News
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Viking 24hr canx policy
Wednesday | Mar 4 2020VIKING Cruises overnight released an “unprecedented” change to its cancellation policy, allowing travellers to postpone any booked river, ocean or expedition cruise at any time up to 24 hours before departure without cancellation costs.
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TTC flags new digital tack
Wednesday | Mar 4 2020THE Travel Corporation (TTC)is gearing up to introduce a rejuvenated TTC.com website in Australia, aimed at improving the overall user experience and emphasising the value and accessibility of all 42 of its brands.
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Tech boost for Rail Euro
Wednesday | Mar 4 2020RAIL Europe has rolled out several new features for its booking platform, with the specialist wholesaler confident the enhancements will deliver “superior service and support” to the retail travel trade.
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Silversea bonuses
Wednesday | Mar 4 2020SILVERSEA Expeditions is highlighting its bonus commission and “Sell 3, Sail free” promotion, valid for new expedition cruise bookings confirmed between 14 Feb and 31 Mar 2020.
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HAL, Princess hack
Wednesday | Mar 4 2020PRINCESS Cruises and Holland America Line are offering free credit monitoring and identity protection services to customers after an investigation revealed “unauthorised third-party access” to guests’ personal information.
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SQ battens hatches
Wednesday | Mar 4 2020SINGAPORE Airlines has revealed wide-ranging capacity cuts across its global network, reacting to reduced demand due to the COVID-19 crisis.
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Qatar pauses Italy
Wednesday | Mar 4 2020QATAR Airways has confirmed a temporary adjustment to its Italy flights, reducing frequencies to Milan and Rome effective immediately due to “significant operational challenges caused by entry restrictions”.
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TIME EOIs due Fri
Wednesday | Mar 4 2020APPLICATIONS for the 38th intake of the Travel Industry Mentor Experience close this Fri 06 Mar – one of just a few opportunities left to join this year – travelindustrymentor.com.au.
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Albatross for Xmas
Wednesday | Mar 4 2020ALBATROSS Tours has released its 2020 European Christmas, New Year and Northern Lights programs, including new tours in Switzerland – see page nine.
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Qantas Vancouver
Wednesday | Mar 4 2020QANTAS will extend its seasonal Sydney – Vancouver return service by a month, to run thrice weekly from 12 Dec 2020 to 27 Feb 2021 during Canada’s ski season.