Headlines
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Cover-More ups cover
Wednesday | Jul 19 2017MENTAL illnesses will now be covered by travel insurance policies issued by Cover-More under a series of changes developed through the company’s new underwriter Zurich Insurance Group.
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CWT enters hotel distribution
Tuesday | Jul 18 2017A NEW business unit dedicated to hotel distribution has been formally launched by Carlson Wagonlit Travel.
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QFFF points on IJ tours
Tuesday | Jul 18 2017HELLOWORLD Travel Limited’s tour operator Insider Journeys is now offering customers Qantas Frequent Flyer points when booking a small group tour.
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Travelport’s agency app
Tuesday | Jul 18 2017TRAVELPORT has announced the Asia-Pacific launch of new products including its Trip Assist mobile app for travel agencies.
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Emirates, flydubai union
Tuesday | Jul 18 2017DUBAI-BASED government run airlines Emirates and flydubai will form a new partnership aimed at “leveraging each other’s network to scale up their operations and accelerate growth (TD breaking news yesterday).
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URBN Surf submit proposal
Monday | Jul 17 2017PLANS for a surf park at Sydney Olympic Park called URBNSURF (TD 29 Apr 16) have been detailed, highlighting the potential for the facility to attract int’l visitors and benefit tourism.
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Lots of new Disney stuff
Monday | Jul 17 2017WALT Disney Parks and Resorts has confirmed dozens of new attractions, experiences and a seventh cruise ship (see page 1) at its D23 Expo 2017 event.
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Apollo takes off in Canada
Monday | Jul 17 2017AUSTRALIAN motorhome specialist Apollo Tourism & Leisure is spreading its wings internationally, with the 100% acquisition of Canada-based CanaDream finalised on Fri.
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Star to splurge at NTIAs
Monday | Jul 17 2017STAR Alliance will take its 20th anniversary celebrations to this weekend’s AFTA National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA), pledging a series of ticket giveaways as a bonus for attendees.
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Corporate Update 14 July 17: 1000 Mile heads north
Friday | Jul 14 2017HOME-BASED corporate specialist 1000 Mile Travel Group has moved further into Queensland, appointing two new members on the Sunshine Coast as part of a national expansion.