Headlines
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Int’l air seats rise 10% in 2016
Monday | May 29 2017INTERNATIONAL airlines have driven down Qantas’ share of overseas traffic by close to 50% over the 10 years to 31 Dec 2016, new data released by the Australian Government confirms.
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BA, IB plan $14 GDS fee
Monday | May 29 2017BRITISH Airways and sister carrier Iberia have announced they will follow Lufthansa in charging fees for GDS bookings.
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SriLankan KKs Melbourne
Monday | May 29 2017MELBOURNE’S “tremendous potential for business travel” has been cited by SriLankan Airlines as a key reason for its decision to introduce flights to the city from Colombo, beginning 29 Oct.
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Contiki expands Latin America
Friday | May 26 2017YOUTH travel specialist Contiki is ramping up its presence in Latin America for 2017-19, adding six new trips, two destinations and a hands on ME to WE volunteer program in the Amazon.
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Tassie $37m investment
Friday | May 26 2017TASMANIA’S booming tourism sector will get a $37 million boost after the announcement of additional funding and new projects in the state’s Budget announced yesterday.
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Japan Airlines eyes MEL
Friday | May 26 2017JAPAN Airlines has flagged the launch of flights to Melbourne as the carrier sets about reworking its international network due to a drop in business to Europe.
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The very best of French ski resorts
Thursday | May 25 2017TOP choice of ski destination for Australian skiers to Europe, France has many of the best known ski resorts in the world, with Val Thorens and Chamonix Mont-Blanc featuring amongst the top 10 Best Overseas Ski Resorts, according to Luxury Travel magazine readers.
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Get on the Piste to France
Thursday | May 25 2017MAJOR French ski resorts Chamonix-Mont Blanc, Courchevel, Megve, Val d’Isre and Val Thorens joined Atout France and Emirates to host a magical winter wonderland Aprs-ski event at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. Co-sponsoring on the night were The North Face, LA MAISON DU THE, TEFAL and MUMM for a typical convivial Savoyard Raclette dinner.
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Peru air and trade deals
Thursday | May 25 2017AUSTRALIA has launched negotiations with Peru to establish a free trade deal aimed at tapping into one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America and boosting industries including tourism.
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Accor takes Silkari project
Thursday | May 25 2017ACCORHOTELS continues to increase its footprint in Australia, with its latest development in Sydney set to take over a site originally earmarked for fledgling apartment & hotel brand, Silkari.