Headlines
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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).
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Magellan unrest continues
Monday | Feb 5 2018HELLOWORLD’S confirmation on Fri afternoon that its takeover of the Magellan Travel Group is on track (TD breaking news Fri) has again unsettled Magellan members, who at the time of the announcement were yet to receive written confirmation of the promised revised financial offer in relation to the deal.
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Marriott rivals up comm
Monday | Feb 5 2018THREE hotels are raising their group commission levels, and Wyndham Hotel Group is holding them steady, following Marriott’s controversial move to cut commissions on group bookings from 10% to 7% at its Canada and US properties (TD 29 Jan).
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Travelport leadership shuffle
Friday | Feb 2 2018KAYLENE Shuttlewood is leaving Travelport today, after three years of heading up the company’s Australia/NZ operations.
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QF cuts name change fee
Friday | Feb 2 2018QANTAS has removed its name change fee for group bookings on domestic routes, with the change aiming to enable greater flexibility for group customers.
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Must-read travelBulletin
Friday | Feb 2 2018THE first issue of travelBulletin for 2018 is on its way to subscribers, and it’s a cracker.
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Sunshine Coast drive focus
Friday | Feb 2 2018VISIT Sunshine Coast has partnered with local tourism organisations and chambers of commerce to launch a second phase of the “Come to life” marketing campaign.