Headlines
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PHT launching nationally
Tuesday | Oct 23 2018PHIL Hoffmann Travel (PHT) is establishing a new mobile travel agent business, with the move providing the opportunity to grow its brand across Australia.
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Wong questions ATAS
Tuesday | Oct 23 2018HIGH-PROFILE Asia specialist Helen Wong’s Tours is among almost 30 companies removed from the AFTA Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS) on the eve of a major marketing campaign to raise its profile.
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WA launches India bid
Tuesday | Oct 23 2018TOURISM Western Australia has committed funds to market Western Australia in India for the first time, revealing it will soon appoint a dedicated marketing representative based in Mumbai.
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Domestic drives VA uplift
Monday | Oct 22 2018STRONG forward bookings, particularly in the domestic market, have today seen Virgin Australia issue an upgraded result forecast (TD breaking news), with the carrier now expecting its FY19 first half result to exceed $100m in underlying profit before tax.
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Event to expand hotels
Monday | Oct 22 2018EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment has outlined plans to expand key hotels including its QT Sydney following an increased valuation of its property portfolio.
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Higher base pay for FCTG
Monday | Oct 22 2018THE new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) set to be implemented for Flight Centre brand and Student Flights staff in Australia will “provide our people with higher retainers or base pay, while continuing to reward them with additional incentives for delivering great customer outcomes,” according to FCTG CEO Graham Turner.
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Inspiring’s pivotal time
Monday | Oct 22 2018INSPIRING Journeys has reached a “pivotal” time in its growth, AAT Kings and Inspiring Journeys Managing Director Hans Belle told Travel Daily at the brand’s official launch of its Australian and New Zealand 2019/20 program on Fri.
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Premium on QF domestic
Friday | Oct 19 2018QANTAS has released Premium Economy seats for sale to domestic travellers aboard its Boeing 787 Dreamliner service between Melbourne and Perth, extending a product previously available only to the airline’s international travellers.
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Ultra-luxury MSC Cruises
Friday | Oct 19 2018FOUR new 1,000-passenger ships ordered by MSC Cruises last night (TD breaking news) will see the Italian brand enter the “ultra-luxury” segment and continue the expansion of the line which now has 14 ships on order.
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Westin Syd to Fullerton
Friday | Oct 19 2018FULLERTON Hotels and Resorts has embarked on its first international expansion and taken over management of The Westin Sydney.