Headlines
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Princess’ worldly ambition
Friday | Sep 28 2018PRINCESS Cruises revealed the details of its 2020 winter program in Sydney yesterday, unveiling two world cruises offering departures from Australia.
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VA tech enhancement
Friday | Sep 28 2018VIRGIN Australia is continuing to enhance its technological offerings, with Group Executive Rob Sharp yesterday confirming “extensive investment in our app-based approach”.
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CWT forecasts meeting surge
Friday | Sep 28 2018CARLSON Wagonlit Travel (CWT) is predicting that demand for corporate meetings and events will grow by up to 10% in 2019, along with expansion in the average size of meetings across almost every global region.
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Gendle to Topdeck, Back-Roads
Thursday | Sep 27 2018AAT Kings sales chief David Gendle has been appointed as the new Global Sales General Manager for Topdeck Travel and Back-Roads Touring Co.
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Tauck Australian expansion
Thursday | Sep 27 2018UPMARKET US operator Tauck World Discovery will operate a minimum of 70 charter flights in Australia next year, with local partner Alliance Aviation Services today confirming a three-year contract extension with the firm.
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Best Western duo launch
Thursday | Sep 27 2018BEST Western Hotels & Resorts has introduced two new boutique brands to the market — Sadie Hotel and Aiden Hotel.
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Aussies miss pets over family
Thursday | Sep 27 2018JETSTAR has released the results of its “Global Travel Survey”, confirming a quarter of Aussies miss their pets most when travelling.
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Agents socialise with Singapore Tourism Board
Thursday | Sep 27 2018SINGAPORE Tourism Board and Excite Holidays recently held an exclusive agent event to showcase the passion and the possibilities of Singapore. Top-selling agents made their way to Henry’s Rooftop Bar at The Reveley in Perth’s newly-developed area of Elizabeth Quay, where they were met with a signature Singapore Sling to truly get into the spirit of the city.
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NewGenISS rollout in Nov
Wednesday | Sep 26 2018THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) today confirmed that the New Generation of IATA Settlement Systems (NewGenISS) will be implemented in Australia effective from 19 Nov.
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Intrepid NY Times deal
Wednesday | Sep 26 2018MELBOURNE-BASED Intrepid Group’s Urban Adventures brand has announced a partnership with the New York Times, which is expanding its travel offerings to include a day tours portfolio.