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Record for domestic travel
Wednesday | Sep 14 2016The twelve months to 30 Jun saw record results for domestic travel within Australia, according to Tourism Research Australia’s latest National Visitor Survey which was released today.
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VA applies for regional immunity
Wednesday | Sep 14 2016Virgin Australia has lodged a formal application with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, seeking authorisation for a “Charter Alliance” between Virgin Australia Regional Airlines Pty Ltd, Virgin Australia Airlines Pty Ltd and Alliance Aviation Services Limited.
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BARA Western Sydney push
Wednesday | Sep 14 2016The Board of Airline Representatives has warned that the success of the proposed Western Sydney Airport will be heavily dependent on efficient aviation infrastructure services.
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Jetstar launches flex fares
Wednesday | Sep 14 2016Jetstar has confirmed a push into the corporate market, announcing the launch of a new fare product “to make the travel experience easier for the growing number of budget conscious business travellers”.
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Travelport digital division
Tuesday | Sep 13 2016Travelport this morning announced the creation of a new ‘Travelport Digital’ organisation as part of its focus on the burgeoning digital economy.
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LayAway Travel launches
Tuesday | Sep 13 2016“Lay-By” travel appears to be a new trend in Australia, with the formal debut today of a business called LayAway Travel which invites customers to “turn spare change into holiday adventures”.
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PG supports QF PNG plan
Monday | Sep 12 2016Air Niugini has made a submission to the International Air Services Commission strongly supporting QF’s application to allow codesharing on the Papua New Guinea route (TD 29 Aug).
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Crystal set for AU/NZ push
Monday | Sep 12 2016Crystal Cruises ceo Edie Rodriguez is “extremely bullish” about the local prospects for the company’s burgeoning portfolio, with Crystal’s planned new Australian office to cover the full portfolio of ocean, river and yacht cruises as well as on board residences and luxury air tours.
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Smooth sailing for cruise
Friday | Sep 9 2016THE Australian cruise industry’s economic value is continuing to swell, according to figures released at yesterday’s…
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New Canada specialist agent site
Friday | Sep 9 2016DESTINATION Canada this morning announced the relaunch of its Canada Specialist Program for travel agents, which…