Headlines
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WoAG car rental tender
Friday | Nov 10 2017THE Federal Department of Finance has issued a request for tender (RFT) for the provision of vehicle rental services to the government, to complement the existing Whole of Australian Government (WoAG) contracts for TMC, airline, payment card and accommodation services.
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Setback for UK growth
Friday | Nov 10 2017THE United Kingdom’s thriving tourism sector is facing a setback from recent terrorist attacks, with forecasts showing a slowdown in tourism next year.
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Games hotel warning
Friday | Nov 10 2017GOLD Coast hotels have been urged to release accommodation now for the peak Commonwealth Games period in Apr as organisers prepare for the next wave of ticket releases this month.
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Corporate 33% of FC TTV
Friday | Nov 10 2017BUSINESS travel now represents a third of Flight Centre’s total transaction value, with the company yesterday confirming plans to focus on the corporate sector as one of its “three core business pillars”.
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Hats off to Emirates for a fabulous day!
Friday | Nov 10 2017YESTERDAY was Ladies Day at Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival, and the travel industry millinery was out in force, sported by travel agents and trade partners lucky enough to be invited into the birdcage by Emirates.
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Flight Centre contraction
Thursday | Nov 9 2017FLIGHT Centre expects to close underperforming stores in Australia and reduce employee numbers by not replacing any departing leisure travel staff during the current half, as it beds down some “important system changes within the business”.
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AF/KLM to add GDS levy
Thursday | Nov 9 2017AIR France KLM is set to join the “surcharge club,” with the carriers confirming they will impose an 11 fee for bookings made via the GDS effective from 01 Apr 2018.
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New era for Renaissance Tours
Thursday | Nov 9 2017SYDNEY-BASED Renaissance Tours has changed hands, with founder Hugh Hallard set to retire at the end of the year.
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VA reports sales growth
Wednesday | Nov 8 2017VIRGIN Australia ceo John Borghetti this morning announced improving results for the carrier, with group revenue up 5.7% for the three months to 30 Sep 2017 (TD breaking news).
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Tourism’s “wake-up call”
Wednesday | Nov 8 2017RISING disquiet in destinations facing over-tourism should be heeded as a “wake-up call” for the industry, the head of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has warned ministers and leaders at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London.