Headlines
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Hobart waterfront vision
Thursday | Aug 9 2018THE Tasmanian tourism industry has unveiled a vision for Hobart’s waterfront in which a parcel of prime government land would be transformed into a public space celebrating the island’s seafood, produce and maritime history.
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ATAS awareness “critical”
Wednesday | Aug 8 2018AN overwhelming majority of consumers will look for an ATAS accredited agency when booking travel, according to new research released this morning by AFTA.
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Click Frenzy targets travel
Wednesday | Aug 8 2018A host of travel suppliers have signed up to participate in this year’s “Click Frenzy,” with organisers claiming the internet event is “set to be Australia’s biggest ever online travel sale”.
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New Yarra Valley property
Wednesday | Aug 8 2018INTERCONTINENTAL Hotels Group will bring its new “voco” brand to Victoria’s Yarra Valley in 2021, this morning confirming a 170-room newbuild.
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Sabre enlists NDC partners
Wednesday | Aug 8 2018FLIGHT Centre, Carlson Wagonlit Travel and American Express Global Business Travel are among several “travel industry giants” who were overnight named as launch partners for Sabre Corporation’s new “Beyond NDC” technology program.
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Japan appoints local rep
Tuesday | Aug 7 2018THE Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) is expanding its focus on the Australian market, this morning confirming the appointment of Julie King & Associates to assist with PR, marketing and consulting for FY18.
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Lombok flights boosted
Tuesday | Aug 7 2018INDONESIAN authorities have begun coordinating additional flights from Lombok as thousands of visitors seek to leave the island after its devastating earthquake.
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Serko seeks $15 million
Tuesday | Aug 7 2018LISTED travel technology provider Serko today announced a capital raising initiative, seeking NZ$15m in funding to allow the company to expand into new international markets.
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Int’l mobile check-in OK
Monday | Aug 6 2018THE Federal Government is now allowing international travellers departing from Australia to check in for their flights using electronic boarding passes on their mobile phones, with the new option available to airlines from today.
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QF Amadeus hackathon win
Monday | Aug 6 2018A team of Qantas technology experts have taken out the grand prize in the inaugural Amadeus “Airlines Digital Experience Hackathon” in Nice, France.