Summer of concerts at Accor Stadium
Accor Stadium is famous for delivering some of the biggest and best stadium concert experiences in Australia - more than 180,000 people can be expected for the two Ed Sheeran shows on…
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Benefits and pitfalls in Flight Centre USD 220m luxury deal with Scott Dunn
Flight Centre’s USD220 million buyout of luxury travel agency Scott Dunn has prompted analysts to forecast strategic benefits while warning of potential pitfalls, such as a post-COVID-19…
Crystal Cruises Announces Four Sails In Australia From December
As part of its rebirth under the A&K Travel Group’s leadership, one of the most prestigious luxury cruise lines, Crystal Cruises, will sail from Australia aboard the Crystal Symphony…
Australia: No $5 bill for King Charles III
by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News
Australia has been formally independent since 1901, it considers the British monarch its symbolic head…
The Tasman Hotel: New 5-star boutique hotel in Hobart, Tasmania
Hobart’s recently opened Tasman Hotel is a welcome addition to Tasmania’s luxury hotel and resort space. It is not an exaggeration to say that The Tasman would be a welcome addition to…
Air New Zealand introduces measures to ease the pain and create certainty for disrupted passengers
With the airport reopened and international flights now underway, Air New Zealand is focusing its efforts on getting the 9,000 disrupted passengers around its network back into the skies –…
Apt & Travelmarvel launches Australia & New Zealand 2023/24 Collection
Australian-owned APT & Travelmarvel has been an Australasian destination specialist for nearly a century, and the launch of its 2023/24 Australia and New Zealand Collection has been…
Virgin Australia Launches Massive Sale And Corporate Offering
To celebrate the return of business travellers to levels greater than 110% of those seen in January 2019, Virgin Australia has just announced a massive sale on domestic and international…
Tourism Western Australia launches new global tourism brand ‘Walking On A Dream’
Tourism Western Australia has taken over the Piccadilly Lights in London with the destination’s iconic floating whale shark for the UK launch of their new global tourism brand ‘Walking…
Bonza Launches This Week With $49 Flights
Australia’s newest low-cost airline is ready to take to the skies, and fares will start at only $49. Travellers may now book tickets to 12 destinations across 15 routes as part of…
Fiji invites the world to experience genuine happiness
Tourism Fiji is rolling out a refreshed take on their renowned ‘happiness’ brand platform just over a year on from borders reopening to tourists. The new brand platform, ‘Where happiness…
Royal Caribbean’s New Sale Offers Bargain South Pacific Itineraries
Royal Caribbean offers a limited-time promotion with special pricing on Quantum of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas sailings to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.
Guests…
Air New Zealand – 2022 in the Air at 35,000ft
Due to the border reopening last year, Air New Zealand carried 12.3 million customers and operated 152,000 flights across its domestic and international network in 2022.
Delta announces new Los Angeles-Auckland service
Delta has announced that on 28 October 2023, they will start operating a brand-new nonstop service between Los Angeles and Auckland. Delta will operate its Airbus A350-900, which has 32…
Emirates adds two more Australia services as demand soars
Emirates has taken yet another significant step in the resumption of its Australia capacity by increasing its service to two major cities – Sydney and Melbourne.
Accor to operate Wonil Hotel Perth
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, will operate Wonil Hotel Perth, a new Handwritten Collection hotel set to open at the Forrest Hall Precinct in early February 2023.
AHC has signed an MOU with SEC to host the Asia Pacific Hydrogen 2023 Summit & Exhibition
The Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) has signed an MOU with the Sustainable Energy Council (SEC) to host the Asia Pacific Hydrogen 2023 Summit & Exhibition at the ICC in Sydney,…
Emirates to restore daily direct service between Singapore and Melbourne
Emirates will relaunch its daily direct flight between Singapore and Melbourne from 26 March 2023, as part of its frequency ramp up to Sydney and Melbourne in response to strong travel…
ANA Increases Service To Sydney To Double Daily
ANA has announced that it will increase its services to Sydney from 10 to 14 flights per week beginning 26 March.
While both current flights operate at night, each leg of the new…
Travel Has Returned, But Low Airfares Have Not
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission predicts that high costs will continue through 2023, despite recent statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing that…
Announcing Virgin Hotels Collection
Virgin Hotels – the luxury lifestyle hospitality brand of the Virgin Group and Virgin Limited Edition – the private global collection of unique retreats, hotels and exclusive islands owned…
Top online channels for 2022 – STAAH
Global hotel technology giant, STAAH, has unveiled the list of distribution channels that brought the highest booking revenue to hotels in 2022. Major players Booking.com, Agoda and…
Emirates Will Boost Its Daily Flights To Brisbane
Emirates’ resumption of operations in Australia continues with the introduction of a new daily flight to Brisbane.
Emirates will begin operating the second daily flight to and from…
US Investment Firm Acquires A Significant Stake In Rex
Perea Capital, a US private equity firm, has made Rex Airlines’ first significant investment, giving the airline a solid boost to its image as the travel industry works to put the covid…
Emirates doubles services to Brisbane
Addition of a Boeing 777-300ER service means Emirates will offer almost 12,000 seats per week to Brisbane combined with its daily A380.
Aurora Expeditions showcases its 2023 Bucket List
Aurora Expeditions is hosting a series of trade and consumer, virtual and in-person events across Australia in January and February. Learn the Aurora difference as we feature our Bucket…
Regent Seven Seas Explorer not allowed to enter New Zealand
by: Juergen T Steinmetz | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel & Tourism News
Due to strict maritime biosecurity rules, this issue may threaten the cruise sector in Australia and New Zealand.…
Regent Seven Seas Explorer Misses Debut In New Zealand
Due to strict maritime biosecurity rules, this issue may threaten the cruise sector in Australia and New Zealand. Ports of call are dropped from the schedule, and time is spent at sea…
Bonza Cleared For Take-Off
Low-fare operator Bonza has been cleared for take-off by Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority which has issued it an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC).
The AOC is the regulatory…
Airlines Are Wary About Restarting Flights To China
After being isolated for over three years since the initial Covid-19 outbreak, China made the bold step to stop quarantine and testing for all inbound international travellers.
The…
Virgin Voyages Launches ‘Now We’re Voyaging’
Virgin Voyages is starting 2023 with a new advertising campaign, “Now We’re Voyaging”, followed by the debut of a music video “, The Voyage”.
Virgin Voyages is a cruise line that…
Aurora Expeditions releases the ultimate 2023 bucket list travel guide
Aurora Expeditions is helping simplify when and where to explore in 2023 with its informative Bucket List e-book, compiled with its Expedition Teams’ expertise. Highlighting the ideal time…
China Eastern Ups Services To Sydney And Melbourne
China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will increase its Sydney-Shanghai route to three weekly flights commencing on 16 January in response to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions…
Silversea sets sail on 139-day ‘South Side Story’ world cruise 2023
Silversea Cruises’ 2023 World Cruise, South Side Story, is set to depart from Sydney on January 10, marking the first time the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line has set sail…
Accor brings new Mercure hotel brand to Cairns
Accor has announced that it is bringing its leading Mercure hotel brand back to the coastal holiday hotspot of Cairns in Tropical North Queensland with the opening of new Mercure Cairns.…
Biofouling Delays Cruise Ship In New Zealand And Australia
Biofouling has prevented the Viking Orion from docking for the second time in two weeks. Passengers on the Viking Orion, a luxury cruise ship to which people flew in from all over the…
PONANT Stories: Traversing Antarctica’s spectacular landscape to meet the penguins
For the first time ever, a cruise passenger of PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot was able to navigate through the frozen Weddell Sea Ice to Snow Hill Island to meet a colony of thousands of…
Carnival Unveils Its 2024-2025 Packed Australian Cruise Program
Carnival Cruise Line unveiled its 2024-2025 calendar, which includes 76 cruises sailing from Sydney from June 2024 to June 2025 and from Brisbane from September 2024 to March 2025.…
Singapore No 1 international inbound market for Western Australia
The latest data from Tourism Western Australia (TWA) shows that Singapore is now the number one source of foreign visitors, with Singaporeans accounting for 24% of all international arrivals…
Cinzia Burnes joins AFTA Board of Directors
Burnes is Executive Director Helloworld Limited. She is also a G’Day USA Champion and has been a Board Member of Tourism Victoria, a Committee Member of Beyond Tourism 2020 and a Board…
Austrian Airlines took off for the first time to Tromsø
OS flight 329 was a special one. Not only because Austrian Airlines took off on its inaugural flight to Tromsø at 10:35 a.m. local time on Saturday, 17 December, 2022, also because the…
Introducing the Accor Hosted Buyer Lounge for AIME 2023
Accor Pacific, Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, has announced it will deliver a range of limitless experiences and the best in hospitality to the hosted buyers attending…
Sydney Awaiting The Arrival Of Seven Seas Explorer
This ship has been dubbed “The Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built.” Regent Seven Seas Cruises is looking forward to the arrival of its Seven Seas Explorer ship in Sydney, which is making its…
Ponant Le Lapérouse Sails Into Sydney After 3 Years
After an absence of more than three years, the small exploration ship Le Lapérouse returned to Sydney Harbour last Friday, marking the beginning of the much-awaited 2023 season for…
CT Partners adds TripActions as its newest member
CT Partners has finished the year on a high, with the announcement that TripActions has joined the CT Partners network this month.
Virgin Australia Announces New Cairns-Tokyo Flight
Virgin Australia has announced a new international route, with a daily return flight from Cairns to Tokyo (Haneda) beginning on 28 June 2023.
The route is being introduced for the…
New Cruise Line Set To Enter The Australian Market
A new cruise line is coming to our shores, with its eyes set firmly on the Australian market. On its maiden voyage to Australian waters, Ambassador Cruise Line will dock in Sydney…
Countdown To Norwegian Spirit’s Australian Arrival
The long-awaited brand-new Norwegian Spirit will finally dock in Sydney on 21 December. Norwegian Spirit’s arrival in Australia symbolises Norwegian Cruise Line’s long-awaited return to…
Australia’s current international travel landscape is on the come-up
After two years of ducking in and out of lockdowns and battling tight restrictions and closed travel borders, Australians have proved that they have well and truly been bitten by the travel…
Princess Cruise Ship Skips Port Call Due to COVID-19 Cases
This most major outbreak of COVID-19 in Australia has hit the Grand Princess, a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises. Some media sources stated that Newcastle officials turned away…
Consumer Commission Puts On Notice Aussie Airlines To Lower Fares
Qantas anticipates a summer of tremendous demand that will test its service and dependability, while Australia’s consumer watchdog has warned airlines about rising domestic airfares.…
Otherworldly journeys in New Zealand
There’s no shortage of magic or adventure in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies.
Follow in the footsteps of the characters themselves with just one of these wondrous…
Philippine Airlines returns to Perth
Philippine Airlines continues to rebuild flights back to Australia by adding Perth as the fourth destination to the country. Beginning next summer in 2023, the carrier will commence flights…
58% of Aussies will amend travel plans to navigate higher prices and disruptions
This year, Australians have travelled in droves, with domestic travel in particular increasing to 89 per cent of pre-COVID levels. The promising bounceback, however, has been met worker…
PONANT has A Holiday Gift to You
PONANT has a holiday gift to every passenger joining their 2023 voyages.
Emirates’ A380 touches down in New Zealand
Emirates’ flagship A380 made a landmark touchdown at Auckland Airport. This is first time the Emirates double-decker has landed in Auckland since February 2020, demonstrating increasing…
Fortescue and ATCO unveil Western Australia’s 1st green hydrogen refuelling station
Fortescue and ATCO Australia have opened Western Australia’s first green hydrogen refuelling station at ATCO’s Clean Energy Innovation Hub in the Perth metropolitan area.
Ponant Unveils Cruise Program For Northern Summer 2024
Ponant has launched its Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 program, with highlights including the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and Northern Europe.
Fifty new sailings have opened, from…
Air Niugini renews distribution and distributor agreements with Sabre
Sabre Corporation announced the renewal of its distribution agreement with Air Niugini. The deal will ensure that the airline can continue to reach Sabre’s extensive network of global travel…
Solomon Islands tourism slowly returns
Just three months after the Solomon Islands reopened its border on 01 July after an 800-day lockdown, official visitor arrival (VA) numbers for Q3 2022 show the destination has gotten off…
Accor to open new properties across Australia and New Zealand in 2023
Accor reveals some of its newest properties across Australia and New Zealand that travellers can look forward to visiting in 2023 and beyond.
Great Southern journey returns in December
Taking guests on a culinary and scenic summer adventure between Brisbane and Adelaide, the all-inclusive Great Southern journey returns in December, with exciting new Off Train Experiences…
Fourth Virgin Voyages Ship “Brilliant Lady” Launched
A major milestone was reached on Friday when the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy floated out the Brilliant Lady, the fourth cruise ship for the innovative cruise company Virgin Voyages.…
Soaring Airfares Make Australians Rethink Holiday Plans
While one in three Australians still plans to travel throughout the popular Christmas and summer holidays, the significant increase in international and domestic airfares has put seven…
Here’s why your next outdoor adventure holiday should be in the authentic U.S. South
If you are planning a great outdoor adventure holiday for your clients, head to the South of the USA.
Air Niugini renews distribution agreements with Sabre
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced the renewal of its distribution agreement with Air Niugini. The deal…
Insurers inflate travel cover costs by AUD $560 for differently abled people
New research shows that disabled tourists are paying AUD $560 (approx. USD 375.79) more than non-disabled customers for travel insurance cover to go on holiday, a significant premium…
Fiji Airways Announces New Flights To Tonga And Samoa
Fiji Airways has announced the introduction of services to the popular tourist destinations of Tonga and Samoa, as well as new advantages for tabua club members.
The airline also…
Singapore Airlines Adds A380 Flights To Sydney And Melbourne
Singapore Airlines’ flagship Airbus A380 is returning to Melbourne, and the airline is increasing the number of flights to Sydney using the superjumbo.
This change will provide a…
Aurora Expeditions takes travellers to the “Garden of Eden”
Travel Daily Media has spoken with Eamon Larkin, Expedition Guide for Aurora Expeditions, about the voyage to Costa Rica and Panama.
Seychelles leaves a lasting impression on South Asian market
Seychelles’ participation in ITB Asia Singapore held in October at Marina Bay, provided an excellent opportunity to showcase the destination.
Seychelles leaves a lasting impression on South…
Health and Safety top concern for Asia Pacific Corporate Travellers
SAP Concur released new research that finds APAC corporate travellers are concerned about the continuing health and safety threats from COVID-19, even as they retain high interest in…
Carnival Cruise Line Brings Back Masks For Australian Sailings
Carnival Cruise Line has reinstated mandatory mask-wearing requirements for the line’s sailings in Australia out of caution following recent cases reported onboard.
Masks will now be…
Air New Zealand Regional Lounges go gourmet
Taste buds are firing on all cylinders as Air New Zealand launches a tasty new menu in its regional lounges. Air New Zealand chief customer and sales officer Leanne Geraghty says these…
Aurora Expeditions offers single supplements savings for select sailings in 2023
Aurora Expeditions is feeling festive and is offering individual travellers solo savings on some of its most popular Arctic and global voyages when booked and deposited before December…
PONANT offers cash back and more on select Le Commandant Charcot Expeditions
Luxury small ship cruise line PONANT offers an array of discounts and cash back to joiners of select Le Commandant Charcot Expeditions.
Celebrity Edge’s Heading Downunder For The 2023-24 Season
The $1 billion Celebrity Edge will debut in Australia during the 2023–2024 cruise season, bringing multi-level suites and a large spa.
Between December 2023 and April 2024, cruises…
Gender affirmation policy launched by Accor
Accor Pacific today introduced a new gender transitioning policy to support its employees to navigate gender identity and affirmation at work. Aptly launched during Trans Awareness Week…
Montreal 2022 Cruise Season: Encouraging Results
The first post-pandemic cruise season welcomed more than 50,000 passengers and crew, surpassing our spring forecast. This summer of recovery began on May 7 with the arrival of American Queen…
Air New Zealand to welcome 2.8 million customers this summer
Air New Zealand is gearing up its resources to welcome 2.8 million passengers between 15 December 2022 and 31 January 2023, following a surge in demand for what will be the first summer…
Electric Planes To Service Australia’s Outback
A new Letter of Intent inked between Alice Springs-based Northern Territory Flying Services, and US-based electric plane developer Eviation will put Australia’s Outback at the vanguard…
Holland America Arrives In Australia
After more than two years of absence owing to the pandemic, Holland America Line has returned to Australia.
The Westerdam, the first ship in Holland America’s fleet to return to…
Oceania arrives back in Australia
As part of Oceania Cruises’ OceaniaNEXT project, the Regatta underwent a “re-inspiration” and returned to Australia last Friday.
The Regatta, which can hold 656 passengers, has…
Goodbye boarding passes, hello biometric facial recognition
Boarding passes will soon be a thing of the past.
Last week, Air New Zealand customers were some of the first to experience biometric verification at the boarding gate after a…
AFTA now accepting EOI for NTIA Custodians
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) is now accepting expressions of interest for the 5 positions of the NTIA Custodians Council, who will ensure the travel industry’s night of…
New Zealand’s new quirky tourism campaign
The West Coast of New Zealand is hoping to pique the interest of travellers with a quirky new campaign. ‘Pretty Great, Actually’ entices visitors to “tackle a mighty West Coast adventure, or…
Travelex launches cricket-themed ‘Digital Airport’ store at Adelaide Airport
Travelex has launched the first phase of its operations at Adelaide Airport with the opening of a brand-new store and ATMs.
Aurora Expeditions releases its 2024 Arctic Program
Aurora Expeditions has released its latest Arctic & Beyond 2024 program featuring multi-destination voyages and experiences in some of the most remote and remarkable places on the…
Garuda Resumes Nonstop Flights From Melbourne To Bali
Garuda Indonesia has announced that on 10 December 2022 will resume its service from Melbourne to Bali. Just three weeks after announcing it will resume flights between Melbourne and…
China Airlines Reintroduces Flights To Brisbane And Auckland
China Airlines’ flights between Auckland, Brisbane, and Taipei have resumed, with three flights per week from October to December, increasing to five flights per week from January to…
Driving sustainability in corporate travel and beyond
With COP27 about to commence, the Association of Travel Management Companies (ATMC) is proud to be promoting sustainability as a core focus of members with Chair Tass Messinis invited to…
Air New Zealand launches ambitious programme for zero emissions aircraft
Some of the world’s most innovative aircraft developers will join forces with Air New Zealand with the ambition of making zero emissions aircraft technology a reality in Aotearoa New…
Travel Insurance more important than ever!
If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel is one of the key take-outs of DFAT’s Consular State of Play report 2021/22 launched in Canberra.
Rex and Delta Begin Interline Partnership
Thanks to a new interline arrangement between Rex and Delta Air Lines, travellers from Armidale and Wagga Wagga may book a single ticket for round-trip travel to the United States. All…
Air New Zealand resumes non-stop flights to Bali
Kiwis wanting to escape wintery months next year will be delighted to hear Air New Zealand will be returning to the tropical shores of Bali in March 2023.
Air New Zealand Chief Customer…
Aurora Expeditions founder to lead Arctic expedition
Award-winning adventure travel company Aurora Expeditions is offering an exciting and unique opportunity to discover the natural wonders of the Arctic with one of the world’s greatest…
AirAsia X resumes operations to Melbourne
AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated its resumption of services to Melbourne, as one of its first key destinations to return to post-pandemic.
Air New Zealand Service To New York Avoids Stopover
Passengers from New York to Auckland on Air New Zealand were informed of a stopover; however, the airline has since confirmed that the trip would go as planned and will fly the entire…
Carnival Luminosa arrives in Australia
Carnival Luminosa officially arrived in Queensland, Australia, marking the first ship from the fleet to be homeported in Brisbane.
Christchurch to host International Association of Geomorphologists Conference
Christchurch has won the right to host the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) Conference in 2026, only the second time this event has come to the Southern Hemisphere.
Countries That Require Australians To Be Vaccinated
The number of countries that demand proof of COVID-19 vaccination before entry continues to decrease. Rather than declaring victory and calling off the global pandemic, governments are…
United Airlines Makes Its Landing In Brisbane
United Airlines’ debut flight from San Francisco to Brisbane landed on Saturday, making it the first American airline to offer regular, non-stop service between the US mainland and…
Ovation Of The Seas Docked In Sydney With Covid Cases
On Saturday, 29 October, one of the world’s largest cruise ships, the Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas, made her long-awaited return to Australian waters, docking at Sydney’s Overseas…
Grand Arrival Of Celebrity Cruise In Sydney
Celebrity Eclipse’s arrival in Sydney Harbour last week, Celebrity Cruises has returned to Australian waters after an absence of over a thousand days.
In 2022-23, the ship will sail…
Qantas Removes The A380 From Melbourne-Los Angeles
According to the most recent wave of schedule changes washing across Qantas’ calendar, anyone intending to travel first class on the superjumbo next year between Melbourne and Los…
Aussies want to travel to Japan: Airbnb
As Japan has now reopened to the world for individual travel, more than half (56 percent) of Aussies are looking to travel to Japan when they are able, a new YouGov survey commissioned by…
Accor and Avis extend partnership across Australia and New Zealand
Accor, Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, has extended its partnership with Avis car rentals across Australia and New Zealand, allowing members of ALL - Accor Live Limitless…
REX Returns To Profitability
Rex turned a profit in September for the first time since commencing operations in February 2022.
Rex’s domestic aircraft network had increases in passenger numbers of 60%, 34%, and…
Ponant deploys Le Jacques-Cartier To The Kimberley
Ponant has revealed its 2024 Kimberley season, during which the brand-new expedition ship Le Jacques Cartier will make her Australian premiere alongside the already-established Le…
Melbourne Airport’s international Passengers Rose 5,525% In September
The number of international passengers passing through Melbourne Airport in September 2022 increased by a staggering 5,525 percent over the same month the previous year, when Melbourne…
P&O Cruises Showcased Its New Pacific Adventure In Sydney
One day before her maiden commercial cruise from Australia – a three-night Sydney round trip voyage – P&O Cruises Australia gave travel agents and cruise operators in Sydney a sneak…
Princess Cruises lifts Covid-19 protocols for most voyages
Beginning October 21, Princess Cruises is lifting its Covid-19 protocols, meaning there are no longer vaccination or testing requirements on most voyages. Guests sailing with Princess…
Australia’s Discount Airfares Reach A 15-Year High
As airlines in Australia attempted to meet rising demand while also absorbing the costs of higher fuel prices and inflation, domestic flight discounts reached their highest level in…
Celebrity Cruises Returns To New Zealand
Following an absence of more than 900 days, Celebrity Cruises has returned to New Zealand waters with the introduction of Celebrity Eclipse, the line’s third cruise ship to dock in…
Bespoke experiences in the Grampians with Journey Beyond
The Great Southern has enhanced its coastal journey with new Off Train Experiences in the Grampians for guests travelling between Adelaide and Brisbane
Qantas Outlines Its Christmas Strategy Plan
Qantas has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to address the service disruptions that have plagued the company in recent times, including the reduction of its aircraft capacity by…
AFTA welcomes “Come and Say G’Day” Global Campaign
The “Come and Say G’Day” global campaign is a critical investment in rebuilding Australia’s visitor economy, reviving Australia’s Tourism industry, and, by default, bringing much needed…
American Airlines to restart Sydney– Los Angeles flights from next week
After a five-month pause, American Airlines is relaunching service between Sydney (SYD) and Los Angeles (LAX), resuming a daily flight to connect citizens from Down Under to North American…
Smartvisit launches first ever Western Australian Pass
Powered by Smartvisit Technology, the Great Southern Flexi Pass will showcase the unique beauty of this region, with fun for the whole family.
Thai Airways Doubles Melbourne-Bangkok Flights
Thai Airways is capitalising on the increase in international travel and Australia’s upcoming summer holiday season by increasing the frequency of its flights between Melbourne and…
Japan Is Now Fully Open To Australian Tourists
Last Tuesday, Japan eased its previously rigid COVID restrictions, allowing international travellers to enter the country without a visa for the first time since the pandemic’s…
Travel Demand Helps Mitigate The Weakening Aussie Dollar
According to Qantas CFO Vanessa Hudson, rising demand for international travel is helping to mitigate the effects of the declining Australian dollar on the company’s operations.…
Qantas Resumes Direct Brisbane Tokyo Services On 1 December
The Sunshine State’s tourism industry will get a boost from 1 December 2022, when Qantas will resume three weekly flights between Brisbane Airport and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport.
Ryan…
Qantas Project Sunrise To Begin With New York
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has revealed that New York is more likely than London to be the initial destination for nonstop flights departing from Australia’s east coast as part of Project…
EU proposes suspension of visa waiver agreement with Vanuatu
The Commission of the European Union has proposed the full suspension of the visa waiver agreement with Vanuatu due to golden passport systems risks.
Quintessentially Australian experience of ‘The Ghan’ with Journey Beyond
Due to unprecedented demand across the 2023 season, Journey Beyond has announced additional departures on The Ghan.
Paul Gauguin Cruises Opens 2024 Small Ship Bookings
The three-masted sailing yacht Le Ponant, which has recently emerged from several months-long renovations at the San Giorgio del Porto shipyard in Italy, is set to arrive in Australia…
Novotel Devonport opens with 187 keys in Tasmania
The doors have officially opened at Novotel Devonport, north Tasmania’s most anticipated hotel launch for 2022.
Travelex launches first foreign currency ATM at Brisbane Airport
Travelex, the foreign exchange brand in Australia, has launched the foreign exchange industry’s first ever Foreign Currency ATM click & collect service, enabling customers to pre-order…
5 exciting features of Queensland’s new travel trade website
Here are the five features of Queensland’s new travel trade website especially designed for trade partners.
Board the life-changing expeditions in Antarctica
TD had a chat with snorkelling and diving guide Edwin Sargeant about Aurora Expeditions’ journey back to Antarctica.
The Cruise Market In Australia Shows A Strong Rebound
Statistics produced by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia show that consumer interest in sailing is on the upswing.
CLIA commissioned an independent…
Rex Supports Qantas Bid To Take Over Alliance
Qantas’ quest to acquire FIFO specialist Alliance received unexpected support when Rex said it would support the deal.
The local provider of the E190, Alliance, has claimed that any…
Domestic Air Volume Still Down By 25%
According to the most recent annual report from Tourism Research Australia, domestic overnight trips dropped by over a quarter in the year to 30 June 2022 compared to the same time in…
Carnival Splendor Makes A Grand Entrance Into Sydney Harbour
Friday marked the official start of the summer cruise season for Carnival Australia’s eight brands with the arrival of the Carnival Splendor, a ship from the Carnival Cruise Line,…
Qantas Fares Rise As Jetstar Deals With High Cancellation Rates
In an email to its network of travel agencies, Qantas announced a 4% rise in their economy fares. This revision affects Qantas’s basic pricing for all of its domestic services.…
Australian Airlines Should Guarantee Delayed Flight Compensation
There has been a rise in the number of people demanding that airlines ensure compensation for passengers whose flights are either cancelled or delayed.
There has been widespread…
Australia Removes Mandatory COVID Isolation
The national cabinet has decided to end mandatory isolation for COVID-19.
After a meeting on Friday at Parliament House, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and state and territory…
Hurtigruten Expeditions updates COVID-19 protocols
Hurtigruten Expeditions, the world’s largest and leading expedition cruise line, has updated, adjusted and simplified the Covid-19 protocols. The main change is removing pre-departure…
Bringing the immersive Australia wildlife experience alive
Australian Geographic in partnership with global presenting partner, Tourism Australia, launches Australian Geographic: Our Country Immersive Experience (Our Country).
Magic At Sea Begins With Disney Cruises
Disney Cruise Line is reaching Australia and New Zealand for the first time. Disney Magic at Sea delivers magic and beloved Disney characters to our shores for a short time beginning in…
Australia’s Best And Worst Airline For Operational Performance
New data issued by the Department of Transport compares the top and worst performing airports and airlines.
When it came to on-time departures in August, Rex was the best airline, and…
New Caledonia Officially Opens To Cruises on 5 October
New Caledonia is officially reopening on 5 October, allowing cruise ships to pass through its territorial waters. On 4 October 2022, the Pacific Explorer, operated by P&O Cruises,…
Tropical North Queensland promotes accessible tourism
An Accessibility Hub has been added to the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef destination website to assist travellers with mobility impairment select activities and itineraries for their…
Samoa’s Borders Open to International Travelers
Flights to Samoa currently operate direct from Auckland with Air New Zealand, Sydney/Brisbane with Qantas, Nadi (Fiji) and Honolulu (Hawaii) with Fiji Airways. Commencing September 22…
Fourth AIRcelerate generation takes off with Austrian Airlines
This week the fourth generation AIRcelerate, a dual study program offered by Austrian Airlines in cooperation with Worms University of Applied Sciences since 2018, was kicked off.
Re-think travel experiences with New Zealand
When it comes to re-thinking tourism, New Zealand invites travellers who are curious enough to look a little deeper and go a little further to discover more authentic, meaningful connections…
Cunard Confirms Queen Elizabeth Coming To Australia
Cunard Line, the operator of the luxury liner Queen Elizabeth, has announced that the ship would arrive in Fremantle, Australia, on 7 November for her first local call since the…
Air New Zealand Dismisses Virgin Merger Reports
On Friday, Air New Zealand issued a strongly worded statement to the ASX denying rumours that it has conducted negotiations with Virgin about a prospective merger.
A statement…
Aurora Expeditions and ‘Hero of the Planet’ Dr. Sylvia Earle to host an Antarctic Climate Expedition in 2023
Aurora Expeditions is offering one final opportunity to join the world-first Antarctic Climate Expedition sailing in February 2023, led by renowned oceanographer, marine biologist,…
P&O Will Pilot Test Vanuatu Cruises For Safe Restart
Starting in November, P&O Cruises Australia and Vanuatu authorities will work together to restart cruising to the island paradise. During this time, two cruises will depart from…
Air New Zealand Touches Down In New York
The first of Air New Zealand’s nonstop flights between the city of sails and the city that never sleeps landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport yesterday.
NZ2 took off from…
Great Barrier Reef On Top Of Bucket List
Visiting the Great Barrier Reef is the most popular bucket list destination for Gen Z, accounting for about a quarter of all people’s bucket lists. Planet Cruise research uncovers the…
14 new Marriott Luxury Hotels in Asia Pacific
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it expects to open 14 additional luxury properties in the Asia Pacific by the end of 2023. The planned additions highlight the strategic growth…
The pandemic changed how we travel, hospitality should follow suit
TD sat down with Trent Fraser, CEO of Choice Hotels about the emerging travel trends and navigating the post-pandemic era in the hospitality sector.
New nonstop Auckland to New York flight on Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touches down at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in the Big Apple.
New nonstop Auckland to New York flight on Air New Zealand
Destination NSW Unveils Resource To Capture Cruise Passenger Spending
Destination NSW has developed a new tool to assist tourist economy businesses in capturing passenger expenditure in the state’s cruise port network.
The new handbook, developed in…
New Zealand Ends COVID Restrictions
The New Zealand government has signalled a return to normality for the first time since the pandemic began; New Zealand lifted most of the remaining COVID-19 restrictions on Monday,…
More time and flexibility to use Air New Zealand credits
Air New Zealand is extending the expiry date on all credits to give customers more time to get back out and explore the world.
Coral Princess visits Melbourne
The Coral Princess arrived at Melbourne’s Station Pier Cruise Ship Terminal early Thursday morning for her maiden visit. It is the first cruise ship to visit Melbourne in more than two…
Qatar Airways Doha to Perth flight on Airbus A380 now
Previously operated by the Boeing B777-300ER, passengers will now have a chance to journey on board the Airbus A380
Qatar Airways Doha to Perth flight on Airbus A380 now
Australia is the largest source market for Indonesia
Australia is the largest source of Indonesian visitors, it represents nearly 40% of foreign visitors.
Cook Islands removes Covid vaccination requirements
COVID-19 vaccination requirements have been removed and no longer apply for travel and entry to the Cook Islands by Aircraft and Sea vessel as from 6th September 2022.
The news comes as…
Establish new markets to grow tourism: Derry
The tourism industry will require government support for tourism generation and the establishment of new markets such as India stated Sarah Derry, CEO of Accor Pacific. She added that to…
Air New Zealand airlifts NASA mission
In a world-first, Air New Zealand flight NZ8844 took off this morning from Christchurch to Nelson carrying a NASA next-generation satellite receiver.
New Zealand beckons the American tourist
Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand have launched a joint campaign in the US and Canada to showcase Aotearoa and encourage North American travellers to book a holiday to New Zealand.
Air Chathams takes tech partner Maxamation to optimise revenue
Air Chathams, has implemented Maxamation’s Aviator Revenue Management solution.
Ponant Reveals A New Itinerary For New Zealand And The Chatham Islands
A new itinerary touring New Zealand and the Chatham Islands has been revealed by Ponant.
On 7 January 2023, it will sail from port aboard the small luxury adventure ship Le Lapérouse.…
Disney Cruise Line Making Its Way Downunder
Disney Cruise Line has announced that its Magic at Sea cruises will now be offered in Australia and New Zealand!
The season will begin in October 2023 and go through February 2024,…
Bonza’s Launch Delayed Again
Another setback has emerged in the launch of Australia’s new ultra-low-cost airline Bonza.
There is still some ambiguity about when Bonza will take off because the budget airline is…
WebBeds partners with STB for familiarisation trip
WebBeds teams up with Singapore Tourism Board (STB) for a five-day action-packed fam trip enabling top Australian product managers to rediscover the wonders of the “Lion City”.
Air New Zealand ‘unmasks’ from 13 Sep
Masks will no longer be required on any Air New Zealand operated flights from 13 September 2022 following the Government’s announcement that face masks will no longer be required on inbound…
Fly AirAsia from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur or fly thru for AUD239
AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated the return of services from Sydney and welcomed flight D7220 to Kuala Lumpur with 61% load factor on Friday.
Carnival Luminosa joins the Carnival Cruise
Transitioning from sister line Costa, Carnival Luminosa has officially joined the Carnival Cruise Line fleet as the newest Fun Ship which will debut from Brisbane, Australia, on 6 November…
Carnival Newest Ship Luminosa Open For Bookings
Reservations for the maiden season of Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Luminosa, which will launch on 6 November from Brisbane before repositioning for seasonal service from…
Qatar Airways begins partnership with Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia, have officially commenced a strategic partnership that significantly expands the networks, lounges and loyalty programs of both airlines, bringing…
Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia Partnership Kicks Off
Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have announced the kick-off of their alliance formed in May, which will open up markets in Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and extend…
Focus forward – bigger, better, stronger
Flight Centre Corporate opens registrations for ‘Illuminate 2022’, to be held at Alexandria’s The Venue in Sydney on Thursday 20 October, with a ‘Focus Forward – Bigger, Better, Stronger’…
REX Reports Strong Performance In August
The airline, which previously recorded a full-year after-tax loss of $46 million on revenue of $319 million, has credited its successful turnaround to the high volume of passengers…
Qantas Baggage Handler Set To Strike On 12 September
Ground personnel at Qantas are planning a 24-hour strike on 12 September, adding to the airline’s woes.
Ground personnel at Qantas are planning a 24-hour strike on 12 September,…
Coral Expeditions launches new Passages at Sea series
Coral Expeditions has launched a new series of voyages that showcase an authentic seafaring experience. The ‘Passages at Sea’ voyages aboard its modern Australian-flagged fleet allow…
Air New Zealand Delays B787 Deliveries
Due to the production delays at Boeing, Air New Zealand has delayed the delivery of further B787s by a year. Richard Thomson, the airline’s CFO, revealed on a recent earnings call that…
Australia Drops Mask Mandate For Domestic Flights
Some COVID restrictions, including the mask mandate for domestic flights, are set to be lifted very soon.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that the national cabinet has agreed…
Australia Approves Korean Air-Asiana Merger
After consulting with relevant stakeholders, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided to approve Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines.
Even though…
Enter the world of next-level luxury in The Langham, Melbourne
You have never experienced next-level luxury until you’ve stayed in The Langham, Melbourne, which exudes opulence in every feature and service making it a top favourite by travellers.
BCD Travel appoints Andrew Yeo as managing director for Australia and Singapore
Leading travel management company BCD Travel announced the appointment of Andrew Yeo to the role of Managing Director, Australia and Singapore, effective September 1.
In this newly created…
New Samoa flights on Fiji Air, Qantas, Air NZ and Virgin Australia
Airlines ramp up their schedules in alignment with operational capacities, regulatory approvals and pent-up demand
New Samoa flights on Fiji Air, Qantas, Air NZ and Virgin Australia
Australia’s Cruise Surge Set To Resume This Summer
As international ships return for the first summer season since the 2020 ban, interest in cruising has skyrocketed to levels not seen before the pandemic.
September is “Cruise Month”…
India is one of the priority emerging markets for New Zealand: Wafelbakker
Tourism New Zealand’s iconic trade event, Kiwi Link returned with a spectacular buzz this year as it welcomed travel trade partners from Asia to reconnect with New Zealand tourism…
Brisbane Airport Says Curfew And Caps Could Cost Jobs and 1 Billion Dollars
According to Brisbane Airport, limiting aircraft to reduce noise would cost the local economy jobs and $1 billion yearly.
Gert-Jan de Graaff, the airport’s CEO, warned that closing…
Australia lets more migrants in due to massive labor shortages
Australian healthcare, hospitality and agriculture sectors have been hit particularly hard by workforce shortages
Australia lets more migrants in due to massive labor shortages
No face masks for Australian flights from 9 Sept
Australia also joins other countries in removing the airplane face mask mandate. Alongside the lifting of face mask rules, political leaders have also agreed to reduce the isolation period…
Radisson Hotel Group to expand across Australasia
As part of the Group's APAC Expansion Plan, brands such as Radisson Individuals, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Radisson RED will spearhead widespread growth in the market.
Qantas, Air New Zealand Benefit From Foreign Airlines Operation Constraints
The projections of Qantas and Air New Zealand are optimistic for at least the next 12 months. Executives from both airlines expect a healthy revenue environment as tourists return to…
CT Partners adds Anywhere Travel
CT Partners, with industry veterans Anywhere Travel the latest members to recognise the inherent business value offered by the rapidly growing national network.
Will Airfares Get Cheaper? When Should You Book Your Trip?
In July, airfares for domestic and international destinations were exceptionally high, and the bad news is that it isn’t the end. Qantas just announced an increase of 10 percent to…
Virgin Australia Orders Four Additional B737 MAX 8s
Virgin Australia has placed an order for four more Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes, raising its potential Boeing 737 fleet to 92.
According to a statement issued by the airline, deliveries of…
A star is born as Air New Zealand unveils new Star Alliance aircraft
Kiwis will see a new star in the sky over Aotearoa as Air New Zealand reveals its world-first Star Alliance livery.
The airline’s newest A321neo will sport a one-of-a-kind look – a…
Air New Zealand unveils the world’s first black Star Alliance aircraft
Kiwis will see a new star in the sky over Aotearoa as Air New Zealand reveals its world-first Star Alliance livery.
Virgin Australia Gets Green Light For Qatar Airways Code-share Fights
Virgin Australia passengers will now be able to jet off to Paris, Milan, and Rome on newly minted partner Qatar Airways, with code-share agreements to the trio of European cities…
