News in Brief: Thursday December 11

News in Brief: Thursday December 11
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Creative Holidays and Dubai Tourism has kicked off the second instalment of its exclusive comp with Travel Today, giving away a $150 spa voucher for this week’s ‘spa & relaxation’ theme.

To enter, answer these five questions and send your answers to competition@themisfits.media by the end of the week. Winners will be notified by Travel Today.

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The chief executive of the company that runs the Melbourne and Launceston airports has resigned.

Chris Woodruff plans to leave Australia Pacific Airports Corporation before June 30, 2015.

Chairman David Crawford said that in the seven-and-a-half years under Mr Woodruff's leadership, APAC had delivered growth rates well above the industry average.

 

G Adventures has announced it will be bringing back its ‘12 Days of G’ promotion for the third year, offering 12 different travel deals in the lead up to Christmas Eve.

The leading small-group adventure travel tour operator is offering savings of 15% on selected trips around the world and will be unveiling them daily on the G Adventures website and Facebook page from 13th December.

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One of the hottest destinations of 2015 is now even more accessible as Cebu Pacific Air (CEB), increases flights between Sydney and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila Terminal 3) to five times weekly.

To further stimulate travel to the Philippines, CEB holds a seat sale from Sydney to Manila until December 13, 2014 or until seats last. AU$249 seats are available for travel from January 1 to March 31, 2015, while AU$149 seats are available for travel from June 1 to September 30, 2015.

 

Despite dreary weather, the party went on at the Opera Bar relaunch last night following a five-week shutdown for renovations. Celebrity-chef Matt Moran continues his 15-year partnership with the popular bar, one of Sydney’s most iconic venues.

Patrons can look forward to additional seating, a swankier timer-based look, a new charcuterie room and even a raw bar.

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EURAIL have added to their extensive program and networks by introducing a new form of transport to their product range, the “Attica Pass” which is a ferry pass for Greece and the Mediterranean.

International Rail director, Jonathan Hume said it has been many years since a pass has been available for Greek Island Hopping and is pleased to be able to offer it to the Australian market.

Six ferry crossings will be available on the Attica Pass, two for travel between Greece and Italy and four that can be used in the Greek Islands for Island hopping. It covers any ferries operating under the Attica Brand (Superfast, Blue Star and Anek Lines).

 

Wendy Wu Tours had such an overwhelming response to their Japan group tours for 2015 that they are adding an extra departure for both their all-inclusive Japan tours in May next year.

The newly introduced 12-day Essential Japan tour from Tokyo to Kyoto via Fuji Five Lakes will also now depart on May 11, 2015.

The more comprehensive 14-day itinerary, Discover Japan, also has an added departure of May 6, 2015. It includes visits to Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Takayama, Kanazawa, Nara, Koyasan, Kyoto and Osaka.

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AVIAREPS has become an official Affiliate Member of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), a specialized agency of the United Nations.

As part of its Affiliate Membership, AVIAREPS will gain access to a global network of 400 institutional and professional associates in 156 countries, as well as specific information about challenges, market trends and the development of the tourism industry. 

Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

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