Headlines
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Record growth for ATAC
Friday | Oct 18 2019THE Australian Travel Agents Co-operative (ATAC) has put more money into the pockets of members than ever before as the buying group achieves record year-on-year growth.
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Qantas gives jet lag insight
Friday | Oct 18 2019QANTAS has released the initial findings from a study being conducted in partnership with the University of Sydney, with the aim of identifying “scientifically backed methods to reduce fatigue” on long-haul flights.
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Fullerton Sydney debuts
Friday | Oct 18 2019SYDNEY’S former Westin Hotel is no more, with the Number 1 Martin Place property reopening under the Fullerton brand this morning (TD 19 Oct 2018).
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AFR shows more luxury
Friday | Oct 18 2019THE latest edition of the Australian Financial Review’s “Sophisticated Traveller” feature hits news stands today, comprising a record breaking 68-page showcase of the latest high-end product.
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Journey Beyond purchase
Thursday | Oct 17 2019EXPERIENTIAL operator Journey Beyond is continuing its rapid expansion with the acquisition of Outback Spirit.
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Rail Europe’s new tech
Thursday | Oct 17 2019RAIL Europe is introducing a new dedicated Business-to-Business tool, Easy Rail Access (ERA), with the roll-out to be completed in 2020.
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NCLH leaders reshuffle
Thursday | Oct 17 2019NORWEGIAN Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has divided the leadership of its brands in its local office, with Steve Odell to hand his responsibility of the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) brand to Ben Angell.
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Cox & Kings USA goes down
Wednesday | Oct 16 2019COX & Kings has apparently ceased trading in the USA, just two months after assuring the industry it was completely isolated from the financial troubles of its beleaguered Indian parent company.
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Jetstar pulls regional NZ
Wednesday | Oct 16 2019JETSTAR has confirmed it will cease its regional Q300 Bombardier services in New Zealand at the end of Nov, after changes in the domestic market were said to be “loss-making” for the carrier (TD 25 Sep).
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A Perfect Day in Vanuatu
Wednesday | Oct 16 2019ROYAL Caribbean Int’l (RCI) has reached a deal to create a private island destination on the Vanuatu Island of Lelepa, to be called Perfect Day at Lelepa, Vanuatu.