Headlines
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NZ cruise deployment boost
Monday | Dec 15 2025A NEW in-water cleaning solution to help clean cruise ships has been approved to roll out in Auckland this summer, with the technology expected to make a difference to deployment for the 2027-28 season.
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Stage & Screen’s Oz boss
Friday | Dec 12 2025STAGE and Screen Travel, Flight Centre Travel Group’s entertainment and sports business, has announced the appointment of Wonitta Atkins as General Manager, Australia.
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Boeing trumps Airbus
Friday | Dec 12 2025EUROPEAN aircraft manufacturer Airbus has conceded that its American counterpart Boeing has likely beaten it to the punch for the largest number of orders received.
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Momentum extends to ’26
Friday | Dec 12 2025THE global travel industry enters next year with steady momentum, according to research firm Phocuswright, with total gross bookings projected to reach US$1.67 trillion (around A$2.5 trillion) as international demand strengthens and travellers prioritise experiences.
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Air Tahiti means business
Friday | Dec 12 2025AIR Tahiti has announced a ‘world-first’ air service, comprised entirely of business-class seating.
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US wants your social data
Thursday | Dec 11 2025A NEW proposal by the US Government to interrogate the digital history of visitors from next year has rocked a market already struggling with its tourism appeal (TD breaking news).
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FCTG doubles down on cruise via buy
Thursday | Dec 11 2025FOLLOWING reports circulating in Nov that Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) was in talks to buy UK cruise agency Iglu (TD 19 Nov), confirmation of a $255 million deal was announced last night (TD breaking news y’day).
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Viet brand taps the trade
Thursday | Dec 11 2025VIETNAMESE travel business BestPrice Travel is keen to deepen its relationships with Aussie agents off the back of entering the market as part of its global expansion strategy.
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Mint adds BNPL option
Thursday | Dec 11 2025AUSTRALIAN travel payments company Mint Payments has linked with Zip Co to offer customers more flexible options across its merchant network.
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VV unveils status match
Thursday | Dec 11 2025VIRGIN Voyages has launched what it has described as “the world’s broadest” status match program, extending instant recognition to travellers who hold high-tier status with more than 35 airline, hotel and cruise loyalty programs from around the world.