Headlines
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Genting Disney, Fox lawsuit
Wednesday | Nov 28 2018MALAYSIAN tourism and hospitality giant Genting Malaysia Berhad has launched a US$1 billion lawsuit against the Walt Disney Co over an abandoned plan for the development of a theme park in Malaysia.
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EU Sabre, Amadeus case
Wednesday | Nov 28 2018THE European Commission has launched a formal investigation to assess whether agreements between Sabre and Amadeus and their airline and travel agent clients may restrict competition in breach of EU antitrust rules.
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Travellers Choice to Cairns
Wednesday | Nov 28 2018MORE than 250 delegates from across the Travellers Choice network will convene in tropical North Queensland this weekend when the retail network hosts its annual Shareholders’ Conference.
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CWT offers app bookings
Tuesday | Nov 27 2018CARLSON Wagonlit Travel today announced the rollout of smartphone-based flight bookings in Australia.
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Qantas expands Hobart
Tuesday | Nov 27 2018AN additional 34,000 visitors will have the chance to visit Tasmania from next Apr when Qantas expands its capacity between Sydney and Hobart.
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Tasmania plan hits storm
Tuesday | Nov 27 2018A POLITICAL storm has erupted around plans to develop high-end tourism facilities in Tasmania’s World Heritage-listed Walls of Jerusalem National Park, with reports that the project was approved by the Federal Government against the advice of expert advisory bodies.
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Consular demands drop
Monday | Nov 26 2018THE number of Australians requiring consular assistance overseas has fallen, according to new government figures that suggest awareness campaigns around safety and preparations are having an effect.
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New Aussie rail journey
Monday | Nov 26 2018GREAT Southern Rail has announced the launch of a new train service between Adelaide and Brisbane, with 16 departures in next year’s inaugural season.
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VS looks at Flybe acquisition
Monday | Nov 26 2018VIRGIN Atlantic has confirmed that it is in talks with the owners of UK-based regional carrier Flybe about a possible takeover.
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Air India dumps Amadeus
Friday | Nov 23 2018AIR India has confirmed that from early next month its flights will no longer be available for booking via the Amadeus GDS.