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Qantas commits to goal
Thursday | Oct 16 2025PROPOSED RBA reforms around interchange fees and credit card surcharging, which could lead banks to dilute the value of loyalty points, will not deter Qantas from hitting its frequent flyer revenue targets.
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Travel trends unpacked
Thursday | Oct 16 2025IN 2026, travellers will be searching for new destinations to avoid the crowds, while others will be booking regional sporting experiences (59%) and some will be staying in holiday parks and escaping to smaller towns in search of peace (50%), according to the Unpack ’26 trend report from Wotif, Expedia and Stayz.
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Tossing, curling, see gains
Thursday | Oct 16 2025SPORTS will feature prominently in travellers’ 2026 plans according to Expedia, but in a year featuring the FIFA World Cup and the Winter Olympics, it may not be the ones you are expecting.
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Geelong gears up for growth
Thursday | Oct 16 2025VICTORIA’S Geelong and Bellarine region has entered a new chapter of growth, with Business Events Geelong this week unveiling a brand refresh and revamped website.
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Trafalgar’s class of its own
Wednesday | Oct 15 2025THE Travel Corporation’s Trafalgar brand has revealed more details about the next phase of its river cruise growth strategy, confirming it will introduce a new class of vessel to the market in 2028.
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Beyond Borders goes big
Wednesday | Oct 15 2025THE stage is set for the second Beyond Borders conference from ATIA, which will take place this Fri at The Star in Brisbane.
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Airlines face billions lost
Wednesday | Oct 15 2025THE airline industry is set to lose more than $11 billion (A$16 billion) in 2025 due to slow aircraft production, according to a new report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and consultancy Oliver Wyman.
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Workforce pedals ahead
Wednesday | Oct 15 2025A new strategy to boost the tourism workforce to support the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail was launched this week at the QCT Somerset Networking Event.
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Aug delivers new record
Wednesday | Oct 15 2025THE number of Aussies taking international trips in Aug was the highest on record, according to new figures released by the ABS.
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Agents shine at TravelManagers’ gala awards dinner in Bali
Wednesday | Oct 15 2025TRAVELMANAGERS’ annual national conference held in Bali last month concluded with its glittering gala awards dinner. After three action-packed days, during which time attendees took part in several plenary sessions, workshops and a community event, the scene was set for a big celebration.