Headlines
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NSW breaks through $50 billion mark
Thursday | Mar 28 2024THE NSW visitor economy has surpassed $50 billion in expenditure for the first time in history, new data from Tourism Research Australia (TRA) shows.
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Egg-spensive travel data
Thursday | Mar 28 2024AUSTRALIANS are preparing to shell out a collective $4.4 billion on Easter celebrations this year, with a significant portion of that coin going towards travel plans over the long weekend.
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Biz events value is revealed
Thursday | Mar 28 2024BUSINESS events generated a whopping $20.9 billion for the Australian economy in 2023, new data from Tourism Research Australia (TRA) has revealed.
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Aussies assemble for USA
Wednesday | Mar 27 2024VISIT USA Australia has assembled some of the travel industry’s best and brightest to help shape the outbound visitor strategy to the United States in 2024 and beyond.
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A Noble calling for Karena
Wednesday | Mar 27 2024AFTER leading PR at EVT Hotels & Resorts for almost three years as Communications Manager, Karena Noble is flying the coop to launch her own consultancy.
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SIXT parks agent concern
Wednesday | Mar 27 2024GLOBAL vehicle rental company SIXT has acted quickly to settle a series of outstanding travel agent commission payments which sparked concern from the trade.
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Lizard island dishes out new honour
Wednesday | Mar 27 2024LUXURY hotel and restaurant collective, Relais & Chateaux, has signed its newest Australian members property, with Lizard Island this week welcomed into the exclusive fraternity.
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Amex GBT, CWT form biz travel powerhouse
Tuesday | Mar 26 2024AMERICAN Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CWT for approximately US$570 million (A$872m) on a cash-free, debt-free basis (TD breaking news).
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CVFR inks layaway deal
Tuesday | Mar 26 2024CVFR Group’s payments arm has inked a “game-changing” agreement with PlanPay, allowing users of its trade platform to access digital layaway payments for clients planning trips.
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Going into battle around the clock
Tuesday | Mar 26 2024MODULAR travel insurance provider battleface is putting its money where its mouth is, rolling out a new one-stop claims and 24/7 emergency assistance product, Robin Assist.