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Qantas takes TripADeal
Thursday | Jun 13 2024QANTAS will spend $211 million acquiring the remaining 49% stake in TripADeal, cementing its presence in the packaged holiday market and boosting access for Qantas Frequent Flyer members (TD breaking news).
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Spiro-ver and out, ATIA
Thursday | Jun 13 2024SPIROS Alysandratos (pictured) is stepping down from the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) board after 16 years as a Director, the organisation confirmed this morning (TD breaking news).
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Modest growth in arrivals
Thursday | Jun 13 2024SHORT-TERM visitor arrivals to Australia continued to perform well in Apr with a modest 8.8% growth rate recorded for the month compared to a year earlier.
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Be a part of WA’s dream
Thursday | Jun 13 2024TOURISM Western Australia and Tourism Council WA have launched The Dream Collective Western Australia, a new industry recognition program to showcase the state’s best tourism products.
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MTA’s national conference shines in Fiji
Thursday | Jun 13 2024GATHERED against a backdrop of Fiji’s stunning landscapes, 325 travel professionals gathered at MTA-Mobile Travel Agent’s national conference – the first time it has taken place overseas.
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Donaghy to depart ICC Sydney
Thursday | Jun 13 2024GEOFF Donaghy has announced his resignation from International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney, after leading the venue for three decades as its CEO.
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Tourism legends honoured
Tuesday | Jun 11 2024BEE Ho Teow, the iconic former owner of TravelSpirit Group and major inbound operator Australian Tours Management, was one of several Aussies recognised for their contributions to tourism in yesterday’s King’s Birthday Honours list.
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LTC portfolio swells to 11
Tuesday | Jun 11 2024FLIGHT Centre’s burgeoning Luxury Travel Collection portfolio has reached double figures in its membership ranks, with three new independent brands to debut with the group from 01 Jul.
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Trade picking up Jayride
Tuesday | Jun 11 2024JAYRIDE’S renewed focus on travel agents is delivering stronger results for the airport transfer marketplace, according to a new trading update published to the ASX last week.
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Departing lines hurting luxury cruising
Tuesday | Jun 11 2024WHILE Silversea prepares to launch Silver Nova in Australia later this year, the line’s local chief is not convinced the impending withdrawal of several cruise brands will benefit Royal Caribbean’s ultra-luxury product.