News
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Walking a new dream
Tuesday | Sep 6 2022WESTERN Australia has launched a new global tourism brand this week called ‘Walking on a Dream’, positioning the state as a “dreamlike place” for visitors.
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Qantas hits back
Tuesday | Sep 6 2022QANTAS has responded to claims made by ABC’s Four Corners program that it has made decisions that have put the safety of its passengers at risk.
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Big Red’s tech push
Tuesday | Sep 6 2022AUSTRALIA and New Zealand experience marketplace, Big Red Group, has appointed Brent Rutherford to the newly created role of Chief Technology Officer to lead its digital transformation.
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Taiwan now visa-free
Tuesday | Sep 6 2022OFFICIALS in Taiwan have announced the resumption of visa-free travel with Australia, NZ, Europe and the USA, with the reopening effective 12 Sep.
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TM busts more goals
Tuesday | Sep 6 2022TRAVELMANAGERS (TM) has continued to break monthly sales records, generating a 47% increase in the average value of sales per personal travel manager for Aug compared to the same month post-COVID in 2019.
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Kimberley return
Tuesday | Sep 6 2022LINDBLAD Expeditions-National Geographic will explore the Kimberley and beyond next year, when National Geographic Orion returns to Australian waters, having been absent for a number of years.
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Jetstar’s Bali woes
Tuesday | Sep 6 2022THOUSANDS of Aussie travellers in Bali are believed to have been impacted by Jetstar engineering issues, resulting in dozens of cancelled flights.
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VA wears it better
Tuesday | Sep 6 2022VIRGIN Australia has partnered with Tourism Fiji and beach cult brand Double Rainbouu to launch a limited collection of bold and colourful resort wear inspired by the Fijian locals and landscapes, with the aim of highlighting the various regions and activities in Fiji to a younger demographic.
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Tourism fund open
Tuesday | Sep 6 2022APPLICATIONS for the South Australian Tourism Commission’s $2 million Experience Nature Tourism Fund are now open until 21 Oct, with grants from $10,000-$50,000 available for new and improved nature-based tourism products and experiences – click here for more information.
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Preserving tourism
Tuesday | Sep 6 2022THE Victorian Government is providing 16 tourist & heritage rail operators and museums a total of $620,000 to preserve state-owned assets, after the sector was invited to apply for grants earlier this year.