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Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Feb 10

Missed this week's must-read travel industry news and views? We've got you. Karryon has you covered with our recap of the 10 most-read stories of the week.

Missed this week’s must-read travel industry news and views? We’ve got you. Karryon has you covered with our recap of the 10 most-read stories of the week.

#10. Better Connected: From Brisbane to New Zealand and beyond

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Brisbane Operations Manager Steve Mareroa sums up the Air New Zealand way.

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#9. Northern Territory travel deals: Four great packages right on every Australian’s doorstep

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Bag bonus deals with Viva Holidays.

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#8. Australia scoops 6 spots in top 20 most-loved global destinations

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The land Down Under dominates a list of the world’s 100 ‘Most Loved’ spots.

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#7. $40K for SMEs: FCBT’s Corporate Travel Grant is back

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Help for Aussie SMEs to grow and transform their businesses.

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#6. Deadly earthquakes rock Turkey and Syria; international flights not affected

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The unfolding situation as it stands for major tourism hubs, airports and operators on the ground.

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#5. Movers + Shakers: Scoot adds Adam Kelly as GM Australia

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New Australian GM is eager to unite with travel advisors and trade partners.

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#4. FCTG Independent takes over ship in first ‘Independent Icons’ event

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FCTG Independent creates its own incentive for top travel advisors.

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#3. Oh hello, Hong Kong! HK has 500,000 free air tix up for grabs

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Welcoming travellers back with free air travel and visitor perks.

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#2. Financial aid: Travel consultants added to Federal Government Skills Priority List

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AFTA won its bid. Here’s what it means for travel businesses and traineeships.

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#1. Travel agents adapt to virtual new reality in pandemic aftermath

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How did the pandemic really impact the local community travel advisor?

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This is Karryon, signing off for another week.