News in Brief: Thursday September 19

News in Brief: Thursday September 19
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Travel trade show ITB Asia will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore for three years starting from 2014 under a new strategic partnership. 

 

Hertz will extend its short-term car rental service to the Gold Coast from September 18 following its successful introduction.

The Sydney fleet has grown by 240% since the service was launched there in November.

 

A new inflight menu from Tigerair features a range of new menu choices catering to a range of dietary requirements with hot breakfast menu items and merchandise also included for the first time.

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