News
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Scurrah buys up
Wednesday | Mar 11 2020VIRGIN Australia CEO Paul Scurrah has put his money where his mouth is, buying almost a million shares in the airline over the last few days.
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Vale Bill McNamara
Wednesday | Mar 11 2020THE Australian travel industry is today mourning the sudden death of Air Marketing’s irrepressible Bill McNamara.
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Italy DFAT upgrade
Wednesday | Mar 11 2020THE Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has reissued its Smartraveller advice for Italy, and is now advising Australians to “reconsider your need to travel” to Italy overall.
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RCL protects comm
Wednesday | Mar 11 2020ROYAL Caribbean Cruises (RCL) has enhanced its Cruise with Confidence temporary cancellation policy, with travel agent commission to be protected if clients opt for a future cruise credit for the full amount paid.
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Canada cruise adv
Wednesday | Mar 11 2020THE Public Health Agency of Canada has urged the country’s citizens to “avoid all cruise ship travel” due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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China air funding
Wednesday | Mar 11 2020THE Chinese central treasury will arrange funds to support both national and foreign carriers to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
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Booking withdraws
Wednesday | Mar 11 2020BOOKING Holdings has withdrawn its previously released Q1 2020 financial guidance as a result of the worsening impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on travel demand.
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Visit USA reveal
Wednesday | Mar 11 2020VISIT USA Organisation (Australia) has named its 2020 Executive Committee and Committee, with Lucy Rowe of Kent Marketing elected President.
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Exploring success
Wednesday | Mar 11 2020EXPLORE is seeing impressive booking numbers out of Australia, as well as in its active and wildlife programs, Global Head of Sales Ben Ittensohn told Travel Daily.
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Sapphire to WA
Wednesday | Mar 11 2020PRINCESS Cruises has released further details on Sapphire Princess’ inaugural season in Western Australia, which will visit the Kimberley region and is expected to generate $42 million for the state’s economy.