Headlines
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Explore to double team in two years
Thursday | Sep 4 2025A SURGE in booking interest from the Australian market will see Explore Worldwide look to double the size of its local team within the next two years.
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Check the policy fine print
Thursday | Sep 4 2025TRAVELLERS are being urged to check the fine print on their travel insurance policies and have a plan B in the wake of growing numbers of Aussies getting injured overseas.
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FCTG axes 100 IT jobs
Thursday | Sep 4 2025AS PART of a previously flagged transformation of its enterprise technology services, Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has confirmed it will reduce the IT workforce by around 100 people – shifting the majority of roles offshore (TD breaking news).
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Brisbane pop-up ’25 pops off
Thursday | Sep 4 2025BRISBANE Economic Development Agency’s (BEDA) flagship showcase, Brisbane Pop-Up, wrapped its 18th iteration last week, after bringing together 300 business event organisers with more than 70 suppliers, venues and hotels.
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Purchase to propel Explore
Wednesday | Sep 3 2025THE closure of Dertour’s acquisition of Hotelplan Group this week marks an “exciting chapter” for brands like Explore Worldwide, Regional Director Australia & New Zealand Ben Ittensohn believes.
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Koala AOC claim doubts
Wednesday | Sep 3 2025THE roller-coaster ride that is Koala Airlines has taken another swift turn, with reports suggesting the carrier does not have regulatory permission to fly its newly leased trio of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (TD 22 Aug).
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N America ditched for EU
Wednesday | Sep 3 2025TWO in five Aussies have changed, or are considering changing, their travel plans because of geopolitical tensions, with almost a third (31%) shifting their travel plans from North America to Europe, a survey from SimCorner has revealed.
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Explora Journeys SAILS Sky & SeA
Wednesday | Sep 3 2025AIRFARES can now be bundled into the overall cruise product available from Explora Journeys, the luxury line has announced.
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ATIA tackles surcharges
Tuesday | Sep 2 2025THE Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has confirmed further concrete action to lobby against a proposed RBA change to surcharges (TD 16 Jul).
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AGSA recruits new GM
Tuesday | Sep 2 2025AVIATION GSA Services (AGSA) has appointed Tony Wilson (pictured) as General Manager for Australia, New Zealand, and South West Pacific.