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Ian McIntosh’s Travel Agent Update Australia - Winter 2013

IN THIS ISSUE SHOPPERS: Exploring luxury UAE malls in hot pants and skimpy tops could soon face on the spot fines THE GOOD OIL: Max Najar is sick and tired of having to deal with ineffective sales reps. THAILAND UPDATE: With 25 million visitors expected this year, has the time come for an open immigration policy? A 9 page special report. DESTINATION IRAQ: "We were charmed by the Kurdish locals while sipping tea, sampling the local eats and taking photos of these shy but friendly folk," says Jessica Steele. FLIGHT REPORT: We take a look at Cathay Pacific’s latest offerings including its new premium economy class. Is it worth the money? HUA HIN: Forget the increasingly overcrowded, brash, noisy Thai beach resorts. Peaceful Hua Hin beckons with its upmarket resorts and laid back style. PLUS: We review four hotels - The Regal Airport Hong Kong; Let’s Sea Resort Hua Hin; Swissotel Le Concorde Bangkok and the Holiday Inn Express Bangkok. Win a trip for 2 to Manila: Check out details of new on-line workshops designed to help you sell the Philippines at www.morefuninthephilippines.com.au DOWNLOAD ISSUE NOW BY CLICKING HERE!

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Ian McIntosh’s Travel Agent Update Australia - Summer 2012

IN THIS ISSUE THE GOOD OIL: Australia’s most controversial industry columnist, Max Najar is wondering why we need an expensive national airline customer advocate – when agents can do the job for free! MARRAKECH:  Exploring the souks is the best fun – but watch out, the sharks are always hard at work – particularly carpet salesmen. CRUISING TO ADVENTURE IN LUXURY: Silversea is answering demands by upmarket clients for more adventurous destinations with two expedition class ships and brilliant new destinations. Butlers included! ADELAIDE’S AIRLINE WAR:  Emirates will go daily from Adelaide next year and Singapore Airlines double daily most days – but can the market cope? HOTEL REPORT:  We take a long hard look at The Radisson Blu Edwardian Mercer Street Hotel in Covent Garden London. This newly renovated property is offering agents special rates as a Christmas bonus. DOWNLOAD ISSUE NOW BY CLICKING HERE! We wish all of our readers a happy and safe Christmas.  LATE NEWS: Star Clippers has last-minute 25% discount cruises to some of the most exclusive jewels in the Caribbean and Costa Rica, including the chic British Virgin Islands and St Barts, until March 2013. More details, www.starclippers.com

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