Headlines
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ACCC ticks Scoot/LH pact
Thursday | Oct 4 2018THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a determination which allows the existing collaboration agreement between Singapore Airlines & Lufthansa to incorporate low cost long-haul services operated by SIA offshoot Scoot.
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Hotels call for Airbnb tax
Thursday | Oct 4 2018THE Tasmanian Government has been urged to introduce a tax on properties offered on sites like Airbnb as it begins an inquiry into the short-term letting economy.
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“New era” of Aussie hotels
Thursday | Oct 4 2018TOURISM Accommodation Australia (TAA) has today launched a report highlighting the major expansion and transformation of the local accommodation sector.
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PAL drops local GM role
Wednesday | Oct 3 2018PHILIPPINE Airlines is now conducting all of its Australian operations through its long-time General Sales Agent, Rakso Australia Pty Limited, with the carrier having closed its former Australian Regional Office which was located in Sydney.
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ACCC probe into forex
Wednesday | Oct 3 2018AUSTRALIA’S consumer watchdog has launched an inquiry into foreign exchange services amid concerns local institutions are charging amongst the highest fees in the world.
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Record domestic spend
Wednesday | Oct 3 2018DOMESTIC overnight visitor spend rose by 8% to a record $67.5 billion for the 12 months ending Jun 2018, the latest National Visitor Survey shows.
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italktravel, Lux Escapes
Wednesday | Oct 3 2018ONLINE travel provider Luxury Escapes has entered into a retail travel agreement with italktravel and cruise, effective 01 Oct.
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McLachlan’s new brand
Tuesday | Oct 2 2018MCLACHLAN Travel Group has today launched a new brand in the Australian market, McLachlan European Holidays, under a partnership with UK tour operator Leger Holidays.
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Amtrak Vacations launch
Tuesday | Oct 2 2018INDEPENDENT train holiday provider Yankee Leisure Group today confirmed the launch of a new Sydney office, which will see the debut of Amtrak Vacations in the local market.
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QF, Burnes HLO selldown
Tuesday | Oct 2 2018ANDREW and Cinzia Burnes have reduced their stake in Helloworld Travel Limited, selling 2,500,000 shares in the company on Fri (TD breaking news).