Headlines
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CWT warns of price hike
Wednesday | Jul 31 2019PRICES for airfares and hotel rates in Australia are forecast to rise more sharply than the global average in 2020, according to the Global Travel Forecast, which was published today.
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FCTG merges DMC brands
Tuesday | Jul 30 2019FLIGHT Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has consolidated two of its destination management companies to create a new “powerhouse” global experience brand called Discova.
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On The Go Canada office
Tuesday | Jul 30 2019GLOBAL tour operator On The Go Tours has revealed it will open a reservations office in Toronto, Canada, on 01 Aug, as it looks to meet the needs of its growing North American client-base.
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Qantas Passenger Perks
Tuesday | Jul 30 2019QANTAS has launched a program called Passenger Perks in a bid to entice more international visitors to travel to Australia with the flag carrier.
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Hurtigruten team in place
Monday | Jul 29 2019THE recruitment drive for Hurtigruten Cruises’ new Australian office (TD 03 May) is largely complete, with the company on track to open the operation on 02 Sep this year.
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Star Alliance biometrics
Monday | Jul 29 2019STAR Alliance has signed a partnership with IT, network and biometric tech company NEC Corporation to enhance passenger experience at airports through biometric data recognition technology.
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Hotel rates to creep up
Monday | Jul 29 2019ROOM rates at hotels in Melbourne and Sydney are expected to only increase slightly in 2020, according to a new report released by Amex Global Business Travel.
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Eclipse set for NY debut
Friday | Jul 26 2019SCENIC’S highly anticipated Scenic Eclipse “Discovery Yacht” will be formally christened in a ceremony in New York on 10 Sep.
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Ritz-Carlton knockback
Friday | Jul 26 2019STAR Casino’s plan for a $500m Ritz-Carlton hotel development at Pyrmont has been knocked back by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment overnight.
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Hilton teases lifestyle push
Friday | Jul 26 2019HILTON Hotels & Resorts has flagged its intentions to add two more lifestyle brands to its portfolio, the company’s President and CEO Chris Nassetta revealed during a conference call this week.