Agency News
Travellers Choice members to hear some Gruen wisdom
Wednesday, 3 October 2012Marketing takes centre stage at 2012 Annual Shareholders' Conference.
Matrix Masters - Travel Agents Bridge Technology Gap for Clients
Wednesday, 26 September 2012Increasing consumer reliance on smartphones as a travel tool has made travel management companies (TMCs) across the globe sit up, pay attention and adapt to the significant changes across the industry, sprouting a new type of travel specialist which Travelscene Corporate has coined ‘the matrix travel agent’.
1ndependence signs up agency No. 150
Monday, 24 September 2012The 1ndependence Travel Group for independent agents this weekend signed up its 150th agency and remains on schedule to have 300 members within the next two years.
1ndependence agents have their say
Thursday, 20 September 2012The 80 delegates at the third annual Express Ticketing--1ndependence agents forum in Guangzhou last weekend all had their say in how to grow their businesses under the 1ndependence umbrella, according to Orient Express Travel Group’s 1ndependence Group CEO, Tom Manwaring.
Winners Are Grinners: Travelscene American Express Member Excels In Community
Wednesday, 19 September 2012Travelscene American Express General Manager, David Padman has expressed congratulations to Travelscene Kempsey for winning Business of the Year at the recent 2012 Macleay Argus Business Awards, citing the victory as the essence of business success.
Online travel agent sales surge
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Online travel agent sales are surging and if the increase of 55 percent in the past two years continues, online travel agents will have the edge in market share within five years, according to new research.
TC members share in 100 percent profits
Monday, 17 September 2012
Travellers Choice members will receive a share of $727,553 as the group announced it will distribute 100 percent of its 2011/12 pre-tax operating profits to its national network of member shareholders.
Universal Studios / Air New Zealand FAM
Wednesday, 12 September 2012FAM hosted by Universal Studios Hollywood and Air New Zealand for the Jetset Travelworld Group.
More Australians are travelling… prepaid
Friday, 7 September 2012Harvey World Travel agents have experienced an increase in the purchase of travel cards, which are steadily replacing travellers’ cheques, credit cards, and cash as the most popular way to carry money whilst overseas.
Stopover in K.L and Get $200 Credit
Thursday, 6 September 2012Australian travellers are invited to beat jetlag on their next long-haul flight with a stopover in Kuala Lumpur, thanks to online travel agent, ZUJI Australia, and Tourism Malaysia.
Top Travel Agency Opens A New Chapter
Tuesday, 4 September 2012Reho Travel refreshes leisure arm with new name, Vida Travel, and new strategy due to changing leisure market in VIC.
Aspiring to be the best TMC alternative: CTM
Thursday, 30 August 2012
Corporate Travel Management (CTM) says it is ready to move into the next phase of its five-year plan after reporting a 40 percent increase in total revenue for the 2011/12 financial year compared to the previous corresponding period.
Travellers scam not in-house: FlipKey
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Following recent scam attempts on travellers, FlipKey chief operating officer Jeremiah Gall has declared the company employs a strict verification process that assures all homes on FlipKey are represented by real and trustworthy owners.
JTL $5.5 mil profit a challenge
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
Release of Jetset Travelworld Limited’s results reflect a challenging year despite a $5.5 million after tax profit for the year to 30 June.
Profits topple targets: FLT
Tuesday, 28 August 2012
For the first time ever, Flight Centre (FLT) has recorded a net profit after tax of over $200 million and comfortably exceeded its annual targets, marginally above upgraded guidance levels.
Travelscene American Express NCC 2012 Success: I love Travel in the Heart of Australia
Tuesday, 28 August 2012Travelscene American Express Consultants had reason to kick up their glitzy platform shoes and shake their shimmery outfits at the finale of this year’s National Consultants Conference, the Priscilla, Queen of the Desert–themed Star Awards Dinner.
Wotif riding a $58 million high
Thursday, 23 August 2012
Online agent Wotif has announced a record-breaking full year result, lifting 14 percent to an all time high of $58 million.
Travelscene American Express NCC 2012: I love Travel in the Heart of Australia
Thursday, 23 August 2012National Consultants Conference (NCC) being held in Australia’s heart, Alice Springs this weekend.
Travelscene American Express Beats Fundraising Record, Thanks Members For Support
Tuesday, 14 August 2012As Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea(ABMT) wraps up another successful year, Travelscene American Express has announced raising $21,475 for the cause – a record contribution for the network which has been a national corporate partner for the fundraising event for 3 years in a row.
Best Of The Best On Show At Travelscene American Express NCC
Friday, 10 August 2012Finalists announced for key awards including RisingStar of the Year and Consultant of the Year
Profit of $13.6 million for Webjet
Thursday, 9 August 2012
Online travel agency Webjet experienced “substantial profit acceleration” with a net profit after tax of $13.6 million for the financial year to 30 June 2012 according to managing director John Guscic.
nother first, for Harvey World Travel -Flash mob unites Australian and NZ travel agents
Wednesday, 8 August 2012Over 500 Harvey World Travel delegates and suppliers broke into dance at The Atrium in SKYCITY Hotel, Auckland, on Saturday [4 August] night.
JTN Awards Qld’s High Flyers
Tuesday, 7 August 2012The Jetset Travelworld Network and industry suppliers recognised its top Queensland offices on the weekend at a fun ‘nerd’ themed awards night held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel secures Government of Western Australia’s travel management contract
Monday, 6 August 2012Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specialising in helping customers better manage their business travel, has retained the Government of Western Australia’s travel management contract for a further 3 years to mid 2015.
