Headlines
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Nothing Like Australia to go?
Monday | Apr 16 2018TOURISM Australia has flagged a review of its long-standing “There’s Nothing Like Australia” tag line, issuing a new tender for a Brand & Creative Agency partner to help evolve its brand strategy and creative direction.
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VA upping the Tasman ante
Monday | Apr 16 2018VIRGIN Australia this morning announced significant changes to its trans-Tasman operations (TD breaking news), including new routes and higher frequencies following the cessation of its alliance with Air New Zealand at the end of Oct (TD 05 Apr).
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Qantas satisfaction high
Monday | Apr 16 2018QANTAS has earned Australia’s highest airline customer satisfaction rating for the 10th month in a row, holding its lead over rival Virgin Australia.
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Engine woes plague 787s
Monday | Apr 16 2018AIR New Zealand is among carriers worldwide expending further scheduling problems because of issues affecting Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines in their Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleets.
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Uniworld showcases Beatrice’s facelift
Monday | Apr 16 2018TRAVEL Daily was thrilled to be the first Australian media outlet to preview the newly refurbished Super Ship Beatrice on Uniworld River Cruise Collection’s Highlights of Eastern Europe cruise earlier this month.
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Google booking insights
Friday | Apr 13 2018ONLINE travel searches by Australians peak on Mon and Tue, with the majority on desktop computers – indicating that Aussies are planning travel at work after the weekend.
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Donghai confirms Darwin
Friday | Apr 13 2018THE Northern Territory Govt today announced a late May 2018 start date for Darwin’s first-ever nonstop flights from China, operated by Donghai Airlines.
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Daydream investment rises
Friday | Apr 13 2018THE owners of Daydream Island Resort are injecting a further $14 million into the redevelopment of the property, boosting their total spend to $100 million on the Great Barrier Reef resort.
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Tech driving agent bookings
Thursday | Apr 12 2018TRAVELLERS booking complex itineraries continue to rely on travel agents, but store enquiries and reservations are increasingly driven by online searches.
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Aus Govt pro QF/AA jv
Thursday | Apr 12 2018THE proposed aviation alliance & request for antitrust immunity between Qantas and American Airlines has received heavyweight support from the Australian Govt.