Headlines
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Green light for W Sydney
Thursday | Jun 14 2018MARRIOTT International has confirmed the return of its designer brand W to Sydney, revealing plans for “The Ribbon” development now underway in Darling Harbour (TD 13 Jul 2016).
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TFF backs funding boost
Thursday | Jun 14 2018THE Tourism & Transport Forum (TFF) Australia is urging the NSW Govt to maintain its investment within the tourism and transport sectors in order to maintain the state’s position as the country’s largest visitor economy.
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IHG launches new brand
Wednesday | Jun 13 2018INTERCONTINENTAL Hotels Group has today launched a new upscale hotel brand called voco, and confirmed the Watermark Hotel & Spa Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, will reopen under the voco flag in late 2018.
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Qld $180m Budget boost
Wednesday | Jun 13 2018THE Queensland Government has allocated a record $180 million in tourism funding in its State Budget, aiming to attract extra air services and introduce new tourism experiences.
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Wirecard signs up to ACS
Wednesday | Jun 13 2018DIGITAL payment provider Wirecard has become the latest partner of the AFTA Chargeback Scheme (ACS).
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Borghetti to depart VA
Tuesday | Jun 12 2018VIRGIN Australia has begun a recruitment process to replace its high-profile chief John Borghetti, who announced this morning he would leave the airline at the end of 2019 (TD breaking news).
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Travel figures honoured
Tuesday | Jun 12 2018THE Queen’s Birthday Honours List this year includes several key travel industry figures, recognising their achievements in tourism, aviation and the arts.
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Qld airports hit by delays
Tuesday | Jun 12 2018KEY Queensland holiday destinations are plagued by some of the country’s worst airports for flight delays, according to a new analysis of government figures.
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Trafalgar takes on Africa
Friday | Jun 8 2018TRAFALGAR will introduce its first African tour program in Dec, capitalising on the recently purchased operations of Cullinan Holdings in an effort to establish a major presence on the continent.
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Malindo MEL takes off
Friday | Jun 8 2018MALINDO Air has inaugurated its third entry point into Australia with the inaugural Melbourne to Bali service departing this morning on a Boeing 737-800.