Headlines
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ICC Sydney fast-tracks talent
Thursday | Feb 10 2022IN A bid to accelerate the recovery of the events sector and prepare for an increase in activity, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has developed an abbreviated recruitment process that will offer job seekers with feedback within a day of their application.
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Rail operator makes debut
Wednesday | Feb 9 2022A TRIO of former Rail Europe Australasia executives have combined to launch a company called Rail Online, a new operator which allows travel agents to search, compare and book European rail passes.
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Crooked joins Virtuoso
Wednesday | Feb 9 2022CROOKED Compass has joined Virtuoso’s Regional Preferred Partner Program across the Asia-Pacific, a move that founder Lisa Pagotto has described as a “watershed” moment for the experiential tour operator.
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Mix business & pleasure
Wednesday | Feb 9 2022GOLD Coast-based Global Work & Travel has introduced a new product to the market designed to help support the rapidly growing remote work movement.
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Queen Anne joins family
Wednesday | Feb 9 2022CUNARD Line has announced Queen Anne will be the name of its newest ship scheduled to join the fleet in early 2024, marking the first time in 25 years the line will have four ships at sea.
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Border questions remain
Tuesday | Feb 8 2022WHILE the announcement that Australia’s borders will reopen to all international tourists from 21 Feb (TD breaking news) was met with widespread elation from the country’s travel and tourism sectors, key stakeholders have raised concerns about the need for more details to be presented.
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VA taps SIA for loyalty
Tuesday | Feb 8 2022VIRGIN Australia’s Velocity members can once again access Economy seat redemptions with Singapore Airlines for the first time since the carrier has been owned by Bain Capital.
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VA Broome Airport deal
Tuesday | Feb 8 2022BROOME International Airport and Virgin Australia have signed a 10-year agreement, underpinning BME’s continuing role as the gateway to the Kimberley.
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CATO establishes SETO
Monday | Feb 7 2022A NEWLY formed not-for-profit will lead the charge in promoting the benefits of conducting more travel in the education sector.
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It’s time to pay up: CLIA
Monday | Feb 7 2022CRUISE Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia has called on the Federal Government to release urgent support funding to a range of businesses adversely affected by the pause of the cruise sector in Australia.