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IATA allowing agent cards
Tuesday | Mar 6 2018THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) has modified its formal procedures, with a new “Resolution 890” becoming effective this month which may allow an IATA accredited travel agency to use a credit card issued in the name of the agency.
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Record Aus ACA delegation
Tuesday | Mar 6 2018THE Australian Cruise Association (ACA) has deployed a record delegation of members to the Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Florida this week in recognition of the sector’s solid growth in local waters.
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MTA rated ‘best partner’
Monday | Mar 5 2018HELLOWORLD Travel ceo Andrew Burnes has named the home-based Mobile Travel Agents (MTA) group as his “best business partnership” of the past 30 years in an upbeat address to members on the weekend.
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JQ ceo flags SIN rethink
Monday | Mar 5 2018SINGAPORE’S decision to crank up an airport levy annually for the next six years (TD Thu) and roll out a new departure tax could see low-cost carrier Jetstar alter its operations at Changi Airport.
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Papas to head Luxperience
Monday | Mar 5 2018OWNER of the Luxperience luxury travel show, Diversified Communications, has announced a number of major changes to this year’s exhibition in Sep.
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QF PER visa requirements
Friday | Mar 2 2018QANTAS is informing agents of changes to its international ops taking place later this month at Perth Airport, coinciding with the debut of its new ultra long-haul services between Perth & London.
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Helloworld takes Magellan
Friday | Mar 2 2018HELLOWORLD Travel’s takeover of the Magellan Travel Group was finalised last night (TD breaking news), with HLO ceo Andrew Burnes confirming the settlement of the shock deal announced late last year (TD 19 Dec).
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GCT search for new boss
Friday | Mar 2 2018GOLD Coast Tourism (GCT)has confirmed its chief executive officer Martin Winter will step down from the role following the completion of the 2018 Commonwealth Games on 15 Apr (TD yesterday).
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New QF long-haul menu
Friday | Mar 2 2018QANTAS has unveiled a new menu for its 787 Dreamliner PerthLondon Heathrow service which is designed to increase hydration and reduce jetlag.
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Orphanage crackdown
Thursday | Mar 1 2018MINISTER for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop has unveiled a new campaign to stop travellers from inadvertently contributing to child exploitation through the practice of orphanage tourism.