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Breaking News – Tradewinds Voyages postpones Golden Horizon’s Australian 2021/22 summer season due to no clarity by the Australia Government re cruising

Tradewinds Voyages, in what it has described as a necessary decision, due to no clarity by the Australian Government’s regarding cruising, has postponed Golden Horizon’s upcoming Australian season. … Continue Reading

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Travel Club News

Headline News

AFTA expands its #GetTravelReady campaign with an AFTA Member Agent – get involved!

AFTA says that it is throwing its support behind a social media initiative by Travel Agent and AFTA Member Linda Forster of TravLin Travel to encourage more Australians to get vaccinated more quickly. … Continue Reading

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Flight Attendant ‘Threatened’ to Throw me Off a Plane Over my Outfit
Tech aims to prevent costly COVID-19 cancellations.
EXCLUSIVE – OLYMPIC FLASHBACKS by Gold Medallist Mark Tonelli Ep 2
Rex says its lawyers will pursue legal remedies against QANTAS.

Accolades

G Hotel Gurney Wins Agoda’s 2021 Customer Review Award!

Hip Hip Hooray! G Hotel Gurney received Agoda’s 2021 Customer Review Award with an overall rating of 9.4/10. … Continue Reading

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Aviation

Passenger Duct-Taped to Seat for Assaulting Flight Attendants

A 22-year-old passenger of Frontier Airlines is facing three misdemeanour charges for battery after he allegedly groped and assaulted flight attendants while the plane was in the air. … Continue Reading

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Australians can pack more into their Africa trip with Emirates’ updated free baggage policy

Airport

Darwin Airport to Process all Arrival Repatriation Flights

The Northern Territory government has reached an agreement to process all arriving repatriation flights at Darwin International Airport (DIA). … Continue Reading

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Appointments / Movers & Shakers

New VP of Hotel Ops and Product Development at Windstar

Windstar Cruises has announced the appointment of Stijn Creupelandt, a 20-year veteran of the luxury cruise industry, as the cruise line’s new vice president of hotel operations and product development. … Continue Reading

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Arkansas News

Eight reasons to head to the Arkansas Delta right now

Now is a great time to get back to the Arkansas Delta. After months of work by members of the departments of transportation in both Arkansas and Tennessee, the Hernando de Soto Bridge over the Mississippi River (known by locals as the “new bridge”) is repaired and open for traffic, just in time for late summer travel. … Continue Reading

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Association

Accommodation Association welcomes Victorian Government rent relief scheme

Peak industry body, the Accommodation Association, today welcomed the Victorian Government Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme (CTRS), and encouraged all States and Territories to provide similar support. … Continue Reading

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Business News

Tourism Group demands business grants to be paid on day one of lockdown

Frustratingly and somewhat predictably Victoria is about to enter its 6th lockdown. With the likelihood that this will not be our last before we crawl towards an 80% vaccination rate, we at ATV demand that business grants be paid on day one of any lockdown that is set to last seven days or more. … Continue Reading

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CPA Australia Media Release – High growth businesses reveal new technology plans
Avianca Appoints APG As Its GSA In Japan

Careers

Assistant Manager: Aiden Darling Harbour

Welcome to a new boutique hotel with soul and stories to tell, thoughtfully designed for you, the traveller of today, to quench your thirst for digital, sate your hunger for experience and excite your eye for detail. … Continue Reading

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Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Welcome: Entry is conditional on a COVID test

The day is probably not far away when you will take an instant COVID test before entering everything from a bus to your health gym or pub. Kids may even be tested before heading to the classroom. At the forefront of this technology in Japan.

… Continue Reading

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All US based United Airlines employees have to get the Covid-19 vaccine

Cruise News

Norwegian Cruise Line to livestream its great cruise comeback press panel.

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it will host a Great Cruise Comeback Press Panel to commemorate what NCL describes as its highly anticipated return to cruising from the U.S. … Continue Reading

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New Royal Caribbean ships break even at 35% occupancy
Princess Cruises unveils its 2023 Alaska cruises & cruisetours programme
Princess Cruises tells vaccinated guests to complete a coronavirus PCR or antigen test before sailing.

Destination Feature

Happy Birthday, Louis Armstrong!

This past weekend, the 2021 Satchmo SummerFest presented by Chevron celebrated the life, legacy, and music of New Orleans’ native son, Louis Armstrong, at the New Orleans Jazz Museum. … Continue Reading

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Events Calendar

Securing The Future Of Adelaide Fringe

Not only is Adelaide Fringe South Australia’s most popular major event, it’s also the state’s most productive –
with a return on investment that is unequalled by any other arts, cultural or sporting initiative – according to a
new independent report by PwC Australia. … Continue Reading

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Financial

Air NZ Flags Big Revenue Loss from Bubble Pause

Air New Zealand has forecast a bigger financial hit after New Zealand suspended its travel bubble with Australia. … Continue Reading

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Gogo Announces Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

Florida News

Tampa Bay Pride

Tampa Bay is filled with Pride! As Florida’s Most Welcoming Destination, Visit Tampa Bay’s LGBTQ+ video showcases the best of our bold attractions, restaurants, and nightlife featuring our incredible GaYbor. There are hidden treasures around every.. … Continue Reading

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Hawaii News

Hawaii Rooted: People of the Sea

Surfer, Chemist, and Journalist Cliff Kapono was just eleven years old when he made a decision that would change the course of his life. Cliff decided to pursue an opportunity to further his education, which eventually led him to earn a Ph. D. … Continue Reading

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Hotel Deals

Get the Best Room Rate & Incredible Benefits When Booking Our “The Place to Be – Junior Suite” Package

Due to the current situation, our families are staying at home for long periods of time. By now, our families are in desperate need of a mini-vacation or a short weekend getaway. … Continue Reading

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Meliá Koh Samui Unveils ‘Island Indulgence’ Experience
Vaxxed? Get A Shot Of Joy!

Hotel News

Rumble in the Thai Jungle Inspires Nicole Miller Pre-Fall 2021 Collection ~Online Sales in August to Benefit Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation~

Iconic American designer Nicole Miller has launched her Pre-Fall 2021 collection, which is partly inspired by an early 2020 visit to Northern Thailand’s ancient jungle where rescued elephants roam in their natural habitat. … Continue Reading

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Expansion of voco brand will strengthen IHG’s eco-credentials, says GlobalData
Indian Business Hotel recommends RateTiger for channel management

Hotel Trends

Australia hotel occupancy on a steep decline amid latest COVID-19 lockdowns

After being one of the highest-performing countries during the early portion of 2021, Australia’s hotel occupancy has been on a rapid decline amid the latest COVID-19 lockdowns across the country, according to data from STR through 1 August. 
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Insurance

Insurers targeting people who rent with unjust bills over $300,000

CHOICE and WEstJustice have called for regulatory intervention to stop insurance companies unfairly pursuing people who rent for claims made on landlord insurance. … Continue Reading

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Loyalty

One FF mile for every minute spent in Dubai

I have seen some creative marketing ideas in my time – but this one from Emirates and Dubai takes the cake. … Continue Reading

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Luxury Hotels

Armani Hotel Dubai August 2021 Highlights & Updates

Room Offer UPGRADE YOUR SUMMER at Armani Hotel Dubai

Just how much fun can you squeeze into a summer stay at Armani Hotel Dubai? LOTS! Book your preferred room and we’ll throw in complimentary access to Level 148 of Burj Khalifa, a once-in-a-lifetime chance to swim with sharks at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, … Continue Reading

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MICE

EXPO General Manager Earns Prestigious Venue Industry Certification

Diane Chen, General Manager of the Shenyang New World EXPO (EXPO) has been awarded the designation of Certified Venue Executive (CVE) from the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM). … Continue Reading

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Resort News

Visit Maldives Launches Art Competition Titled “Thasveeru: Maldives Through Art”

Visit Maldives launches an international art competition titled, “Thasveeru: Maldives Through Art” for the first time on 15th July 2021. … Continue Reading

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South Pacific News

Guam welcomes return of Korean Air flights

The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) and A.B. Won Pat International Airport Authority (GIAA) welcomed the first resuming flight from Korean Air early this morning.
… Continue Reading

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Sports

OLYMPIC FLASHBACKS by Gold Medallist Mark Tonelli Ep 1

1980 Moscow Olympics

This collection of 60 short Olympic tales covers the past 125 years. From the early days of running on cinder tracks and swimming in rivers to today’s sparkling architectural precincts, the Games have become the world’s largest two-week sportsfest spawning hundreds of champions with their own background from all around the world.

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ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOULD

The 1972 Olympics featured possibly the world’s finest ever female swimmer. The Australian’s reputation was so daunting in the Olympic Village in Munich that, American Swimmers, wore t-shirts saying “All that glitters is not Gould”. Shane Gould went on to win 3 Gold Medals, 1 silver and 1 bronze from 5 individual events holding every freestyle world record from 100 to 1500m at the same time… plus the 200m individual medley and retiring at the age of just 16.

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1:03 mins – Play story

TARZAN

In 1957 on the way to a celebrity golf tournament in Cuba. Hollywood idol and 5-time Olympic Gold Medalist Johnny Weissmuller was held up by armed Castro rebels… some of whom recognised him whispering… Tarzan, Tarzan. That’s Tarzan. Sensing an opportunity, the ‘Ape Man’ beat his chest blasting out “Ah Ah o ah”… The guerrillas were so star struck… after collecting a few autographs… they gave Weissmuller and his group a rebel escort to the golf course.

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1:40 mins – Play story

RIVALRY

One of the great Olympic rivalries between British middle distance titans Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett produced a surprising result at the 80 Moscow Olympics. Coe was the world record holder and favourite for his pet distance the 800 but was unexpectedly beaten by Ovett… six days later Coe turned the tables on Ovett defeating him over 1500 a distance he hadn’t lost in 42 starts. Coe and Ovett both won Gold Medals… but in the other person’s event.

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2:15 mins – Play story

This collection of 60 short Olympic tales covers the past 125 years. From the early days of running on cinder tracks and swimming in rivers to today’s sparkling architectural precincts, the Games have become the world’s largest two-week sportsfest spawning hundreds of champions with their own background from all around the world.
Enjoy these stories, relive historical moments, remember the legends, celebrate the heroes… be inspired.

ENQUIRIES: CONTACT MARK TONELLI
www.marktonelli.com | mark@marktonelli.com | 0414 612 987

© Copyright Mark Tonelli

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Thailand News

Thai Tourism Minister maximises his 14 days in “Phuket Sandbox”

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to report that H.E. Mr Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism and Sports, has been maximising his 14-day stay under the “Phuket Sandbox” programme with a number of public and private activities that reiterate the island’s health and safety in place to ensure the measures for both tourists and the local people. … Continue Reading

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First month of ‘Phuket Sandbox’ sees 14,000+ arrivals, 829 M Baht revenue

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