Headlines
-
Fuel keeps pressure on tix
Monday | Dec 11 2023TRAVELLERS hoping for some relief in the cost of air tickets next year may be disappointed by a new report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which suggested jet fuel prices are likely to stay where they are in 2024.
-
Borland to lead QR in Oz
Friday | Dec 8 2023AS QATAR Airways looks to continue its growth in the local market, the Middle Eastern carrier has appointed experienced aviation executive Wayne Borland to lead the charge as Country Manager for the Australian Eastern market (TD breaking news yesterday).
-
Moroccan education & famils
Friday | Dec 8 2023VISIT Morocco, through its partner on the ground in Australia Jones & Co, is planning to raise the profile of the north African nation with local travel agents.
-
Navan downsizes ahead of IPO
Friday | Dec 8 2023THE parent company of CT Partners member Reed & Mackay has laid off 5% of its workforce, with the 145 or so jobs lost at Navan, formerly known as TripActions, believed to be part of cost-cutting measures in the lead-up to a planned float.
-
Western Gateway in full flight
Thursday | Dec 7 2023WESTERN Australia is on track to reach 100% of pre-pandemic international aviation volumes by the middle of next year, Tourism WA Managing Director Carolyn Turnbull believes.
-
Our members are here to stay: CATO
Thursday | Dec 7 2023THE Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) does not anticipate losing any members when it rolls out tougher financial standards for its accreditation scheme in Apr next year (TD 05 Dec), a spokesperson for the body has confirmed.
-
SAF supply has doubled
Thursday | Dec 7 2023THE production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) around the world has doubled over the last year, according to new figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
-
GC OUT of games contention
Thursday | Dec 7 2023THE Commonwealth Games is still no closer to securing a host for 2026, after the Gold Coast this week decided to withdraw its bid to step in following Vic Premier Daniel Andrew’s shock decision to pull out of hosting (TD 18 Jul).
-
QF tix deals are gold, Jerry
Wednesday | Dec 6 2023QANTAS Frequent Flyers will be able to purchase tickets to selected events through Ticketek using loyalty points from Mar next year, thanks to a new tie-up announced this morning.
-
Rail and ferries made easy
Wednesday | Dec 6 2023AUSTRALIAN wholesaler of global rail passes and tickets, International Rail, has enhanced its travel agent booking system.