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PCEC refurb a step closer
Thursday | Oct 10 2024THE long-awaited redevelopment of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC) received a significant boost yesterday, with WA Premier Roger Cook announcing a new $16.6 million investment to progress the development planning.
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Aus punches above weight
Thursday | Oct 10 2024AUSTRALIA is playing a key role in the tourism recovery of the Asia Pacific region, according to new figures from travel analyst ForwardKeys delivered at the WTTC Global Summit yesterday.
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Trillion for space tourism
Thursday | Oct 10 2024ONGOING development in space tourism means the sector is on a trajectory to become a US$1 trillion dollar industry by 2030, an industry think-tank suggests.
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BESydney’s big budget boost
Thursday | Oct 10 2024CORPORATE events are set to play a key role in growing NSW’s visitor economy, with the State Government announcing a $1.5 million increase in funding for Business Events Sydney (BESydney) in FY25.
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WTTC Summit hits Perth
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024AUSTRALIA’S travel and tourism sector will this year contribute $265 billion in value to the country’s economy.
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ACCC locks in QF penalty
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024QANTAS’ ‘ghost flights’ saga has reached its final destination, with the airline formally ordered by the Federal Court to pay a penalty of $100 million for selling tickets on flights it had already cancelled (TD breaking news yesterday).
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New GFOB trade portal
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024GLOBUS Family of Brands (GFOB) will introduce a revamped and globally integrated platform for travel agents to improve the booking experience with Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways.
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AI to set new benchmark
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024THE Things to Do Sunshine Coast collective has implemented Trvlr.ai, a new AI-powered B2B travel planning and booking platform, to help boost visitation.
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Scenic unveils 2026 collection
Wednesday | Oct 9 2024SCENIC has announced 2026 early access for its ultra-luxury Europe river cruises and land journeys, at the same time unveiling interior design upgrades across its ‘Space Ships’.
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Minns aims high for NSW
Tuesday | Oct 8 2024ANNUAL visitor expenditure of $91 billion has been set as a goal of the NSW Government, with tourism to become a cornerstone of the economy and create up to 150,000 new jobs by 2035.