News
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Hawaii roadshow
Tuesday | Jul 11 2017HAWAII Tourism Oceania has invited travel agents to register for an Aloha Down Under roadshow in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney next month.
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State of Origin tips
Tuesday | Jul 11 2017GAME 3 of the 2017 NRL State of Origin between the NSW Blues and Queensland Maroons kicks off tomorrow night in Brisbane in what is billed as a blockbuster decider after the ‘Cane Toads’ took out Game 2 in Sydney.
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SkyBus to Geelong
Tuesday | Jul 11 2017AIRPORT shuttle operator SkyBus will offer an interim service between Geelong and Avalon Airport after the cancellation of services by the Murrell Group.
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Ferry credit trial
Tuesday | Jul 11 2017SYDNEY’S Manly ferry has begun trialling a payment system that will allow tourists and other travellers to tap a Mastercard at turnstiles instead of Opal cards.
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Edelman Dubai win
Tuesday | Jul 11 2017PR AGENCY Edelman Australia has been appointed to steer Dubai Tourism’s communication strategy in Australia.
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NZ Americas head
Tuesday | Jul 11 2017AIR New Zealand has named Liz Fraser as its regional general manager for the Americas.
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Egypt DFAT update
Tuesday | Jul 11 2017DFAT this afternoon updated its travel advisory for Egypt, now advising Aussies against all travel within 50kms of the country’s border with Libya “due to the high threat of terrorist attack”.
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Virgin Samoa move
Tuesday | Jul 11 2017VIRGIN Australia will continue to fly to Apia beyond Nov despite the Samoan Govt terminating its 12-year joint venture to operate Virgin Samoa (TD 18 May).
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SMEs face fare increases
Tuesday | Jul 11 2017BUSINESS travellers from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are likely to be hit with higher airfares next year, according to an Australian aviation forecast.
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Velocity partner changes
Tuesday | Jul 11 2017VIRGIN Australia’s frequent flyer program Velocity has unveiled widespread adjustments affecting points earned on four of its long standing airline partners, including the wind back of points and status credits with alliance partner, Air New Zealand.