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Agents caught in crossfire
Thursday | Jun 30 2022AUSTRALIAN Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) CEO Dean Long is reminding Aussies that travel advisors are doing “everything they can” to get their holiday plans back on track in the face of bookings being disrupted by chronic flight shortages.
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Solo adventure on the rise
Thursday | Jun 30 2022ADVENTURE travel is seeing a significant shift towards solo travel bookings, according to new data released by Explore Worldwide.
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VSC eyes major mice ambition
Thursday | Jun 30 2022VISIT Sunshine Coast (VSC) has announced Ali Thompson as its new Business & Leisure Events Manager, where she will help promote the region as a leading MICE destination.
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Spencer rediscovers the joy of travel
Thursday | Jun 30 2022SPENCER Travel Group this week hosted two major events back-to-back, combining a showcase for clients with a Partner Celebration to thank suppliers for their support throughout the pandemic. Taking place at the Pullman Hotel Sydney Airport, the gathering saw almost 50 suppliers presenting their wares to key Spencer Travel clients, followed by a cocktail party where the company raised a glass to those who stood by Spencer Travel over the past two and a half years.
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A&K recruits Haberle
Wednesday | Jun 29 2022ABERCROMBIE & Kent Australia (A&K) has continued to make headlines for all the right reasons, announcing the appointment of Susan Haberle to the role of Head of Sales and Partnerships from Jul (TD breaking news).
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Ireland plots marketing spree
Wednesday | Jun 29 2022TOURISM Ireland is set to reactivate its presence in the local consumer travel market in the coming months, with strong backing from the Irish Government seeking to reignite the country’s visitation from key markets, including Australia.
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Air NZ previews Biz Luxe
Wednesday | Jun 29 2022AIR New Zealand has unveiled more details about its new Business Premier Luxe suite which will be available to travellers aboard its Dreamliner aircraft from 2024.
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Travelex plots expansion
Tuesday | Jun 28 2022FOREIGN exchange specialist Travelex has announced the launch of over 10 new stores in Australia and NZ at “high profile shopping centres and in key cities”, seeking to tap into the strong recovery in international travel and FX markets.
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Topping up wine tourism
Tuesday | Jun 28 2022WINEMAKER and agritourism operator Food and Beverage Australia Limited (FABAL) has completed a $20 million acquisition of two vineyard portfolios spanning assets in South Australia, Western Australia and Victoria.
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Brisbane chases Indians
Tuesday | Jun 28 2022THE Queensland Government has been advised to chase the Indian Millennial tourism market in the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games.