News in Brief: Thursday May 1

News in Brief: Thursday May 1
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Qantas has reminded travellers that its Los Angeles-Brisbane QF16 service moves from Terminal 4 to the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX today.

The move is part of the airline’s plan to streamline and consolidate all arrivals and departures to the new terminal.

“Customer benefits include reduced bussing between terminals, access to the new Los Angeles Business Lounge once opened mid-year and the newly refurbished Westfield shopping experience,” Qantas said.

 

The Tourism Authority of Thailand will host a series of ‘Aroi Tasty Thailand’ travel industry workshops throughout May.

The workshops will feature a host of travel experts, and will be held in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.  

For more information or to register, click here.

 

Emirates will give two lucky Aussie agents and one New Zealand consultant a chance to win a FIFA World Cup experience by booking and logging eligible Emirates tickets when the promotion begins on May 5.

Top prizes include return flights to Brazil via Dubai, an opening ceremony ticket and a first match ticket between Croatia and Brazil. 

 

From summer 2014 through to autumn 2015, Holland America Line will bring two ships back to Asia in a series of short and long cruises, complete with new itineraries that include overnight stays in some of Asia’s most iconic cities. 

 

Experience Oz has launched a fully functional Japanese site to cater for the growing Japanese tourism market in Australia.

The site will give travellers access to over 2000 tours, activities and experiences from both Australia and New Zealand. 

 

British Airways will be the sole aviation sponsor of the first ever World Business Forum in Australia, to be held at The Star Sydney on May 28 to 29. 

 

Emirates will launch a new daily service to Brussels, Belgium, from September 5. 

 

Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled Camp Ocean, its new marine-themed children’s program coming to its fleet of 24 ‘Fun Ships’.

The program is set to launch on Carnival Freedom on May 24, and targets children aged 2-11 with fun, educational experiences.

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

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