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New industry appointments

Bev - Aug 19, 2026

    Affordable Car Hire has appointed Kevin Hall to a newly created post of managing director designate. Hall will…

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Ailing meeting biz getting much better

David - Aug 18, 2026

Group customer business is rebounding, according to hoteliers, and the US Travel Association forecasts a seven percent increase in meeting…

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Brisbane hotel bans the boys

Ian Jarrett - Aug 18, 2026

Brisbane’s Best Western Portal Hotel is claiming an Australian first by offering a Ladies Only floor. Owner Georgie Woods said…

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Airport strikes called off

Bev - Aug 17, 2026

Planned strikes by airport workers have been called off after talks with the unions yesterday. Acas issued a statement late…

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IATA reports rise in premium demand

Bev - Aug 17, 2026

Demand for first and business airline seats jumped again in June, according to the latest figures from the International Air…

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Threat of UK air chaos averted

Ian Jarrett - Aug 17, 2026

The threat of a strike that would have closed six UK airports has been lifted. The Unite union and the…

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LAN to join with TAM

Bev - Aug 16, 2026

Chile’s LAN Airlines has announced plans to buy Brazil’s TAM for $3.7 billion. The transaction is subject to both airlines…