Headlines
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VA fills its “missing piece”
Tuesday | Oct 1 2024THE rumours swirling for months about Qatar Airways purchasing an equity stake in Virgin Australia have been vindicated this morning, with the Middle Eastern carrier confirming its intention to buy a 25% stake (TD breaking news).
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itravel introduces Franchilli
Tuesday | Oct 1 2024TRAVEL agency network itravel has unveiled a new business model called Franchilli, which is deigned to make it easier for members to transition from mobile to franchise operations.
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Qantas in American skies
Tuesday | Oct 1 2024QANTAS is bringing the Aussie spirit to North America with its new brand campaign, ‘Australia in the Sky’, which launches as the carrier celebrates 70 years of flying to the United States.
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Charme’s grand Oz plans
Tuesday | Oct 1 2024ITALIAN ultra-luxe itinerary designers Charme and Adventure has identified Australia as a key growth opportunity, targeting both the high and ultra-high net worth markets.
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No flight? Then don’t pay
Monday | Sep 30 2024KOALA Airlines has pledged to implement a guaranteed cash refund policy when it launches operations in Australia.
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ATAS the Gold Standard
Monday | Sep 30 2024THE Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) made moves on 34 different businesses to either cancel or withdraw their ATAS accreditation in Aug 2024.
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TEQ to woo more Kiwis
Monday | Sep 30 2024TOURISM and Events Queensland (TEQ) has announced Gate 7 as its new in-market representative for New Zealand, with Rachel Dickey (pictured) appointed to look after the account.
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Eurostar joins SkyTeam
Monday | Sep 30 2024COMBINED air and rail fares across western Europe will soon be available after Eurostar signed on to become the first non-airline member of the SkyTeam alliance.
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Record ROI for TC agents
Friday | Sep 27 2024TRAVELLERS Choice member agencies will enjoy a ten-fold return on their membership fees after the group reported a $3.2 million pre-tax operating profit for the 2023/24 financial year.
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NSW makes bold China play
Friday | Sep 27 2024DESTINATION NSW has unveiled its latest weapon to enliven The Red Dragon, inking a Memorandum of Understanding with one of the largest outbound travel agents in China to drive greater visitation to NSW.