News
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Virgin anti QF/PX c’share
Wednesday | Oct 5 2016VIRGIN Australia is warning the Australian Govt that a proposal by Qantas for unrestricted codeshare access on Air Niugini’s flights to PNG will “significantly erode competition” on the route.
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TAA blasts QF/Airbnb pact
Wednesday | Oct 5 2016QANTAS has defended its new alliance with Airbnb (TD yest), following outrage from Australia’s accommodation industry which described the pact as a “slap in the face” to traditional partners.
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Accommodation Updates 05 Oct 16
Wednesday | Oct 5 2016The historic Ankara Motel on Miami Beach has been revitalised and transformed into The Gates Hotel…
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Accommodation Updates 05 Oct 16
Wednesday | Oct 5 2016Harrah’s Las Vegas has unveiled its refurbished tower complete with remodelled guest rooms styled with warm…
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Brochures 04 Oct 16
Tuesday | Oct 4 2016THIS week’s Brochures of the Week is brought to you by Collette. If your firm is releasing a new brochure you’d like to make the industry aware of, send a brief description summarising its features and itineraries, including a PDF of the front cover, and contact details to brochures@traveldaily.com.au.
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AFTA update 04 Oct 16 From AFTA’s chief executive, Jayson Westbury
Tuesday | Oct 4 2016FROM AFTA’s chief executive, Jayson Westbury
If the Federal Government thinks it can rip $293million more dollars out of the pockets of hard working Australians who want to take a holiday overseas, I honestly believe they are dreaming. The proposed increase to the Passenger Movement Charge (PMC) of $5 from next July, taking it to $60 per person is a joke.
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Window Seat 04 Oct 16
Tuesday | Oct 4 2016PASSENGERS on board a Qantas flight from Sydney to Singapore last week were serenaded by musicians from the Australian World Orchestra which performed a surprise pop-up concert at 36,000 feet (the experience is pictured below).
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Jetstar ADL/MCY route launch
Tuesday | Oct 4 2016Passengers stepping off Jetstar’s new flight from Adelaide to the Sunshine Coast last Thu were given a sunny welcome by characters from Aussie World, Sea Life Mooloolaba, The Ginger Factory, Big Kart Track and Australia Zoo (pictured above).
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DriveAway takes to the footpath
Tuesday | Oct 4 2016DRIVEAWAY Holidays banded together to support a group totalling 40 people for the annual Superhero Walk.
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yATEC networking
Tuesday | Oct 4 2016ABOVE: The Youth Australian Tourism Export Council held a networking event at Pegasus Apart’Hotel recently to meet and hear from new Visit Victoria ceo Peter Bingeman.