Headlines
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Plan to slash Brand USA
Tuesday | Jun 10 2025CONCERNS about the US visitor economy have reached new levels after the Senate Commerce Committee proposed to slash Brand USA’s funding from US$100 million to just US$20 million.
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WEX now with Sabre
Tuesday | Jun 10 2025TRAVEL payments provider WEX has teamed up with Sabre to offer agents more secure, efficient, and automated travel transactions.
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Cox lands in the UAE
Tuesday | Jun 10 2025FORMER CEO of Destination NSW, Steve Cox, has arrived in the UAE to take up a new role as Director, Sector Management – Strategic Marketing & Communications in the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi.
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Fain to exit Chair role
Tuesday | Jun 10 2025AFTER close to 40 years as Chair of Royal Caribbean Group, Richard Fain (pictured) has announced he will step away from the pivotal leadership role in Q4 this year.
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King to depart CATO
Tuesday | Jun 10 2025THE Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) has announced that Julie King will step down from the Board this week (TD breaking news).
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New era for Branson camp
Tuesday | Jun 10 2025MAHALI Mzuri, Richard Branson’s tented safari camp in Kenya, has reopened its doors after its first full refurbishment.
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Kaptio touches down
Friday | Jun 6 2025FOLLOWING a successful trial in Australia with Intrepid Travel, Icelandic travel reservations company Kaptio has established a local sales presence for the first time to cement future growth.
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Educate and win: Beattie
Friday | Jun 6 2025MTA CEO Don Beattie has revealed the most common traits of high performing home-based travel advisors are education, marketing, and offering highly personalised services.
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ATEC confirms new Chair
Friday | Jun 6 2025THE Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has confirmed its new Chairman, with Richard Doyle (pictured) appointed to take on the role.
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HLO unveils new luxury cruise move
Friday | Jun 6 2025HELLOWORLD will house its luxury cruise offerings within a new brand, with the company this week unveiling the Signature Collection by Cruiseco.