Headlines
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Packages now in top gear
Tuesday | Aug 12 2025THE Australian Grand Prix Corporation has launched new travel package programs for both the 2026 Australian Grand Prix and the 2026 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
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Families are ripe for river
Tuesday | Aug 12 2025FAMILIES are becoming increasingly attracted to the river cruise segment, Ignite Travel Group’s newly promoted Global Head of Cruise Michael Middleton (pictured) believes.
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Jetstar makes big gains in international
Tuesday | Aug 12 2025JETSTAR has emerged as one of the heroes of the BITRE monthly international traffic report for May, recording a 24.4% passenger increase year-on-year to firmly cement itself as the number two international airline operating in Australia, behind Qantas.
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Advisors vent at XChange
Tuesday | Aug 12 2025FROM greater NDC developments to more support from wholesalers in regional areas, a number of agents expressed their frustrations with suppliers and airlines during a robust panel discussion at ETG’s XChange conference.
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Helloworld says ‘thank you’ to cruise
Tuesday | Aug 12 2025HELLOWORLD Travel brought together over 70 cruise industry leaders and top-selling cruise network trade partners for a special Cruise Appreciation Event held at O Bar and Dining in Sydney this week.
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airbus calls for local saf quota
Tuesday | Aug 12 2025AIRLINES in Australia should be forced to use a minimum of 1-2% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help generate greater demand for the biofuel, the local head of Airbus has argued.
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Booking.com in hot seat
Tuesday | Aug 12 2025MORE than 10,000 European hotels are taking action against Booking.com, which they claim prevented them from offering better prices and availability direct to guests through contract terms over a 20-year period.
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MEL receives new airline
Monday | Aug 11 2025COMPETITION to mainland China from Australian ports is heating back up, with Shenzhen Airlines set to join the fray after announcing flights connecting Melbourne and Shenzhen.
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ETG’s XChange marks new chapter
Monday | Aug 11 2025EXPRESS Travel Group (ETG) wrapped up its conference on Sat in Adelaide – the first since industry veteran and CEO Tom Manwaring announced his retirement and Jason Aghan began as Group GM on 01 Jul.
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Disney to exit Australia
Monday | Aug 11 2025THE Australian cruise sector has been rocked once again by another withdrawal from a major international player, this time Disney Cruise Line (DCL) confirming its local departure.