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Take an AI crash course
Tuesday | Sep 23 2025TRAVEL.COM.AU co-founder and Chief Executive of ITbyus Dave Upton (pictured) is inviting travel agents to close the AI skills gap and learn more about how the ubiquitous technology can benefit the daily workflow.
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Pacific Islands’ new high
Tuesday | Sep 23 2025THE Pacific Islands have recorded its biggest-ever month for Aussie travellers, logging 71,710 visits in Jul, research from travelinsurance.com.au shows.
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Finalists are “exceptional”
Tuesday | Sep 23 2025THE calibre of this year’s NTIA finalists have been “exceptional”, according to ATIA Chief Executive Officer Dean Long, as judging has concluded and the countdown for the night has begun.
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Forget being catfished, lionfish are the target
Tuesday | Sep 23 2025CULTURAL expedition cruise line Swan Hellenic has launched a Lionfish Control Initiative in partnership with the NGOs Elafonisos Eco and SDG4MED.
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SYD: Billion-dollar investment is first step
Tuesday | Sep 23 2025THE Federal Government’s investment of $1.1 billion to boost economic opportunities on offer from low carbon liquid fuels is welcome but a “first step”, according to Sydney Airport.
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NT merges tourism efforts
Monday | Sep 22 2025JUST two months after the NT Government revealed Tourism NT and the Territory’s major events teams would integrate efforts to avoid duplication (TD 04 Jul), it has been confirmed the two entities will merge on 01 Jan 2026 to drive greater visitation.
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NSW taps advice on 2035
Monday | Sep 22 2025THE NSW Government has established three new advisory committees to help it achieve its ambitious goal of attracting $91 billion in annual visitor expenditure by 2035 (TD 27 Aug).
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Punctuality still an issue
Monday | Sep 22 2025THE on-time performance of Australia’s airlines has lifted slightly since Jun’s plummet, with an average of 75% across both arrivals and departures in Aug – up from 73.6% the month prior.
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Rex buy awaiting PM tick
Friday | Sep 19 2025PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese is reportedly looking over the details of a new acquisition offer lodged by an American aircraft operator for the beleaguered Rex brand, sources have informed the AFR.
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ATAC develops key tools
Friday | Sep 19 2025THE Australian Travel Agents Cooperative (ATAC) has pioneered a new app that its members can use to maximise their earnings.