Headlines
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Speeding through China
Thursday | Jun 28 2018ABERCROMBIE & Kent (A&K) is capitalising on China’s rapidly expanding network of high-speed trains to deliver travellers to new and remote areas of the country, according to the company’s visiting China specialist and director Gerald Hatherly.
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AFTA cancels Qld agent
Wednesday | Jun 27 2018THE Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has cancelled the ATAS accreditation of Travel & Cruise Centre Runaway Bay in Queensland.
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APT to offer tailor made
Wednesday | Jun 27 2018APT says it has designed its new Tailor Made Journeys with travel agents in mind (TD breaking news), creating a specialised team to assist them in developing custom itineraries for clients.
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Air NZ fined $15 million
Wednesday | Jun 27 2018THE Federal Court has ordered Air New Zealand to pay $15 million in penalties in a price-fixing case launched by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
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Oman to close Aus base
Tuesday | Jun 26 2018THE Sultanate of Oman has confirmed plans to close its tourism office in Australia after 16 years of local operations.
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QF plans future of flight
Tuesday | Jun 26 2018QANTAS is moving into the next stage of its “Project Sunrise” quest for ultra-longhaul flight, seeking input from frequent flyers on the design of future aircraft.
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New era for BridgeClimb
Tuesday | Jun 26 2018HAMMONS Holdings, the new operator of activities on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, has announced a new range of tour packages replacing existing offerings will be available to book from 01 Oct.
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Serko lists on the ASX
Tuesday | Jun 26 2018NEW Zealand-based Serko today made its debut on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), paving the way for future expansion under a dual listing.
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Boost for India air links
Monday | Jun 25 2018AUSTRALIA is set to increase its air connections with India after the signing of an open-capacity bilateral agreement between the two countries.
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Agents key – Flight Centre
Monday | Jun 25 2018INDIVIDUAL travel consultants are the most important way of getting information to travellers, with personal interactions significantly more relevant than any technological innovations.