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saltbox for wunderlich lane
Thursday | Nov 7 2024SYDNEY’S vibrant new Wunderlich Lane lifestyle precinct will be home to Saltbox, a dynamic new events venue to be managed by leading catering brand Cook & Waiter.
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VA boosts Amex benefits
Wednesday | Nov 6 2024VIRGIN Australia’s loyalty program has today relaunched two new-look American Express co-branded Velocity credit cards, both designed to make flying more rewarding with “richer travel perks” and earn potential.
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Ponant protects agents
Wednesday | Nov 6 2024PONANT has moved to reassure travel agents their commissions will be protected after its planned partnership with Paspaley Pearl to operate sailings in the Kimberley and surrounding region fell through this week.
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Cruise spend above $4k
Wednesday | Nov 6 2024AUSTRALIAN travellers are spending just north of $4,000 on average for a cruise holiday in 2024, according to new research from Compare the Market.
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virtuoso gears for innovation
Wednesday | Nov 6 2024ENHANCING growth and product innovation are at the heart of recent leadership changes made by global luxury travel network Virtuoso.
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Gray Dawes buys Verve
Tuesday | Nov 5 2024VERVE Travel and Leisure has been purchased by UK-based Gray Dawes Group, which continues its major acquisition push in the Australian market.
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Trips concerning hotels
Tuesday | Nov 5 2024CONSUMERS taking fewer trips was listed among the major risks threatening Australia’s accommodation and short-term rental industries in a new report from Booking.com.
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BESydney CEO to depart in 2025
Tuesday | Nov 5 2024BUSINESS Events Sydney (BESydney) CEO Lyn Lewis-Smith has advised the board that she will not renew her contract with the body beyond Jul 2025 (TD breaking news yesterday).
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TEQ boss to step down
Monday | Nov 4 2024TOURISM and Events Queensland (TEQ) CEO Patricia O’Callaghan (pictured) has announced she will be departing the body to take up a role within the new Qld Liberal govt led by David Crisafulli.
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Next gen agent training
Monday | Nov 4 2024TRAVELLERS Choice has announced free training for the next generation of travel advisors (TD breaking news).