Travel Agents
Closure of in-store travel agencies a necessary turning point in travel retail, says expert
This expert reckons digitisation is the future of the travel agency model. But isn’t it the future of all industries, we ask?
Travel Agents
No dice for STA Travel creditors, but hope remains for customers
by Huntley Mitchell
Did you happen to work for the now-defunct agency network when it collapsed? Well, as hard as it is, you’re probably going to want to give this a read.
Travel Agents
“Must be having a laugh!”: STA Travel’s social media screw-up
We don’t want to jump the gun on this one, but we reckon this is the most unfortunate social media blunder since Donald Trump’s infamous “covfefe” tweet.
Travel Agents
STA Travel placed into liquidation
by Huntley Mitchell
Administrators of the collapsed travel company have confirmed the inevitable, with the likelihood of a return to creditors not looking all that promising.
Travel Agents
STA Travel customers and creditors get the lowdown from administrators
by Huntley Mitchell
Customers and creditors of the collapsed STA Travel have been filled in on the company’s dire financial state by its locally-appointed administrators.
Travel Agents
STA Travel files for insolvency
by Ali Coulton
The global pandemic has signalled the end for another travel company, with STA Travel unable to pay its bills.
Tourism
Aussie law firm readies potential class action against Qantas, Luxury Escapes and STA Travel
by Ali Coulton
A local law firm is rallying disgruntled consumers around a potential class action against major travel providers over voucher schemes that “significantly disadvantage customers”.
Travel Agents
STA Travel stung with $14m in penalties over misleading ads
The Federal Court has ordered STA Travel to pay $14 million in penalties for making false or misleading claims when advertising its MultiFLEX Pass product.
Wholesalers
Wholesaler Wrap: Excite’s new Texas guide, A&K supports the Amazon, Intrepid reveals new Euro trips + MORE!
This Wholesaler Wrap is almost as long as Mondays feel. However, it contains much less caffeine and does not inspire anywhere near as much dread… we hope.
Wholesalers
Wholesaler Wrap: Exodus’ half-price offer, A&K’s new Europe portfolio + MORE
This Wholesaler Wrap is brought to you by a weary Travel Weekly journo who wore their PJs to work and is consuming an abnormal amount of Berocca.
Wholesalers
Wholesaler Wrap: A&K’s India savings, Wendy Wu Tours’ Vietnam and Cambodia offer + MORE
Arrived back at work today feeling a little flat? Let this latest round of wholesaler deals put a pep back in your step.
Wholesalers
Wholesaler Wrap: Chimu Adventures showcases sustainability, UTracks opens bookings for 2020 + MORE!
After City2Surf on Sunday, it’s time to rest those weary quads and flex your brain muscles and grey matter instead. Here’s the perfect warm-up for the day ahead.