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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.
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Govt backs VA, Alliance jv
Friday | Sep 30 2016THE Dept of Infrastructure and Regional Development has thrown its support behind a proposed partnership between Virgin Australia Regional Airlines and Alliance Aviation (TD 15 Sep).
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VA stake cost Air NZ $86m
Friday | Sep 30 2016AIR New Zealand’s decision to offload its stake in Virgin Australia cost the carrier NZ$86 million, with the figure detailed by chairman Tony Carter at the Air NZ annual general meeting today.
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BA/QR joint business tie
Thursday | Sep 29 2016BRITISH Airways has formed a joint business agreement with Qatar Airways, set to provide a greater choice of flights and an enhanced frequent flyer benefits for customers.
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AFTA PMC increase fury
Thursday | Sep 29 2016THE Federal Govt’s decision to jack up the Passenger Movement Charge (PMC) by $5 to $60 (TD Tue) has been chastised by AFTA chief Jayson Westbury, who today labelled the insinuation that the industry does not already pay a fair share of tax and contributions to the budget as “insulting”.
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Tourism NZ luxury win
Wednesday | Sep 28 2016TOURISM New Zealand were recognised for New Zealand’s luxury travel offering, winning two awards at the Luxperience Awards Night last week.
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Qantas, Sheridan get cosy
Wednesday | Sep 28 2016QANTAS has bedded down a new partnership with home and lifestyle brand, Sheridan which will see the parties collaborate on “the ultimate sleep experience” for its First Class Suites.
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Bestjet “sky-high” returns
Wednesday | Sep 28 2016BESTJET, the online travel agency headed up by Rachel James, today revealed its financial results for 2015/16, reporting a pre-tax profit of $928,000.