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AFTA adds policy firepower
Wednesday | Jul 12 2023INGRID Fraser has today been announced as the new Director of Public Policy and Advocacy for the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA), as part of an “ongoing investment in shaping policy development to benefit member businesses”.
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Najar blasts QF/EK pact
Wednesday | Jul 12 2023VETERAN Adelaide travel agency owner Max Najar has urged the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to “sincerely address the current spate of justifiable consumer and travel industry complaints” as the regulator continues to ponder the extension of the partnership between Qantas and Emirates.
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World’s greatest lightshow
Wednesday | Jul 12 2023THE inky, star-filled skies of Canada provide the perfect backdrop for outstanding northern lights viewing, particularly between Oct and Mar.
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Quebec Winter Carnival
Wednesday | Jul 12 2023THE world’s biggest winter festival, the Quebec Winter Carnival, is turning 70 in 2024!
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EOIs open foR FIRST FC Luxperience
Wednesday | Jul 12 2023EXPRESSIONS of interest are now open for travel advisors seeking to attend the recently purchased Luxperience event (TD 15 May), the first to operate under new owners Flight Centre.
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NTIA 2023 record noms
Tuesday | Jul 11 2023THIS year’s National Travel Industry Awards (NTIAs) are looking to be bigger and better than ever, if the number of nominations received so far is any indication.
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A&K, Crystal unify sales
Tuesday | Jul 11 2023A&K Travel Group says the company’s revamped global structure (TD breaking news) will “bring its new global strategy to life”, as it connects both Abercrombie & Kent and Crystal Cruises across the world.
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Theme parks ride high
Tuesday | Jul 11 2023REVENUE generated by Ardent Leisure Group’s theme park division for the second half of the 2022/23 financial year has seen a 30% increase on the previous corresponding period.
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IATA tracks net zero progress
Tuesday | Jul 11 2023THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) is set to release an annual Track Zero report detailing the aviation industry’s progress towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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VA to add more 737 seats
Monday | Jul 10 2023VIRGIN Australia has unveiled a $110 million cabin refresh program for its narrow-body fleet, including a new seat configuration allowing for up to 12 additional Economy class seats in each aircraft.