Headlines
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Tougher biosecurity support
Monday | Aug 7 2023THE Federal Coalition has thrown its support behind proposed new amendments to the Biosecurity Act 2015, which if successful will see greater border security powers imposed on travellers crossing the country’s borders by plane or by ship.
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Fewer trips, higher spend
Monday | Aug 7 2023AUSSIE travellers spent 50% more on accommodation in May 2023 than they did before the pandemic, according to new statistics from Tourism Research Australia (TRA).
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Group tours done your way
Friday | Aug 4 2023TAILORED travel business Designer Journeys has announced the debut of its first custom group service for travel sellers in Australia and New Zealand.
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Don’t crack tourism open
Friday | Aug 4 2023ANY moves to limit the time Working Holiday Makers (WHM) can spend in Australia would be “like killing the goose that lays the golden eggs”, according to Accommodation Association (AA) National Chief Executive Officer Michael Johnson.
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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.