Headlines
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3c for Excite Hols creditors
Friday | Nov 27 2020CREDITORS of the collapsed Excite Holidays (TD 13 Jan) have been asked to complete an updated proof of debt form, with the company’s Administrators advising they are now in a position to pay a “first and final dividend” to those owed money.
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Not all home for Xmas
Friday | Nov 27 2020DESPITE efforts to increase flight and quarantine capacity, a Senate hearing has been told that Australia will not be able to repatriate all of the tens of thousands of its citizens who remain stranded overseas in time for Christmas.
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FCM benchmarking tool
Friday | Nov 27 2020FLIGHT Centre’s FCM Travel Solutions operation has launched a new online “travel policy benchmarking tool” which aims to provide insights to customers wishing to see how their business travel programs compare to others around the world.
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Qantas tests pax loyalty
Thursday | Nov 26 2020QANTAS Frequent Flyer has revealed plans to lure top-tier members from rival airline loyalty programs by offering to fast-track their flying status and give away a range of extra benefits.
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Cover-more COVID plan
Thursday | Nov 26 2020COVER-MORE Insurance has confirmed it will go ahead with the launch of new policies including coverage for COVID-19 related conditions.
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Baillie Lodges goes offshore
Thursday | Nov 26 2020AUSTRALIAN luxury accommodation group Baillie Lodges has made its first international foray, announcing the addition of a glamping resort on Canada’s Vancouver Island to its upmarket portfolio.
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Tweet World diversifies
Thursday | Nov 26 2020TWEET World Travel has announced a new travel tech business, Travel Key Gateway (TKG), diversifying its product portfolio with an all-in-one solution combining technology with extensive experience in the travel industry.
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Magellan chief steps down
Wednesday | Nov 25 2020THE Magellan Travel Group will mark the end of an era next week with the departure of its long-time CEO, Andrew Macfarlane.
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Inspiring set for growth
Wednesday | Nov 25 2020THE founders of Inspiring Vacations (IV) said it was an easy decision to acquire the shares held by Australian Pacific Holdings when approached to do so (TD yesterday), with the business continuing to innovate its way through the COVID-19 pandemic this year.
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Travel complaints soar
Wednesday | Nov 25 2020THE travel sector has topped the list of COVID-19-related complaints in Australia between 01 Jan and 31 Oct, according to a new report compiled by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).