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Bird flu would ‘clobber’ travel
The paranoia surrounding the bird flu in Asia and Eastern Europe has spread Down Under as well. Analysts are predicting that the disease would have the “same effect on the economy as the Bali bombings or September 11″. Pretty dire, considering when most people think of bird flu, they think of Nando having a cold. From Bird flu would ‘clobber’ travel
Date: November 28th, 2005 |
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Expensive Petrol Prices Affecting Travel
Prices at the pump are hurting travelers in Australia. Holiday travel bookings are down and interstate road use has decreased by almost 10% (!). Train travel and flights could be on the rise, however, as driving becomes less economically rewarding when compared with greater comfort.
Date: October 6th, 2005 |
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Travellers ‘not afraid to whinge’
Australian travelers aren’t afraid to kick up a fuss when they travel. According to a new survey, one-third of people aren’t afraid to ask for an upgrade, and a fourth of them complain when they don’t get it. Other notables? 92% of travelers prefer destinations overseas versus that of their home country and almost a fourth have made good on their overseas wish within the past year. I personally think that it’s awfully annoying and haughty to complain about not getting first class when you don’t deserve it, but a marketing manager claims it shows that Aussies …
Date: October 3rd, 2005 |
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Australia ’still safe destination’
Despite the Bali Bombings that killed a number of Australian holidaymakers, travelers still believe that the country they originated from is safe. 92% think Down Under is a safe place to be, although more than half agree it is more dangerous than the 9/11 attacks on the U.S. Despite this feeling, key industry leaders are meeting to determine how to protect tourism and security. See Key parties discuss tourism security
Date: September 21st, 2005 |
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Bali raids ‘not targeting Australians’
Despite what people may think given the attention drawn to the topic as of late, Bali raids are ‘not targeting Australians’, according to Alexander Downer. People just care more because it’s ‘pretty people’ being caught with the stash. You would think that the most recent raid, which included an Australian model, would give even more people pause, but there are always going to be some dumb asses.
Date: September 13th, 2005 |
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Work keeps us all at home
Aussies are traveling less due to financial and time constraints, according to a new study. Much to the tourism industry’s dismay, even when Australians do travel, it’s for fewer days. The only type of tourism that has increased is that where people visit family and friends - aka, places they can stay for free, and don’t really benefit the hotel chains, car rentals and other we’ll-charge-you-high-prices-because-you-have-no-other-option businesses. Work keeps us all at home
Even more bad news? Fuel puts domestic tourism up in air.
Date: October 13th, 2005 |
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2005 Bali Bombings
The recent bombing in Bali have been appropriately condemned by the Australian government. The attacks have killed at least two Australians. Not unsurprisingly, the pundits are saying this will adversely affect tourism in Bali. An interesting commentary addresses these concerns and urges people to continue to travel to the island so dependent on tourist dollars. Although the article in The Australian argues Bali will bounce back quickly due to the boom cycle - much like Nick does in BaliBlog, the Times Online isn’t as optimistic. In order to cope with …
Date: October 4th, 2005 |
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Footy clubs blacklist Bali
Not everyone thinks that Bali is a safe place to be, however. Two footy clubs have recently canceled their vacations to the island in favor of in country travel and that to Hawaii. Part of the reason? The Corby case and that of model Michelle Leslie who was recently arrested for the possession of X in a nightclub. Leslie could face up to ten years in jail, although she will probably serve at least several months.
Date: September 22nd, 2005 |
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Virgin Blue in the News
Virgin Blue updates - as the carrier celebrates its 5 year anniversary, Richard Branson fights to regain Virgin Blue. The main (well, in reality, only) competitor to Qantas, Virgin Blue provides no-frills service at no-frills costs. The Australian-owned company is seeking to expand operations overseas.
Date: September 14th, 2005 |
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Australian Inbound tourism industry welcomes World Youth Day announcement
The Pope and his Popemobile are driving Down Under for the 2008 World Youth Day. If St. Benedict is still alive and kicking, he’ll be the star attraction for the event, which is supposed to be particualarly beneficial for the backpacker industry. as Catholics from across the world take part. Australian Inbound tourism industry welcomes World Youth Day announcement
Date: September 8th, 2005 |
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