News
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FCTG digital acquisition
Friday | Sep 21 2018FLIGHT Centre’s purchase of Toronto-based Umapped (TD breaking news) will deliver “immediate improvements to several of our businesses,” according to FCTG chief digital officer, Atle Skalleberg.
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Qantas, Cathay codeshare
Friday | Sep 21 2018QANTAS will add 10 new routes to cities in Asia under its new codeshare agreement with Cathay Pacific (TD breaking news), including flights from Hong Kong to Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi and Chennai in India; Colombo in Sri Lanka; Vietnam’s Danang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City; and Yangon in Myanmar.
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Japan targets 40m visitors
Friday | Sep 21 2018JAPAN is aiming to continue its double-digit tourism growth into the next decade as it works to capitalise on major events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and next year’s Rugby World Cup.
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Insight achievers to Greece
Friday | Sep 21 2018INSIGHT Vacations will take 20 representatives from its top selling stores nationally to Greece next year, with global ceo Ulla Hefel Bohler in Australia this week to launch the TTC brand’s 2019 program.
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CWT boosts meetings team
Friday | Sep 21 2018CARLSON Wagonlit Travel has expanded the Australasian presence of its meetings & events division with the appointment of three senior executives.
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Win with Viking
Friday | Sep 21 2018VIKING Cruises is offering travel agents the opportunity to win a 13-day “Mediterranean Odyssey” cruise between Barcelona and Venice, by participating in its Viking Bingo promotion.
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Etihad takeover?
Friday | Sep 21 2018ETIHAD and Emirates are both downplaying speculation about a potential merger of the UAE-based global carriers.
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APT Tailor brochure
Friday | Sep 21 2018APT has released a new Tailor Made Journeys Travel Agent Guide, to help consultants make the most of the company’s custom travel planning service.
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NZ leases 787-9
Friday | Sep 21 2018AIR Lease Corporation (ALC) has confirmed the delivery of a new Boeing 787-9 aircraft on long-term lease to Air New Zealand.
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Corp Traveller WA
Friday | Sep 21 2018LISA King has been appointed as general manager West Australia for Corporate Traveller, with her new role seeing her oversee the 40-strong Perth office – more corporate sector news on page 6.