Headlines
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HBA targets NZ, Asia, US
Thursday | Jan 11 2018HOBART International Airport is aiming to secure direct flights from New Zealand, Asia and the US as it works to exceed visitor forecasts of 2.6 million by 2020.
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Mumbrella summit back
Thursday | Jan 11 2018MEDIA and marketing title Mumbrella has announced a near-full line up for the return of the Mumbrella Travel Marketing Summit in Apr.
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Holiday spending splurge
Thursday | Jan 11 2018YOUNG Australians are opting for holidays over more tangible assets like cars and homes, and have boosted their budgets for summer travel according to research by Nielsen.
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No group necessary – CVFR
Wednesday | Jan 10 2018CVFR Consolidation Services has urged independent agents to consider not being part of a buying group at all, with group md Ram Chhabra saying existing networks offer “little additional value” for many agencies.
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Odell to take on China
Wednesday | Jan 10 2018NORWEGIAN Cruise Line (NCL)has announced a revamp of its Asia-Pacific executive team, with regional chief Steve Odell to take on an expanded role overseeing the line’s development in China.
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China Eastern limo service
Wednesday | Jan 10 2018A NEW limousine service has been rolled out this year by China Eastern Airlines for the carrier’s premium paying passengers who purchased tickets in Australia or New Zealand.
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Malaysia returns to BNE
Tuesday | Jan 9 2018MALAYSIA Airlines has announced a return to Brisbane after an absence of almost three years, with plans to operate direct flights from Kuala Lumpur starting Jun.
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VN plans new Aus routes
Tuesday | Jan 9 2018VIETNAM Airlines has flagged new routes to Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth as the Vietnamese Government works to boost the country’s international air links and thriving tourism industry.
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Volcano takes a 20% toll
Tuesday | Jan 9 2018BALI’S Mount Agung volcano has taken a 20% chunk out of Australian tourism arrivals, with newly released data revealing the full impact of Nov’s eruption and airport closure.
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TC touts independence
Monday | Jan 8 2018TRAVELLERS Choice managing director Christian Hunter has entered the fray over the controversial takeover of Magellan Travel Group by Helloworld (TD 02, 03 Jan), saying his group’s unique structure ensures 100% member control.