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JESTA to see Japan bloom
Tuesday | Nov 19 2024JAPAN’S plan to introduce an electronic travel authorisation scheme (TD 03 Sep) is only expected to enhance its appeal to travellers and potentially make it a repeat destination, says Intrepid Travel MD, Brett Mitchell.
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Apollo looking to grow TTC
Monday | Nov 18 2024THE Travel Corporation (TTC) may be combined with other similar businesses under the future strategy of its new equity owner, Apollo Global Management (TD 17 Jul).
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Trade is our “core focus”
Monday | Nov 18 2024INSPIRING Vacations has highlighted its commitment to the travel trade with 10 lucky travel agents this week exploring Japan on the brand’s second-ever familiarisation trip.
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Powerhouse of the West
Monday | Nov 18 2024WESTERN Sydney has the potential to become a standalone tourism powerhouse independent of established attractions around Sydney Harbour, if the airport is properly leveraged, Trilogy Hotels CEO, Scott Boyes, believes.
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Sep sets new milestone
Monday | Nov 18 2024SEP 2024 marked Australia’s most active month of the calendar year for total overseas departures, with 1.8 million heading overseas.
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Keeping Rex alive is vital
Friday | Nov 15 2024REGIONAL communities across Australia are continuing to sweat over the ongoing voluntary administration of Rex Airlines and the existential economic lifeline provided by the carrier.
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ATIA seeks a seat at the aviation table
Friday | Nov 15 2024THE Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is working to obtain a seat on Sydney Airport’s new-look government-run Compliance Committee to act as a key conduit between airlines, Australia’s busiest airport, and the travelling public.
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Visitors demand more
Friday | Nov 15 2024INTERNATIONAL visitors are increasingly seeking greater flexibility and value from tourism businesses to win their bookings, a new report on tourism distribution has outlined.
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Virtuoso’s big forecast
Friday | Nov 15 2024VIRTUOSO Executive VP David Kolner has revealed sales across the global luxury network continue to set a record pace, tracking 14% higher for the year-to-date compared to 2023.
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The faces of Aussie tourism
Friday | Nov 15 2024TOURISM Australia has called on members of the industry to contribute their voices to a new initiative highlighting the value of tourism, which is expected to be worth $220 billion by 2028.