News
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Gilpin HLO sale option exercised
Monday | Aug 28 2023THE shareholders in corporate travel agency Gilpin Travel have exercised a put option in place since 2018/19, which means the company is set to be 100% acquired by Helloworld Travel.
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HLO luxury push
Monday | Aug 28 2023HELLOWORLD is expanding its presence in the luxury travel sector, with the company today confirming the launch of a “new luxury offering” in the next year.
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TC renews HLO deal
Monday | Aug 28 2023THE Helloworld Travel Limited annual report confirms the five-year renewal of the ongoing Commercial Purchasing Agreement with Travellers Choice.
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Tech development
Monday | Aug 28 2023INVESTMENT in Helloworld’s proprietary systems continued in 2022/23, focusing on the Mango and ReadyRooms wholesale and inbound systems as well as Smart Tickets and the ResWorld retail agency mid-office platform.
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Inbound growing
Monday | Aug 28 2023THE inbound destination management businesses of Helloworld started to grow again in 2022/23, with the company expecting further expansion in FY24 as the first full year without border restrictions and international visitors return.
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Dubai visitors up
Monday | Aug 28 2023DUBAI has recorded 8.55 million international visitors in the first half of 2023, overtaking the pre-pandemic figure of 8.36 million in H1 2019, representing a 20% year-on-year increase.
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Measles warning
Monday | Aug 28 2023VARIOUS health organisations across Australia, including WA Health and NSW Health, have urged travellers to “ensure they are fully protected against measles”, after two recent reports of travellers returning from Bali with the disease.
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New PER service is fan-Batik!
Monday | Aug 28 2023BATIK Air Malaysia’s recently launched direct services between Auckland and Perth (TD 25 May) was welcomed heartily by the Western Australian Government and key stakeholders last week, providing an extra 112,000 seats into the WA city each year.
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Cultural Attractions appeal
Monday | Aug 28 2023LAST week Cultural Attractions of Australia hosted industry partners at an event at the Australian Maritime Museum in Sydney, with members of the organisation showcasing their curated experiences to guests.
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A&K showcase Sth America
Monday | Aug 28 2023ABERCROMBIE & Kent (A&K) collaborated with Explora Lodges and Aqua Expeditions to host key trade partners to a mouth-watering South American themed dinner last Thu.