Headlines
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Air NZ faces Xmas strike
Friday | Dec 7 2018AIR New Zealand has hit out at unions who have called a strike on 21 Dec over a pay dispute, saying the pre-Christmas action will hit the busiest travel day of the year.
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Manwaring AFTA Chairman
Thursday | Dec 6 2018EXPRESS Travel Group CEO Tom Manwaring was yesterday elected as the new Chairman of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents (TD breaking news).
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Vox Group to Australasia
Thursday | Dec 6 2018PETER Smith has taken a new role as the Managing Director of Vox Group Australasia, with a brief to establish the touring and guiding technology company’s 51st global office.
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oneworld expands into Africa
Thursday | Dec 6 2018THE oneworld airline alliance today announced that Morocco-based Royal Air Maroc would become its newest member, with the move set to add 34 new destinations and 21 countries to the alliance’s global map.
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AFTA price war warning
Wednesday | Dec 5 2018INTENSIFYING competition between online travel agents (OTAs) and traditional travel retailers and suppliers risks a discounting war, AFTA Chief Executive Jayson Westbury warned this morning.
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G Adventures UK purchase
Wednesday | Dec 5 2018SMALL group adventure travel company G Adventures has announced the acquisition of the UK-based youth travel operator, TruTravels.
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SIA buys into Aus tech
Wednesday | Dec 5 2018SINGAPORE Airlines (SIA) has bought into Australian technology firm Data Republic as part of a strategy to increase the carrier’s digital capabilities.
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Scenic treats agents to the wonders of Jordan
Wednesday | Dec 5 2018SCENIC recently showcased Jordan to a group of 32 agents, who experienced the destination’s historic sites, cuisine, customs and most of all, its people.
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Goldman brand reshuffle
Tuesday | Dec 4 2018THE Goldman Group has confirmed it will roll out its various leisure brands into new markets as part of its ongoing expansion.
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VA looks to boost HA link
Tuesday | Dec 4 2018VIRGIN Australia has sought approval to boost its codeshare arrangements with Hawaiian Airlines, aiming to extend its partnership across the Tasman.