Headlines
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AFTA’s dire industry warning
Wednesday | Jun 10 2020MORE than 40% of Australian travel agencies could cease trading once the Government’s JobKeeper scheme shuts down.
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NCL cancels local season
Wednesday | Jun 10 2020NORWEGIAN Cruise Line’s (NCL’s) upcoming 2020/21 deployment of Norwegian Jewel in Australasia will not take place, with the company today starting to advise customers that all sailings between 25 Sep 2020 and 27 Feb 2021 have been cancelled.
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Aussies crave the top end
Wednesday | Jun 10 2020THE top destinations on Australian travellers’ must-visit lists are remote areas of the country, AAT Kings Group research has found, with Darwin and the Northern Territory the most desired holiday spots.
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Tourism leaders honoured
Tuesday | Jun 9 2020YESTERDAY’S Queen’s Birthday Honours list showcased the achievements of some of the country’s top travel and tourism executives, including Helloworld CEO Andrew Burnes who was named an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) (TD breaking news).
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Spending index up 7 pts
Tuesday | Jun 9 2020THE anticipated lowering of COVID-19 restrictions two weeks ago clearly led to a spike in travel bookings, according to the latest exclusive News Corp Australia consumer spending data.
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Air NZ plots the future
Tuesday | Jun 9 2020AIR New Zealand has detailed an 800-day plan to get the carrier starting to earn “healthy profits” by Aug 2022, which involves cutting NZ$150m from its wages bill in a move to further reduce its cost base.
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More money for airlines
Tuesday | Jun 9 2020FEDERAL Government support will continue for Australia’s aviation industry, with Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Transport Michael McCormack yesterday announcing the range of initiatives currently supporting the sector would be extended.
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New US model for FCTG
Friday | Jun 5 2020FLIGHT Centre Travel Group (FCTG) will reopen just 30 of its Liberty Travel stores in the USA after the COVID-19 pandemic passes, with the offices to become so-called “network hubs” where consultants can opt to work and meet clients & suppliers.
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Etihad expands transfers
Friday | Jun 5 2020ETIHAD Airways today announced that from 10 Jun it will offer new transfer services at Abu Dhabi International Airport linking 20 cities in Australia, Asia and Europe, making it possible for people travelling on its current network of special flights to connect easily through the UAE.
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Aussies to spend up big
Friday | Jun 5 2020A NEW survey conducted by OTA TripADeal has revealed more than a third of Australian travellers plan to spend between $2,500 and $5,000 on their next domestic holiday.