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LE adds more activities
Monday | Aug 1 2022LUXURY Escapes customers will now be able to choose from more than 2,000 experiences across 150 destinations worldwide, after the Melbourne-based travel provider announced the launch of Standalone Experiences today.
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Bonza jet touches down!
Monday | Aug 1 2022THE wait is finally over for soon-to-launch Aussie carrier Bonza, with its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft touching down on the tarmac at Sunshine Coast Airport this morning (pictured).
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Rising costs impact SA
Monday | Aug 1 2022CONCERNS over rising costs, inflation, and labour shortages are impacting business confidence among tourism operators in South Australia, according to The Tourism Industry Council South Australia (TiCSA) latest Sentiments Survey.
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AFTA: industry still in crisis
Monday | Aug 1 2022AUSTRALIAN Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) Chairman, Tom Manwaring from Express Travel Group, has noted that despite improving conditions as the COVID-19 pandemic abates, “it is clear we are still in a crisis and one that will take some time to work through”.
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Dean Long: equity is key
Monday | Aug 1 2022AFTA CEO Dean Long says the Federation has been able to deliver over the last twelve months because of a “focus on no frills and a return to fundamentals: a commitment to equity, transparency and governance, and a determination to evolve to ensure future success”.
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WA eases tourism burden
Monday | Aug 1 2022THE Western Australian Government has announced a new streamlined audit process for businesses providing nature-based tourism in the state’s national parks, marine parks and other reserves in the conservation estate.
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QF/Accor improve loyalty
Friday | Jul 29 2022ACCOR and Qantas have added to their loyalty partnership by unveiling the chance to secure complimentary Gold status in the hotelier’s ALL program for eligible Qantas frequent flyers who link accounts before 12 Aug.
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Travel Associates campaign
Friday | Jul 29 2022FLIGHT Centre’s Travel Associates division has launched a new brand campaign via creative agency BCM Group, in a push designed to increase awareness of the boutique travel advisor group in Australia and NZ.
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Travel with a conscience
Friday | Jul 29 2022THE Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has announced the relaunch of its charitable arm, the GBTA Foundation, a philanthropic initiative that focuses on sustainability programs, diversity, and other talent-related topics via education and advocacy.
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Discova opens Cuba office
Thursday | Jul 28 2022FLIGHT Centre Travel Group’s Discova DMC operation has expanded its operations in the Caribbean with a new office in Havana, Cuba.