Headlines
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The Dorsett edges closer
Tuesday | Aug 28 2018THE entry of The Dorsett brand in Australia is a step closer with the STAR Gold Coast breaking ground on the $400m development which will house the brand’s first hotel in Australia.
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APT celebrates top achievers in Croatia
Tuesday | Aug 28 2018LAST night APT hosted a gala event in Dubrovnik, bringing together two consecutive famil groups to celebrate its 2018 top achievers. APT executive general manager Steve Reynolds flew in for the event which followed the inaugural voyage aboard the brand new Queen Eleganza, where the top sellers have enjoyed the last week exploring Croatia’s coast APT-style – all inclusive, intimate and friendly.
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Google ups flight tools
Tuesday | Aug 28 2018GOOGLE has begun stepping up services offered through its Google Flights platform, outlining new tools that show how airfares fluctuate around peak holiday periods and identify whether prices are relatively high or low.
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Expansion plans for SYD
Monday | Aug 27 2018SYDNEY Airport has released major expansion plans including extensions to its existing international and domestic terminals, new satellite piers and additional hotel developments.
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ScoMo shows tourism pride
Monday | Aug 27 2018SCOTT Morrison, Australia’s new Prime Minister, has extensive tourism and travel credentials, having held several senior roles in the sector prior to entering politics.
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Carriers commit to WSA
Monday | Aug 27 2018THE Federal Government has welcomed news that Qantas and Jetstar will both operate from the planned Western Sydney Airport (WSA) when it opens in 2026, giving the new gateway a full contingent of domestic carriers.
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Veriu appoints new chief
Friday | Aug 24 2018SYDNEY-BASED Veriu Hotels has announced the appointment Zed Sanjana to the role of ceo, where he will be charged with growing its portfolio of 20 hotels in Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane.
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Lux Escapes plans more
Friday | Aug 24 2018LUXURY Escapes is planning to launch a deal with one other partner this year, ceo Adam Schwab told Travel Daily.
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FC flags wage increases
Friday | Aug 24 2018FLIGHT Centre has raised the prospect of increased wage costs as it works to finalise a new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) for its leisure sales staff.
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Corp driving FC growth
Friday | Aug 24 2018CORPORATE travel has helped drive Flight Centre’s record financial results (TD yesterday), contributing $7.7 billion or 35% of total transaction value (TTV).