Headlines
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FC Sabre training begins
Tuesday | Apr 11 2017FLIGHT Centre staff in Australia have been informed of an imminent switch to Sabre, with training on the new GDS already underway in preparation for a 01 Jul switch-over from Travelport.
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“Still no place like Queensland”
Monday | Apr 10 2017QUEENSLAND is reiterating the message the majority of the state has been unaffected by Cyclone Debbie, running full page ads in major national newspapers last weekend with the caption “There’s still no place like Queensland”.
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EU: OTA prices “misleading”
Monday | Apr 10 2017THE European Commission has acted on “misleading” travel booking websites, after a review found two-thirds of those screened had unreliable prices.
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Daydream closes for reno
Monday | Apr 10 2017THE battered Daydream Island Resort & Spa in the Whitsundays has brought forward its planned redevelopment, with the iconic resort now not expected to reopen until mid-next year.
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Constellation takes off
Monday | Apr 10 2017FORMER managing director of the APT Group’s Captain’s Choice, Dan Kotzmann, has launched a new global luxury travel program, opening up fresh competition in the air touring market.
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Strata hurdle for Airbnb
Friday | Apr 7 2017AIRBNB is facing a backlash from strata residents as the NSW Government prepares to announce its position on short-term accommodation rentals.
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Qantas free wi-fi takes off
Friday | Apr 7 2017QANTAS has today activated its new in-flight wi-fi service for pax on domestic flights, operating its first “internet-capable” Boeing 737-800 fitted with the tech.
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Helloworld plots relaunch
Friday | Apr 7 2017HELLOWORLD is set for a significant “brand refresh,” following a formal vote on Mon to rename the overall company as Helloworld Travel (TD 01 Mar).
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Airbnb gains supporters
Thursday | Apr 6 2017AIRBNB has gained the support of key organisations including the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) as the NSW Government prepares to release recommendations on whether to regulate short-term accommodation rentals.
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ACCC probes VA/HNA jv
Thursday | Apr 6 2017VIRGIN Australia’s plans to begin flying from Melbourne to Hong Kong may have hit a hurdle, with the ACCC seeking a thorough explanation from the Australian airline as to why it would be unable to fly into China without an alliance partner.