Headlines
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Aussies travelling more
Friday | Aug 16 2019RECORD numbers of Australians are travelling overseas for short trips, with New Zealand the destination of choice, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals.
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Europcar defends charge
Thursday | Aug 15 2019EUROPCAR Australia has released a statement asserting a system limitation was behind its overcharging of Visa and Mastercard debit and credit card fees in 2017, with the company yesterday ordered by the Federal Court to pay a $350,000 penalty for the surcharges (TD yesterday).
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Lux Escapes’ Experience
Thursday | Aug 15 2019LUXURY Escapes has launched its Experiences program, featuring a slate of in-destination cultural, food, VIP and outdoor add-ons for travellers.
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SYD deliver solid results
Thursday | Aug 15 2019SYDNEY Airport has reported a total revenue of $797.1 million for the six months to Jun 2019, a 3.4% increase on the previous corresponding period.
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Europcar $350k card fine
Wednesday | Aug 14 2019CAR rental firm Europcar has been ordered to pay a $350,000 penalty for excessive credit card payment surcharges.
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CX warns staff protesters
Wednesday | Aug 14 2019CATHAY Pacific CEO Rupert Hogg warned the company’s employees on Mon of a “zero tolerance” approach to participation in Hong Kong’s protest movement, saying anyone who supports the civil unrest would face disciplinary action that “may include termination of employment”.
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Tourism growth outpaces
Wednesday | Aug 14 2019THE Australian travel and tourism sector is growing significantly faster than the rest of the economy, according to new figures released today by Tourism Research Australia.
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Thai’s turnaround plan
Wednesday | Aug 14 2019THAI Airways has released a plan to cut costs and increase revenue in response to “external crises” which have seen a decline in tourists, reduction in customer purchasing power and delayed engine repairs.
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New NSW rental regulations
Wednesday | Aug 14 2019A state-wide public register of properties providing short-term rental accommodation is among proposals being considered by the NSW Government as part of regulations around the rise of providers such as Airbnb.
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TravelManagers celebrates success
Wednesday | Aug 14 2019A record 400 delegates attended the annual TravelManagers conference this past weekend held at Perth’s impressive Crown Towers.