Headlines
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New action plan to modernise SMEs
Thursday | Feb 12 2026THE Federal Government has announced the latest action plan to achieve its Thrive 2030 travel and tourism strategy, which is targeting $230 billion in visitor expenditure (TD breaking news).
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Ackerman to lead THO
Thursday | Feb 12 2026TRAVEL wholesaler and small-group tour operator Total Holiday Options (THO) has appointed Troy Ackerman as general manager for Australia and New Zealand.
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italktravel marks 20 years
Thursday | Feb 12 2026ITALKTRAVEL & Cruise The Junction is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, with a new office set to open.
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Govt to probe Laos tragedy
Thursday | Feb 12 2026THE federal government has appointed a special envoy to probe the 2024 Laos methanol poisoning, which saw two Australians among six who died at a bar in Vang Vieng.
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InterCon to debut in PNG
Thursday | Feb 12 2026IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced InterContinental Port Moresby (render pictured), marking a significant milestone for luxury hospitality in Papua New Guinea.
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Journey Beyond puts on a show
Thursday | Feb 12 2026LAST week, Australia’s leading travel media and trade partners came together at Sydney Opera House to celebrate Journey Beyond’s annual showcase, ‘Are You Ready to Journey Beyond?’.
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AIme 2026 puts on a spectacular show
Thursday | Feb 12 2026THE 2026 iteration of Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) wrapped on Tue with a record number of buyers and exhibitors.
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Liberty Tours goes under
Wednesday | Feb 11 2026LIBERTY Tours has ceased trading and is no longer processing bookings, providing services, or making payments to creditors, a message from founder and group CEO Steve Cairns (pictured) has confirmed.
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Uniworld’s “power brand”
Wednesday | Feb 11 2026UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises president & chief executive officer Ellen Bettridge believes her line and its new sister brand, Luxury Gold, are a perfect match.
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FCTG secures IT future
Wednesday | Feb 11 2026FLIGHT Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has partnered with Indian-based IT services firm TCS to help future-proof the company’s global digital operations.