Headlines
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Corporate update 21 July 17: Travel price rise forecast
Friday | Jul 21 2017WORLD travel costs are predicted to rise sharply next year as inflation and oil prices hit all sectors of the industry, according to a report by Carlson Waglonlit Travel (CWT).
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Xmas in JulY a hit at TIEC
Friday | Jul 21 2017LAST night the travel industry gathered at Luna Park for a very festive travelBulletin Christmas in July celebration as part of the Travel Industry Exhibition & Conference (TIEC) in Sydney.
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IATA advances EasyPay
Friday | Jul 21 2017THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) has moved forward in the development of its EasyPay system for travel agents, choosing two payment service providers roll-out the scheme across 100 markets.
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SQ CBR gains more feed
Friday | Jul 21 2017SINGAPORE Airlines has adjusted the times of its ‘Capital Express’ service from Singapore to Canberra and Wellington, aiming to increase feeder traffic opportunities on the route.
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Back-Roads Euro boost
Thursday | Jul 20 2017SMALL-GROUP specialist Back-Roads Touring has boosted capacity and unveiled its biggest ever Europe program for 2018.
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Baillies plan new lodges
Thursday | Jul 20 2017HIGH-PROFILE luxury lodge pioneers James and Hayley Baillie have announced they will step back from day-to-day business to pursue new opportunities, including potential new Australian lodge developments.
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Tourism, travel key for future
Thursday | Jul 20 2017TRAVEL and tourism employ more people in Australia than mining and agriculture combined, with the sector seen by the government as a key growth area for the future economy as traditional industries decline.
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GDS ‘gang war’ brews
Wednesday | Jul 19 2017CONFLICT with airlines over the future of distribution systems has the potential to erupt in “gangland wars”, according to Helloworld exec gm New Zealand Simon McKearney.
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Swissotel to Gold Coast
Wednesday | Jul 19 2017ACCORHOTELS has struck a deal with Hong Kong property developers to create a 150-room Swissotel golf resort in Qld.
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Tianjin planning SYD, MEL
Wednesday | Jul 19 2017AS VIRGIN Australia awaits an imminent final determination on its planned China alliance from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, one of its potential airline partners has already proposed new routes to Australia, Tianjin Airlines.