Headlines
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COVID still a headache
Thursday | Dec 22 2022COVID-19 is still the biggest concern for travellers planning trips around the globe, according to the latest insights from World Travel Protection (WTP), a global organisation specialising in travel risk management and emergency assistance.
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MCEC contributes $383m to Vic
Thursday | Dec 22 2022IN a strong sign that business events have well and truly returned, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) contributed over $383 million to the Victorian economy in the last financial year.
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Now it’s personal for fans
Wednesday | Dec 21 2022THE same company that owns the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney has today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in travel start-up Fan , a specialist operator organising personalised travel experiences for fans with sports stars and clubs.
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Tahiti caps tourist numbers
Wednesday | Dec 21 2022TAHITI has released a new tourism development strategy this morning that will seek to cap the number of tourists allowed to visit the tropical destination.
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2025 marks tourism revival
Wednesday | Dec 21 2022THE holiday arrivals segment in Australia is expected to have its strongest rebound growth over the next four years, the latest report from Tourism Research Australia (TRA) suggests.
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SALTER BROTHERS adds some SPICE
Wednesday | Dec 21 2022SALTER Brothers, an Australian-owned global fund manager, has announced the acquisition of the Spicers Retreat brand, including six properties in Queensland and NSW (TD breaking news).
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New Caledonia made easy
Tuesday | Dec 20 2022NEW Caledonian airlines, Aircalin and Air Caledonie, have signed a new codeshare agreement this week in a bid to make it easier for travellers to purchase all flights needed to explore the French island chain.
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VS cuts the fat
Tuesday | Dec 20 2022VIRGIN Atlantic plans to operate a Boeing 787 from London to New York powered solely by waste oils and fats.
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DL reduces commission
Monday | Dec 19 2022DELTA Air Lines has become the latest carrier to slash its BSP commissions in Australia, with an update delivered over the weekend confirming the American carrier will be reducing its rate from 5% to 3% on 01 Jan.
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India and NZ top recovery
Monday | Dec 19 2022INDIA and New Zealand are forecast to be Australia’s fastest recovering tourism source markets, according to a new report published by Tourism Research Australia (TRA).