News in Brief: Wednesday May 29

News in Brief: Wednesday May 29
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Princess Cruises' Diamond Princess will sail its first circumnavigation of Australia in November next year.

The 2,760-guest liner will set off on the voyage from Sydney on November 18, 2014 with the 28-night cruise priced from $4769 per person.

 

The Australian Tourism and Export Council will hold its eighth annual Backpacker and Youth Industry Conference in Adelaide on June 4 with delegates expected from across Australia.

G Adventures' Brice Poon Tip will deliver the keynote speech which will look at the evolution of the youth consumer and how businesses can best address their needs.

 

P&O Cruises' 2013-15 brochure features new interactive technology, connecting the print edition with its Landlubbers site or its social media platforms.

Travellers can now click on the QR codes with their smartphone or tablet for immediate access to the online offerings.

 

Dubai-based Emirates will resume flights to Tripoli in Libya with the start of a three times weekly Boeing 777-200ER service from September 1.

The carrier said it has been closely monitoring the situation and believes the time is right for the relaunch, with the new service expected to help strengthen Libyan trade links and infrastructure.

 

Destination guide France-Voyage.com has launched a new mobile site which offers visitors to France a list of nearby tourist attractions based on their geographic location.

 

CMV Australia has extended its offer of 25% discount on twin cabins aboard the Astor to June 30.

The cruise liner will be based in Fremantle from December 11, with CMV reporting strong demand for its local itineraries from the European cruise market.

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

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