Headlines
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Emirates hit by US bans
Thursday | Apr 20 2017EMIRATES is set to cut flights to the USA as Trump administration travel bans take a toll on air traffic.
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Virgin activates wi-fi trial
Thursday | Apr 20 2017VIRGIN Australia has today kicked off a three month testing period of its new in-flight wireless internet (TD 31 Mar), with customers who happen to be flying on the specially equipped Boeing 737-800 able to connect at no charge during the trial.
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‘Fake news’ slams tourism
Wednesday | Apr 19 2017TOURISM businesses around Queensland’s Rockhampton region have been affected more by sensationalist media reporting of the recent Cyclone Debbie than the actual storm itself.
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Gen Z to change travel
Wednesday | Apr 19 2017NEARLY 40% of young Australians are willing to go into debt to satisfy their need for travel, according to research conducted by Contiki.
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Visa changes welcomed
Wednesday | Apr 19 2017TOURISM Industry bodies have welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement that it will abolish the 457 visa system, but warned its replacement must still meet future employment needs.
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Govt to run Badgerys Creek?
Tuesday | Apr 18 2017THE Federal Government is reportedly preparing to build and operate Sydney’s second airport itself amid speculation the city’s existing private operator will walk away from the project.
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SQ seals new AF-KLM MoU
Tuesday | Apr 18 2017SINGAPORE Airlines is stepping up its seamless connectivity options for travellers flying from Australia to Europe under a new codeshare arrangement with Air France/KLM.
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Arrivals increase for Feb
Thursday | Apr 13 2017LATEST figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics for Feb reveal short-term visitor arrivals increased 0.3%, compared to Jan 2017.
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Princess newbuild for ANZ
Thursday | Apr 13 2017PRINCESS Cruises has flagged the potential of Majestic Princess becoming an annual deployment for Australian and New Zealand waters, should the line maintain its ongoing rate of growth.
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Hayman shut til mid-2018
Thursday | Apr 13 2017THE owner of One&Only Hayman Island in Queensland’s Whitsundays has confirmed damage from Cyclone Debbie will see the iconic resort closed for more than 12 months.