a few excellent spots for you to cool down.
  
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• TD Jobs Page – Travel Trade Recruitment jobs 19 January 2018

  19-01-2018 05:21
  These jobs from Travel Trade Recruitment were advertised in Travel Daily on 19 January 2018.Click here to download the TD Jobs Page – Travel Trade Recruitment jobs 19 January 2018The post TD Jobs Page – Travel Trade Recruitment jobs 19 January 2018 appeared first on Travel Daily.
  
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• Window Seat 19 Jan 18

  19-01-2018 03:58
  THEY’VE walked down the aisle so many times they’ve lost count, but as airline cabin crew they’re usually pushing a trolley.But on a LATAM service in Chile this week, Paula Ruiz and Carlos Elorriga were married mid-flight – by the Pope himself.The airborne nuptials were performed after the couple asked the pontiff for a blessing as he flew a leg of his current Chilean tour.Though the pair had legally married in a civil service in 2010, plans for a religious service were t
  
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• Travel Specials 19 Jan 18

  19-01-2018 03:58
  WELCOME to Travel Specials, Travel Daily’s Friday feature. If your firm has released a travel special you’d like to make the industry aware of, send the details to [email protected].
  The post Travel Specials 19 Jan 18 appeared first on Travel Daily.
  
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• Swiss-Bel BNE gm

  19-01-2018 03:58
  SWISS-BELHOTEL International has announced the appointment of Pankal Dhingra as the new general manager of the 134-room Swiss-Belhotel in Brisbane.Dhingra joins the company from his most recent role as executive assistant manager at the NEXT Hotel in Brisbane.He will work closely with Swiss-Belhotel business director Murray Bote and Grant Gaskin, area gm for NZ and Australia.The post Swiss-Bel BNE gm appeared first on Travel Daily.
  
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• CAPA Insights 19 Jan 18

  19-01-2018 03:58
  CAPA Centre for Aviation today offers its latest exclusive infographic,presenting insight from its own data and external sources.As PART of its continued review of global alliances CAPA Insights brings you a snapshot of Star Alliance.
  The airline grouping was established in 1997 as the first global airline alliance to “better meet the needs of the frequent international traveller” and is now the world’s largest global alliance. In terms of market share, Star Alliance is the lar
  
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• Trafalgar extends

  19-01-2018 03:57
  TRAFALGAR has added the USA and Canada to the list of destinations applicable with its $999 airfare promotion as part of the guided holiday company’s “2018, it’s time” campaign.The offer now extends to 32 North American destinations and refers to a $999 return airfare deal (including taxes) available until 28 Feb, valid for travel 01 Mar and 30 Nov this year.The post Trafalgar extends appeared first on Travel Daily.
  
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• QF MEL/SFO start

  19-01-2018 03:57
  QANTAS has named 01 Sep as the start date for its new direct services between Melbourne and San Francisco (TD 15 Dec), with fares available for sale from today.The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner service will operate as an evening departure from MEL and an overnight flight on the return, flying four times a week.However, the carrier will reduce its Dreamliner services between MEL and LAX to accommodate the new SFO flights, cutting them from six to two services a week.Passengers booked on impacted flight
  
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• Oz day at Wolgan

  19-01-2018 03:57
  EMIRATES One&Only Wolgan Valley Resort in NSW is offering a special Australia Day long weekend package for a distinct celebratory getaway – see page 9.The post Oz day at Wolgan appeared first on Travel Daily.
  
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• MH lands in Alice

  19-01-2018 03:57
  PASSENGERS are being offered alternative services after a Malaysia Airlines flight from Sydney to KUL was diverted after experiencing engine problems last night, making an emergency landing in Alice Springs.The post MH lands in Alice appeared first on Travel Daily.
  
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• HI Express growth

  19-01-2018 03:57
  THE Holiday Inn Express brand is set to undergo a major expansion phase in Australia following its funding partner successfully raising $500m.Pro-invest Group, partner of parent company InterContinental Hotels Group, says a new 170-room hotel in Newcastle will open this year as well as two new properties in Melbourne.IHG’s EVEN hotel brand is also set to debut in Syd & Mel soon.The post HI Express growth appeared first on Travel Daily.
  
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• EK orders 36 A380s

  19-01-2018 03:57
  THE future of the Airbus A380 superjumbo has received a much-needed boost with confirmation that Emirates has signed a US$16 billion deal to increase its fleet.The agreement involves 36 additional A380s, with 20 on firm order and options for 16 more.The new planes will be delivered from 2020 onwards and together with existing orders will lift Emirates’ A380 contingent to 178.“We’ve made no secret of the fact that the A380 has been a success for Emirates,” said Emirates ch
  
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