News
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WTTC Summit hits Perth
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024AUSTRALIA’S travel and tourism sector will this year contribute $265 billion in value to the country’s economy.
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ACCC locks in QF penalty
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024QANTAS’ ‘ghost flights’ saga has reached its final destination, with the airline formally ordered by the Federal Court to pay a penalty of $100 million for selling tickets on flights it had already cancelled (TD breaking news yesterday).
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New GFOB trade portal
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024GLOBUS Family of Brands (GFOB) will introduce a revamped and globally integrated platform for travel agents to improve the booking experience with Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways.
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AI to set new benchmark
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024THE Things to Do Sunshine Coast collective has implemented Trvlr.ai, a new AI-powered B2B travel planning and booking platform, to help boost visitation.
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Scenic unveils 2026 collection
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024SCENIC has announced 2026 early access for its ultra-luxury Europe river cruises and land journeys, at the same time unveiling interior design upgrades across its ‘Space Ships’.
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Solomon Air GSA
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024AIRLINE Rep Services, a division of CVFR Travel Group, has been named as the general sales agent (GSA) for Solomon Airlines in Australia (TD breaking news).
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MINT funds a leader
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024TRAVELLERS Choice Business Development Manager, Paula Moylan, has been named as the winner of the MINT Scholarship for Intake 59 of the Travel Industry Mentor Experience (TIME).
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Crystal upgrades
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024PERKS including a free cabin upgrade, complimentary garment care and dry-cleaning are all available to travellers booking their next Crystal Cruises voyage by 30 Nov – more on page 11.
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Milton closes ports
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024ALL five of Florida’s cruise ports are expected to close as Hurricane Milton approaches the state’s west coast, prompting major cruise lines rerouting ships and adjusting itineraries.
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ATAS adds three
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024THE Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) welcomed three businesses to the Australian Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS) last month, including FAB Interline Cruises, New World Travel Management and Helloworld Travel Rowville.