Episodes

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Nov. 25, 2020

Episode 34: A big week for Helloworld

It’s been a big week for Helloworld and this week’s episode of News on the Fly is unpacking everything that has been going on. Including the acquisition of Cruiseco and departure of Andrew Mcfarlane, plus much more. News on the Fly is your weekly update of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode of News on the Fly is brought to you by Travel & Cruise Weekly’s Keep Dreaming magazine. Head to travelandcruiseweekly.com.au to keep your customers engaged in travel.
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Nov. 18, 2020

Episode 33: Vaccine hopes and Virgin Australia’s relaunch

This week on News on the Fly: COVID-19 vaccine hopes and it’s effect on travel Virgin Australia’s relaunch Aurora Expedition’s plans for COVID safe cruising News on the Fly is your weekly update on all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode of News on the Fly is brought to you by the Travel Daily Training Academy. The platform allows course content, modules, quizzes and certificates to be generated, allowing travel advisors to build their knowledge and be ready for the recover...
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Nov. 11, 2020

Episode 32: Flight Centre’s optimism

This week on News on the Fly: Is Flight Centre’s cautious optimism valid? Tourism Australia recognises travel agents The CDC pathway to cruise resumption News on the Fly is your weekly update on all the latest travel industry news. News on the Fly has now been listened to over 8,000 times! Sponsorship of the podcast is just one of a host of options to get your brand in front of a highly engaged audience of travel resellers. For sponsorship information email advertising@traveldaily.com.au or...
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Nov. 4, 2020

Episode 31: A pathway to the return of cruising

Join Bruce and Anna as they discuss the CDC’s lifting of the “No-Sail” ban and what this means for the industry. Plus all the latest on STA Travel and their customers, as well as an update on the long hoped-for rescue package for the travel industry. All this and more in the latest episode of News on the Fly. News on the Fly is your weekly update on all the latest travel industry news. This episode of News on the Fly is brought to you by TravelBulletin. The November issue is out now, featuring...
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Oct. 29, 2020

Episode 30: The resurrection of a familiar brand, a major acquisition, and a rare encounter

This week on News on the Fly: Qantas Holidays returns Tramada acquisition by CTM Bruce chats with Webjet CEO, John Gucsic Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This episode of News on the Fly is brought to you by Travel & Cruise Weekly. Travel & Cruise Weekly publishes a weekly e-magazine called Keep Dreaming to keep your clients inspired. Promotional opportunities are also available, with the fast-growing Keep Dreaming audience of...
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Oct. 21, 2020

Episode 29: Lobbying efforts & Helloworld’s audited results

This week on News on the Fly: AFTA’s lobbying efforts come down to the wire Helloworld has released its audited results CLIA makes a bid for the hearts and minds of its travel agent members Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. John Gucsic is one of the travel industry’s most controversial CEOs. Next week John has agreed to talk one on one with Travel Daily publisher Bruce Piper in a world first interview being conducted in partnersh...
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Oct. 15, 2020

Episode 28: Travel insurance, a domestic push, and the latest media battle for cruise

This week on News on the Fly: Bruce’s discussion with Cover-More Travel Insurance CEO Judith Crompton A big push for domestic tourism Unpacking the horrific anti-cruise documentary of last weekend Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. What’s the future of touring in a post-COVID world? How is one of the world’s major suppliers of holidays dealing with these unprecedented times? The Australian industry will have the opportunity to g...
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Oct. 8, 2020

Episode 27: Let’s talk budget.

This week on News on the Fly: It’s all about the federal budget this week as Bruce and Anna unpack what was announced on Tuesday night Plus good news for ATAC CLIA’s big announcement about the future of cruising Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode of News on the Fly is brought to you by the October CEO conversation series. Every Wednesday throughout October will see Bruce Piper speak to leading CEO’s in the in...
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Sept. 30, 2020

Episode 26: Flight Centre closures, CTM acquisition, Helloworld accounting issues & revised restart timetable

This week on News on the Fly: Flight Centre closes more stores Corporate Travel Management has made a major acquisition Helloworld shares have been suspended over an accounting issue And there’s a light at the end of the tunnel with a revised timetable for the restart of travel Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode is sponsored by the October CEO conversations series, conducted in collaboration with the Travel Ind...
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Sept. 24, 2020

Episode 25: AFTA AGM, WA support, CLIA protocols

This week on News on the Fly: The details of the AFTA AGM Government support for WA CLIA protocols, and much more. Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode is sponsored by the inaugural Travel Daily Awards. Winners will be announced online on the 30th September. Join in on the day by dressing up and having a party. Show us your set up with #TDAwards2020 for your chance to win the best dressed of the day prize. Head...
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Sept. 17, 2020

Episode 24: Flight Centre – Flight Centre targets #HOTTEs, Carnival extends suspensions and off loads more ships & final AFTA push

This week on News on the Fly: Flight Centre targets #HOTTEs, Carnival extends suspensions and off loads more ships and a final push for AFTA’s budget submission. Plus Hurtigruten gives up on Victoria, Crooked compass domestic product, and much more! Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode is sponsored by the inaugural Travel Daily Awards. After a massive response to the Travel Daily Awards, voting has closed. More tha...
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Sept. 10, 2020

Episode 23: Webjet AFTA board appointment, Celebrity Cruises’ new MD, ongoing border closures

Another huge week in the Travel Industry: – Webjet’s Shelley Beasley has been appointed to the AFTA board – Celebrity Cruises has appointed a new MD – Ongoing border closures remain front of mind through the industry Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This episode of News on the Fly is brought to you by the 2020 Travel Daily Awards. The finalists have been announced, and voting is now open in the supplier categories. Head to awa...
Sept. 2, 2020

BONUS: Interview with CATO Chair Dennis Bunnik

Last week Travel Daily’s Bruce Piper conducted the second in a series of interviews with industry leaders, in collaboration with the Travel Industry Hub. This interview with Dennis Bunnik, Chair of the Council of Australian Tour Operators, or CATO, provided the opportunity for the industry to hear what CATO has been up to from the very start of the coronacrisis. Discussing CATO’s role in liasing with the ACCC, media advocacy and the controversial discussion paper, listen to all the highlights of...
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Sept. 2, 2020

Episode 22: Helloworld 2019/20 results, AFTA industry support package, airline moves & cruise news

This week, Helloworld’s results for 2019/20, AFTA’s industry support package, some big airline moves and the latest updates in cruising. Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. The big moment has arrived, with the finalists for the 2020 Travel Daily Awards unveiled today. It’s time to vote for the suppliers who have best supported the industry through the dark times of COVID-19. Vote today at awards.traveldaily.com.au. Voting is open unt...
Aug. 27, 2020

BONUS: Interview with AFTA CEO Darren Rudd

Last week Travel Daily’s Bruce Piper conducted the first of a series of interviews with industry leaders, in collaboration with the Travel Industry Hub. This first interview provided the opportunity for the wider industry to engage with AFTA CEO Darren Rudd. Covering the budget submission, lobbying, Webjet and more, listen to all the highlights of this insightful interview with the first bonus episode of News on the Fly. To watch the full interview head to www.thetravelindustryhub.com.
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Aug. 27, 2020

Episode 21: Flight Centre plans, cruise pause, CATO discussion paper

Another big week of news as the coronacrisis rolls on – We’ve had Flight Centre announce its plans to transform post-COVID 19, more cruise pauses and a provocative discussion paper released by the Council of Australian tour operators. Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. Nominations for the Travel Daily awards are now open. Head to awards.traveldaily.com.au to nominate those who have gone above and beyond in these challenging times.
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Aug. 19, 2020

Episode 20: Princess verdict, AFTA update, Travel Daily Awards

Another huge week for the Travel Industry! The latest episode of News on the Fly features the verdict on Ruby Princess and NSW Health, the inside scoop from Bruce’s interview with AFTA CEO Darren Rudd, ongoing industry changes and an announcement about the new Travel Daily Awards. Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. The Travel Daily awards honour travel agents and suppliers for their work during COVID-19.Tell us who has gone above a...
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Aug. 13, 2020

Episode 19: Flight Centre profit warning, Virgin Australia bids, extended cruise pauses & border clampdowns

Another momentous week in travel and cruising. The hits just seem to keep on coming, with a profit warning from Flight Centre, cruising pauses extended and more border clampdowns, plus so much more. Listen to the latest episode to stay up to date. Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. Hear from newly appointed AFTA CEO Darren Rudd in an exclusive Travel Daily interview in partnership with The Travel Industry Hub next Wednesday at 1pm. ...
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Aug. 6, 2020

Episode 18: The future of Virgin Australia, border uncertainty & cruise setbacks

We had a break from the podcast last week, but we’re back now to wrap up all the latest travel industry news – and as always in these crazy times there’s certainly been a lot to report on. The new Virgin Australia is taking shape, border uncertainty continues, and there’s been lots of news in cruise too. Listen to catch up on the latest in travel industry news this week. Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. Today’s episode of News on ...
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July 23, 2020

Episode 17: JobKeeper extension, Qantas 747 farewell, CMV collapse & CLIA update

Well it’s been another week of ups and downs in the travel industry. We’ve seen an extension of the JobKeeper program, the final flight of Qantas’ Queen of the Skies and the sad closure of CMV Cruises. Plus in other cruise news we’ve had an update from CLIA about new health measures, along with a further extension of the cruising pause. Listen now for your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode of News on the Fly is brought to you by Travel Daily cocktails...
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July 16, 2020

Episode 16: APT restructure, Helloworld capital raising, cruise line ship sales, and a controversial discussion paper.

It’s been yet another huge week of news. We’ve seen massive announcements from both Helloworld and APT yesterday, Carnival selling ships, and a controversial open letter that was published in Travel Daily. Listen to the latest episode of News on the Fly for all this and more. Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode of News on the Fly is brought to you by Travel Daily cocktails! We’ve moved on from meatballs, but we al...
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July 9, 2020

Episode 15: New AFTA CEO’s strategy, cruise giants unite, Rex v. Qantas, and TD turns 26

Don’t miss the latest episode of News on the Fly. This week hear about new AFTA CEO, Darren Rudd’s strategy to advocate for the travel industry. Plus cruise giants uniting for health and safety in the cruise industry, and the ongoing domestic travel spat between Rex and Qantas. All this and more, in this week’s episode! Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode of News on the Fly is brought to you by Travel & Cruise We...
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July 2, 2020

Episode 14: AFTA’s new CEO, aviation plans, capital raising & sales, and cruise updates

Well another week has passed, and the good news is that if you’re listening to this you have survived COVID-19 for another seven days! And what a week it’s been, with AFTA’s new CEO hitting the ground running, lots of big airline and cruise news, and the industry battening down the hatches for what looks like an extended shutdown. Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode of News on the Fly is brought to you by the Trav...
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June 25, 2020

Episode 13: Qantas announcement, domestic boost, cruising suspension, and industry appointments

Hey podcasters! It’s been another huge week of news (what isn’t in these crazy times). Don’t miss a run through of the massive update from Qantas, changes within the Travel Corporation, an update on cruising suspensions and some good news on the domestic cruise front. Travel Daily – News on the Fly is your weekly run through of all the latest travel industry news. This week’s episode of News on the Fly is brought to you by the Travel & Cruise Weekly – keep dreaming. Check out the latest edition...