Headlines
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Terminal plan takes off
Monday | Aug 9 2021AUCKLAND International Airport has mapped out plans for a NZ$1 billion project to merge domestic flight operations with its international terminal.
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NSW govt travel tender
Friday | Aug 6 2021THE NSW Government has released details of its Whole of Government travel management services tender (TD 23 Jul), with applications open until 09 Sep.
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EK links to Aeronology
Friday | Aug 6 2021AERONOLOGY is continuing to roll out new NDC Direct connections to airlines, with Emirates the latest carrier to offer its rich content via the Australian travel tech firm.
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Intrepid starts vax drive
Friday | Aug 6 2021INTREPID Travel has launched a global vaccine equity campaign.
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FCM welcomes Andrew Yell
Friday | Aug 6 2021FCM Meetings and Events says the appointment of industry expert Andrew Yell (pictured) as its new Group Travel Business Leader in Australia (TD 07 Aug) would help position the organisation for the recovery of travel demand.
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Border shut even tighter
Thursday | Aug 5 2021HEALTH Minister Greg Hunt has clamped down on a loophole in Australia’s current strict international border closures, yesterday amending a key legislative instrument to make it even harder for some people to leave the country.
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AFTA blasts QF changes
Thursday | Aug 5 2021THE Australian Federation of Travel Agents says it’s disappointed at a lack of consultation by Qantas, over the carrier’s controversial new Terms & Conditions which became effective this week (TD 03 Aug).
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Traveltek signs Impulse
Thursday | Aug 5 2021SYDNEY’S Impulse Travel Group has invested in new Traveltek technology, which is now powering specialist wholesale brands including Momento Travel Services, Above and Beyond Holidays, Adriatica, the Small Ship Adventure Company and a new South Pacific operation called Paradise Discovered.
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Vic jobkeeper push
Thursday | Aug 5 2021A new report into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Victorian events and tourism sectors has recommended the state Government advocate for the resumption of the JobKeeper program for industries that continue to face significant restrictions on their activities, such as the events sector.
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Travel certificates by Oct
Wednesday | Aug 4 2021THE Federal Government is set to roll out a new QR code-based vaccination certificate system within months, based on the Visible Digital Seal technology backed by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).