Headlines
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Biometric tech the focus
Thursday | Apr 13 2023MORE than half of the world’s airports will either have implemented or plan on having a single, secure biometric token for all touchpoints by 2025, according to SITA’s new Air Transport IT Insights 2022 report.
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Magnifique Benhamou bids au revoir
Thursday | Apr 13 2023SINCE establishing the Australian office of the French Tourist Board in 1979, the inimitable Patrick Benhamou has set record after record. In 1980 there were about 300,000 Australian travellers to France, a number which tripled over the ensuing years to a 2019 peak of close to a million. He published about 100 magazines on behalf of Atout France, oversaw 150 online and offline advertising campaigns, and organised more than 700 stellar events showcasing France and its overseas territories.
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GSTC to develop new mice criteria
Thursday | Apr 13 2023the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has revealed it is in the process of creating a new set of criteria for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector.
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AFTA board noms open
Wednesday | Apr 12 2023THE Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has today issued a call for nominations for an election of six directors, as part of the organisation’s Annual General Meeting process.
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One-of-a-kind luxury event
Wednesday | Apr 12 2023FLIGHT Centre’s fast-growing luxury and Independent division is upping the ante with a new Travel Associates event showcasing “the very best one-of-a-kind luxury holidays and travel experiences”.
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Raise PMC at own risk
Wednesday | Apr 12 2023AUSTRALIAN travellers and visitors to our shores are paying some of the highest passenger charges in the world and should not be raised any further, AFTA CEO Dean Long has stressed.
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OTA appoints local chief
Wednesday | Apr 12 2023BOOKING.COM has bolstered its strategic growth plans in Australia by appointing a new Regional Manager for Oceania this month.
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Dayaway exclusive members-only
Wednesday | Apr 12 2023DAYAWAY has announced its evolution into an exclusive membership marketplace for curated luxury experiences.
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Newcastle funding boost
Tuesday | Apr 11 2023NEWCASTLE Airport has secured major funding for its ambitious expansion project (TD 20 Apr 2022), with the Commonwealth Bank recently signing a deal with the hub to inject $240 million towards significant upgrades.
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Club Med brand evolves
Tuesday | Apr 11 2023CLUB Med has unveiled an all-new, modernised brand identity to reflect its evolution into providing more premium, family-friendly, and eco-conscious experiences.