Headlines
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NSW to retain events crown
Thursday | Jul 3 2025NEW South Wales is shaping up to hold onto its crown as the nation’s business events capital, with the sector forecast to inject more than $192 million into the state’s visitor economy in 2025.
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Qantas cyber attack
Wednesday | Jul 2 2025SIX million Qantas customers have been impacted by a major cyber attack carried out on one of its data centres this week (TD breaking news).
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Hinterland to be sold
Wednesday | Jul 2 2025QUEENSLAND-BASED airline Hinterland Aviation has enlisted advisory firm William Buck to sell 100% of its operations.
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Ted exits the driver’s seat
Wednesday | Jul 2 2025LATIN America travel specialists Contours Travel has new owners, with founder Ted Dziadkiewicz (pictured) deciding the time was right to hand over the reins after 50 years driving the business.
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Hoffmann exits with lessons for agents
Wednesday | Jul 2 2025“WE ARE now in a growing-up phase of the industry,” believes travel titan Phil Hoffmann (pictured), who announced his retirement from his namesake business yesterday (TD 01 Jul).
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Thailand beefs up security for tourists
Wednesday | Jul 2 2025THAILAND has ramped up its security this week off the back of several recent bomb threats targeting tourists.
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Sweden cuts aviation tax
Wednesday | Jul 2 2025THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) has hailed the Swedish Government’s decision to abolish its aviation tax.
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Where luxury meets horsepower
Wednesday | Jul 2 2025AUSSIE-BORN ultra-luxury experiential travel operator, Ultimate Driving Tours, has officially rebranded as HunterMoss, as it prepares to take on the US market.
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Phil Hoffmann retires
Tuesday | Jul 1 2025PHIL Hoffmann has made the call to retire from his namesake business after 35 years of service (TD breaking news).
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NSW seeks tender info
Tuesday | Jul 1 2025THE NSW Government has issued a formal request for information from travel suppliers to service its various agencies.