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Skroo says Rex will need deep pockets to fill lost Bonza slots

The door is open for Rex, and anyone else who wants to…

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The Luxury Travel Collection launches with champagne celebration

There's no other way to celebrate the launch of a luxury brand…

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ATIA welcomes findings of senate report into Australian aviation

If some of the suggestions from our office made it into the…

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Infinity Holidays returns in major rebrand for The Travel Junction

Like all great things in this industry, the news was announced at…

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AFTA approves new constitution, voting structure and welcomes directors

It's been quite the productive day at AFTA's office. They must not…

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Flight Centre announces new supply CEO

The question of Melanie Waters-Ryan's successor has been on everyone's mind and…

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Flight Centre predicts return to profits by EOY

It's also predicted that Flight Centre will host a Christmas party and…

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Flight Centre announces big leadership shake-up

A big leadership shake-up is usually either a positive step forward, or…

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Qantas, Flight Centre flag hefty airfare increase due to jet fuel price hike

As the eastern European conflict echoes throughout the world, Aussie airlines are…

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Flight Centre Group releases first half results and things are looking up!

It’s looking up, up and away for both corporate and leisure travel…

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Flight Centre responds to claims its retail network is “losing relevance”

Just one week into 2022 Skroo has had to dig up the…

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The positive reactions to NSW’s big international travel news continue, but not all industry figures are happy

The overall response to the NSW government’s big international travel announcement on…

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Flight Centre’s “Skroo” Turner and Luxury Escapes’ Adam Schwab team up to question effectiveness of hard lockdowns

Two of the Australian travel industry’s biggest names have joined forces to…

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Flight Centre takes giant corporate travel leap into Japan

“Turning Japanese” by The Vapors can be heard blaring from Skroo’s office…

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Flight Centre posts $434m full-year loss, eyes return to monthly profitability in FY22

There was plenty of red in Flight Centre’s FY21 results presentation, and…

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Flight Centre launches online help hub for travellers, signs deal with Rex

The travel juggernaut is continuing to level up in preparation for that…

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Flight Centre to introduce targeted staff retention program

Skroo is keen to hold on to as many of his global…

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Qantas boss Alan Joyce the most mentioned CEO in Aussie media (with Jayne and Skroo not far behind)

This CEO list is a little bit on the predictable side, and…

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Even more speakers announced for Travel DAZE 2021!

While Travel DAZE 2021 is only weeks away, that hasn’t stopped us…

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More speakers revealed for Travel DAZE 2021!

Thought the already brilliant speaker line-up for Travel DAZE couldn't get any…

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First round of speakers revealed for Travel DAZE 2021!

You’ve been a very patient bunch since we launched Travel DAZE 2021…

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Federal Budget “unlikely” to deliver major benefits for agents: AFTA

Were you counting on a big cash splash from the government this…

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Flight Centre predicts $500m full-year loss, but quarterly TTV back above billion-dollar mark

Flight Centre execs were front and centre at Macquarie’s investor conference today.…

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Flight Centre granted loan extension

There was reportedly a great deal of cheering and yahooing coming from…

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“We are just surviving”: ABC highlights the plight of travel agents

The ABC has thrown its support behind travel agents, airing a segment…

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Flight Centre settles $400m convertible note offering

This was always expected to happen, so we basically wrote this story…

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Flight Centre to raise $400m, outlines bank refinancing plan

Haven't the faintest idea what 'senior unsecured convertible notes' or 'bilateral facility…

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Flight Centre boss demands proof of Queensland’s border closure advice

Skroo’s patience with the Queensland government is wearing thin, after making yet…

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Have you seen the Travel DAZE 2020 agenda?

With Travel DAZE 2020 kicking off on Monday, start blocking out time…

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Travel DAZE 2020 agenda revealed!

With just one week to go until Travel DAZE 2020 kicks off,…

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Travel DAZE 2020 is just around the corner! Have you registered?

Is your diary looking pretty empty in the first week of November?…

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Travel DAZE 2020 speaker spotlight: Graham “Skroo” Turner, Flight Centre Travel Group

As the excitement continues to build ahead of Travel DAZE 2020, it’s…

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Travel DAZE 2020 is on next month, and it’s free to attend!

The travel industry’s most thought-provoking conference is just over a month away,…

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Australia’s Tourism Restart Taskforce says preparedness of airlines, airports critical in reviving international travel

Interestingly, the Tourism Restart Taskforce is lacking a representative from Australia’s airlines…

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Have you registered for Travel DAZE 2020?

Given the number of big cheeses we’ve lined up for Travel DAZE…

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Webjet’s Shelley Beasley fills vacant spot on AFTA board

Webjet has strengthened its ties with AFTA. However, that’s not to say…

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Flight Centre to capitalise on industry consolidation and “the inevitable rebound” after sinking to $662m loss

The travel giant’s full-year results are out, along with a fairly optimistic…

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Corporate travel helping keep Flight Centre alive, as company warns of huge FY20 loss

This story may spell bad news for Flight Centre, but believe us…

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AFTA chief says new ‘Tourism Restart Plan’ will unlock “real and immediate benefits” for agents

AFTa's newly-appointed boss is quickly making his presence felt, this time offering…

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Skroo’s letter to Flight Centre staff, customers and shareholders

Flight Centre boss Graham “Skroo” Turner has penned an update on how…

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