Headlines
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SIXT parks agent concern
Wednesday | Mar 27 2024GLOBAL vehicle rental company SIXT has acted quickly to settle a series of outstanding travel agent commission payments which sparked concern from the trade.
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Lizard island dishes out new honour
Wednesday | Mar 27 2024LUXURY hotel and restaurant collective, Relais & Chateaux, has signed its newest Australian members property, with Lizard Island this week welcomed into the exclusive fraternity.
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Amex GBT, CWT form biz travel powerhouse
Tuesday | Mar 26 2024AMERICAN Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CWT for approximately US$570 million (A$872m) on a cash-free, debt-free basis (TD breaking news).
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CVFR inks layaway deal
Tuesday | Mar 26 2024CVFR Group’s payments arm has inked a “game-changing” agreement with PlanPay, allowing users of its trade platform to access digital layaway payments for clients planning trips.
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Going into battle around the clock
Tuesday | Mar 26 2024MODULAR travel insurance provider battleface is putting its money where its mouth is, rolling out a new one-stop claims and 24/7 emergency assistance product, Robin Assist.
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Looking beyond the year ahead
Tuesday | Mar 26 2024LAST week, Journey Beyond invited Australia’s leading travel media and the trade to launch its full 2025 program at Adelaide Parklands Terminal.
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Outrigger surfs expansion in Australia
Monday | Mar 25 2024NOW that Outrigger Hospitality has a property on all of the major Hawaiian islands, the company’s CEO, Jeff Wagoner, said the emphasis moving forward is on growing its global portfolio.
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Recent domestic air hikes “justified”
Monday | Mar 25 2024RECENT domestic airfare rises passed on by Qantas and Virgin Australia are justified in the context of a still-recovering airline sector post-pandemic, a prominent Australian aviation expert has claimed.
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Travel shines at SME Champion Awards
Monday | Mar 25 2024THE travel industry finalists have been revealed for the 2024 Australian Small Business Champion Awards, with 27 tourism operators and travel agencies making the cut from more than 5,500 entrants.
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Bonza tickled pink by Townsville demand
Monday | Mar 25 2024BONZA saw a surge of travellers nab seats on its direct flights to Townsville over the weekend to catch the last leg of American popstar P!nk’s tour Down Under.