http://www.traveldebate.com/ Discussion and debate of travel related issues and news. Join in to share your point of view! en Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:06:00 GMT Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:06:00 GMT info@traveldebate.com info@traveldebate.com http://www.traveldebate.com/1-million-free-seats-and-i-got-one/ Those of you who have subscribed to Air Asia marketing would have known that on Monday night they started their 1million free seats campaign and immediately the seats will selling... http://www.traveldebate.com/1-million-free-seats-and-i-got-one/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/1-million-free-seats-and-i-got-one/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:06:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/impact-of-tourism-on-poorer-countries/ It's a hard question, from so many different ways. We hear of projects around the world trying to build up certain remote communities for tourism and to generate more income... http://www.traveldebate.com/impact-of-tourism-on-poorer-countries/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/impact-of-tourism-on-poorer-countries/ Sun, 24 Aug 2008 09:25:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/booking-holidays-in-advance/ I like it when people book early. It's easier for me as a travel agent to find them the best flights with the cheapest seats, and it's hassel free, no... http://www.traveldebate.com/booking-holidays-in-advance/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/booking-holidays-in-advance/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:49:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/travel-tips/ In the last issue of travel news magazine Travel Talk (June/Winter2008) they had a quick column with Tips for female travellers I thought I'd share. They have taken this from... http://www.traveldebate.com/travel-tips/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/travel-tips/ Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:24:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/business-travel/ With the increase in travel cost and all these fuss about fuel surcharges and cost cutting, what used to be pretty cool working in a position with frequent travel is... http://www.traveldebate.com/business-travel/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/business-travel/ Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:58:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/cruise-holidays/ There is something funny about cruising. You either WILL, or you WILL NOT cruise. Clients who have cruised will definitely come back for a second/third cruise. They'll love it so... http://www.traveldebate.com/cruise-holidays/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/cruise-holidays/ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:21:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/what-is-responsible-travel/ A big question being asked this week at the traveller's forum at Wanderlust magazine online is: "What does responsible travel actually mean? Isn't all travel by its nature irresponsible in... http://www.traveldebate.com/what-is-responsible-travel/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/what-is-responsible-travel/ Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:04:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/planet-eye-launch/ I thought I'd share this press release on the launch of Planet Eye, an travel website that I have been working with creating online snippet contents for Sydney. They are... http://www.traveldebate.com/planet-eye-launch/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/planet-eye-launch/ Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:11:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/death-of-guidebooks/ Was just flipping through the 'Travel Industry News' at lunch time taking a break from work, one small article got my attention as a contributing guidebook writer: Information Age brings... http://www.traveldebate.com/death-of-guidebooks/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/death-of-guidebooks/ Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:30:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/us-online-visa-requirement/ The US government has put further restrictions on the countries currently on the visa exemption list such as Australia, and requiring that travellers to the US to register online as... http://www.traveldebate.com/us-online-visa-requirement/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/us-online-visa-requirement/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:17:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/travel-warnings/ We have been told to let our clients know to check with Australian Government's Smart Traveller website to check security and advisory information on the countries they are travelling to... http://www.traveldebate.com/travel-warnings/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/travel-warnings/ Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:31:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/gender-travel-battles/ I am just reading the latest issue of my favourite travel magazine Wanderlust and one of its regular columnist touched on this rather gender sensitive topic. Who is the better... http://www.traveldebate.com/gender-travel-battles/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/gender-travel-battles/ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:04:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/air-fuel-surcharges/ Let me tell you something. The air fares are disgusting. They'll give you an absolute bargain of a price, advertised all over billboards and tv and it's all sweet and... http://www.traveldebate.com/air-fuel-surcharges/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/air-fuel-surcharges/ Sun, 15 Jun 2008 07:24:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/air-stewardesses-service/ Sometimes I am appalled by how people treat the onboard air staff, especially their attitude to air steward/esses. I have seen people yell at them, swearing at them just for... http://www.traveldebate.com/air-stewardesses-service/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/air-stewardesses-service/ Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:42:00 GMT http://www.traveldebate.com/travel-agent-knowledge/ Now that I am officially a travel agent, I have been asked many a question including "is it raining in Bangkok right now?" Ok, so it's quiet easy these days... http://www.traveldebate.com/travel-agent-knowledge/#comments http://www.traveldebate.com/travel-agent-knowledge/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:52:00 GMT