Headlines
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Travel Partners eyes 1,000
Monday | Mar 16 2020TRAVEL Partners is plotting massive growth for the network under its Flight Centre Travel Group ownership, with the brand setting a long-term goal to reach 1,000 agents in its network.
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Cruise industry cancels
Monday | Mar 16 2020THE Australian Government has banned all international arrivals by cruise ships to Australian ports for 30 days, with provisions for vessels currently in operation.
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Air NZ cuts back flights
Monday | Mar 16 2020AIR New Zealand Chief Commercial Officer Cam Wallace has paid tribute to the work of the travel trade in Australia and NZ in dealing with the current situation, as the carrier announced sweeping cuts to its international network in response to the coronavirus crisis.
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Overseas COVID moves
Monday | Mar 16 2020ACROSS the world many public spaces and tourism attractions have been closed and entry restrictions have been imposed in an attempt to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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Hotels COVID-19 update
Monday | Mar 16 2020HYATT is one of many hotel companies adjusting policies to allow for flexibility, with the company permitting all existing reservations made before 13 Mar for arrivals until 30 Apr, and new bookings made for any future arrival date, able to be changed or cancelled at no charge.
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TD SPECIAL EDITION – Reconsider international travel – Morrison
Friday | Mar 13 2020This special supplementary issue of Travel Daily has been produced following this afternoon’s unprecedented announcement by Prime Minister Scott Morrison advising Australians to reconsider non-essential international travel.
In addition, due to the challenging times, the Business Publishing Group is now offering a two month FREE personal subscription to anyone in the Australian travel industry so they can keep themselves informed – for more information see subs.traveldaily.com.au.
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Flight Centre closures
Friday | Mar 13 2020FLIGHT Centre MD Graham Turner said the company is determined to be ready for the expected rebound in travel once the COVID-19 crisis passes.
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TP refreshes and grows
Friday | Mar 13 2020TRAVEL Partners has revealed network growth and a brand refresh (pictured) at the group’s annual conference, which kicks off today in Bangkok.
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AFTA welcomes funding
Friday | Mar 13 2020THE Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has hailed a $17.6 billion coronavirus support package released by the Australian Government yesterday, labelling the funding “critical” for the travel sector in bouncing back from the current crisis.
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HA will weather storm
Friday | Mar 13 2020AMIDST the slump in consumer demand for air travel, Hawaiian Airlines (HA) Senior Vice President of Marketing Avi Mannis believes the airline is in a strong fiscal and brand position to weather the storm and is primed for a rebound when confidence returns to the market.