Tag: Travel

Harvey World Travel is experiencing increased interest from young entrepreneurs who are keen to run their own business and making their mark on the world.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has obtained orders restraining three individuals from promoting an alleged pyramid selling scheme called TVI Express through Facebook.

Drive My Car Rentals has launched in Australia giving car owners the option to reduce the costs of their vehicle, offset depreciation or just make some spare cash by renting out their ride when its not being used.

In response to the widespread chaos caused by the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano, Lonely Planet is offering 13 of its European iPhone guides free in what the company is calling a “Volcano Relief Sale”.

On Friday morning, I jumped on QF401 to Melbourne. For those readers who are unaware, this flight leaves Sydney at 6am. Which got me thinking: when does a work day start and end for these people?

I write to you from sunny Broome, one of my favourite places on the planet. I’m here with the lovely and talented Lauren Thomson Gorton (follower her on Twitter @L_T_Gorton…she’s a hoot!)We’re on a semi-secret squirrel mission. Semi secret in that I’m telling you that we’re here. ..But again, I digress.

It’s said that “first impressions” count the most ― but I’m not so sure that rule always applies in business. In my view, the last experience someone has with your product or service carries more weight. Here’s an example of what I mean…

We love doing travel PR and I love a good travel PR campaign, but the folks over at Tourism Afghanistan must be doing a red hot job if they can get Afghanistan into Gourmet Traveller, even if it is listed as a unique and unforgettable experience – unforgettable because you may not come back alive.

Australian Airline Virgin Blue has confirmed the company has signed an agreement with Boeing to supply up to 105 new 737 aircraft from 2011 through 2017.

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