Headlines
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SA blown away by cruising
Friday | Oct 7 2016THE South Australian Premier has admitted being “astonished” by the appetite for cruise travel after the state surpassed its 2020 target last season.
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Air NZ to roll out internet
Friday | Oct 7 2016AIR New Zealand ceo Christopher Luxon has revealed that the carrier’s flights between Australia and New Zealand will be the first to receive internet connectivity, under a plan to roll out in-flight wi-fi on jet services during 2017 (TD breaking news).
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Voyages profit leaps 35%
Thursday | Oct 6 2016VOYAGES Indigenous Tourism Australia today reported a hefty $7m (35%) year-on-year spike in FY2016 pre-tax profit of its resort operation, reaching $27 million for the 12 month period.
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FLT feathers Indian nest
Thursday | Oct 6 2016FLIGHT Centre’s purchase of Bengaluru-based Travel Tours Group (TD breaking news) will significantly expand the firm’s exposure to potential growth in India, where its operations were previously heavily weighted towards corporate travel.
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Virgin anti QF/PX c’share
Wednesday | Oct 5 2016VIRGIN Australia is warning the Australian Govt that a proposal by Qantas for unrestricted codeshare access on Air Niugini’s flights to PNG will “significantly erode competition” on the route.
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TAA blasts QF/Airbnb pact
Wednesday | Oct 5 2016QANTAS has defended its new alliance with Airbnb (TD yest), following outrage from Australia’s accommodation industry which described the pact as a “slap in the face” to traditional partners.
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Avis Scholarship 2016 finalists
Tuesday | Oct 4 2016AVIS Australia today revealed five finalists for its coveted scholarship, which is this year celebrating its 20th anniversary.
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HLO taps former QF exec
Tuesday | Oct 4 2016HELLOWORLD has appointed one-time Qantas Airways director (2005-2015) Garry Hounsell as Independent Chairman of the Board of Helloworld Limited, effective immediately.
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TD’s 2016 Footy Tipping winners
Tuesday | Oct 4 2016BRAGGING rights for the travel industry’s top footy tippers in AFL and NRL have been decided over the weekend, following victories by the Western Bulldogs and the Cronulla Sharks in the Grand Finals of both codes.
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Qantas, Airbnb FF p’ship
Tuesday | Oct 4 2016QANTAS Frequent Flyer continues to revolutionise the way customers can accrue Qantas Points, today revealing a new arrangement with accommodation provider, Airbnb.