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Punctuality still an issue
Monday | Sep 22 2025THE on-time performance of Australia’s airlines has lifted slightly since Jun’s plummet, with an average of 75% across both arrivals and departures in Aug – up from 73.6% the month prior.
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Rex buy awaiting PM tick
Friday | Sep 19 2025PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese is reportedly looking over the details of a new acquisition offer lodged by an American aircraft operator for the beleaguered Rex brand, sources have informed the AFR.
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ATAC develops key tools
Friday | Sep 19 2025THE Australian Travel Agents Cooperative (ATAC) has pioneered a new app that its members can use to maximise their earnings.
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Hotels are losing millions
Friday | Sep 19 2025RESEARCH by guest acquisition platform SiteMinder has found tens of millions in extra revenue can be unlocked by hotels adopting faster, more efficient and fully integrated systems.
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Intrepid has family in mind
Friday | Sep 19 2025INTREPID Travel is introducing a new range of family trips and short breaks, the brand announced at this week’s TravelManagers conference in Nusa Dua.
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Viking treats agents to a night of glamour with Downton Abbey
Friday | Sep 19 2025VIKING once again partnered with Universal Pictures Australia for the release of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, the new film in the storied franchise.
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Travel budgets boosted
Friday | Sep 19 2025GLOBALLY, 45% of businesses expect to increase their travel budgets in FY26, according to Flight Centre Travel Group’s newly released annual State of the Market survey.
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Victoria’s tourism backflip
Thursday | Sep 18 2025A DECISION by the Victorian Government to backpedal on funding cuts for tourism marketing activities will have a “profound impact” on the state’s economy, Visit Victoria believes.
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TM focused on big three
Thursday | Sep 18 2025LUXURY, cruise, and corporate will be three market segments targeted by TravelManagers this year, Chief Executive Officer Joe Araullo has shared.
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Ama adds eight new ships
Thursday | Sep 18 2025THE biggest announcement by AmaWaterways under the management of new CEO Catherine Powell has been made, with the cruise line confirming eight new river ships for Europe.