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Africa director Wayne Hamilton launch in the Sydney suburb of Highlights of the trip included It signals a sign of the times for quietly negotiating with a chief Penrith from early next year. a three night cruise between for the sale of a couple of agents travel agents, and business iFly Downunder chief marketing professionals generally, who are Durban and Cape Town, walking to become his newlyweds. officer Brett Sheridan said he seeking out tools that deliver within 50m of wild cheetah at would welcome the opportunity them with greater connectivity, Sanbona Game Reserve and a to develop a working relationship WIN A SET OF flexibility and mobility in the way luxurious journey aboard the they conduct business. with the Australian trade. iconic Blue Train to Pretoria. 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Just 31 out of 186 applications Malawian Airlines comes as a question below to: The mobile solution was created were approved to enter the rebirth of Air Malawi, which had [email protected]. by Travel Technology & Solutions independent hotel group, helping been in financial difficulty and (TTS). to boost total representation seeking new investment for more Is Washington a state, city, to almost 500 hotels in 250 Alex Fitzpatrick, Travelport General than a decade prior. territory or something else? Manager, Pacific Region destinations, the company says. The new carrier will serve as Other additions opened in a strategic partner of Ethiopian Congratulations to yesterday’s Europe, the Middle East & Africa Airlines to help funnel passengers lucky winner, Jordan Ditcham of (17) and three in the Americas. into ET’s long-haul network. Harvey World Travel Mt Gambier. 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The match, featuring a selection The findings came from a survey of Australian cricketers, is slated of 149 travel managers, an online to take place in Alice Springs from poll of 469 travellers from five 29-30 Nov 2013. companies & 40 industry experts. More at www.barmyarmy.com. NEW Zealand’s action capital, Green, Travelworld Charlestown; Queenstown, played host to this Ruth Keith, RACT Travelworld group of agents enjoying many of Launceston and Lisa Tjandi from WIN A RIVER CRUISE FOR its white-knuckle attractions and Travelworld Hunter Travel Group. pulse-raising highlights. In front are Dale Rutledge, TWO IN EUROPE WITH APT The top-selling consultants Travelworld Newcastle; Kylie were on a famil courtesy of Viva! Foster, Travelworld Port Holidays, co-hosted by Air New Macquarie; Grant Mason, Zealand and Travelworld Hunter Travelworld Green Hills; Sarah Travel/RACT Travelworld. 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