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Personal interaction key for Pearl
Tuesday | May 6 2025EXPEDITIONS to Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Borneo will feature in the maiden season for Pearl Expeditions, according to the boutique line’s maiden e-brochure, now available.
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MG beds down agent push
Monday | May 5 2025FORMER Infinity Holidays General Manager James Whiting will spearhead a push by Asian bedbank MG Group to target Australian advisors directly for the first time (TD breaking news).
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Alcatraz tourism escapes?
Monday | May 5 2025US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has suggested he will order the infamous Alcatraz prison in San Francisco to become active again and house criminals, casting doubts over the former prison’s future viability as a major American tourist attraction.
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No AI in training is flawed
Monday | May 5 2025ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) should be included as a core competency and foundational unit of study in travel and tourism tertiary courses, believes Australian Travel Career Council (ATCC) CEO, Rick Myatt.
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Even more connected
Monday | May 5 2025FOLLOWING a strong response to the launch of its IATA qualifications and practical programs, Connected Travel has expanded the number of training workshops and program intake numbers available for 2025.
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We are not in decline
Friday | May 2 2025THE Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has slammed a report by KPMG that claims the travel agent segment is in notable decline (TD breaking news).
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Pledges could sink students
Friday | May 2 2025ELECTION pledges made on both sides of the political aisle to raise visa fees on international students could see up to half of prospective education visitors dump Australia as a destination.
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Portal entertains savings
Friday | May 2 2025THE Entertainment Group unveiled its 2026 travel program in Sydney yesterday, including a range of members-only travel & cruise experiences.
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Waving the magic wand
Friday | May 2 2025THIS special feature is coming to you courtesy of Aussie mystery cruise executive, Excess Baggage.
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CTM cites tariff pressure
Friday | May 2 2025CORPORATE Travel Management (CTM) is the latest listed travel company to be hit by tariff uncertainty, with the business expecting this year’s revenue to be approximately 4% softer than forecasted (TD breaking news).