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“Robust” ATAS key driver
Tuesday | Apr 4 2023THE “inherent robustness” of the Australian Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS) has been the main factor in several new AFTA members joining this year, the Federation said.
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Cash will endure: Travelex
Tuesday | Apr 4 2023DESPITE the focus Travelex is placing on its digital products, Chief Executive Officer Richard Wazacz has insisted physical currency is not dying out.
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Most travellers disrupted
Tuesday | Apr 4 2023MOST Australian travellers experienced disruptions to their overseas holiday plans last year, according to new research commissioned by Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI).
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LATAM to resume MEL-SCL
Monday | Apr 3 2023NON-STOP flights between Melbourne and Santiago will take off in Sep, with the resumption backed by Melbourne Airport and the Victorian Government.
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NT offers savings bonanza
Monday | Apr 3 2023AUSSIE travellers have a great opportunity to enjoy the Top End with great deals and savings in the shoulder season while international travellers remain below pre-pandemic volumes, Tourism NT Executive Director Tony Quarmby believes.
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STB to “push the envelope”
Monday | Apr 3 2023SINGAPORE wants to change its perception within the Australian market, a goal which is set to be propelled by the destination’s Tourism Board’s (STB) deal with Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) (TD 31 Mar).
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Dom flights 10% below ’19
Monday | Apr 3 2023AUSTRALIA saw 4.81 million travellers take to the skies on domestic flights throughout Jan, still 10% below the pre-pandemic level (5.35 million in Jan 2020), the latest aviation statistics from BITRE have revealed.
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The Vikings conquer Brisbane
Monday | Apr 3 2023OVERLOOKING the stunning Brisbane skyline, Viking was proud to recently host its first Viking Vr trade training night since 2019 with a record number of agents joining this legendary industry event.
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Alice Springs is truly a wonderland
Monday | Apr 3 2023TOURISM NT’S Round Up famil for 2023 kicked off in Alice Springs on Fri, with agents shown many of the great tourist attractions in person to get a flavour of why the Red Centre should be a sought-after holiday destination for Aussies across the country.
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FCTG signs Singapore deal
Friday | Mar 31 2023FLIGHT Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Singapore Tourism Board, aiming to drive increased visitation to the city via the company’s global network.