News
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Government charters QF, VA
Monday | Apr 6 2020THE Australian Government has announced the establishment of an “international aviation network” to help repatriate Aussies stranded overseas due to the coronavirus crisis.
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THL drops Togo tech JV
Monday | Apr 6 2020NEW Zealand-listed Tourism Holdings Limited (THL) has announced a “managed exit” from its Togo Group technology joint venture (TD 16 Feb 2018), in favour of a “digital strategy focusing on New Zealand and Australia” and more closely aligned with its core RV rentals business.
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Airline policies very unfair to passengers
Monday | Apr 6 2020ANDY Allen is the owner of North Melbourne travel agency Travel Connections.
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Vale Michael Hall
Monday | Apr 6 2020THE Australian tourism and hospitality industry is this week mourning Michael Hall (pictured), who died last week aged 80.
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Sichuan goes direct
Monday | Apr 6 2020WORLD Aviation Systems is no longer acting as the GSA for Chinese carrier Sichuan Airlines.
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V&T changes hands
Monday | Apr 6 2020SIGNATURE Media has confirmed the acquisition of Vacations & Travel magazine from its previous owners, US-based Morris Media Network.
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Wendy’s dreams
Monday | Apr 6 2020WENDY Wu Tours is inspiring the industry to keep dreaming on the cover page of today’s TD.
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The Travel Industry Hub Pub
Monday | Apr 6 2020FRIDAY night travel industry drinks are not a thing of the past despite coronavirus, with The Travel Industry Hub continuing its upbeat encouragement through a virtual gathering last week.
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AFTA webinars
Monday | Apr 6 2020THE Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) is holding two webinars this week to help agents prepare for the challenges ahead.
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Discount cars for essential workers
Monday | Apr 6 2020EAST Coast Car Rentals is offering hundreds of its vehicles across Australia to essential service staff at heavily discounted rates of $50 for the week, to ensure safe commutes.