Headlines
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“New era” of Aussie hotels
Thursday | Oct 4 2018TOURISM Accommodation Australia (TAA) has today launched a report highlighting the major expansion and transformation of the local accommodation sector.
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PAL drops local GM role
Wednesday | Oct 3 2018PHILIPPINE Airlines is now conducting all of its Australian operations through its long-time General Sales Agent, Rakso Australia Pty Limited, with the carrier having closed its former Australian Regional Office which was located in Sydney.
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ACCC probe into forex
Wednesday | Oct 3 2018AUSTRALIA’S consumer watchdog has launched an inquiry into foreign exchange services amid concerns local institutions are charging amongst the highest fees in the world.
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Record domestic spend
Wednesday | Oct 3 2018DOMESTIC overnight visitor spend rose by 8% to a record $67.5 billion for the 12 months ending Jun 2018, the latest National Visitor Survey shows.
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italktravel, Lux Escapes
Wednesday | Oct 3 2018ONLINE travel provider Luxury Escapes has entered into a retail travel agreement with italktravel and cruise, effective 01 Oct.
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McLachlan’s new brand
Tuesday | Oct 2 2018MCLACHLAN Travel Group has today launched a new brand in the Australian market, McLachlan European Holidays, under a partnership with UK tour operator Leger Holidays.
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Amtrak Vacations launch
Tuesday | Oct 2 2018INDEPENDENT train holiday provider Yankee Leisure Group today confirmed the launch of a new Sydney office, which will see the debut of Amtrak Vacations in the local market.
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QF, Burnes HLO selldown
Tuesday | Oct 2 2018ANDREW and Cinzia Burnes have reduced their stake in Helloworld Travel Limited, selling 2,500,000 shares in the company on Fri (TD breaking news).
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Million dollar pay packets
Tuesday | Oct 2 2018AUSTRALIA’S publicly listed travel companies have revealed some record results in the latest reporting season, and the Oct issue of travelBulletin reveals what that means for the pay packets of their CEOs and top-level executives.
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TA bolsters SIA support
Friday | Sep 28 2018TOURISM Australia and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have announced a new three-year $11 million strategic marketing deal.