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Minor adds distribution
Monday | May 9 2022HOTELBEDS has inked a new strategic partnership with Minor Hotels Australia and New Zealand, a deal which will encompass the hotelier’s Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites and Avani Residences properties.
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Onefinestay, big agent pay
Friday | May 6 2022WITH borders now open and more Aussies deciding to book long-haul trips to places like the UK, luxury British holiday rental home business onefinestay is preparing to re-engage more closely with the local market.
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Botany Bay still on RCI agenda
Friday | May 6 2022THE cruise industry has not abandoned its ambitions to expand docking facilities in Sydney despite the impacts of the pandemic, with Royal Caribbean International (RCI) VP and MD Australia/NZ, Gavin Smith, confirming improving the situation is still firmly on the agenda.
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Igniting travel out west
Friday | May 6 2022FLIGHT Centre-owned Ignite Travel Group has partnered with Tourism WA to launch an eight-week campaign to promote more travel to the state, introducing a range of packages of three-plus nights’ accommodation.
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AIME’s $120m benefits
Friday | May 6 2022DELEGATES at the 2022 Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) are expected to create $120 million in industry business as a result of their attendance at the show, according to a survey of exhibitors at the event.
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Leaders Link for new group
Thursday | May 5 2022THE formation of the new Link Travel Group (TD breaking news) represents “the coming together of high-profile players within the travel industry to create a new way forward for travel companies around Australia,” according to Goldman Travel Corporation’s Anthony Goldman.
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Expedia’s big Open World
Thursday | May 5 2022EXPEDIA Group has unveiled a new technology platform called Open World, a completely redesigned marketplace the company said would better reward its partners for delivering greater traveller experiences and increase booking confidence.
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Qantas eyes lucky Fokkers
Thursday | May 5 2022QANTAS has made a decisive move on the resources sector, this morning announcing plans to acquire the remaining 80% stake in Alliance Aviation Services Ltd for around $614 million (TD breaking news).
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Ready to say hello again
Thursday | May 5 2022AFTER multiple delays, TravelManagers’ 13th National Conference will finally take place in Sydney on 08 and 09 Sep, the first time the event has gone ahead since the company’s last gathering in Perth in 2019.
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Cedar buys events specialist
Thursday | May 5 2022CEDAR Mill Group has continued its foray into the events industry, adding Australian security and event services company Secure Events and Assets (SEAA) to its growing list of assets this week.