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Rex blasts AFAP

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REX Airlines has lashed out at a second group in as many weeks, this time lambasting the Australian Federation of Air Pilots (AFAP) for what it labelled the circulation of “malicious, misleading and deceptive” material during SAAB Pilot Enterprise Agreement negotiations.

“It is disappointing that the AFAP would manipulate information that was provided to them during the course of negotiations to seek to achieve its aims,” Rex sniped this morning.

The carrier added that AFAP’s actions were particularly egregious given its President, Louise Pole, is a pilot at Qantas.

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TC payment choice

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TRAVELLERS Choice (TC) has appointed Mint Payments as its official payment provider.

The agreement will enable Travellers Choice agents to access Mint’s omni-channel payments suite, including MintEFT and Virtual Terminal.

Travel advisors will be able to access the suite for credit and debit card payments, as well as B2B supplier remittances and bank transfers.

Mint Chief Executive Officer Alex Teoh said the company is very proud Travellers Choice will be implementing and integrating its comprehensive payment capabilities across its network.

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Royal savings offered

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ROYAL Caribbean International guests can enjoy half-price deposits and up to 40% off sailings, plus up to $500 in instant savings on a number of cruises out of Brisbane and Sydney on board Ovation of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas.

Available to be booked until 14 Jun, applicable cruises depart in Nov and Dec.

Sailings include a 10-night South Pacific cruise aboard Ovation from Brisbane, as well as an 11-night New Zealand cruise aboard Ovation from Sydney – CLICK HERE for more details.

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TM’s record month

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TRAVELMANAGERS has celebrated a record-breaking May, as personal travel managers Australia-wide report increased demand for business & leisure.

Sales figures for last month were at 92% of the same period in 2019, with Chief Operating Officer Grant Campbell saying the trend revealed an even more optimistic picture at an individual measure, with average sales per agent at their highest level ever.

Campbell said the culmination of the hard, behind-the-scenes work was made possible in-part by TravelManagers’ National Partnership Office, which has helped agents work on their business and polish their systems.

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Travel spend on the rise

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TRAVEL spend by Australians is finally back to pre-pandemic levels, with Apr recording a 10% higher volume than the same month in 2019, new figures from CommBank iQ have revealed.

The snapshot, compiled via a partnership between Commonwealth Bank and Quantium, showed more than half of Aussies have already spent savings on travel this year, with money forked out on airline tickets, tourist attractions, and hotels all rising in recent months.

Travel agent bookings are also on the rise according to the report, however, along with car hires, is one of the categories yet to return to 2019 levels.

Head of Customer Solutions at CommBank iQ, Wade Tubman, told the SMH that pent-up demand for air travel had seen a spike in large family holidays booked for overseas destinations.

“This is not necessarily people flying Business class but families booking multiple tickets as they head overseas and this is reflected in ticket purchases in the $2,000 to $5,000 being up 20%,” Tubman said.

The figures also showed that despite a growth in overseas travel, domestic volumes were holding steady, with numbers even rising for NSW and Victorian travellers to interstate markets.

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Biz travel is booming baby

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INTERNATIONAL business travel bookings have seen a significant increase over the last six months, according to data released by Corporate Traveller.

International flight bookings shot up by 135% over Apr when compared to Nov 2021, and 75% compared to Jan and Feb 2022.

South Australia saw the biggest rise in travel bookings departing from the state, at 204% from Jan to the end of Apr, followed by Western Australia at 135%, Victoria at 116%, New South Wales by 109% and Queensland by 105%.

Data collected by Corporate Traveller also revealed the top 10 international destinations for Australia-based business travellers, with North America being the most popular.

Canada experienced a 227% increase in bookings from Jan to end-Apr 2022, trailed by the UK at 73%, the US at 71%, and the United Arab Emirates at 56%.

Bookings to Singapore fell off the pace, showing an increase of 40%, which is likely due to the travel restrictions it had in place until 01 Apr.

The finance industry has been travelling overseas the most, with a 224% increase in bookings between Jan to late Apr, followed by the medical and construction industries, with a booking increase of 103% and 60% respectively.

Corporate Traveller Global Managing Director, Tom Walley, predicts further growth in international business travel for other industries throughout the year, including manufacturing, IT, education, and government.

Walley said, “as the world reopens, businesses…are forging international relationships again to help increase their sales, expand into new markets, and source new partnerships.”

“This will help drive the recovery of many industries in Australia and help improve our local economy,” he added.

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Hi there neighbour!

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IT’S time for Aussie agents to get to know one of the country’s closest neighbours.

Timor-Leste is now gaining popularity for its crystal waters, reefs, array of marine life, mountain ranges, tropical rainforests, & amazing culture.

Air connectivity has also never been easier for Australian travellers, with both Qantas and Airnorth now offering three times weekly flights from Darwin to Dili to this undiscovered gem.

The emerging destination has also cultivated many new tourism experiences, especially for intrepid travellers who are keen on visiting pristine treks in a less crowded country.

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WA eases protocols

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WESTERN Australia has phased out its unvaccinated international arrivals cap and mandatory seven-day quarantine period for returning unvaccinated Australians and permanent residents from this week.

The decision was made alongside a raft of softened COVID policies, including a dialing down of mandatory vaccination for some vocations from 10 Jun.

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Exploring Europe

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EXPLORE Worldwide has unveiled 11 new European trips with a focus on ‘slow travel’.

Centring on the lesser-known parts of Europe, many of the tours focus on using public transport, with opportunities to explore on foot and get under the skin of the destinations.

Highlights include Italian rail trips visiting Rome, Venice Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast; and island-hopping in Greece.

Bookings in Australia are made through GSA Adventure World.

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