Headlines
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Marriage tourism boost
Thursday | Nov 16 2017INDUSTRY figures have forecast a major boost to travel and tourism as a result of yesterday’s same-sex marriage result, signalling millions of dollars in additional spending.
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Anderson leaves Hawaii
Thursday | Nov 16 2017HAWAII Tourism Oceania (HTO) is on the look-out for a new regional head to lead its local operations after the departure of country manager Kerri Anderson.
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Essendon airport renewal
Thursday | Nov 16 2017MELBOURNE’S Essendon Airport is preparing for a $3 million renewal of its terminal building as it aims to boost its role as a regional travel hub.
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Bon Voyage seals TV deal
Wednesday | Nov 15 2017FLEDGLING travel deals provider Bon Voyage (TD 13 Jun) is set to massively boost its profile, via a new agreement to promote its offerings on Channel 9’s Today Show with high profile spokesperson Jennifer Hawkins.
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Imagine buys Holiday Planet
Wednesday | Nov 15 2017WESTERN Australia’s Holiday Planet has a new owner, with Emirates’ majority-owned cruise business Imagine Cruising to acquire the Perth-based group established by Alan Dodson about 17 years ago (TD breaking news).
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TC marketing platform
Wednesday | Nov 15 2017TRAVELLERS Choice will introduce a new email marketing platform for its members, allowing agencies to mount their own campaigns through a “more targeted and effective” system.
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APT restructures sales team
Wednesday | Nov 15 2017THE APT Travel Group (ATG) has confirmed details of a new sales team structure, including the promotion of Scott Ellis to the newly created role of ATG national sales manager.
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2017 Avis award winner
Tuesday | Nov 14 2017THE 2017 Avis Travel Agent Scholarship has seen TravelManager’s Nakita Byrne emerge as the winner of this year’s prestigious prize.
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WA signs Chinese giant
Tuesday | Nov 14 2017THE West Australian Government has signed a deal with China’s dominant online travel company Ctrip, paving the way for joint campaigns to promote the state.
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Crowne Plaza Fiji plans
Tuesday | Nov 14 2017THE InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed plans to launch its Crowne Plaza brand in Fiji, having signed a management deal to operate a 453-room resort near Nadi.