METASEARCH giant Kayak has announced a partnership with German tech start-up Quicket, which will allow Kayak to feature seating details and additional information on more than 23,000 aircraft from 400 airlines.
The deal will see configurations displayed during the booking process, including legroom, wi-fi availability, seat recline and more.
The details will feature on Kayak, momondo, Cheapflights, Swoodoo, Checkfelix and Mundi.
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SPECIAL fares are available for American Queen Steamboat Company voyages booked through Cruise Office, with deals on offer to 31 Oct – see page 8.
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TOURISM Australia is inviting Americans to visit a down under “movie set” in the next phase of its $36 million Dundee campaign.
Launched today, the marketing push involves a series of videos featuring actor Luke Hemsworth – brother of Chris and Liam – and takes viewers on a behind-the-scenes tour of the “Dundee movie backlot”.
The latest instalment cost $8 million and introduces spectacular locations and experiences around the country.
“With the traditional summer booking season just around the corner, coupled with a favourable exchange rate, increased aviation capacity and attractive airfares, now is the perfect time for this next phase of activity in the US,” said Federal Minister for Tourism Simon Birmingham.
The campaign will run to Dec and is supported by Qantas, Expedia and state & territory tourism bodies – CLICK to view.
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MARRIOTT International has confirmed plans to introduce its Courtyard brand to Melbourne, having signed an agreement to manage a property on the western edge of the city’s CBD.
Courtyard by Marriott West Melbourne will open in 2021 at 50 Batman Street and will offer 150 rooms, meeting and event facilities, a signature restaurant and a “grab and go” outlet.
The property is being developed by Ousia Investments and will also offer a fitness centre and outdoor swimming pool.
“Marriott International is growing quickly in Australia, where we currently operate 19 hotels and have a further 19 in the pipeline,” said Sean Hunt, Marriott International’s Area Vice President, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific.
“We’re delighted we’ve found the right site to debut the Courtyard by Marriott brand in the Melbourne market.”
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CRUISE wholesaler Cruisefusion is offering agents a bonus 2% commission on applicable cruise sales from now until 31 Dec, to celebrate the launch of its new Odysseus live dynamic packaging reservations system.
The Cruise1st offshoot is also offering the top-selling agent for the period a free seven-day Royal Caribbean cruise ex Sydney.
Cruisefusion GM Geoff Hackett said the new platform had been well received, and was delivering many efficiencies to agents who were enjoying the benefits of being able to process a cruise, air and hotel booking with live and dynamic pricing on a single platform – cruisefusion.com.au.
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With thanks to Zoos Victoria, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Philadelphia Zoo for providing footage and inspiring future ideas for Perth Zoo.
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Travelport recently bagged contracts of India’s state-owned Air India and one of India’s premier airlines, Jet Airways as their exclusive ticket-distribution service provider and content provider.
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With the opening of Dash Langkawi in April this year, I hot footed it over to the Malaysian island paradise to catch up with Andreas Rud, COO of Dash parent company Ri-Yaz’s Hotels and Resorts.
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With the opening of Dash Langkawi in April this year, I hot footed it over to the Malaysian island paradise to catch up with Andreas Rud, CEO of Dash parent company Ri-Yaz’s Hotels and Resorts.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul has announced the completion of a USD 8.5-million renovation. The newly refurbished guestrooms, suites and meeting facilities have been redesigned by architects and artists to reflect the essence and historical elements of the city, with new amenities providing a modern touch necessary for today’s and next generation of affluent travellers. “Embrace the […]
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