News in Brief: Tuesday April 16

News in Brief: Tuesday April 16
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Tourism Australia has appointed Andrew Reilly, formerly its regional director Asia, as its new regional general manager Japan and Korea to be based in Tokyo from May.

 

P&O Cruises has reported strong interest for its 2014-15 program as a record number of agents participated in its series of webinars last week.

 

Tahiti Travel Connection will run a series of 30-minute webinars for agents next week in order to help them sell the destination with confidence.

The first webinar will be held on Monday April 22, with agents advised to email TTC business development manager, Camilla McInnes, at camilla@entiretravel.com by this Friday in order to reserve a place.

 

The Singapore Tourism Board has revamped its YourSingaporeXperience agent portal with a range of new partner deals, downloadable fact sheets and the Time Out Singapore Little Black Book.

 

Avalon Waterways has expanded its fleet with the addition of the 64-cabin Avalon Artistry II, one of two new suite ships to join its fleet this year.

Next month will see the launch of Avalon Expression, with a further three suit ships to debut next year.

 

Etihad Airways will commence daily nonstop flights between Abu Dhabi and Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, from June 15, 2013.

 

Accor has appointed Duncan Mars as the general manager of the new Mercure Portsea Resort and Golf Course Complex on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, due to open on June 1.

 

Avid cruising fans can enjoy live streaming of the Quantum of the Seas reveal event on Royal Caribbean's Royal Connect site.

The live streaming of the event will start at 11:30 PM tonight AEST with the announcement to take place at approximately 12 midnight April 17.

They can also join in the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #QuantumoftheSeas.

 

Bentours has released a 16-day Complete Norway tour combining an 11-day Hurtigruten cruise through the Arctic Circle, priced from $3773 per person.

 

Fijian property Vomo Island Resort has unveiled a new kids village featuring a playroom and outdoor facilities for both young and older children.

 

Research firm TNS has appointed Ed Steiner, fomerly of Tourism Australia, as its new head of travel and leisure.

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