News
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US spend down US$12.5b
Friday | May 16 2025NEW research suggests the United States is on track to haemorrhage a massive US$12.5 billion in international visitor spending this year.
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Fiji flags major low season transit push
Friday | May 16 2025TRAVELLERS transiting through Fiji will soon be able to make the most of their time on the island, thanks to an upcoming low season stopover campaign in the works, revealed Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill this week at the Fiji Tourism Exchange.
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Beware of virtual cards
Friday | May 16 2025CVFR Travel Group CEO Ram Chhabra has advised agents to take caution before adopting virtual credit cards as a method of remittance, warning it may be a breach of IATA conditions.
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Africa’s untapped billions
Friday | May 16 2025A new report unveiled at WTM Africa has found that the continent may be pricing itself out of billion-dollar international tourism markets.
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No US sting for Accor yet
Friday | May 16 2025HOSPITALITY giant Accor said it has not yet observed a decline in corporate client bookings or changed travel policies in response to economic uncertainty linked to US President Trump or ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
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Rex director resigns
Friday | May 16 2025A REX director who remains subject to ASIC pecuniary action in the NSW Supreme Court (TD 11 Dec 2024) has resigned from the company, an ASX update posted today has confirmed.
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QF adds AKL-ADL
Friday | May 16 2025QANTAS will launch seasonal services between Adelaide and Auckland on 31 Oct, with the four times weekly flights to wrap up on 03 May 2026.
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SIA boosts BNE
Friday | May 16 2025SINGAPORE Airlines is preparing to boost its Brisbane services, which will increase to four daily flights from 16 Jun.
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ATAC breaks record
Friday | May 16 2025THE Australian Travel Agents Co-operative (ATAC) has delivered a record-breaking $705,000 in override payments to members in 2025, marking the highest annual rebate in the network’s history.
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Private air expanded
Friday | May 16 2025FOUR Seasons Private Jet Experience has introduced Cartagena, Colombia and Tamarindo, Mexico as new destinations for 2027 itineraries.