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Victorian travel agents left high and dry
Tuesday | Sep 15 2020JOSH Zuker from Josh Zuker Travel – 2019 Victorian Travel Agent of the Year – is outraged at the lack of support from the state government.
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Gucsic slashes WEB stake
Monday | Sep 14 2020WEBJET CEO John Gucsic has sold more than half of his stake in the company, which today confirmed the on-market sale of 5,521,468 shares last week, worth over $21 million.
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Orbit joins Travel Leaders
Monday | Sep 14 2020US-BASED Travel Leaders Network has today extended its international footprint via a partnership with Orbit World Travel in Australia and NZ.
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ABS confirms travel flatline
Monday | Sep 14 2020AUSTRALIAN Bureau of Statistics figures released on Fri have confirmed the dramatic ongoing impact of border closures on travel into and out of Australia, with the caps on arrivals and international border closures meaning the Jul results were down 35% on the prior month, and more than 99% compared to 12 months ago.
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MEL hikes security tax 450%
Friday | Sep 11 2020MELBOURNE Airport has confirmed a significant increase in its security charges for international passengers, with the Melbourne Safety and Security Tax increasing more than fourfold from $6.22 to $29.76.
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Wendy revamps Japan
Friday | Sep 11 2020WENDY Wu Tours (WWT)has introduced its 2021/22 Japan brochure to the market, featuring a new range of cultural experiences, new tours and exclusive solo departures.
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Two can play that game
Friday | Sep 11 2020THE combined forces of Malaysia Airlines and Tourism Malaysia have today launched an online training platform for agents in Australia and NZ.
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Where is the voice of the independent agent?
Friday | Sep 11 2020JUSTINE Sealey is the MD of Ramsgate Travel Service, and sent this letter to the Editor on behalf of herself and Kirsty Eccles, owner of Meridian Travel.
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$50m business events lifeline
Friday | Sep 11 2020PRIME Minister Scott Morrison last night announced a $50 million injection to help restart Australia’s business events sector.
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Amex GBT cuts UK staff
Friday | Sep 11 2020AMERICAN Express Global Business Travel has confirmed significant staff cuts in the UK, but has disputed reports the workforce will shrink by 30%.