Headlines
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P&O Adventure reveal
Friday | Oct 19 2018P&O Cruises has revealed the inaugural season of its new ship, Pacific Adventure, as part of its 2020 program release.
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VA adds redemption fee
Thursday | Oct 18 2018VIRGIN Australia is introducing new “carrier charges” in connection with tickets booked using Velocity frequent flyer points, with the move effective for bookings from 01 Jan 2019.
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WA plans Airbnb probe
Thursday | Oct 18 2018WESTERN Australia will join other states in mounting an inquiry into the regulation of short-stay accommodation services like Airbnb, with the state’s government acknowledging current laws do not adequately cover the new sharing economy.
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Outbound up 6% year-on-year
Thursday | Oct 18 2018AUSTRALIANS’ love-affair with overseas travel is showing little sign of abating, with the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing “short-term resident returns” were up 6% in Aug 2018 compared to the previous corresponding period.
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VA Tasman lounge revamp
Wednesday | Oct 17 2018THE imminent cessation of Virgin Australia’s trans-Tasman alliance with Air NZ has seen VA announce major changes to its international lounge network.
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Explore joins Adv World
Wednesday | Oct 17 2018EXPLORE Worldwide has signed Adventure World Travel as its local GSA as it mounts a renewed push into the Australian market.
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Shangri-La heads to Melbourne
Wednesday | Oct 17 2018CONSTRUCTION of Melbourne’s first Shangri-La Hotel is set to begin following an official ground breaking ceremony earlier this week at the city’s newest multi-purpose complex.
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Kangaroo Is to tender
Wednesday | Oct 17 2018SEALINK Travel Group this morning revealed that the use of port facilities and infrastructure at Cape Jervis and Penneshaw for the Kangaroo Island ferry route will involve a competitive tender from 2024.
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Caravan park OTA fightback
Tuesday | Oct 16 2018AUSTRALIA’S caravan and camping sector is being offered a new alternative to offshore OTA distribution, with the launch of a new locally developed integrated online booking channel.
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Virtuoso to step up Asia
Tuesday | Oct 16 2018VIRTUOSO is preparing to boost its presence in Asia, driving an expansion from its Australian regional headquarters as it taps a growing demand for luxury in neighbouring countries.