Headlines
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the EIC is Cautiously optimistic
Thursday | Sep 29 2022THE recovery of business events has gained traction in the second quarter of 2022, according to the 2022 Q2 Global Business Events Barometer released today by the Events Industry Council (EIC).
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Watson takes on Weston
Wednesday | Sep 28 2022CANBERRA-BASED Weston Cruise & Travel has announced a merger with fellow Travellers Choice agency Chris Watson Travel, with the entrepreneurial Chris Watson hinting at further possible expansion for the group.
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QF, VA Bali battle heats up
Wednesday | Sep 28 2022THE scrap between Qantas and Virgin Australia over 172 weekly seats on the Indonesia route (TD 12 Sep) has moved to a new level, with the International Air Services Commission (IASC) releasing submissions from both carriers arguing their cases.
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Domestic down by 25%
Wednesday | Sep 28 2022DOMESTIC overnight trips taken in the year to 30 Jun 2022 was down by close to a quarter when compared to the same period in 2019, the latest annual report from Tourism Research Australia has shown.
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Indonesia made smoother
Wednesday | Sep 28 2022VFS Global is rolling out Indonesia’s first-ever fast-track on-arrival visa service for Australian passport holders, enabling travellers to Jakarta and Bali to enjoy a smoother immigration clearance and exit from the airport upon arrival.
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Regent looks to celebrations
Wednesday | Sep 28 2022CELEBRATING important life milestones on a Regent Seven Seas cruise is set to be a key focus for the line going forward, with the luxury brand’s Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Andrea DeMarco telling TD “we really want to own that market”.
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New events peak body
Tuesday | Sep 27 2022AUSTRALIA’S business events sector is set for a shake-up, with a formal review signalling the need for a “fully resourced peak industry association”.
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Major Regent opportunity
Tuesday | Sep 27 2022NEW marketing resources set to be launched in the coming months by Regent Seven Seas Cruises will be able to be tailored for individual travel agency groups or brands, with the cruise line set to share the results of exclusive research to help travel sellers maximise their returns from the luxury sector.
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Staywell expands in Oz
Tuesday | Sep 27 2022STAYWELL Holdings has revealed plans to focus its expansion efforts on the Aussie market, confirming the local debut of three new brands over the next two years.
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Pax still coming up short
Tuesday | Sep 27 2022AUSTRALIA’S total international air passenger numbers in Jul fell well short of pre-pandemic levels, with the country lagging behind by around 1.7 million travellers, new figures from the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics have shown.