Headlines
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Aust tourism to hit $162b
Friday | Feb 10 2017AUSTRALIA is on track to achieve annual tourism spending of $162 billion by 2020-21 as forecasts point to ongoing growth and record levels of visitation.
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AHA threatens boycott
Friday | Feb 10 2017THE Australian Hotels Association (AHA) has taken a stand against one of the country’s biggest ATM providers, suggesting a boycott by its 5,000 members in protest at what it says are “oppressive” contract terms.
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Etihad’s sustained growth in ’16
Thursday | Feb 9 2017ETIHAD Airways achieved passenger growth of 6% last year, carrying 18.5 million people despite operating in “a very tough business environment”.
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Gurner inks Peppers deal
Thursday | Feb 9 2017MANTRA Group has struck a deal with developer Gurner to place its Peppers brand on the $600m ‘FV’ project underway in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.
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Govt urges ACCC rethink
Thursday | Feb 9 2017THE Australian Government has stepped up the fight to approve the proposed Charter Alliance by Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA) and Alliance Airlines, telling the ACCC that competition will remain strong in WA, even if the partnership reduces the number of players in the space.
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Adventure World unleashes the USA!
Wednesday | Feb 8 2017ADVENTURE World in partnership with Brand USA launched its inaugural USA tailor-made collection in style at the Australian Museum with over seventy VIP guests receiving a first-hand look at the brand new portfolio which focuses on the less-explored areas of the US. Guests enjoyed interactive displays in the Museum courtyard before being treated to a full course Americana themed dinner.
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Grand Mirage GC acquired
Wednesday | Feb 8 2017THE Star Entertainment Group Limited and Hong-Kong based partners Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium (FEC) have completed the acquisition of the Sheraton Mirage Resort at the Gold Coast.
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TTC rally France recovery
Wednesday | Feb 8 2017THE terror attacks in France of Nov 2015 continue to hamper the number of tourists heading to the nation, with The Travel Corporation (TTC) experiencing a drop in passenger volumes last year of up to forty percent.
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Travelport eyes China rail
Wednesday | Feb 8 2017TRAVELPORT has set its sights on bringing China’s rapidly expanding high-speed rail network into the GDS world, holding initial discussions with potential Chinese partners.
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Kangaroo Is Resort rubberstamp
Tuesday | Feb 7 2017A LUXURY tourist resort slated for Kangaroo Island (TD 26 Aug 15) has been given planning approval by the South Australian Government.