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Travelport extends two
Friday | Aug 4 2023TRAVELPORT has ramped up its operations after recently signing a number of new deals, including the renewal of a multi-year agreement with United Airlines, which will see the carrier’s New Distribution Capability (NDC)content become available to Travelport customers.
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All aboard Gold Premium
Thursday | Aug 3 2023JOURNEY Beyond has this morning unveiled “a new style of travel” on offer aboard The Ghan and Great Southern rail services from next year, formally debuting its new Gold Premium category.
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Rediscover adds big trio
Thursday | Aug 3 2023FOLLOWING its recent acquisition of Unique Cruises last month (TD 05 Jul), the Swish Group-owned Rediscover Travel has appointed three new directors to further bolster its growth plans in the market.
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Airbnb’s big win in Qld
Thursday | Aug 3 2023IN A major win for short-term accommodation platforms like Airbnb and Stayz, a Queensland Government review has found that any restrictions of trade on the sector would only have a “limited impact on rental affordability”.
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GET TO KNOW MCEC IN DETAIL
Thursday | Aug 3 2023THE Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has launched a new website, offering improved accessibility and 360-degree virtual tours of its spaces.
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HLO upgrades forecast
Wednesday | Aug 2 2023HELLOWORLD continues to enjoy a strong rebound in travel confidence, with the company announcing an increased FY23 guidance for underlying EBITDA of between $42 and $45 million (TD breaking news), a significant improvement on the underlying EBITDA loss of $10.6 million recorded in the previous year.
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Qantas leads complaints
Wednesday | Aug 2 2023QANTAS accounted for a disproportionately high number of customer complaints in 2022, according to a draft document from the Airline Customer Advocate (ACA) obtained by the Australian Financial Review.
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Contiki debuts in S Korea
Wednesday | Aug 2 2023THE Travel Corporation’s Contiki brand has responded to a sharp rise in demand for trips to South Korea by launching its first departures to the Asian destination, with adventures set to kick off in Mar 2024.
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A Vor-tastic evening in Canberra!
Wednesday | Aug 2 2023LAST Thu, Viking hosted its first regional Vor night in the nation’s capital of Canberra, with travel agents sailing in with record attendance.
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SOUTH ASIA dmc APPOINTS REP
Wednesday | Aug 2 2023LUXURY Travel Marketinghas this week expanded its client portfolio, partnering withDistant Frontiersto represent the company in the Australia & New Zealand markets.