News in Brief: Tuesday March 5

News in Brief: Tuesday March 5
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Bill Peach Journeys has added its first ever Brisbane pick-up for its Great Australian Aircruise on June 18 using its new Embraer jet. The 12-day adventure, which departs Sydney before heading to Brisbane, is priced from $14,495 with a $750 discount available for bookings paid by March 15.

 

Home working group Travel Counsellors reported a 32% rise in sales in 2012 as the network held its annual conference in Hamilton Island.

 

China Southern will add three weekly flights between Guangzhou and Delhi from March 31, taking frequencies to double daily.

 

Sea Cloud Cruises is offering special fares on its 16-night Danube cruise aboard the 88-guest River Cloud II. Departing August 8 from Bucharest, the voyage is priced from $4282 per person.

 

Insight Vacations is offering deals on selected departures to the US and Canada for bookings made before March 15.

 

Adelaide's Mercure Grosvenor Hotel has completed a multi-million dollar upgrade which has included the refurbishment of all 181 rooms.

 

Singapore Airlines and Virgin America will expand their codeshare agreement to include a frequent flyer partnership. The deal will enable members of both airlines' programs to earn and redeem miles on either carrier.

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