Headlines
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Virtuoso off to K-town
Tuesday | May 27 2025SEOUL has been named as the host of the 2026 Virtuoso Symposium, with the event set to take place from 15-19 Apr 2026.
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APT raises the luxe bar
Tuesday | May 27 2025APT CEO David Cox has lifted the lid on the rationale for the company’s rebrand earlier in the year (TD 13 Jan), explaining that the move was needed to emphasise its luxury credentials against a backdrop of mass market appropriation of the term.
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Guests quicken pace
Tuesday | May 27 2025TODAY’S traveller is “fast paced” and looking for “a more experiential stay” – that is the opinion of Leonard Gooz (pictured), Global Brand Leader, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, who was in Sydney recently to celebrate the 50th birthday of the city’s Hilton Hotel.
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Whitsundays’ ‘Iconic’ move
Tuesday | May 27 2025TOURISM Whitsundays has unveiled its ‘Iconic’ new brand and national campaign, celebrating the destination’s natural beauty.
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Entertaining advisors
Monday | May 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT Group’s new travel portal (TD 02 May) opens the door for travel advisors to curate high-value experiences, CEO Heidi Halson believes.
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Lux show even bigger
Monday | May 26 2025MORE than 65% of exhibitors showcasing at Luxperience 2025 will be brand new to the show, organisers announced today.
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QTIC raises hotel alarm
Monday | May 26 2025QUEENSLAND continues to fall behind in meeting surging demand for accommodation, with urgent action needed to address lagging hotel development and infrastructure needs, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) believes.
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AAT Kings unveils RAP
Monday | May 26 2025AAT Kings group has launched its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) in support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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Amadeus in the clouds
Friday | May 23 2025AMADEUS and Google have signed a landmark deal to enhance flight search capability, accelerate AI integration, and improve user experience.
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Booking process disliked
Friday | May 23 2025EXCESSIVELY complex and overly technological booking processes are causing 40% of Australian travellers to delay or abandon online purchases, a new study has uncovered.