Headlines
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Agents’ US proposal worries
Monday | Dec 15 2025A RECENT proposal by the US Government to probe the social media histories of inbound travellers (TD 11 Dec) will ultimately have an impact on the confidence of Aussie travellers.
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Schwab tears into CTM
Monday | Dec 15 2025THE auditing scandal currently plaguing Corporate Travel Management (CTM) leaves no way for the business to survive, according to Luxury Escapes CEO Adam Schwab.
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NZ cruise deployment boost
Monday | Dec 15 2025A NEW in-water cleaning solution to help clean cruise ships has been approved to roll out in Auckland this summer, with the technology expected to make a difference to deployment for the 2027-28 season.
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Stage & Screen’s Oz boss
Friday | Dec 12 2025STAGE and Screen Travel, Flight Centre Travel Group’s entertainment and sports business, has announced the appointment of Wonitta Atkins as General Manager, Australia.
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Boeing trumps Airbus
Friday | Dec 12 2025EUROPEAN aircraft manufacturer Airbus has conceded that its American counterpart Boeing has likely beaten it to the punch for the largest number of orders received.
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Momentum extends to ’26
Friday | Dec 12 2025THE global travel industry enters next year with steady momentum, according to research firm Phocuswright, with total gross bookings projected to reach US$1.67 trillion (around A$2.5 trillion) as international demand strengthens and travellers prioritise experiences.
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Air Tahiti means business
Friday | Dec 12 2025AIR Tahiti has announced a ‘world-first’ air service, comprised entirely of business-class seating.
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US wants your social data
Thursday | Dec 11 2025A NEW proposal by the US Government to interrogate the digital history of visitors from next year has rocked a market already struggling with its tourism appeal (TD breaking news).
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FCTG doubles down on cruise via buy
Thursday | Dec 11 2025FOLLOWING reports circulating in Nov that Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) was in talks to buy UK cruise agency Iglu (TD 19 Nov), confirmation of a $255 million deal was announced last night (TD breaking news y’day).
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Viet brand taps the trade
Thursday | Dec 11 2025VIETNAMESE travel business BestPrice Travel is keen to deepen its relationships with Aussie agents off the back of entering the market as part of its global expansion strategy.