Tourism Australia defiant after Qantas exit
Matt O'Sullivan Tourism Australia believes that Qantas’s shock decision to cut off funding for the peak tourism body’s marketing campaigns will not stymie its ability to sell the country to the world.
Tourism board backs Dixon in Qantas fight
Matt O'Sullivan THE standoff between Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce and his former mentor, Geoff Dixon, deepened on Wednesday night after Tourism Australia backed its chairman in the feud between the pair.
Joyce hits out at renegade Qantas clique
Matt O'Sullivan Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has condemned a group of renegade investors as ''Airline Partners Australia Mark II'' as he tried to block their destablisation strategy.
We will always defend our interests: Joyce
Matt O'Sullivan Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce says the airline will strongly defend its interests amid agitation from a group of high-profile investors he describes as "APA Mark II".
Twist in a bitter feud: Alan Joyce pulls plug on $44m deal
Matt O'Sullivan The country's premier tourism body has become a casualty of the bitter feud between Qantas boss Alan Joyce and his former mentor Geoff Dixon after the airline withdrew its financial support for...
Rex profit headwind
Matt O'Sullivan Regional Express says pre-tax profits will fall by as much as 35 per cent this financial year due to an expected economic slowdown and additional costs such as the carbon tax.
Tourists from Japan a no-grow zone: Qantas
Matt O'Sullivan Qantas says growth in Japanese tourists will remain ''stagnant at worst, anaemic at best'' in coming years due to their travel tastes changing and a lack of investment in attractions for them in...
Qantas sees little growth in Japanese tourists
Matt O'Sullivan Qantas has warned that growth in Japanese tourists will remain slow because their travel tastes are changing and there is a lack of investment in tourism attractions to woo them to Australia.
Rex points at carbon tax in profit warning
Matt O'Sullivan Regional Express has warned that pre-tax profit will fall by as much as 35% due to an expected economic slowdown and additional costs such as the carbon tax.
Agitators plan second meet with pilots
Matt O'Sullivan The high-profile group of investors challenging the strategic direction of Qantas under the leadership of Alan Joyce will meet the influential pilots' union this week for a second time to outline...
Parting of the ways for the sorcerer and his apprentice
Matt O'Sullivan In June 2008, Qantas's directors flew to New York for a two-day board meeting. They were joined by then Jetstar chief executive Alan Joyce, Peter Gregg and John Borghetti, who were in a three-horse...
Parting of the ways for the sorcerer and his apprentice
Matt O'Sullivan Once close confidants, Qantas chief Alan Joyce now finds himself at odds with his predecessor.
Voter backlash hits QR National
Matt O'Sullivan and Daniel Hurst QR National has suffered a significant protest vote against its controversial executive-pay report.
QR National cops backlash against pay
Matt O’Sullivan, Daniel Hurst QR National has avoided an embarrassing first strike against its controversial pay report, but faced criticism from minority shareholders at the AGM.
Virgin to step up Qantas battle
Matt O'Sullivan Virgin Australia intends to start winning more corporate travellers over from Qantas.
Turbulence ahead for Virgin Australia
Matt O'Sullivan Virgin Australia has warned that trading conditions for this financial year remain uncertain as economic troubles overseas weigh on the minds of Australian consumers.
Consortium in bid to stake Qantas claim
Matt O'sullivan and Adele Ferguson Qantas management has hunkered down amid a renewed attempt by some of Australia's best-connected businessmen to secure a cornerstone stake and overhaul the airline.
Gang of four take on Alan Joyce
Matt O'Sullivan Ex-Qantas CEO Geoff Dixon and his mates have been nipping at Alan Joyce’s heels for months, but the latest noises have all the hallmarks of predators trying to keep their plans alive.
Adviser says vote 'no' on Virgin CEO's triple bonus
Matt O'Sullivan The board of Virgin Australia faces a rebuke from minority shareholders over its executive pay after an influential adviser urged a no vote because of what it describes as ''very large'' short-term...
Qantas may halve its core earnings
Matt O'Sullivan Qantas may at least halve its core earnings in the first half of this financial year as it bears the brunt of intense competition in the domestic market.
