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Friday 6th March 2020 IATA warns of US$113b loss THE International Air Transport parked and employees are being Association (IATA) says the global asked to take unpaid leave.” air transport industry could lose De Juniac urged governments US$113b in passenger revenue if across the globe to “consider the COVID-19 spreads more broadly. maintenance of air transport links Alternatively, the industry is in their response,” suggesting estimated to lose around US$63b measures such as the suspension if the virus remains contained in of the 80/20 slot use rule all current markets which have and relief on airport fees as over 100 cases as of 02 Mar. “two important steps that can SELF-DRIVE specialist IATA also revealed the start of help ensure that airlines are DriveAway hosted an interactive the COVID-19 crisis in Jan 2020 positioned to provide support training session at Lake Monger led to the slowest global air traffic during the crisis and eventually in Park in the heart of Perth on growth rate in almost 10 years. the recovery”. 17 Feb with its four-berth Maui Globally, passenger traffic grew motorhome (pictured). 2.4% year-on-year during Jan, The training event, held with an overall 80.3% load factor, Rendez-vous a go alongside DriveAway’s industry down from 3.7% the prior month. RENDEZ-VOUS Canada will go partners Air New Zealand and “Along with all the other Although the figures only relate ahead as originally scheduled Cover-More Travel Insurance, was supplier’s product updates I was to Jan, IATA’s Director General on 05-08 May, “with continued attended by 17 personal travel excited that we could bring along and CEO Alexandre de Juniac strong registration from both managers from TravelManagers. a DriveAway motorhome, which warned that currently airlines domestic and int’l attendees”. “The day was a great experience was great for networking and were experiencing double-digit Destination Canada emphasised for both TravelManagers and good for the agents to experience declines in demand. that Canada continues to be a wholesale partners,” said the aesthetics of a motorhome.” “On many routes traffic has safe travel destination, with low Western Australian BDM Sally Inset: Attendees staying sun- collapsed...aircraft are being public health risk of COVID-19. Edwards. smart during the training session.

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Friday 6th March 2020 Coffs is tops in 2020 Princess cooperating ONLINE accommodation PRINCESS Cruises is working website Wotif.com has named with the US Centers for Disease Coffs Harbour in northern New Control and Prevention (CDC) to South Wales the top Australian determine if a small cluster of town for 2020. COVID-19 cases in California are The destination, famous for its linked to a recently completed Big Banana, beat out Mackay in Grand Princess Mexican voyage. Qld which finished in second spot, The small batch of confirmed followed by the Sunshine State’s cases included a former guest REPRESENTATIVES from the This afternoon top achievers will Airlie Beach in third position. on the sailing, who sadly passed travel industry have gathered at be recognised with awards for away this week from the virus. Sydney’s Dockside today to hear Supporting Women, Community Departing Spirit? “The CDC is continuing to from 22 speakers from around the Impact and Driving Diversity actively collect information globe at the fourth year of A Force Impact, before wrapping up with TOURISM Greater Geelong and and is collaborating with us to For Good, an initiative which an afterparty at Cargo Bar. the Bellarine Executive Director determine what, if any, actions marks International Womens’ Day. “Today is about the greater Brett Ince has told Travel Daily need to be taken during the A total of 400 people in good of our industry and we’re he is upbeat about the prospect current Hawaii cruise and upon attendance will hear from going to have an open and honest Spirit of his region hosting the her return to San Francisco,” a speakers including The Travel chat about equality and diversity,” of Tasmania , if a new deal with spokesperson for Princess said. Corporation’s Chief TreadRight A Force For Good Founder Helene Station Pier in Melbourne cannot and Sustainability Officer Taylor told attendees. be brokered. Improve US airports Shannon Guihan & G Adventures’ “It is about standing together for “With the large capacity founder Bruce Poon Tip. the greater good of the industry.” World Director General of visitation from both pre- ACI There will also be panels and Founder Helene Taylor is embarking and disembarking Angela Gittens has called on the break-out sessions with Phil pictured centre with co-hosts Spirit of US Government and industry passengers on the Hoffmann Travel founder Phil Intrepid Group Chief Commercial Tasmania stakeholders to help improve the , it would be a fabulous Hoffmann and MSC Cruises’ Officer Brett Mitchell and Contiki infrastructure at US airports. boost to our region,” Ince said. Chairman Lynne Clarke. Managing Director Katrina Barry. Media speculation named Speaking this week at the Geelong as a potential recipient Director’s Panel at the 2020 of the ship, with her operators Airport Experience Conference in TT-Line declining to take on what Denver, Gittens said that better the Victorian Ports Corporation facilities and customer service are is calling “standard practice” port vital if the country’s airports were charge increases. to keep pace with global demand. The company has been strongly “With growth in traffic, backed by the Tasmanian increasing globalisation and WE KNOW THAT Government. heightened competition...catering “We support TT-Line in refusing to the needs of our passengers PLANS CAN CHANGE to accept price gouging, which will be pivotal to airports’ will hit Tasmanian businesses and success,” she said. Which is why we are giving your clients the freedom passengers hard,” said Tasmanian According to recent projections, to cancel or postpone their cruise up to 24 hours Minister for Infrastructure and passenger traffic in the United before their departure date — at no extra cost. Transport Michael Ferguson. States will reach 3 billion by 2040.

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