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More QF Channel GDS impact
Wednesday | Jun 19 2019TRAVEL agencies which sign up for the new Qantas Channel (TD 07 Feb) are expected to bear a further impact to their bottom line, with confirmation that QF segments will not count towards contracted GDS targets.
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Int’l visitor spend spikes
Wednesday | Jun 19 2019AUSTRALIA saw a spike of 5% in international visitor spend for the year ending Mar 2019, according to the latest Int’l Visitor Survey released by Tourism Research Australia.
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SeaLink flags profit boost
Wednesday | Jun 19 2019SEALINK Travel Group this morning advised it anticipates that its net profit after tax for the 2019 financial year will be between $22m and $24m, despite softer than expected trading conditions in both the Sydney and Perth markets.
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NSW Budget disappoints
Wednesday | Jun 19 2019TOURISM industry leaders are united in their condemnation of the NSW State Government’s decision to slash spending on the sector in its 2019/20 Budget.
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Evergreen’s nature push
Wednesday | Jun 19 2019EVERGREEN Cruises and Tours has today launched its 2020 Canada program, with new nature-inspired itineraries featuring exclusive experiences.
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Games had adverse impact
Wednesday | Jun 19 2019BUSINESSES on the Gold Coast felt “let down” by the lack of benefits gained from the Commonwealth Games hosted in the city last year, according to new research conducted by Griffith University.
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Supertouring through the US South
Wednesday | Jun 19 2019TWENTY top-selling Australian travel agents have returned from an exclusive 11-day tour of the United States’ Southern States, courtesy of Globus family of brands’ annual Supertour, where the group experienced five cities across four states and enjoyed an array of authentic Southern experiences along the way.
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PHT to expand ADL office
Tuesday | Jun 18 2019PHIL Hoffmann Travel has confirmed a $700,000 expansion of its existing headquarters in the Adelaide suburb of Glenelg, including a new multi-purpose event space where the company will host in-house travel expos.
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TC anticipates $2b TTV
Tuesday | Jun 18 2019TRAVEL Counsellors is expecting its global Total Transaction Value (TTV) to reach $2b in the next five years, CEO Steve Byrne told media over the weekend.
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Webjet reveals Rezchain
Tuesday | Jun 18 2019ONLINE travel agency Webjet this morning unveiled details of its “Rezchain” and “Rezpayments” platforms, using Blockchain technology to process settlements between hotel suppliers and travel partners and also provide a secure exchange for credit card information.