Headlines
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British backpacker surge
Monday | Nov 24 2025AUSTRALIA issued a record number of working holiday visas in FY25, up more than a third on the previous year.
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HK Aussie visitation up
Monday | Nov 24 2025AN increasing number of Australians are heading to Hong Kong, with visitation up by 30% year-on-year through Sep, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
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BGH vies for Webjet
Friday | Nov 21 2025WEBJET Group Limited (ASX: WJL) has announced it has received a revised non-binding and indicative offer from BGH Capital Pty Ltd (BGH) to acquire all the shares in Webjet not already owned by BGH and its associates (TD breaking news).
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Pagotto reveals ‘tricky truth’ in travel
Friday | Nov 21 2025ONE of the toughest challenges for tourists to navigate is knowing how to respectfully immerse themselves in different cultures, according to Crooked Compass’ Lisa Pagotto.
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VA adopts AI concierge
Friday | Nov 21 2025VIRGIN Australia is the first airline to adopt Sabre’s new Concierge IQ, an AI chat solution for airlines that helps travellers plan, book and manage trips in one conversation.
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Link Live kicks off today
Friday | Nov 21 2025THE Link Live event will kick off today at the W Hotel in Brisbane, marking Link Travel Group’s first full conference-style event (TD 06 Nov).
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Farewelling 2025, Bon Voyage-style
Friday | Nov 21 2025TRAVEL Daily hosted its annual industry party this week at Zephyr rooftop bar at the Hyatt Regency, which was attended by more than 200 suppliers, trade partners, association representatives and travel agents.
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Travelogix’s partnership
Friday | Nov 21 2025TRAVEL data management and reporting specialist Travelogix has confirmed its first direct-to-corporate customer agreement with Danish company Grundfos.
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Loyalty battle heats up
Thursday | Nov 20 2025QANTAS has intensified its attack in the airline loyalty wars, announcing Club Jetstar Extras, a $199 per year add-on to Club Jetstar membership that allows Frequent Flyer (QFF) members to earn status and miles on any Jetstar fares, including the lowest priced tickets.
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Webjet meeting scrapped
Thursday | Nov 20 2025A WEBJET general meeting that was scheduled for tomorrow to decide on two new directors put forward by Portfolio Services has been cancelled.