News
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TD breaking news – AFTA responds to stimulus package
Sunday | Mar 22 2020Government measures to help cushion economic impact of COVID-19. The Australian Federation of Travel Agents has…
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TD breaking news – Emirates, Cathay Pacific confirm widespread route cutbacks
Sunday | Mar 22 2020Emirates suspends Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and New Zealand flights. Emirates has announced the suspension of flights…
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Massive industry job cuts
Friday | Mar 20 2020THE Australian travel and tourism sector has reacted swiftly to the government-imposed restrictions tackling the COVID-19 outbreak, with thousands of industry workers to be out of a job this week.
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Govt lends Air NZ $900m
Friday | Mar 20 2020THE New Zealand Government will provide Air New Zealand a standby loan facility of up to NZ$900m as it manages the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and govt border restrictions.
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Oberammergau off
Friday | Mar 20 2020THE organisers of Germany’s once-in-a-decade Oberammergau Passion Play have confirmed the 2020 event will not take place amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Not all gloom!
Friday | Mar 20 2020IN these difficult times the TD team is hoping to bring some light relief, with good news stories scattered in today’s issue.
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SLK makes changes
Friday | Mar 20 2020SEALINK Travel Group has suspended its FY2020 earnings guidance as it cuts costs across its tourism-related businesses.
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SME loans deferred
Friday | Mar 20 2020THE Australian Banking Association has announced a relief package for small businesses, which includes the suspension of loan repayments for six months, providing up to $8 billion in relief for the segment.
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Air NZ thanks trade
Friday | Mar 20 2020AIR New Zealand is today thanking the trade for its ongoing support as it works through this challenging time – see page five.
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Pay what you can
Friday | Mar 20 2020THE Lambton Quay’s Park Hotel in Wellington is offering stranded guests the option of simply paying what they can afford during the current health crisis.