News
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Demand to continue: Webb
Friday | Dec 9 2022TRAVELPORT CEO Greg Webb believes that gathering storm clouds around the global economy are unlikely to impact business travel volumes significantly, with airlines likely to react to any downturn with lower fares and more availability.
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Rail Online adds
Friday | Dec 9 2022INTERNATIONAL rail booking platform Rail Online has recently added Eurostar and European high-speed rail services TGV and Thalys to its inventory.
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NCL cleans it up
Friday | Dec 9 2022NORWEGIAN Cruise Line (NCL) will offer a complimentary beach clean-up shore excursion in Eden on NSW’s south coast for guests aboard Norwegian Spirit during the ship’s inaugural Australian cruise on 23 Dec.
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Azamara Alliance
Friday | Dec 9 2022AZAMARA has launched new tools, a booking platform and expanded contact centre for travel agents via its new Azamara Alliance trade partner program.
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Explora appoints
Friday | Dec 9 2022GILLIAN Seller has been appointed as Explora Journeys’ first Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand, joining the MSC-backed luxury startup from her former role at RSSC.
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AC/EK up loyalty
Friday | Dec 9 2022AIR Canada and Emirates have deepened their loyalty partnership to allow Aeroplan and Skywards members to earn and redeem miles and points on all flights operated by the airlines.
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Travelport: more shopping volume
Friday | Dec 9 2022BOOKING platforms are seeing exceptionally strong demand for fare quotes, with a lack of air deals in the market driving a big jump in shopping volumes, says Travelport CEO Greg Webb.
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Explore’s new ship
Friday | Dec 9 2022NEW Zealand tourism operator Explore Group has welcomed a new 300-pax ship to its fleet of tourism offerings today, with the vessel setting out on its maiden voyage in Auckland this morning.
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Embedded desire
Friday | Dec 9 2022A new survey looking at the insurance needs of Airbnb and other holiday rental owners has revealed that 99% of Australian short-term rental hosts want embedded protection directly from their rental listing provider.
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Viking adds over 80 departure dates
Friday | Dec 9 2022VIKING has released additional river cruise dates for next year, with 81 departures added across the Douro, Rhone, and Rhine.