Headlines
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Qantas capitalises on Virgin decision
Thursday | Feb 6 2025VIRGIN Australia’s decision to scrap its Adelaide-Darwin service last week (TD 29 Jan) has been followed by Qantas increasing capacity on the route across its mainline and budget brands.
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VA backs Boeing on orders
Thursday | Feb 6 2025WHILE carriers like Emirates are entertaining the prospect of purchasing Chinese-made COMAC aircraft to combat supply chain issues (TD 31 Jan), Virgin Australia is unlikely to be a client any time soon.
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Club Med frees its spirit
Thursday | Feb 6 2025ALL-INCLUSIVE holiday brand Club Med has launched a new brand campaign across Australia, l’Esprit Libre, which translates to ‘Free Spirit’ in French.
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Cheap off-peak Japan tours
Thursday | Feb 6 2025TRAVELLERS can now pay less to experience Japan during lower demand periods, with InsideJapan Tours announcing a permanent price reduction on its off-peak and shoulder season small group tours (SGTs).
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CT Partners to cash in on events
Thursday | Feb 6 2025CT Partners has unveiled plans to zero in on Australia’s meetings and events industry, using its expanding membership of leading event companies to meet the rising demand for in-person events.
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Intrepid’s biggest buy ever
Wednesday | Feb 5 2025INTREPID Travel has bolstered its bid to rapidly expand in Europe, acquiring Dutch tour operator Sawadee Reizen from Travelopia for an undisclosed sum (TD breaking news).
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CTM welcomes Trafalgar
Wednesday | Feb 5 2025CORPORATE Travel Management (CTM) has expanded its global network in South America, with Colombian corporate travel and events management agency Trafalgar Tours coming aboard.
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Crystal unveils 2027 sailings
Wednesday | Feb 5 2025FOLLOWING the launch of Crystal’s 2027 World Cruise, the brand has now announced the first half of its 2027 itineraries.
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WA leases to unlock tourism
Wednesday | Feb 5 2025TOURISM operators with lease agreements signed for land on the Abrolhos Islands in Western Australia have been given a welcome boost, with newly inked deals providing a raft of fresh revenue opportunities.
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Artist to lead Red Centre tour
Wednesday | Feb 5 2025BRUCE Munro, the globally renowned artist behind the Light-Towers installation at Discovery Resorts – King Canyon, will host an exclusive departure of APT’s seven-day ‘Central Australia Escape’ on 18 Feb.