Headlines
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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.
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Sunlover to offer QF points
Monday | Jan 8 2018SUNLOVER Holidays has joined the Qantas Frequent Flyer program, offering one point per dollar spent on land and air packages involving the national carrier and its subsidiary Jetstar.
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QF mandates customer data
Friday | Jan 5 2018QANTAS has updated its travel agent terms and conditions, with changes including a formal requirement that all relevant customer information – including mobile number and email – is “passed onto Qantas in the format prescribed”.
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River cruise move for Minor
Friday | Jan 5 2018MINOR Hotels has expanded its cruise offering with the launch of Mekong Kingdoms, promising “a new style of river travel” across a fleet of five vessels.
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Magellan faces new rival
Thursday | Jan 4 2018EXPRESS Travel Group ceo Tom Manwaring has moved swiftly to capitalise on unrest within the Magellan Travel Group (MTG), issuing an open letter to disaffected members of the soon-to-be Helloworld subsidiary offering them a “new home”.