News
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Ted exits the driver’s seat
Wednesday | Jul 2 2025LATIN America travel specialists Contours Travel has new owners, with founder Ted Dziadkiewicz (pictured) deciding the time was right to hand over the reins after 50 years driving the business.
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Hoffmann exits with lessons for agents
Wednesday | Jul 2 2025“WE ARE now in a growing-up phase of the industry,” believes travel titan Phil Hoffmann (pictured), who announced his retirement from his namesake business yesterday (TD 01 Jul).
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Thailand beefs up security for tourists
Wednesday | Jul 2 2025THAILAND has ramped up its security this week off the back of several recent bomb threats targeting tourists.
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Sweden cuts aviation tax
Wednesday | Jul 2 2025THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) has hailed the Swedish Government’s decision to abolish its aviation tax.
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Where luxury meets horsepower
Wednesday | Jul 2 2025AUSSIE-BORN ultra-luxury experiential travel operator, Ultimate Driving Tours, has officially rebranded as HunterMoss, as it prepares to take on the US market.
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New Celebrity ship
Wednesday | Jul 2 2025ROYAL Caribbean Group has secured financing for Celebrity Cruises’ sixth Edge-class ship, which is scheduled for delivery from Chantiers de I’Atlantique in the fourth quarter of 2028.
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FCTG taps Zenith
Wednesday | Jul 2 2025FLIGHT Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has appointed Zenith Australia to handle its media strategy, planning and buying in Australia from this month.
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HX’s biggest offer
Wednesday | Jul 2 2025SELL three and sail free with HX’s biggest giveaway ever, marking the brand’s 130th b’day.
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Sell NZ confidently
Wednesday | Jul 2 2025TOURISM New Zealand’s upcoming webinar, hosted next Wed, will dive deeper into the DMO’s latest campaign.
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Crystal ships locked
Wednesday | Jul 2 2025CRYSTAL has finalised the financing for its two newbuild ships flagged last year (TD 28 Jun 2024), which are scheduled for delivery from May 2028.