Travel Agents
Helloworld bears $15.1m loss, but retail networks still “largely intact”
by Huntley Mitchell
Helloworld swung to a loss in the first six months of FY21, but it wasn’t all bad news for the ASX-listed group.
Travel Agents
Magellan Travel boss exits after 12-year stint, replacement named
by Huntley Mitchell
Do you happen to work at Magellan and noticed someone different sitting in the GM’s chair today? All is explained here.
Aviation
Joyce “optimistic” about recovery as Qantas renews trade partnerships
The national carrier revealed it has signed off on new multi-year agreements with 10 of the top 12 agencies, so if your boss was raging this morning, assume you work for one of the two that missed out.
Travel Agents
Helloworld CEO expects “dramatically reduced” competition will lead to boom time for agencies
by Huntley Mitchell
Andrew Burnes has some seriously good expectations for Helloworld agents, thanks to a predicted lack of competition from rivals.
Wholesalers
APH continues to divest, offloading stake in Inspiring Vacations
The move follows Australian Pacific Holdings selling its cruise wholesaler brand to Helloworld in a bid to refocus its business.
Wholesalers
Helloworld acquires cruise wholesaler, renews deal with Qantas
Despite Andrew Burnes not being very smiley in the accompanying photo, you can bet these two very big announcements will have him grinning from ear to ear.
Travel Agents
Helloworld’s retail network “largely intact”, as company lays out border and travel ‘bubble’ forecasts
by Huntley Mitchell
Travel Weekly has poured over Helloworld’s quarterly update to bring you this package of highlights.
Travel Agents
Helloworld’s annual report confirms departure of key leadership personnel
by Huntley Mitchell
Do your emails to some of Helloworld’s key personnel keep bouncing back? Discover the reason why here.
Travel Agents
Helloworld shares resume trading on ASX
by Huntley Mitchell
After its shares were embarrassingly suspended on the ASX yesterday, Helloworld has managed to speedily rectify the issue.
Travel Agents
Helloworld punished for “technical oversight”, with company shares suspended on ASX
by Huntley Mitchell
Andrew Burnes has been left red-faced after Helloworld left out some “technical information” in the company’s unaudited FY20 results.
Travel Agents
“Travel experiences will be even more treasured”: Helloworld CEO eyes post-COVID future after $70m loss
by Huntley Mitchell
Andrew Burnes says the company will be sticking around “for the next 60 years and beyond” despite suffering a $70 million full-year loss.
Travel Agents
Helloworld CEO pleased with investor feedback, as company completes $50m equity raising
Andrew Burnes has a bit of pep back in his step thanks to this latest vote of confidence from Helloworld’s investors.