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VA and QF job appeal
Tuesday | May 15 2018VIRGIN Australia and Qantas have claimed the second and third spots respectively on Randstad’s list of Australia’s Top 20 Most Attractive Employers, with both airlines being valued for their perceived robust financials, strong focus on innovation, & public reputations.
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Qld tour operator jailed
Monday | May 14 2018A CAIRNS tour operator caught underpaying backpackers has been sentenced to a year in prison for contempt of court as part of action brought by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
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APT adds Qantas points
Monday | May 14 2018APT is the latest operator to announce an alliance with the Qantas Frequent Flyer program, with travellers now able to earn points on every APT booking they make (TD breaking news Sat).
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ATAC unveils a new look
Monday | May 14 2018THE Australian Travel Agents Co-operative (ATAC) has unveiled a refreshed corporate branding, positioning the group under a new tagline – Partners In Your Prosperity.
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Product drives loyalty
Monday | May 14 2018IMPROVING product is a more important driver in traveller loyalty in the Asia Pacific than membership or discount programs, according to a new report from the Expedia Affiliate Network (EAN).
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NZ faces tourism impact
Friday | May 11 2018NEW Zealand’s tourism industry has issued a call to confront the impact of growing international visitation as the country attempts to address community concerns.
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Qantas $5b regional lift
Friday | May 11 2018QANTAS has released figures showing its operations created a $5 billion economic boost for Australian regional economies & helped support over 40,000 jobs.
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Topdeck ups Nth America
Friday | May 11 2018TOPDECK is planning to increase capacity to Canada and the USA in its 2019/2020 program after its latest Youth Traveller Survey showed both markets now make up two of the top three sought-after destinations for youth travellers globally.
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FCM launches AI chatbot
Friday | May 11 2018FLIGHT Centre Travel Group has launched its “Sam” artificial intelligence-powered chatbot in Australia, with the technology developed by the company’s Europe innovation lab.
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HLO acquires Asia Escape
Thursday | May 10 2018HELLOWORLD Travel Limited says its purchase of a 60% stake in Perth-based Asia Escape Holidays (TD breaking news) will give it the ability to offer a greater “mid-haul all-inclusive package range”.