News in Brief: Thursday July 11

News in Brief: Thursday July 11
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Qantas has offically launched its 12th regional lounge at Tamworth Airport as it reported growing demand for premium travel from business and leisure travellers in regional New South Wales.

Its regional division, QantasLink, recently added eight flights per week on the Sydney-Tamworth route, adding more than 4,000 weekly seats.

 

The newly renamed Tigerair Australia saw passenger traffic rise 59.9% in June against the same month last year when it was operating at a significantly reduced capacity and schedule.

The traffic rise outpacing capacity increases of 48%, driving passenger load factors up 6.5 percentage points to 88.2% as a result. The low cost carrier carried 244,000 passengers over the month – an increase of 76.8% year on year.

 

Space travel firm Virgin Galactic has appointed Steve Isakowitz as its new president, to report directly to chief executive George Whitesides.

Isakowtiz has held the roles of executive vice president and chief technology officer since joining the company in 2011.

 

Japan National Tourism Organisation and Cathay Pacific have called on travel industry professionals to submit their best Japan tour itinerary for the chance to win two return economy class tickets to the destination.

The winning itinerary will also be featured in the January 2013 issue of Vacations and Travel magazine.

For details of how to enter, click here.

 

Natural Focus Safaris and African Wildlife Safaris are running a competition in partnership with LATAM with a nine-night trip for two to Peru valued at $13,000 up for grabs.

To be in with a chance, entrants should visit the website before September 30 and say, in 25 words or less, which famous person they would like to travel to South America with and why.

 

Gulf Ventures has released a five-night Oman golf experience featuring the Greg Norman-designed Al Mouj golf course.

The land-only package is available through Tourism Portfolio and is priced from US$935 (AU$1014.16)

 

Tempo Holidays is taking 10% of its four-day All Things British itinerary when booked by August 31. 

Under the offer, the tour of iconic English experiences is priced from $707.

 

Sydney's Sebel Pier One hotel has has introduced a new online ticketing system designed to make it easier to book its range of events.

Tickets to its functions, events and parties can now be booked via the hotel's website.

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