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Hong Kong crisis deepens
Monday | Sep 2 2019PASSENGERS travelling to and from Hong Kong have been warned of “calls for public activities” in different parts of the city today & tomorrow, with Hong Kong Int’l airport urging travellers to check with airlines & also allow sufficient time before departure.
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Virgin Voyages debuts
Friday | Aug 30 2019VIRGIN Voyages will soon begin taking registrations from Australian travel agents, after this morning announcing a new GSA deal with Travel the World (TTW).
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Agents vital for cruise – CLIA
Friday | Aug 30 2019RECENT research by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed the key role travel advisors play in selling cruise product across the globe, according to Sture Myrmell, Carnival Australia President and CLIA Australasia Chairman.
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O’Sullivan to review EXP
Friday | Aug 30 2019FORMER Tourism Australia MD John O’Sullivan will undertake a full strategic review of all assets and operations of listed activity firm Experience Co, after the business today reported a $48.3 million loss.
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VRL theme park success
Thursday | Aug 29 2019VILLAGE Roadshow Limited (VRL) today reported a 37% increase in pre-tax earnings, with the result reflecting a particularly strong recovery in its Theme Parks division over the last 12 months.
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Apollo rental demand up
Thursday | Aug 29 2019APOLLO Tourism & Leisure today reported a disappointing 76% decline in its annual profit to $4.7 million after tax, but noted the continued strong performance of its campervan rental businesses in Australia, New Zealand, North America, Europe and the UK.
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Marriott’s first ACT property
Thursday | Aug 29 2019MARRIOTT International this morning unveiled plans for its first hotel in Canberra, with the Midnight Hotel in Braddon to open next month under the Autograph Collection which comprises 180 hotels globally.
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Rottnest plots booking portal
Thursday | Aug 29 2019WESTERN Australia’s Rottnest Island is set to develop a new accommodation booking system, allowing visitors to book their stays along with other services such as bike hire, transport, tours and mooring rental.
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Scurrah restructures VA
Wednesday | Aug 28 2019THE new unified Virgin Australia Group structure announced today by CEO Paul Scurrah (TD breaking news) will “streamline common functions and create greater opportunities, but will also identify efficiencies and duplication,” he said.
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HLO appoints cruise chief
Wednesday | Aug 28 2019HELLOWORLD Travel Limited (HLO) today announced the appointment of Catherine Allison to the newly created role of General Manager Cruise – Product & Commercial, with responsibility for both wholesale and retail relationships with cruise lines.