Headlines
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Donaghy to depart ICC Sydney
Thursday | Jun 13 2024GEOFF Donaghy has announced his resignation from International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney, after leading the venue for three decades as its CEO.
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Tourism legends honoured
Tuesday | Jun 11 2024BEE Ho Teow, the iconic former owner of TravelSpirit Group and major inbound operator Australian Tours Management, was one of several Aussies recognised for their contributions to tourism in yesterday’s King’s Birthday Honours list.
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LTC portfolio swells to 11
Tuesday | Jun 11 2024FLIGHT Centre’s burgeoning Luxury Travel Collection portfolio has reached double figures in its membership ranks, with three new independent brands to debut with the group from 01 Jul.
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Trade picking up Jayride
Tuesday | Jun 11 2024JAYRIDE’S renewed focus on travel agents is delivering stronger results for the airport transfer marketplace, according to a new trading update published to the ASX last week.
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Departing lines hurting luxury cruising
Tuesday | Jun 11 2024WHILE Silversea prepares to launch Silver Nova in Australia later this year, the line’s local chief is not convinced the impending withdrawal of several cruise brands will benefit Royal Caribbean’s ultra-luxury product.
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AmaWaterways raises the glass for Aussie advisors
Tuesday | Jun 11 2024LAST month, AmaWaterways held the first of its travel advisor information sessions for the Australian market in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, with 300 agents turning out to support the river cruise line, and enjoy a drink or two.
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CX/SQ go green
Tuesday | Jun 11 2024SINGAPORE Airlines and Cathay Pacific have joined forces to advocate for wider adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Asia-Pacific region.
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JB buys vintage operator
Friday | Jun 7 2024JOURNEY Beyond (JB) has moved to bolster its Australian tourism portfolio, this morning announcing the purchase of NSW-based Vintage Rail Journeys for an undisclosed sum.
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Qantas delays DRW-SIN
Friday | Jun 7 2024QANTAS’ bold plan to connect residents of the Northern Territory with one-stop access to Europe and Asia will take a back seat, with the carrier this morning confirming that the planned launch date has been pushed back by three months.
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Mint Waaves to advisors
Friday | Jun 7 2024PAYMENT technology provider Waave has announced a new partnership with Mint Payments to introduce real-time, account-to-account consumer payments to Australia and New Zealand-based travel advisors.