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Hayman, One&Only split
Thursday | Jun 8 2017GLOBAL hospitality group One&Only is no longer managing Hayman Island Resort in the Whitsundays, with Kerzner International and resort owner Mulpha overnight confirming a mutual decision to part ways.
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Norwegian Joy unveiled
Thursday | Jun 8 2017IT’S TOUTED as the world’s first cruise ship to be customised for Asia – but Norwegian Cruise Line believes its new Norwegian Joy will also appeal to passengers from Australia.
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QF/JQ Vietnam c’sharing
Wednesday | Jun 7 2017QANTAS and Jetstar have expanded their codeshare arrangements for travel between Australia and Vietnam.
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IATA 2018 AGM for Sydney
Wednesday | Jun 7 2017THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced Qantas and Australia will host the 2018 World Air Transport Summit on 03-05 Jun 2018.
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Visitor dispersal growth
Wednesday | Jun 7 2017OVERSEAS visitors are exploring regional Australia in droves, with data released by the govt showing a 29% surge in both international tourists and spending over the last three years.
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Mandatory Thai insurance
Wednesday | Jun 7 2017THAILAND’S Government is pushing ahead with plans to make travel insurance mandatory for all foreign visitors.
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IATA predicts profit take-off
Tuesday | Jun 6 2017THE International Air Transport Association has revised its 2017 global industry profitability outlook, with carriers collectively expected to report a US$31.4 billion profit this year.
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NAB rolls out Travel Tools app
Tuesday | Jun 6 2017BANKING institution NAB, in partnership with Visa & Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, has introduced a mobile banking app that utilises a device’s GPS location to automatically default to indicate local exchange rates when making transactions abroad.
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Qatar hit by Gulf dispute
Tuesday | Jun 6 2017QATAR Airways has been left reeling by yesterday’s diplomatic breakdown among Gulf states, with dozens of daily flights in the region suspended amid sudden border closures.
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Qantas FF points bonus
Monday | Jun 5 2017QANTAS is offering up to 40% bonus Frequent Flyer points for transfers of reward points from credit or card charge schemes.