News
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BA Xmas strikes
Tuesday | Dec 20 2016BRITISH Airways plans to operate a full schedule on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, despite a strike threat from cabin crew union Unite (TD Fri).
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NYC arrival record
Tuesday | Dec 20 2016NEW York City has set a new record for tourist arrivals, breaking the 60 million visitor barrier for the first time.
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Thailand visa entry
Tuesday | Dec 20 2016THAILAND has temporarily waived fees for single entry tourist visas obtained through the Canberra embassy and Australian consulates, until 28 Feb.
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Byron Bay bed tax
Tuesday | Dec 20 2016THE Accommodation Association of Australia (AAoA) has warned against proposals for a bed tax in Byron Bay, saying such a move could drive tourists to other coastal destinations.
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TNZ appoints new ceo
Tuesday | Dec 20 2016TOURISM New Zealand today announced Stephen England-Hall as its new chief executive officer.
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Eurostar Ambassador
Tuesday | Dec 20 2016HELLOWORLD Wheelers Hill’s Ronda Arthur has taken out top spot in the Rail Plus Eurostar Ambassador program for 2016.
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SYD response to WSA
Tuesday | Dec 20 2016SYDNEY Airport md/ceo Kerrie Mather has flagged Western Sydney Airport as a “challenging investment proposition” for the organisation as it continues to evaluate its Right of First Refusal to develop the precinct.
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DOT dismisses QF/AA
Tuesday | Dec 20 2016THE Joint Application of Qantas and American Airlines seeking antitrust immunity to operate an alliance between North America and Australia/NZ was dismissed by the US Dept of Transportation on Fri, with the docket now closed after the airlines elected to not move forward with the pact.
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Silversea incentive
Tuesday | Dec 20 2016AGENTS are being incentivised to book clients on Silversea’s La Grand Bellezza World Cruise in 2018 with a bonus 5% commission available.
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SQ creeps up capacity
Tuesday | Dec 20 2016SINGAPORE Airlines will jack up frequencies on trunk Australia routes in 2017 as the Star Alliance carrier celebrates 50 years of operating flights down under.