Headlines
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OPC winding up on 01 July
Monday | Jun 19 2017THE Australian Government has called on travel agents to cease issuing outbound travellers with Outgoing Passenger Cards (OPCs), confirming the old-school data collection method will be wound up from 01 Jul 2017.
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Trump to rewind Cuba pact
Friday | Jun 16 2017AMERICAN President Donald Trump is preparing to announce tougher restrictions on Cuba, including measures with potential to affect travel.
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AFTA annual report out
Friday | Jun 16 2017THE Australian Federation of Travel Agents has today released its annual report for the year to 31 Mar 2017, with ceo Jayson Westbury saying 2016 will go down as “one of AFTA’s best years” with continued strong support for ATAS.
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ATAS cinema ad package
Friday | Jun 16 2017AFTA is inviting travel agents to participate in an upcoming national cinema advertising campaign, offering to customise an AFTA Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS) commercial with an individual agency’s branding and local call to action.
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Touring data collection project
Thursday | Jun 15 2017THE Council of Australian Tour Operators is undertaking a major initiative which aims to provide much needed insights into the size of the group touring market.
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Greece to sponsor NTIA
Thursday | Jun 15 2017GREECE will have a major presence at the 2017 National Travel Industry Awards, with the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) confirmed as the “arrival sponsor” of the gala event at Sydney’s new International Convention Centre.
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CATO maps out its future
Thursday | Jun 15 2017COUNCIL of Australian Tour Operators chairman Dennis Bunnik says the organisation “needs to take itself more seriously,” flagging increased investment by members if CATO is to continue to represent the touring sector in Australia.
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CATO launches new website
Wednesday | Jun 14 2017TRAVEL agents searching for the right supplier for their clients can now easily find the solution, with the Council of Australian Tour Operators formally launching its new website this week.
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Shangri-La for Melbourne
Wednesday | Jun 14 2017MELBOURNE is set for its first Shangri-La Hotel, with a newbuild property in the city’s CBD flagged for completion in 2022.
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ABS flags travel stats shift
Wednesday | Jun 14 2017THE Australian Bureau of Statistics has confirmed significant upcoming changes to its key arrivals and departures figures, which will become focused on “Short Term Visitor Arrivals” and “Short Term Resident Returns” – rather than resident departures.