News
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Globus QFF partnership
Wednesday | Apr 13 2022THE Globus Family of Brands (GFOB) this morning announced a new partnership with Qantas Frequent Flyer, allowing travellers to earn QF points on holidays booked with Globus, Cosmos and Avalon Waterways.
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Expedia does AA direct
Wednesday | Apr 13 2022A new direct NDC connection between American Airlines and Expedia promises to give travellers booking AA flights via the OTA “more options to customise their travel and choose elevated offers”.
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Vote for tourism: ATEC
Wednesday | Apr 13 2022THE Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) is calling on all political parties to make bigger commitments to tourism recovery in the lead up to the Federal Election on 21 May.
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FC completes buy
Wednesday | Apr 13 2022FLIGHT Centre Travel Group has this morning formally completed its acquisition of an additional 47.5% stake in travel technology business TP Connects.
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New Swiss role for Anne Hathaway
Wednesday | Apr 13 2022SWITZERLAND Tourism continues to tap some major star power for its marketing campaigns, with Hollywood superstar Anne Hathaway taking part in the latest iteration of the comedic series featuring tennis giant Roger Federer and actor Robert De Niro (TD 07 May 2021).
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VA’s Boost, Betty’s Burgers pact
Wednesday | Apr 13 2022VIRGIN Australia has launched a “unique collaboration” with Noosa Heads-based Betty’s Burgers which will see exclusive menu items offered in VA lounges in Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane.
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Europe resurgence
Wednesday | Apr 13 2022THE European Travel Commission (ETC) is forecasting Aussie tourist arrivals to the continent to reach 40% of pre-pandemic levels this year, with a full rebound by 2024-25.
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New Hodges role
Wednesday | Apr 13 2022LAURA Hodges has been appointed as Marketing Manager for The Sydney Collective, which comprises 16 event, wedding and corporate meeting venues across the NSW capital.
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We want India too!
Wednesday | Apr 13 2022PERTH Airport is trying to tee up direct flights to India by pitching business travel between the subcontinent and WA booming mining sector, the AFR has reported this week.
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No plan in place
Wednesday | Apr 13 2022THE final version of the Senate COVID-19 committee report has concluded the Federal Government did not have a proper plan in place to close Australia’s borders to travellers in the instance of a pandemic.