Headlines
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Alliance feels turbulence
Tuesday | Oct 11 2022ALLIANCE Aviation has recorded a dip in its underlying profit before tax for the 2022 financial year, with the company posting a $5.7 million decrease to $45.3 million.
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Falling dollar, no worries
Tuesday | Oct 11 2022THE Australian dollar may be weakening but the appetite for travel among Australians continues to grow stronger, a recent study by Money Transfer Comparison has found.
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Changing of ATAC guard
Monday | Oct 10 2022THE Australian Travel Agents Cooperative (ATAC) has elected a new Chairman, with Jack Taylor from ACT-based sports specialist travel agency Performance Travel taking over from incumbent Ken Morgan of solo travel agency Two’s a Crowd at the organisation’s Annual General Meeting in Melbourne yesterday.
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Travelex banks on pre-order
Monday | Oct 10 2022FOREIGN exchange service Travelex has launched its first foreign currency ATM click & collect service at Brisbane Airport, allowing travellers to pre-order foreign cash online before collecting it from the airport prior to departure.
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CATO DMC agent warning
Monday | Oct 10 2022THE Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) has cautioned travel agents about the risks of dealing directly with overseas suppliers, urging them to ensure they have appropriate corporate structures and insurance.
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QF opens Japan rewards
Friday | Oct 7 2022EVERY Economy Qantas and Jetstar seat between Australia and Japan will be made available to Qantas Frequent Flyer members as a Classic Flight Reward over a six-week period between 11 May and 20 Jun 2023, as the carriers celebrate the destination’s reopening.
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Travello raises $10 million
Friday | Oct 7 2022THE Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) has led the latest funding in youth-focused travel company Travello, with the start-up securing $10m via a Series B round this week.
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Strong outlook for 2023
Friday | Oct 7 2022THE corporate travel sector is continuing a strong recovery trajectory, according to a new industry poll released by the Global Business Travel Association.
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Ritz-Carlton set for GC
Thursday | Oct 6 2022MARRIOTT International will bring Australia’s third Ritz-Carlton hotel to the Gold Coast by 2026.
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Expedia TAAP upgrade
Thursday | Oct 6 2022EXPEDIA Group has announced a range of enhanced features to help agencies which are members of its Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP), including Live Chat support and an easier quoting process.