Headlines
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LIVN expands supplier network
Thursday | Feb 15 2018LIVN Group, the “super-aggregator” of instantly bookable tour and activities product, says it is on track to reach its goal of 45,000 products by Jun this year.
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QR SYD capacity boosted
Thursday | Feb 15 2018THE introduction of Doha-based Qatar Airways’ Canberra service this week not only means a growing source market from the Australian capital and southern NSW, but more flight options for travellers from Sydney.
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Slovenia targets Aussies
Wednesday | Feb 14 2018SLOVENIA is the hottest new destination in Europe, and authorities there have launched a concerted effort to attract more Australian visitors.
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UA hails Houston success
Wednesday | Feb 14 2018UNITED Airlines’ new non-stop flights between Sydney and Houston (TD 22 Jan) are performing strongly, with the Texan city’s key positioning as a hub seeing almost 70% of passengers connecting through to other destinations.
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Qatar Airways celebrates CBR launch
Wednesday | Feb 14 2018QATAR Airways stamped its mark on Canberra last night at a gala held at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra for some 400 VIP guests, including Travel Daily, to herald the introduction of its new Doha-Sydney-Canberra route.
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Uniworld plots Oz growth
Tuesday | Feb 13 2018UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises is “not getting its fair share of the river cruise travellers out of this market,” according to Travel Corporation ceo Brett Tollman, who last night renewed TTC’s commitment to Australian travel agents (TD yesterday).
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QR: CBR trade “critical”
Tuesday | Feb 13 2018QATAR Airways will lean heavily on the travel trade to develop its newly launched Canberra service, with the carrier’s regional boss saying agents are “absolutely critical” to the route’s success.
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Princess team revamp
Tuesday | Feb 13 2018PRINCESS Cruises has revamped its sales and marketing divisions for Australia and New Zealand, combining both under the command of Nick Ferguson who has been promoted to sales and marketing director.
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TTC embraces innovation
Monday | Feb 12 2018THE Travel Corporation has launched a new “mobile first” strategy after a multi-million dollar investment aiming to harness the latest technology to improve the holiday experience.
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Tourism steering committee
Monday | Feb 12 2018THE Federal Government has gathered industry leaders to develop a new blueprint for Australia’s tourism sector, aiming to boost the country’s international market share.