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Ramada’s Sydney debut
Thursday | Mar 8 2018WYNDHAM Hotel Group will introduce the Ramada brand to Sydney for the first time this month, having obtained the management rights of the Ibis Styles Sydney Lansvale.
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Sabre, FCTG confirm deal
Wednesday | Mar 7 2018SABRE overnight finally confirmed one of the industry’s longest-running open secrets – the rollout of the Sabre Red Workspace across the Flight Centre network in Australia & NZ.
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Livn expands into Asia
Wednesday | Mar 7 2018TOUR and activities aggregator Livn has announced plans to boost its staff and expand into Asia and India as the business continues its rapid growth.
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Viking ocean expansion
Wednesday | Mar 7 2018VIKING has stepped up its expansion in the ocean cruising arena, signing a deal for the construction of up to six new ships for delivery by 2027.
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TravelManagers results
Wednesday | Mar 7 2018TRAVELMANAGERS achieved record sales in 2017, with a new high in monthly sales and a 9% growth year-on-year.
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VA block QF/PX c’share
Tuesday | Mar 6 2018VIRGIN Australia has declared “strong concerns” for the continuation and extension of a codeshare arrangement between Qantas and Air Niugini, citing the “detrimental impact” the parties’ existing relationship has caused.
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IATA allowing agent cards
Tuesday | Mar 6 2018THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) has modified its formal procedures, with a new “Resolution 890” becoming effective this month which may allow an IATA accredited travel agency to use a credit card issued in the name of the agency.
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Record Aus ACA delegation
Tuesday | Mar 6 2018THE Australian Cruise Association (ACA) has deployed a record delegation of members to the Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Florida this week in recognition of the sector’s solid growth in local waters.
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MTA rated ‘best partner’
Monday | Mar 5 2018HELLOWORLD Travel ceo Andrew Burnes has named the home-based Mobile Travel Agents (MTA) group as his “best business partnership” of the past 30 years in an upbeat address to members on the weekend.
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JQ ceo flags SIN rethink
Monday | Mar 5 2018SINGAPORE’S decision to crank up an airport levy annually for the next six years (TD Thu) and roll out a new departure tax could see low-cost carrier Jetstar alter its operations at Changi Airport.