Headlines
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WTTC Summit hits Perth
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024AUSTRALIA’S travel and tourism sector will this year contribute $265 billion in value to the country’s economy.
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ACCC locks in QF penalty
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024QANTAS’ ‘ghost flights’ saga has reached its final destination, with the airline formally ordered by the Federal Court to pay a penalty of $100 million for selling tickets on flights it had already cancelled (TD breaking news yesterday).
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New GFOB trade portal
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024GLOBUS Family of Brands (GFOB) will introduce a revamped and globally integrated platform for travel agents to improve the booking experience with Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways.
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AI to set new benchmark
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024THE Things to Do Sunshine Coast collective has implemented Trvlr.ai, a new AI-powered B2B travel planning and booking platform, to help boost visitation.
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Scenic unveils 2026 collection
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024SCENIC has announced 2026 early access for its ultra-luxury Europe river cruises and land journeys, at the same time unveiling interior design upgrades across its ‘Space Ships’.
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Minns aims high for NSW
Tuesday | Oct 8 2024ANNUAL visitor expenditure of $91 billion has been set as a goal of the NSW Government, with tourism to become a cornerstone of the economy and create up to 150,000 new jobs by 2035.
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North Queensland push
Tuesday | Oct 8 2024A NEW $15 million Australian Government program is set to entice international visitors back to Far North Queensland.
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Explore globe broadens
Tuesday | Oct 8 2024WINTER experiences in Finland and an immersive exploration of the West African nation of Ghana feature among a host of new destinations in the new 2025 range from Explore Worldwide.
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Exoticca debuts in Oz
Friday | Oct 4 2024AGENTS can now arrange highly flexible, customised multi-day itineraries in 50-plus destinations through Spanish touring firm Exoticca, which is in the early stages of its Australian launch.
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Clear sky for Air Vanuatu
Friday | Oct 4 2024CONTROL of Air Vanuatu will return to management after the Supreme Court of Vanuatu approved a restructure plan put forward by airline administrators (TD breaking news yesterday).