ACMA: beware ‘bill shock’ when travelling

ACMA warn travellers to be wary when using a tablet or smartphone overseas.

eTB health survey underway

e-Travel Blackboard is currently hosting a consultant health survey.

eTB closing for Christmas

e-Travel Blackboard will close for the holidays.

Approval of Qantas Emirates partnership strengthens Australia’s global profile

Coalition welcomes ACCC approval of Qantas-Emirates partnership

NSW Gov’t supports VET recommendations

NSW Government praised for its response to the final Visitor Economy Taskforce report.

MTA - Mobile Travel Agents’ 2012 ‘Three Peaks Race’ Success To Feature On National TV

A documentary featuring MTA brand ambassador Jessica Watson’s success in the 2012 H&R Block Three Peaks Endurance Race in Tasmania will be televised nationally.

Responsible camping work to continue over summer

TITPWG formed to develop TCF alternative

Attention travel agents, will your voice be heard via the TITPWG?

PATA stays cutting edge with TripAdvisor

New agreement for collaboration.

e-Travel Blackboard advises Christmas hours

At the beach from 24 December 2012 to 01 January 2013.

MTA – IATA NDC “fundamental issues continue to surround procedure”

MTA – Mobile Travel Agents’ Managing Director says he is heartened by the number of industry heavyweights, both within Australia and overseas, approaching him to voice their concerns regarding IATA’s global ‘New Distribution Capability’ (NDC) proposal following his much-publicised comments of 24 October.

Virgin tries to fill Qantas’ pouch, doubles TA deal

Virgin Australia swoops in to replace Qantas.

Industry backs second Sydney airport

Badgerys Creek has been earmarked as the site for Sydney’s second airport.

Velocity Frequent Flyer Welcomes ASOS

Aussies hankering for more holidays

82 percent of Australians feel they don’t get the holidays they deserve.

House of Travel Believes Many Questions Unanswered with Travel Industry Transition Plan

House of Travel is disappointed with the decision to wind up the Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) calling it premature. Director, Barry Mayo says it is irresponsible to wind it up without knowing what will replace it.

Travel Industry Transition Plan

Farewell TCF, government approves phase-out

TCF on its way out as the government looks to “reform” the future of travel.

Work in travel, you’re better off

The travel trade has been dubbed one of the most promising industries.

Opal Card trial to start on Friday. Hopes for extension to NSW Attractions

Beware: holiday hustlers

Australian travellers warned of confidence tricksters traits.

New agreement to deliver more tourism labour

Employment agreement to help tourism employers fill labour gaps.

Plan tomorrow’s tourism today: Kennett

Aus will benefit from a combined industry working towards long term goals.