Headlines
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Govt orders data collection
Thursday | Nov 19 2020TRAVEL agents and OTAs have been told by the Federal Government they must collect pax contact data for all domestic flight bookings, including mobile phone numbers, postcode of residence and email addresses.
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Rex now set for jet takeoff
Thursday | Nov 19 2020REGIONAL Express today flagged the rollout of its new domestic jet operations to “cover all the major cities in Australia,” after finalising its new funding agreement with Singapore-based private equity firm PAG worth up to $150m (TD 22 Sep).
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With no timeframe for recovery, what’s the plan?
Thursday | Nov 19 2020“ANONYMOUS,” the concerned Travel Daily reader who raised the issue of an Agent of Last Resort some months ago, believes now is the time for action.
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Singapore seeks specialists
Wednesday | Nov 18 2020WITH Singapore’s borders already open to Australians, once the international travel restrictions are removed it’s expected that the Lion City will be one of the first destinations allowed – and that’s likely to create a big opportunity for the Australasian travel industry.
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Aeronology targets mobile
Wednesday | Nov 18 2020AUSTRALIAN travel technology specialist Aeronology has today launched a world-first platform which promises to help travel advisors rebound from COVID-19 with minimal costs, keeping their own database and the ability to maintain their businesses through an extended downturn.
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NSW tourism restoration
Wednesday | Nov 18 2020THE NSW Government has committed $200 million to the state’s visitor economy in its latest annual budget, with the funding intended to drive tourism spending to pre-COVID levels by the year 2024.
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New Virgin Australia vision
Wednesday | Nov 18 2020VIRGIN Australia will target a one third share of the domestic market, retain core lounges and leverage new technology for a simplified travel experience, according to a vision unveiled by the carrier’s new CEO Jayne Hrdlicka, who is spending her first official day as chief today.
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Serko confident through COVID
Wednesday | Nov 18 2020LISTED corporate travel technology supplier Serko Limited says that with more than $90 million in cash after its recent capital raising (TD 01 Oct), it is well positioned for an anticipated recovery in the travel market.
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NSW extends leasing code
Tuesday | Nov 17 2020THE NSW Government has today announced an extension of the National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct for small business commercial leasing, with landlords who provide rent reductions through to 28 Mar 2021 to eligible retail tenants able to access land tax relief.
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Asia Pacific aviation unites
Tuesday | Nov 17 2020THREE major aviation lobby groups have joined forces to urge governments in the APAC region to implement more strategic measures when it comes to the aviation sector and curbing the spread of COVID-19.