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Luxury labels sent from heavens
Wednesday | Nov 13 2024ACCOMMODATION brands including Cheval Blanc, Castelfalfi, and Swire Hotels will soon enjoy a higher profile in Australia following the opening of a Melbourne office by Asian representation firm Heavens Portfolio.
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Rex gets a new lifeline
Tuesday | Nov 12 2024REGIONAL routes operated by the embattled Rex Airlines appear to be guaranteed for now, with the Federal Government this morning agreeing to an $80m finance facility to ensure the carrier’s short-term commercial future (TD breaking news).
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NSW operators in pain
Tuesday | Nov 12 2024TOURISM businesses in NSW are struggling under the weight of rising costs and tougher market conditions, according to a new report published by the NSW Tourism Association.
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itravel walks on sunshine
Tuesday | Nov 12 2024MEMBERS and key suppliers recently gathered in Queensland as itravel hosted its first exclusive networking event amid plans to significantly ramp up its presence in the Sunshine State.
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Fares rise as carriers fall
Tuesday | Nov 12 2024AVERAGE airfares between metropolitan cities have climbed following the departure of Rex from 11 of Australia’s 23 services between major capital cities.
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Air NZ tackles engine snag
Tuesday | Nov 12 2024CONSTRUCTION has begun on a major US$150 million expansion of the Christchurch Engine Centre in New Zealand, which will become a maintenance hub for the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine.
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Melbourne’s new record
Tuesday | Nov 12 2024MELBOURNE Airport hit a new post-pandemic high in passenger numbers in Oct, with more than 3.13 million passing through its domestic and int’l terminals.
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ATAC evolves for future
Monday | Nov 11 2024THE Australian Travel Agents Co-operative (ATAC) has announced a major rebrand strategy designed to highlight its independence and strong connectivity (TD breaking news Sat).
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Air Tickets makes history
Monday | Nov 11 2024HELLOWORLD’S Air Tickets has revealed it will be the first consolidator in Australia and New Zealand to roll out a direct Air Tickets Emirates API.
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Club Med focuses on home-based agents
Monday | Nov 11 2024MORE than 60 home-based travel advisors are returning from Club Med Bali, which has wrapped up HBA 2024, a conference dedicated to the agent segment.