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Buses home from Qatar
Monday | Mar 9 2026AUSSIE travellers who have been stranded in Doha for over a week are being offered bus services to Saudi Arabia under an emergency evacuation plan arranged by the Federal Govt.
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Travel stocks take big hit
Monday | Mar 9 2026MAJOR travel stocks took a fall today, driven by soaring oil prices and the Middle East conflict.
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We can manage this: Dubai
Monday | Mar 9 2026DUBAI has a proven track record of managing periods of global disruption with agility and coordination, consistently prioritising care of visitors while maintaining world-class service standards, a spokesperson for the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has reaffirmed.
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Next generation looks to the future
Monday | Mar 9 2026Five emerging travel leaders shared their career journeys at industry event A Force for Good in Sydney last week.
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Airport refurbs are crucial
Monday | Mar 9 2026FOLLOWING a recent ACCC report that claimed major investment in airport facilities will likely lead to higher airfares (TD 05 Mar), the Australian Airports Association (AAA) has clarified that private investments were needed to keep pace with rising passenger demand.
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AI comes first for agents
Monday | Mar 9 2026SABRE has completed a multi-year rebuild of its technology, architecture and operating foundations, resulting in a single, unified, AI-first platform that promises greater flexibility and reliability for agents.
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ATIA corrects the record
Friday | Mar 6 2026AUSTRALIAN Travel Industry Association (ATIA) CEO Dean Long has slammed mainstream reporting which yesterday wrongly suggested that Australian travellers should cancel bookings to Europe for the next six months on the basis of expert advice.
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Odell to make Aussie return
Friday | Mar 6 2026STEVE Odell (pictured) is transitioning to a new role with Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) and Oceania Cruises, which will see him return to Australia as an ambassador for the two brands.
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Women leading the way in restoration
Friday | Mar 6 2026ON the eve of International Women’s Day this Sun, reef manager for Daydream Island Lisa McMullen (pictured) has told Travel Daily that more female pathways in both the eco travel and tourism industries will expand in the near future.
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Viking ends Antarctica season on a high note
Friday | Mar 6 2026AS Viking’s final Antarctica voyage of the season draws to a close at the end of Q1, the cruise line is delighted to share a selection of photos from a recent famil, celebrating another successful season exploring the White Continent.