Headlines
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VA seeks ACCC pricing tick
Tuesday | May 10 2022QANTAS has raised concerns over an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) application by Virgin Australia which would allow it to directly promote fares offered by a proposed network of international Partner Carriers, rather than a “traditional arm’s length codeshare pricing model”.
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Sydney scores Premium
Tuesday | May 10 2022EMIRATES has announced that its new Premium Economy class will be deployed on several high-traffic A380 routes, including locally from Sydney and Christchurch (TD breaking news).
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Seeking a unified approach
Tuesday | May 10 2022A NEW framework designed to make international air travel simpler and easier to coordinate is being proposed by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in partnership with the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
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Intrepid invests in CABN
Monday | May 9 2022INTREPID Travel has announced a $7.85 million investment in off-grid accommodation developer CABN, which currently offers 11 “cosy-minimalist escapes” across Australia.
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Charging regional tourism
Monday | May 9 2022THE NSW Government has announced a major investment in electric vehicle charging stations, a move the state believes will provide a major boost to regional tourism over the next four years.
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May travelBulletin is out
Monday | May 9 2022THIS month’s gun issue of travelBulletin has been released, featuring an array of travel analysis, industry roundups and expert opinion pieces.
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Minor adds distribution
Monday | May 9 2022HOTELBEDS has inked a new strategic partnership with Minor Hotels Australia and New Zealand, a deal which will encompass the hotelier’s Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites and Avani Residences properties.
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Onefinestay, big agent pay
Friday | May 6 2022WITH borders now open and more Aussies deciding to book long-haul trips to places like the UK, luxury British holiday rental home business onefinestay is preparing to re-engage more closely with the local market.
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Botany Bay still on RCI agenda
Friday | May 6 2022THE cruise industry has not abandoned its ambitions to expand docking facilities in Sydney despite the impacts of the pandemic, with Royal Caribbean International (RCI) VP and MD Australia/NZ, Gavin Smith, confirming improving the situation is still firmly on the agenda.
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Igniting travel out west
Friday | May 6 2022FLIGHT Centre-owned Ignite Travel Group has partnered with Tourism WA to launch an eight-week campaign to promote more travel to the state, introducing a range of packages of three-plus nights’ accommodation.