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FCTG Academy’s big year
Friday | Dec 13 2024FLIGHT Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) Travel Academy provided more than 800 students with job pathways in the tourism industry in 2024, and is preparing for its biggest intake ever in 2025.
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Tourism pollution leads
Friday | Dec 13 2024GREENHOUSE gas emissions from the global tourism sector have been growing at double the rate of the global economy, a new study led by the University of Queensland has found.
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Qatar reaches for the stars
Friday | Dec 13 2024STARLINK internet services are about to be switched on to bring a new level of in-flight connectivity for pax on Qatar Executive Gulfstream G650ER jets, the airline has announced.
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ATIA sets a benchmark
Thursday | Dec 12 2024PERSONALISED reports and data on the financial performance of comparable travel businesses in a specific segment have been launched by the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA).
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Airlines hit with a “triple whammy”
Thursday | Dec 12 2024AIRLINES around the world are being saddled with the “triple whammy” of declining revenues, rising costs, and poor environmental outcomes, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned.
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HWBT meet in Singapore
Thursday | Dec 12 2024HELLOWORLD Business Travel (HWBT) recently wrapped up a three-day conference dedicated to business owners and managers from across its network.
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Viking treats agents in the Tuscan sun
Thursday | Dec 12 2024VIKING’S Nathalie Fagan, Commercial Manager for Northern NSW, recently hosted an exclusive group of advisors from TravelManagers and their companions on Viking’s eight-day ‘Iconic Western Mediterranean’ ocean cruise aboard the award-winning Viking Saturn.
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year of achievement at mcec
Thursday | Dec 12 2024AUSTRALIA’S leading business events venues, planners and initiatives were recognised and rewarded this week at the inaugural Australian Business Events Association (ABEA) Awards.
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Rex faces legal action
Wednesday | Dec 11 2024THE Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has started legal proceedings in the Supreme Court of NSW against Regional Express Holdings Limited (Rex), alleging the carrier has engaged in deceptive conduct (TD breaking news).
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China up to speed by ’27
Wednesday | Dec 11 2024A SLOWER than expected recovery by China as a source market to Australia is expected to gather pace in coming years and eventually surpass pre-pandemic levels, a Tourism Research Australia (TRA) report details.