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Barry lands Webjet CEO gig
Monday | Jun 24 2024WEBJET’S plan to separate its thriving B2B business from its consumer arm has precipitated the appointment of well-known travel executive Katrina Barry to the role of CEO Webjet B2C (TD breaking news).
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Banks tighten the screws
Monday | Jun 24 2024AUSTRALIA’S big banks are ramping up pressure on travel agencies to put up large financial guarantees or collateral to keep their merchant EFTPOS facilities in-store, Travel Daily can reveal.
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Qld reclaims island jewel
Monday | Jun 24 2024QUEENSLAND Government efforts to reclaim the once major tourist destination of Double Island has seen it successfully returned as a state asset.
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CATO’s quarter century
Friday | Jun 21 2024INGRID Berthelsen, Managing Director of Evolution Travel Collective, has been elected to the Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) Board for the first time after its Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held yesterday afternoon in Sydney.
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RSSC unveils new ship
Friday | Jun 21 2024REGENT Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) has unveiled Seven Seas Prestige (render pictured), the first look at its next-generation, ultra-luxury ships (TD 09 Apr), which will begin being delivered in 2026.
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China’s biz travel boom
Friday | Jun 21 2024BUSINESS travel to China has seen a 68% uptick amid the visa-waiver program announcement this week (TD 19 Jun), according to Flight Centre Corporate.
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Battle for Vanuatu is on
Thursday | Jun 20 2024COMPETITION is set to heat up on flights to Vanuatu, with Qantas to battle with Virgin Australia on the South Pacific route.
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Hunter’s push for a cohesive industry
Thursday | Jun 20 2024NEWLY elected Australian Travel Industry Chairman, Christian Hunter (TD yesterday) says his key early objectives for his tenure are to continue to grow the profile of the ATAS accreditation scheme and to work closely with other travel-related associations.
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Luxury Escapes for VIPs
Thursday | Jun 20 2024EARLY access to top-selling deals, bonus inclusions and extra discounts are now available to members of a new VIP Travel Club launched by Luxury Escapes.
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MEA salutes Sydney venue
Thursday | Jun 20 2024FOR the second year in a row, Sydney Showground took home the coveted ‘Best Event Venue’ accolade at the Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) National Awards last week.