News
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SIA delivers Aussie boost
Tuesday | Aug 8 2023THE Australian market will be a huge beneficiary of Singapore Airlines’ newly unveiled global expansion strategy, with the carrier announcing it will start phasing in an extra 4,700 seats to/from Australia from Mar 2024 (TD breaking news yesterday).
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Venice in danger
Tuesday | Aug 8 2023MASS tourism in Venice is causing “irreversible changes” to the Italian city, UNESCO has warned.
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It’s Chooseday again
Tuesday | Aug 8 2023TRAVELLERS Choice is inviting independent travel agency owners to “choose a new future for your business” as part of its ongoing campaign to expand its membership across Australia.
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Suite on Silversea
Tuesday | Aug 8 2023SILVERSEA Cruises limited time offer of suite category upgrades, up to US$1,000 onboard credit and reduced deposits is valid for bookings made by 31 Aug.
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HLO issues shares
Tuesday | Aug 8 2023HELLOWORLD Travel Limited yesterday announced the proposed issue of 5,471,996 ordinary fully paid shares, which will form the $15 million equity component of the company’s $70 million acquisition of Express Travel Group (TD 22 Jun).
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AFTA flags big news
Tuesday | Aug 8 2023THE Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has invited members to register for a special online update next Tue.
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Tourism tutorial
Tuesday | Aug 8 2023THE Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) will host an online tutorial on ‘The Changing South-East Asian FIT Market’ tomorrow at 11am AEST, which will cover how to tailor products and experiences for this market’s needs – click here to register.
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New Solomons port
Tuesday | Aug 8 2023A SECOND aircraft in its fleet and soon-to-be-completed airport infrastructure in the western province will see Solomon Airlines increase its flight frequency between Brisbane and the Pacific Island nation from Oct.
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Big budget for USA
Tuesday | Aug 8 2023BRAND USA has announced a budget of US$270 million for the 2024 financial year – the largest-ever budget in the DMO’s history.
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ATAS withdrawals
Tuesday | Aug 8 2023AFTA has confirmed the withdrawal of Haberfield, Sydney travel agency Viatour Travel from the Australian Travel Accreditation Scheme (ATAS).