Headlines
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NSW wants digital edge
Friday | May 13 2022STRUGGLING NSW tourism businesses are set to be offered free training opportunities by the NSW Government to help them be as prepared as possible for the full-scale return of travel.
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Aeronology Amadeus live
Thursday | May 12 2022AUSTRALIAN travel tech firm Aeronology has gone live with a link to the Amadeus GDS platform, with the move described as a “significant development for Amadeus users”.
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VA gets draft tick for UA
Thursday | May 12 2022AUSTRALIA’S consumer watchdog has granted Virgin Australia preliminary permission to sign a codeshare pricing arrangement with United Airlines (TD breaking news).
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Fiji reopens ADL services
Thursday | May 12 2022FIJI Airways Managing Director & CEO Andre Viljoen has announced his airline’s plans to resume twice weekly direct services to Adelaide commencing on 04 Jul.
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Airbnb to take AirCover
Thursday | May 12 2022AIRBNB has announced what it claims to be the “biggest change” to its business model in a decade, revealing expanded protections for guests, as well as new categories and split stay options.
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nz open for business in aug
Thursday | May 12 2022IN welcome news for the business events industry, New Zealand will open its borders to international visa holders from 1 Aug, NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Arden recently announced (TD breaking news yesterday).
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FCTG unveils “FCB 4.0”
Wednesday | May 11 2022FLIGHT Centre Travel Group (FCTG) last night celebrated its 40th anniversary with an event in Sydney where CEO Graham Turner unveiled “bold plans for Flight Centre Brand (FCB) 4.0”.
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Virgin, Qatar Airways deal
Wednesday | May 11 2022QATAR Airways and Virgin Australia yesterday unveiled a major new strategic partnership (TD breaking news), with the deal said to “significantly expand both airlines’ networks, lounges and loyalty programs”.
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Qld boosts Indigenous focus
Wednesday | May 11 2022THE Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) has announced the creation of the Queensland First Nations Tourism Council (QFNTC), which will be charged with increasing the development of Indigenous tourism experiences in the state.
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Skroo’s reflections on 40 years of taking off
Wednesday | May 11 2022FLIGHT Centre founder Graham Turner looks back on four decades of travel and what the future holds.