Headlines
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Cebu makes MEL debut
Tuesday | Aug 14 2018PHILIPPINE low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific makes its debut in Melbourne today, introducing direct services to Manila in competition with established carrier Philippine Airlines.
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VA flags Sth Pacific Tiger
Monday | Aug 13 2018VIRGIN Australia has opened the possibility of future Tigerair Australia services to New Zealand and the South Pacific in an application to the International Air Services Commission (IASC).
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Sal Salis resort for sale
Monday | Aug 13 2018ONE of the country’s best-known luxury retreats is on the market, with the owners of Sal Salis in Western Australia moving to cash in on their decade-long investment in eco-tourism.
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Amadeus buys TravelClick
Monday | Aug 13 2018THE rumoured acquisition of TravelClick by Amadeus (TD 03 Aug) has been confirmed, with a US$1.52 billion deal set to see over 1,100 TravelClick staff join the Amadeus team.
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QF int’l mobile check-in
Friday | Aug 10 2018QANTAS has confirmed it is now possible to use mobile check-in and receive a digital boarding pass across most of its international network.
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Industry shows support
Friday | Aug 10 2018MAJOR players in the travel industry have banded together to support drought-stricken Aussie farmers, with Qantas the latest company to pitch in by pledging $3m in aid this morning.
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Sydney hotel data cools
Friday | Aug 10 2018SYDNEY’S hotel sector has shown further signs of cooling, with a second consecutive month of declining rates and occupancies posted in Jul.
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New York ride-sharing shift
Friday | Aug 10 2018THE New York City Council has voted in favour of new legislation relating to ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft, placing a cap on the number of vehicles they are permitted to operate.
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IHG unveils corp program
Friday | Aug 10 2018THE InterContinental Hotels Group (IGH) has launched its new corporate program IHG Business Edge, aimed at small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
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PTM enters bankruptcy
Thursday | Aug 9 2018TRAVELMANAGERS has terminated its agreement with a personal travel manager (PTM) after the agent entered bankruptcy this month with debts of more than $580,000.