Headlines
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Exodus, TrekAmerica switch
Friday | Nov 23 2018EVOLUTION Travel Collective, the new representation venture formed by ex-Intrepid GM of Sales, Pete Rawley (TD 16 Oct), will look after Exodus, TrekAmerica and Grand American Adventures in the Australasian market effective from 01 Dec.
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Scoot takes SilkAir routes
Friday | Nov 23 2018SINGAPORE Airlines has outlined further details of its planned merger of SilkAir into the wider SIA Group, with several of the subsidiary’s routes to be handed to budget carrier Scoot.
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Finnair brands with Sabre
Thursday | Nov 22 2018FINNAIR has signed up to Sabre and its Red Workspace platform, allowing the carrier to distribute its branded fares to 425,000 travel agents worldwide.
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Explorer details revealed
Thursday | Nov 22 2018DREAM Cruises has released details and renders of its soon-to-be refurbished Explorer Dream, which will become the first ship for the brand to sail down under in Oct 2019 (TD 13 Sep).
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Airbnb faces Israel backlash
Thursday | Nov 22 2018ISRAEL has reportedly threatened to hit Airbnb with increased taxes and legal action over its decision to de-list properties and cease operations in West Bank settlements.
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ATAS complaints scheme success
Wednesday | Nov 21 2018THE consumer complaints mechanism under AFTA’s ATAS accreditation scheme is working well, with more than $120,000 refunded to consumers under the ATAS mediation process.
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WebBeds TTV hits $2b
Wednesday | Nov 21 2018WEBJET’S business-to-business division WebBeds has boosted its annual TTV to more than $2 billion on a pro-forma basis thanks to the group’s acquisition of Dubai-based Destinations of the World (DOTW) earlier this month (TD 05 Nov).
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Sea Cloud tall ship order
Wednesday | Nov 21 2018BOUTIQUE operator Sea Cloud Cruises has announced plans for a third sailing ship to join its fleet in the northern summer of 2020.
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CCL looks to 50% growth
Tuesday | Nov 20 2018CARNIVAL Cruise Line (CCL) will aim to lift bookings by more than half as it prepares for a 54% increase in capacity when Carnival Splendor joins Carnival Spirit for year-round sailings from Australia late next year.
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Intrepid takes plan B Corp
Tuesday | Nov 20 2018INTREPID Group will make its B Corp certification a key part of its future identity, tying its future growth to rising demand for responsible tourism.