Headlines
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Globus md to step down
Thursday | Feb 8 2018THE Globus Family of Brands (GFOB) has confirmed the departure of its Australasian managing director Stewart Williams, who yesterday formally advised staff he was resigning.
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Shuttlewood new TC md
Thursday | Feb 8 2018HOME-BASED travel network Travel Counsellors has appointed Kaylene Shuttlewood as regional md of its Australian operation following her departure from Travelport after three years as its head in this region (TD Fri).
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Splendor local homeport
Wednesday | Feb 7 2018CARNIVAL Cruise Line this morning revealed Carnival Splendor will sail year-round from Sydney beginning Dec 2019.
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OTAs ‘damaging’ hotels
Wednesday | Feb 7 2018ONLINE travel agencies are once again in the firing line of accommodation businesses after more than a quarter of operators who took part in a survey cited OTAs as the main reason for their economic performance decline.
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Back-Roads enters Asia
Wednesday | Feb 7 2018ON THE back of Back-Roads Touring’s best year to date for its European and UK program, the small-group touring company has revealed its expansion to Asia.
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MTG agreement unchanged
Tuesday | Feb 6 2018MAGELLAN Travel Group has moved quickly to assuage the concerns of some members about their proposed agreement under Helloworld’s ownership (TD yesterday), with md Andrew Macfarlane confirming there is no requirement that agents not transact business with any suppliers without HLO approval.
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New Helloworld retail chief
Tuesday | Feb 6 2018HELLOWORLD Travel Limited yesterday announced the appointment of John Constable to the newly created role of Group General Manager – Retail and Commercial (TD breaking news).
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Tourism Australia targets US market
Tuesday | Feb 6 2018TOURISM Australia yesterday revealed a $36 million 12-month push in the US market – its biggest US investment to date – during the NFL Super Bowl, viewed by an estimated 100 million Americans.
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Scenic confirms Eclipse II
Monday | Feb 5 2018WITH just over 200 days until the debut of Scenic’s new ocean cruise product Scenic Eclipse, the Australian luxury cruise and tour operator has confirmed the addition of a sister-ship, to debut in 2020 (TD breaking news Sat).
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AirAsia confirms Avalon
Monday | Feb 5 2018GEELONG’S Avalon Airport will receive international commercial air services for the first time – likely before the end of year – after the Victorian Govt confirmed AirAsia’s intent to commence direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, as mooted last week (TD Fri).