Headlines
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THL posts record profit
Wednesday | Aug 29 2018TOURISM Holdings Limited (THL) has more than doubled its Net Profit After Tax to NZ$62.4m for the year ending Jun 2018, up 107% on the NZ$30.2m posted in the same period last year.
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Industry-first AI platform
Wednesday | Aug 29 2018GLOBAL travel commerce platform Travelport has entered into a deal with technology giant IBM to deliver the industry’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) corporate travel platform.
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TravelManagers bids mahalo to agents
Wednesday | Aug 29 2018HONOLULU was the setting for TravelManagers’ 11th annual conference earlier this month, where approximately 350 attendees were welcomed with a very warm “aloha” by management.
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Industry ready to move on
Tuesday | Aug 28 2018INDUSTRY leaders have welcomed the appointment of new Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham (TD yesterday), but have called for a focus on maintaining momentum.
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The Dorsett edges closer
Tuesday | Aug 28 2018THE entry of The Dorsett brand in Australia is a step closer with the STAR Gold Coast breaking ground on the $400m development which will house the brand’s first hotel in Australia.
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APT celebrates top achievers in Croatia
Tuesday | Aug 28 2018LAST night APT hosted a gala event in Dubrovnik, bringing together two consecutive famil groups to celebrate its 2018 top achievers. APT executive general manager Steve Reynolds flew in for the event which followed the inaugural voyage aboard the brand new Queen Eleganza, where the top sellers have enjoyed the last week exploring Croatia’s coast APT-style – all inclusive, intimate and friendly.
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Google ups flight tools
Tuesday | Aug 28 2018GOOGLE has begun stepping up services offered through its Google Flights platform, outlining new tools that show how airfares fluctuate around peak holiday periods and identify whether prices are relatively high or low.
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Expansion plans for SYD
Monday | Aug 27 2018SYDNEY Airport has released major expansion plans including extensions to its existing international and domestic terminals, new satellite piers and additional hotel developments.
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ScoMo shows tourism pride
Monday | Aug 27 2018SCOTT Morrison, Australia’s new Prime Minister, has extensive tourism and travel credentials, having held several senior roles in the sector prior to entering politics.
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Carriers commit to WSA
Monday | Aug 27 2018THE Federal Government has welcomed news that Qantas and Jetstar will both operate from the planned Western Sydney Airport (WSA) when it opens in 2026, giving the new gateway a full contingent of domestic carriers.