News
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Very Hungry Nomads
Wednesday | Dec 7 2022FORMER Topdeck guides Rachel Davey and Martina Sebova have achieved the remarkable feat of travelling everywhere (literally) in the world – and they believe they may be first females of their nationalities to do so.
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Accommodation 07 Dec 22
Wednesday | Dec 7 2022WELCOME to Accommodation Updates, Travel Daily’s Wed feature. If your property has undergone some recent changes you would like to make the industry aware of, send a brief description with an image to accomupdates@traveldaily.com.au.
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ACCC keeps eye on fares
Tuesday | Dec 6 2022THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned that it will be monitoring domestic airlines closely “to ensure they return capacity to the market in a timely manner to bring downward pressure on airfares,” with a new report released today indicating that ticket prices are “higher than they have been in years”.
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Tour operator shuts down
Tuesday | Dec 6 2022THE tourism impacts of the extended COVID-19 lockdowns continue to linger, with MPT Travel Corporation, the parent company of Melbourne Private Tours and MPT Corporate Events, being placed into liquidation after ceasing trading on 10 Nov.
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Tourism accessibility falls short
Tuesday | Dec 6 2022ONLY one in five Australian tourism operators are adequately prepared to cater to the accessible travel segment, a new Tourism Tribe report reveals.
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Dreaming of a black & white Xmas
Tuesday | Dec 6 2022SKAL Melbourne has announced it will be in full celebration mode at its upcoming ‘I’m Dreamin’ of a (Black and) White Christmas’ dinner taking place this month.
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AIX marks the spot
Tuesday | Dec 6 2022SKYE Suites properties in Sydney, Green Square and Parramatta have launched a “Summer Skye” special offering guests a bonus 750ml bottle of AIX Rose plus a limited edition 375ml bottle and an AIX canvas tote bag – plus the entire contents of the in-room mini bar, free wi-fi and late checkout – along with a night’s upmarket accommodation in a SKYE suite.
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Nelson Boeing role
Tuesday | Dec 6 2022FORMER Australian politician, Defence Minister and diplomat, Dr Brendan Nelson, has been announced as the new President of Boeing International.
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Tourism icon passes
Tuesday | Dec 6 2022FORMER Accor Asia Pacific chief and Destination NSW Director David Baffsky has passed away this week at the age of 81.