Headlines
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Webjet seeks more cash
Thursday | Jul 2 2020WEBJET has announced the successful pricing of new “convertible notes” (TD breaking news) which are hoped to provide net proceeds to the company of about $160 million.
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Backpacker review under way
Thursday | Jul 2 2020A Federal Parliamentary Committee has launched an inquiry into Australia’s Working Holiday Maker program, to ensure it is working effectively to support the tourism, health care and agriculture sectors during the COVID-19 economic recovery.
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Tourism could lose 4.2% GDP
Thursday | Jul 2 2020THE global tourism sector could lose as much as US$3.3 trillion in value if international travel were to grind to a standstill for another 12 months, according to a new report compiled by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
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HLO offloads US division
Wednesday | Jul 1 2020HELLOWORLD Travel Limited today confirmed the sale of its wholesale operations in Los Angeles, with the business now in the hands of Seattle-based Australia, New Zealand & Pacific specialist wholesaler Down Under Answers (TD breaking news).
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Academy of fine smarts
Wednesday | Jul 1 2020THE Italian National Tourist Board has today launched a website and online learning program for Australian and New Zealand travel agents and resellers with educational content designed to refresh knowledge and update skills.
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Qld eases restrictions
Wednesday | Jul 1 2020THE Queensland Government has announced that its state borders will reopen for domestic tourism from midday 10 Jul, following a three-month hard border period that has been in place since Mar.
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Emerald’s brand launch
Tuesday | Jun 30 2020EMERALD Waterways will become a stand-alone brand in the Australian market from next month, parent company Scenic Group has revealed (TD breaking news).
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Spending uptick continues
Tuesday | Jun 30 2020CONSUMERS continue to gradually open their wallets for spending on travel, with the latest News Corp Australia figures (pictured) once again showing an improvement from the depths of a few weeks ago.
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Halfpenny steps down at Aurora
Tuesday | Jun 30 2020AURORA Expeditions Managing Director Robert Halfpenny has resigned from his role at the cruise line, with Chairman Neville Buch stepping into an executive role while a longer-term replacement is sought.
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Explore COVID refunds
Tuesday | Jun 30 2020ADVENTURE holiday specialist Explore Worldwide will offer full refunds for any customers forced to cancel holidays because they cannot travel due to COVID-19 self-isolation requirements.
