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1000MTG N America push
Tuesday | Aug 5 2025CORPORATE Travel Management (CTM) division 1000 Mile Travel Group (1000MTG) has formally launched its operations in North America, with the company now on the hunt for travel advisors who are the right fit for its model.
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Koala reveals start date
Tuesday | Aug 5 2025THE mysterious Koala Airlines, touted by its equally cryptic CEO Bill Astling as being a serious third competitor to Qantas and Virgin Australia, now has a launch date.
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NZ mulls more visitor fees
Tuesday | Aug 5 2025IN WHAT could deal a further blow to the New Zealand visitor economy, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confirmed a new set of tourist charges are under consideration for several popular attractions.
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Qatar Airways’ guests hear the roar of the Lions’ Australia victory
Tuesday | Aug 5 2025AFTER six weeks of pure dominance and rugby excellence, the British & Irish Lions emerged victorious during their Australian tour, sealing the series with a memorable triumph over the Wallabies.
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AIR’S EMISSION CONTRIBUTION RISING
Tuesday | Aug 5 2025AVIATION’S contribution to Australia’s emissions is growing substantially as a percentage of the country’s overall emission output, according to data shared at the CAPA Airlines Leader Summit in Cairns last week.
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Slot hoarding a fairy tale
Monday | Aug 4 2025SLOT hoarding categorically does not exist in Australia, according to Airlines for Australia and New Zealand (A4ANZ) Chief Executive Officer, Emma Wilson.
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“Opportunistic” offer nixed
Monday | Aug 4 2025TOURISM Holdings Limited (THL) has rejected a BGH-led consortium takeover offer, which it labelled as “opportunistic and undervalued” (TD breaking news).
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Five ambassadors lead TA campaign
Monday | Aug 4 2025ROBERT Irwin and Nigella Lawson are two of the famous names that have been enlisted by Tourism Australia for its latest campaign that continues the adventures of Ruby the Roo.
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Hack a reminder for all
Monday | Aug 4 2025THE recent Qantas cyber attack (TD 02 Jul) is a “reminder for everyone” and “a global issue”, according to Qantas Domestic CEO Markus Svensso (pictured).
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Accessible source markets
Monday | Aug 4 2025VISITORS from New Zealand, the UK and USA accounted for nearly 60% of the accessible traveller source market in 2024, according to new Tourism Research Australia (TRA) data.