Headlines
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FCTG seeks land system
Thursday | May 17 2018FLIGHT Centre Travel Group is set to further revamp its technology platforms, announcing its intention to seek tenders for a new land product management and booking engine system.
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Bali arrivals bounce back
Thursday | May 17 2018BALI has released positive tourism figures for the first time since the island was hit by the eruption of Mt Agung last year, having welcomed almost half a million visitors during Mar.
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STG’s strong growth
Thursday | May 17 2018EXPRESS Travel Group ceo Tom Manwaring has lauded the growth of the Select brand today at the 17th annual Select Travel Group conference, held in Macao.
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Thomas Cook to return
Wednesday | May 16 2018THE Thomas Cook brand will return to the Australian market after an 18-year absence, announcing plans to launch a new range of financial products from regional headquarters in Hobart.
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Asian visitation jumps
Wednesday | May 16 2018JAPAN, India and Vietnam have all experienced double digit growth in popularity from Aussie travellers in Mar 2018, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
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TSV backs PNG c’share
Wednesday | May 16 2018TOWNSVILLE Airport has urged a rethink on the regulation of flights to Papua New Guinea, aiming to support Air Niugini’s current services from the Queensland city to Port Moresby.
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Expedia to drop Stayz brand
Wednesday | May 16 2018THE Australian-founded Stayz holiday accommodation brand is set to be phased out in the next few weeks in favour of Expedia’s HomeAway global accommodation rental operation.
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HLO Ready Rooms update
Tuesday | May 15 2018HELLOWORLD has unveiled an “extreme makeover” of its Ready Rooms agent platform, including a host of enhancements to provide consultants with more flexibility when booking.
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Facebook seeks travel head
Tuesday | May 15 2018FACEBOOK is ramping up its focus on the travel sector in Australia and New Zealand, this week advertising for a new regional “head of travel” who will be part of the company’s senior leadership team.
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JAL confirms launch of new LCC
Tuesday | May 15 2018ONEWORLD member Japan Airlines has announced the establishment of a new international low-cost carrier.