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AITO representatives formed an expert panel at its AITO Agents? domestic conference to highlight their top tips for 2013 and the issues to keep an eye on this year.

David Moesli of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) was asked by moderator Jono Vernon-Powell at the AITO Agents? domestic conference if he was confident that the government will include airlines in the financial protection regime.

Sustainability was the hot theme of this year?s AITO Agents? domestic conference conference and Dr Xavier Font, co-director of the International Centre for Responsible Tourism at Leeds Metropolitan University, educated delegates on how to use sustainability to gain a competitive advantage.

Superbreak is expecting to see a surge in bookings for its theatre breaks to see Les Mis?rables following the opening of the much-anticipated Les Mis?rables movie this weekend. The operator is urging agents to piggy back on the media hype this film is generating and promote its short breaks to London with theatre tickets included. The film is an adaptation of the world?s longest running musical, which has been seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries and has been a top 10 selling show for Superbreak for many years.

Following the bushfires in parts of Tasmania last weekend, Tourism Tasmania and the Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania have confirmed that the island is open for tourists.

Titan has introduced a new 2013/14 Saga Classic Cruising brochure featuring four Saga cruise ships, early booking discounts of up to 35%, door-to-door transfers and a selection of ex-UK sailings.

Hurtigruten has launched a special flight inclusive offer on its 12-day Classic Round Voyage from Bergen in the south to Kirkenes in the north, taking guests high above the Arctic Circle and back to Bergen.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is celebrating the New Year by launching a brochure of selected cruises with substantial discounts.