Headlines
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Air NZ goes large for 85th
Thursday | Jun 5 2025AIR New Zealand has celebrated its 85th birthday in style by taking it all the way back to where its story serving Australia began.
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That’s a wrap on Helloworld Travel OMC Vancouver!
Thursday | Jun 5 2025THE 2025 Helloworld Travel Owner Managers Conference in Vancouver saw over 450 delegates come together to enjoy a terrific program of events, insightful content and networking in celebration of the conference theme ‘Travel Agents – The Essential Ingredient’.
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TA, Amway shake on incentive deal
Thursday | Jun 5 2025TOURISM Australia (TA) has struck a new agreement with the world’s largest direct selling company, Amway, for it to bring more of its Leadership Seminar and Diamond Invitational group incentives to the country.
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Bain ticks listing for 24 Jun
Wednesday | Jun 4 2025VIRGIN Australia’s parent company Bain Capital has reportedly given the green light for its relisting on the ASX from 24 Jun, which will likely see the carrier float with a market capitalisation of around $2.3 billion and an enterprise value of $3.6 billion.
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LE supercharges agent hub
Wednesday | Jun 4 2025ADVISORS are now able to book a range of experiences on Luxury Escapes’ travel agent booking platform, on top of current accommodation and holiday options.
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TA bids toodle-pip to MD
Wednesday | Jun 4 2025TOURISM Australia’s Managing Director Phillipa Harrison will exit her five-year term early in Aug to pursue a yet-to-be-revealed opportunity overseas (TD breaking news yesterday).
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Trafalgar the package deal
Wednesday | Jun 4 2025RIVER cruising may be a saturated market, but Trafalgar Managing Director Toni Ambler (pictured) believes its new foray into European sailings (TD 06 May) will add “magic” to the current landscape.
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Risking finance for travel
Wednesday | Jun 4 2025ONE in five Australians (20%) have taken financial risks, including dipping into savings or borrowing money, to afford a holiday, new research from TravelInsurance.com.au shows.
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Qld seeks more air links
Wednesday | Jun 4 2025THE Queensland Government has expanded its international and regional aviation strategy, as it looks to ramp up air connections in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympics Games.
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raes dives into Whitsundays luxe
Wednesday | Jun 4 2025LUXURY superyacht M.Y. Sea Raes has unveiled new charter packages to celebrate its upcoming season in the Whitsundays, where it will sail from Jul to Oct.