Headlines
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Air NZ splits with Virgin
Thursday | Apr 5 2018THE pending dissolution of the trans-Tasman alliance between Air NZ and Virgin Australia (TD breaking news) reflects the changing dynamics of the market, according to Air NZ chief revenue officer Cam Wallace.
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Turner on ACCC ‘waste’
Thursday | Apr 5 2018FLIGHT Centre managing director Graham Turner has described the price fixing action pursued by the competition watchdog as a “waste of everyone’s time and money” after saying it has made little difference to the way Flight Centre conducts negotiations with airlines.
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QF learning hub benefits
Thursday | Apr 5 2018QANTAS has launched a range of benefits for travel consultants who complete training on its ‘Learning Hub’ website, including access to industry fares, discounts on the Qantas Shop and more.
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RoyaI revamps deposits
Wednesday | Apr 4 2018ROYAL Caribbean International this morning unveiled its 2019/20 Australasian itineraries, along with a new “non-refundable deposit program” which allows cruisers to pay the best available fare if they have confirmed travel dates when making a booking.
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$12.5m Flight Centre fine
Wednesday | Apr 4 2018FLIGHT Centre ceo Graham Turner says the company is considering whether there are grounds to appeal the $12.5 million fine imposed on the company today by the Full Federal Court (TD breaking news).
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2018 touring bible out now
Wednesday | Apr 4 2018TRAVELBULLETIN subscribers are this week receiving hard copies of our 2018 Touring, Rail and Drive Guide, along with their Apr issues of the magazine.
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Virtuoso regional growth
Tuesday | Apr 3 2018CRISTINA Magni has been appointed to the role of regional director, Australia and NZ, for the Virtuoso luxury travel network as part of expansion plans for the group across Asia-Pacific.
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Seychelles targets Australia
Tuesday | Apr 3 2018THE Seychelles Islands has confirmed plans to boost its presence in the Australian market, with the appointment of Julie King and Associates to build trade relationships and local industry partnerships.
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Qld beautiful, perfect again
Tuesday | Apr 3 2018QUEENSLAND has debuted a major new tourism campaign coordinated with this week’s start of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, including the return of the “Beautiful One Day, Perfect the Next” tag line.
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Si Holidays owes $5.5m
Thursday | Mar 29 2018THE collapsed Si Holidays owes its unsecured creditors more than $5.5 million, including $831,000 due to its travel agent clients and almost $650,000 in unpaid staff entitlements.