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InterContinental for AKL
Thursday | Aug 16 2018INTERCONTINENTAL Hotels Group this morning announced a new flagship property in New Zealand, with the InterContinental Auckland to open in 2022 as part of a $1b mixed use development.
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Melb hotel projects sold
Thursday | Aug 16 2018HONG Kong private equity firm Gaw Capital Partners has taken over a major Melbourne hotel site as part of a stragetic move into the Australian market.
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Star confirms Ritz-Carlton
Wednesday | Aug 15 2018STAR Entertainment Group has today lodged a formal development application for its previously announced new Ritz-Carlton tower (TD 19 Sep 2016), which will add 220 upscale rooms to Sydney’s hotel stock.
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Biz travel begins to surge
Wednesday | Aug 15 2018BUSINESS travel spending is set to surge by more than 7% this year as corporations worldwide emerge from an “era of uncertainty”, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has forecast in a new report.
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TNZ names new gm Australia
Wednesday | Aug 15 2018TOURISM New Zealand today confirmed the appointment of Andrew Waddel (pictured) as general manager Australia, with the marketing expert joining TNZ after previous roles at a range of beverage brands.
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Aussies to USA/Canada
Wednesday | Aug 15 2018A NEW report released by travel network Virtuoso has revealed that Canada and the USA are among the top preferred destinations of Australian travellers for the upcoming 2018 holiday season, with the research showing a “solid pull” in visitors to both countries.
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Webjet boosts B2B focus
Tuesday | Aug 14 2018LISTED online travel agency Webjet has this morning announced a significant expansion of its WebBeds business-to-business hotel wholesale operation, including the appointment of former GTA sales chief John Stucci to head up the business in the Pacific region.
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TA seeks digital partner
Tuesday | Aug 14 2018TOURISM Australia (TA) has opened a tender process to select a digital agency to help drive its online presence globally.
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Cebu makes MEL debut
Tuesday | Aug 14 2018PHILIPPINE low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific makes its debut in Melbourne today, introducing direct services to Manila in competition with established carrier Philippine Airlines.
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VA flags Sth Pacific Tiger
Monday | Aug 13 2018VIRGIN Australia has opened the possibility of future Tigerair Australia services to New Zealand and the South Pacific in an application to the International Air Services Commission (IASC).