Headlines
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Constellation takes off
Monday | Apr 10 2017FORMER managing director of the APT Group’s Captain’s Choice, Dan Kotzmann, has launched a new global luxury travel program, opening up fresh competition in the air touring market.
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Strata hurdle for Airbnb
Friday | Apr 7 2017AIRBNB is facing a backlash from strata residents as the NSW Government prepares to announce its position on short-term accommodation rentals.
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Qantas free wi-fi takes off
Friday | Apr 7 2017QANTAS has today activated its new in-flight wi-fi service for pax on domestic flights, operating its first “internet-capable” Boeing 737-800 fitted with the tech.
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Helloworld plots relaunch
Friday | Apr 7 2017HELLOWORLD is set for a significant “brand refresh,” following a formal vote on Mon to rename the overall company as Helloworld Travel (TD 01 Mar).
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Airbnb gains supporters
Thursday | Apr 6 2017AIRBNB has gained the support of key organisations including the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) as the NSW Government prepares to release recommendations on whether to regulate short-term accommodation rentals.
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ACCC probes VA/HNA jv
Thursday | Apr 6 2017VIRGIN Australia’s plans to begin flying from Melbourne to Hong Kong may have hit a hurdle, with the ACCC seeking a thorough explanation from the Australian airline as to why it would be unable to fly into China without an alliance partner.
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Travel salaries up in 2016
Wednesday | Apr 5 2017PAY packets in most sectors of the travel industry increased in 2016, according to the C&M Travel Recruitment Travel Salary Guide 2016.
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TAA to unite with Stayz
Wednesday | Apr 5 2017TOURISM Accommodation Australia (TAA) has announced a surprise pact with short-term rental website Stayz as it mounts the next phase of its campaign against sharing sites like Airbnb.
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TTC focused on organic
Wednesday | Apr 5 2017THE Travel Corporation’s focus is firmly on growing the potential of its existing brands, rather than on acquiring new businesses, ceo & president Brett Tollman says.
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Webjet drops anti-agent ads
Wednesday | Apr 5 2017LISTED online travel agency Webjet looks to have dropped its controversial anti-agent rhetoric, with the release this morning of new TV commercials which take a much friendlier approach.