Headlines
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Air NZ flags US fare fight
Thursday | Jun 1 2023INCREASING capacity on the Pacific route over the coming months is likely to be good news for travellers currently facing high airfares, with Air New Zealand Chief Sales and Customer Officer Leanne Geraghty understatedly suggesting the industry is likely to see some “interesting price points coming through”.
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GC lures event planners
Thursday | Jun 1 2023DESTINATION Gold Coast has launched a new global business events campaign encouraging incentive groups to “give their team the trip they deserve”.
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AFTA back to break-even
Thursday | Jun 1 2023AFTER two years of losses through the COVID-19 pandemic period, the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has reported a small profit for the 12 months to 31 Mar, with the figures detailed in its Annual Report released yesterday (TD 31 May).
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UK WHM eligibility widens
Thursday | Jun 1 2023AUSTRALIANS aged up to 35 will be able to apply for working holidays in the United Kingdom, and stay for a maximum of three years, under a newly finalised free trade agreement between Australia and the UK which will help significantly boost the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) market in both nations.
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Tourism collaboration key
Thursday | Jun 1 2023AUSTRALIA’S destination marketing organisations have been urged to collaborate, as the country faces increasing competition from a plethora of other international destinations.
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MCEC: Accessibility is “essential”
Thursday | Jun 1 2023WITH accessible travel a hotly discussed topic in the industry lately, the business events sector is also ramping up efforts to make venues and events as inclusive as possible to people of all abilities and backgrounds.
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AFTA Board backs Constitution
Wednesday | May 31 2023THE Board of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has unanimously backed a new Constitution for the organisation, which will now be circulated for member approval at the organisation’s upcoming Annual General Meeting next month.
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’23 to be “volatile” year
Wednesday | May 31 2023NEW data from travel insurance and assistance giant Allianz Partners has revealed high demand, more volatility, and raised expectations will define 2023’s turbulent travel landscape.
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Business travel rebound
Wednesday | May 31 2023MANUFACTURING is on track to be the fastest-growing industry for business travel bookings over the next year, according to new data from Corporate Traveller.
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ATEC accessible training
Wednesday | May 31 2023THE Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has introduced a new accessible and inclusive tourism training platform to support businesses in working with travellers with access needs and enhancing their travel and holiday experiences.