Headlines
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Swissotel to Gold Coast
Wednesday | Jul 19 2017ACCORHOTELS has struck a deal with Hong Kong property developers to create a 150-room Swissotel golf resort in Qld.
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Tianjin planning SYD, MEL
Wednesday | Jul 19 2017AS VIRGIN Australia awaits an imminent final determination on its planned China alliance from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, one of its potential airline partners has already proposed new routes to Australia, Tianjin Airlines.
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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.