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Cope to lead Tourism Australia in UK
Tourism Australia has confirmed the appointment of Sally Cope as its new regional general manager for the UK.She will oversee Australia’s fourth largest international inbound tourism market, whi…
Five of the best snow destinations
1 Mt Olympus, New ZealandWhat do they say, don’t leave the country before you’ve seen your backyard? We’ve been a few places and are happy to report that there is nothing out there t…
InterContinental Hotels Group unveils upscale voco brand
InterContinental Hotels Group has launched voco, its new upscale hotel brand, alongside announcing a first signing in Australia.voco will focus primarily on conversion opportunities and will strengthe…
Qantas joins Amadeus NDC-X program
Qantas has become the latest airline to join the Amadeus NDC-X program.Amadeus will connect to the Qantas Distribution Platform and deliver NDC content to travel sellers.This will allow travel sellers…
Tourism Australia brings out the Great Australian Airfare Sale 4.0
As part of an initiative that puts the interests of the consumer at its core while giving airlines an opportunity to collectively build load factors in a progressively competitive aviation space, Tour…
IATA AGM 2018: Qatar Airways chief Al Baker appointed chairman
Officials at the International Air Transport Association have announced that Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, has assumed his duties as chairman of the IATA board of governors.His …
W Hotels returns to Australia with Brisbane property
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, has re-entered Australia with the opening of W Brisbane.Owned by Shayher Group, W Brisbane is a vibrant addition to the Sunshine State, situated in …
IATA AGM 2018: Seoul to welcome aviation elite in 2019
The International Air Transport Association has announced that Korean Air will host the 75th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Seoul, South Korea.The event will take place …
Manoukian appointed global head of Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Hilton has announced the appointment of Vera Manoukian as senior vice president and global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts.Effective from Monday, Manoukian will oversee the brand portfolio for Hilto…