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Docklands project unveiled
Monday | Sep 19 2022TFE Hotels has partnered with Capital Alliance to introduce a mixed-use development at Melbourne Docklands, housing the first purpose-built Collection by TFE Hotels and A by Adina properties in Melbourne.
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Australia key for Princess
Friday | Sep 16 2022PRINCESS Cruises sees Australia as a key growth driver, with MD John Padgett telling Travel Daily the launch of the new Sun Princess (TD breaking news) as well as Channel 10’s upcoming The Real Love Boat reality TV series are expected to see consumers “chasing the Princess brand in the Australian market”.
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VA in talks with carriers?
Friday | Sep 16 2022INDUSTRY sources claim that Virgin Australia is holding discussions with Air New Zealand regarding a possible merger, and assessing the viability of purchasing Rex Airlines, according to a report in The Australian.
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AC orders 30 electric planes
Friday | Sep 16 2022AIR Canada has formalised a purchase agreement for 30 battery-powered aircraft with manufacturer Heart Aerospace – with the carrier also taking a US$5 million equity stake in the Swedish planemaker.
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Behaviour change to stay
Friday | Sep 16 2022BETWEEN 20-30% of Australian business travellers don’t expect to go back to their pre-pandemic behaviours moving forward, according to L.E.K. Consulting Partner Emily Davis.
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News partners with AFTA
Thursday | Sep 15 2022THE Australian Federation of Travel Agents this morning advised members of a major new partnership with media giant News Corp Australia, which will participate in the upcoming National Travel Industry Awards in a promotion highlighting the importance of ATAS accreditation.
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New EK, UA partnership
Thursday | Sep 15 2022EMIRATES and United Airlines overnight announced an “historic commercial agreement” which significantly expands both carriers’ global presence.
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Travel zest unaffected
Thursday | Sep 15 2022DESPITE ongoing rises in the cost of living, just over half of Australians say the trend has not impacted their intention to travel, according to Intrepid Travel’s latest Index report for 2022.
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Cradle Mountain listed
Thursday | Sep 15 2022TASMANIA’S luxury property, Cradle Mountain Lodge, has been listed for sale by the ASX-listed Elanor Investors Group.
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Rules have dented Japan
Thursday | Sep 15 2022REMAINING border restrictions in Japan are a “huge” problem when it comes to enticing more Aussies to the destination, VP Asia Oceania Region, Strategy Research at Japan Airlines Akihide Yoguchi believes.