Tourism
Aussie student travel company collapses, leaving thousands in the lurch
A local travel company specialising in educational tours has gone into liquidation, citing COVID-19 and issues with its insurance company as the final nails in the coffin.
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AFTA considers partial ATAS review following collapse of online travel agency
by Huntley Mitchell
The liquidation of an OTA and ATAS member has caught AFTA by surprise. Travel Weekly apologises for the excessive acronym usage.
Wholesalers
More details on Excite’s money woes emerge, as agents’ FAQs are answered
by Huntley Mitchell
Further details on the wholesaler’s collapse have been revealed, while affected agents finally get some answers to their questions.
Wholesalers
Entire Travel Group capitalises on Tempo/Bentours collapse with new Melbourne office
The wholesaler has also hired former employees of Tempo Holidays and Bentours for its new office.
Wholesalers
Industry reacts to shock collapse of Tempo Holidays and Bentours
by Huntley Mitchell
The sudden exit of Tempo Holidays and Bentours from the local market has prompted other travel companies to offer support for affected agents and clients.
Cruise
Swan Hellenic acquired after All Leisure collapse
by Daisy Melwani
Breaking news – unless you’ve read it elsewhere! G Adventures is banking on a Swan Hellenic resurgence, much like the other floundering All Leisure brands it has recently purchased.
Travel Agents
Collapse chaos prompts stern words from AFTA
by Anne Majumdar
As chaos continues to unfold following the collapse of Value World Travel, AFTA’s Jayson Westbury has underlined the need to eliminate such behaviour within the industry.
