Headlines
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AFTA sells head office
Friday | Jul 20 2018THE Australian Federation of Travel Agents has achieved a record sale price for strata property in the Sydney CBD, confirming its Pitt Street headquarters has changed hands for a whopping $3.8 million+GST.
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VFR drives inbound travel
Friday | Jul 20 2018TRAVELLERS to Australia citing their journey reason as “Visiting Friends/Relatives” are becoming a larger relative contributor to overall inbound travel numbers, according to a new analysis by John O’Shea of stockbroking firm Ord Minett.
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Amex takes whole Hogg
Friday | Jul 20 2018AMERICAN Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has completed its acquisition of Hogg Robinson Group (HRG), five months after announcing the 410 million deal (TD 12 Feb).
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1000 Mile team converges
Friday | Jul 20 2018THE mobile corporate specialists of the 1000 Mile Travel Group came together earlier this month for an annual team day at which they welcomed the company’s new general manager Steve Hona (TD Wed).
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International route for NTL
Thursday | Jul 19 2018THE industry has lauded Virgin Australia’s move to offer seasonal non-stop services to Auckland from Newcastle Airport, marking the NSW coastal city’s first international flights in more than 16 years (TD breaking news).
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Regional internship scheme
Thursday | Jul 19 2018AUSTRALIAN Regional Tourism (ART) has today launched a new program aiming to attract, retain and mentor young people into the regional tourism sector.
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Rex cuts flights over fees
Thursday | Jul 19 2018REGIONAL Express (Rex) has escalated its public stoush with regional airport operators, announcing it will cut services to King Island and Mildura over increased landing charges.
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ETG Maldives expansion
Wednesday | Jul 18 2018ENTIRE Travel Group continues to boost its portfolio, today confirming the launch of a brand dedicated to the Maldives.
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Best Western appoints md
Wednesday | Jul 18 2018BEST Western International has appointed Graham Perry as its new managing director for Australasia.
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Motorhome firm fined $12,600
Wednesday | Jul 18 2018CAMPERVAN operator Cruisin’ Motorhomes has been ordered to pay a penalty of $12,600 over allegations by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission that it breached the excessive payment surcharge laws introduced last year.