Headlines
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NT Govt flags travel tender
Tuesday | Sep 20 2022THE Northern Territory Government has indicated plans to issue a three-year tender for an Across Government Contract for the Provision of Travel Management Services, with formal documentation for the public procurement process expected to be released in Nov.
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Darwin gears for events
Tuesday | Sep 20 2022THE Darwin Convention Centre is preparing for the return of international business events to its venue this month, with the IFCO2022 International Foster Care Conference set to take place from 23-25 Sep.
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End of an Austrian era
Monday | Sep 19 2022ASTRID Gruchmann-Licht, the leader of the Austrian National Tourist Office (ANTO) in Australia for more than three decades, will finish up her Sydney-based role at the end of Nov.
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Batik Air expands in PER
Monday | Sep 19 2022BATIK Air, the Malaysia/Indonesian carrier which earlier this year rebranded from its former name of Malindo Air, has announced a significant expansion of operations in Perth, including the launch of flights to Bali and an increase in non-stops to Kuala Lumpur to 14 weekly.
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Docklands project unveiled
Monday | Sep 19 2022TFE Hotels has partnered with Capital Alliance to introduce a mixed-use development at Melbourne Docklands, housing the first purpose-built Collection by TFE Hotels and A by Adina properties in Melbourne.
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Australia key for Princess
Friday | Sep 16 2022PRINCESS Cruises sees Australia as a key growth driver, with MD John Padgett telling Travel Daily the launch of the new Sun Princess (TD breaking news) as well as Channel 10’s upcoming The Real Love Boat reality TV series are expected to see consumers “chasing the Princess brand in the Australian market”.
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VA in talks with carriers?
Friday | Sep 16 2022INDUSTRY sources claim that Virgin Australia is holding discussions with Air New Zealand regarding a possible merger, and assessing the viability of purchasing Rex Airlines, according to a report in The Australian.
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AC orders 30 electric planes
Friday | Sep 16 2022AIR Canada has formalised a purchase agreement for 30 battery-powered aircraft with manufacturer Heart Aerospace – with the carrier also taking a US$5 million equity stake in the Swedish planemaker.
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Behaviour change to stay
Friday | Sep 16 2022BETWEEN 20-30% of Australian business travellers don’t expect to go back to their pre-pandemic behaviours moving forward, according to L.E.K. Consulting Partner Emily Davis.
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News partners with AFTA
Thursday | Sep 15 2022THE Australian Federation of Travel Agents this morning advised members of a major new partnership with media giant News Corp Australia, which will participate in the upcoming National Travel Industry Awards in a promotion highlighting the importance of ATAS accreditation.