Headlines
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Arrivals, departures slow
Wednesday | Oct 12 2022THE resurgence of travel looks to have taken a bit of a breather in Aug, with figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicating a slight slowing in total overseas arrivals and departures during the month.
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ATAC looks to the future
Wednesday | Oct 12 2022THE newly appointed Australian Travel Agents Cooperative (ATAC) board (TD 10 Oct) is set to drive an agenda of expansion, with the aim of further showcasing its unique offering for independent travel agencies in Australia.
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BNE set for major revamp
Wednesday | Oct 12 2022PREPARATIONS for the 2032 Summer Olympics in Brisbane are expected to precipitate major changes at the host city’s largest airport, according to Brisbane Airport CEO Gert-Jan de Graaff.
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HLO steadies the ship
Tuesday | Oct 11 2022HELLOWORLD Travel has posted a 352% growth in Total Transaction Value (TTV) for the Sep quarter when compared to the same period last year, with the travel company raking in $561 million for the three months (TD breaking news).
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Alliance feels turbulence
Tuesday | Oct 11 2022ALLIANCE Aviation has recorded a dip in its underlying profit before tax for the 2022 financial year, with the company posting a $5.7 million decrease to $45.3 million.
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Falling dollar, no worries
Tuesday | Oct 11 2022THE Australian dollar may be weakening but the appetite for travel among Australians continues to grow stronger, a recent study by Money Transfer Comparison has found.
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Changing of ATAC guard
Monday | Oct 10 2022THE Australian Travel Agents Cooperative (ATAC) has elected a new Chairman, with Jack Taylor from ACT-based sports specialist travel agency Performance Travel taking over from incumbent Ken Morgan of solo travel agency Two’s a Crowd at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting in Melbourne yesterday.
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Travelex banks on pre-order
Monday | Oct 10 2022FOREIGN exchange service Travelex has launched its first foreign currency ATM click & collect service at Brisbane Airport, allowing travellers to pre-order foreign cash online before collecting it from the airport prior to departure.
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CATO DMC agent warning
Monday | Oct 10 2022THE Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) has cautioned travel agents about the risks of dealing directly with overseas suppliers, urging them to ensure they have appropriate corporate structures and insurance.
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QF opens Japan rewards
Friday | Oct 7 2022EVERY Economy Qantas and Jetstar seat between Australia and Japan will be made available to Qantas Frequent Flyer members as a Classic Flight Reward over a six-week period between 11 May and 20 Jun 2023, as the carriers celebrate the destination’s reopening.