Headlines
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HLO half-year challenge
Wednesday | Feb 26 2025DWINDLING demand for leisure travel due to cost-of-living increases have been blamed for a decline in Helloworld Travel Limited’s 1H financial results (TD breaking news).
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FCTG developing ‘disruptive’ AI tools
Wednesday | Feb 26 2025FLIGHT Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is stepping up its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) as it looks to develop disruptive new customer products and enhance its workforce efficiency.
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Domestic firmly in favour
Wednesday | Feb 26 2025HIGH-VALUE domestic holidays will be prioritised in 2025 by the majority of Australians, with cost, flexibility and adventure being key components, a new report from AAT Kings details.
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thailand ready to ride the white lotus wave
Wednesday | Feb 26 2025AS hit drama The White Lotus returns to the small screen, Thailand is ready to welcome new travellers with open arms.
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Discount portal goes live
Tuesday | Feb 25 2025COUPON and discount platform Entertainment Group has launched a new travel portal packed with special offers of up to 20% off flights, hotels, train, cruise and tour holidays globally.
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Contiki founder passes
Tuesday | Feb 25 2025THE founder of one of the world’s most iconic youth tour operators has passed away.
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QR claims booking first
Tuesday | Feb 25 2025QATAR Airways has introduced what it claims to be a “world-first” AI booking experience via its new AI cabin crew Sama, now live on the QVerse app and website.
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Barrington Coast’s sustainability milestone
Tuesday | Feb 25 2025THE Barrington Coast region, on New South Wales’ lower mid north coast, has achieved a major sustainability milestone – the ECO Destination Certification through Ecotourism Australia.
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Solomons to widen appeal
Tuesday | Feb 25 2025COLLABORATION between the public and private sectors is vital to ensure the success of tourism in the Solomon Islands, according to Minister for Culture & Tourism, Choylin Yim Douglas.
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Virtuoso members swell
Monday | Feb 24 2025VIRTUOSO has added 30 new member agencies over the past year, eight of which hail from Australia and New Zealand.