Headlines
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Qantas tests pax loyalty
Thursday | Nov 26 2020QANTAS Frequent Flyer has revealed plans to lure top-tier members from rival airline loyalty programs by offering to fast-track their flying status and give away a range of extra benefits.
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Cover-more COVID plan
Thursday | Nov 26 2020COVER-MORE Insurance has confirmed it will go ahead with the launch of new policies including coverage for COVID-19 related conditions.
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Baillie Lodges goes offshore
Thursday | Nov 26 2020AUSTRALIAN luxury accommodation group Baillie Lodges has made its first international foray, announcing the addition of a glamping resort on Canada’s Vancouver Island to its upmarket portfolio.
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Tweet World diversifies
Thursday | Nov 26 2020TWEET World Travel has announced a new travel tech business, Travel Key Gateway (TKG), diversifying its product portfolio with an all-in-one solution combining technology with extensive experience in the travel industry.
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Magellan chief steps down
Wednesday | Nov 25 2020THE Magellan Travel Group will mark the end of an era next week with the departure of its long-time CEO, Andrew Macfarlane.
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Inspiring set for growth
Wednesday | Nov 25 2020THE founders of Inspiring Vacations (IV) said it was an easy decision to acquire the shares held by Australian Pacific Holdings when approached to do so (TD yesterday), with the business continuing to innovate its way through the COVID-19 pandemic this year.
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Travel complaints soar
Wednesday | Nov 25 2020THE travel sector has topped the list of COVID-19-related complaints in Australia between 01 Jan and 31 Oct, according to a new report compiled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
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APH positions for future
Tuesday | Nov 24 2020AUSTRALIAN Pacific Holdings (APH), the parent company of APT, has today confirmed the end of its partnership with online tour operator Inspiring Vacations, continuing the reshuffle of the APH portfolio which has also seen its stake in the Cruiseco consortium acquired by Helloworld (TD yesterday).
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NSW vouchers for agents
Tuesday | Nov 24 2020TRAVEL agents have been added to the list of eligible businesses at which New South Welshmen can redeem their $100 activity vouchers (TD 17 Nov).
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EK expands free insurance
Tuesday | Nov 24 2020EMIRATES is offering expanded, multi-risk travel insurance coverage, in a significant upgrade to the airline’s previous COVID-19 cover (TD 24 Jul).