The brightest stars of the Australasian cruise community have been honoured at the 20th Cruise Industry Awards in Sydney, where close to 500 people gathered to celebrate the role of the…
Queen Anne will make her first voyage to Australia as part of Cunard Line’s 2024/2025 local season.
In January 2025, Queen Anne will make history by setting sail on her first-ever…
Airbus, Safran Helicopter Engines and leading Australian helicopter operator, Microflite, have jointly operated the country’s first helicopter demonstration flights on an Airbus H130 using…
Vietjet has announced promotional offer for Indians travelling to Melbourne and Sydney in Australia with ticket priced from only USD0 (*), which will go on sale every Monday, Tuesday, and…
During her 119-day World Cruise on Monday, MSC Poesia made her first stop in Sydney. Only the MSC Magnifica (2019 and 2020) and MSC Orchestra (2015 only) have previously visited…
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United flight 863 will be operated by United LGBTQ+ pilots and crew, and will connect US travelers to…
The global ACMI, charter and cargo operator SmartLynx Airlines has received Australian Foreign Air Transport Operator Certificate (FATAOC) granted by the Australian Civil Aviation Authority.
Australia’s travel and tourism industry is grappling with an increase in demand. Yet, the Australian Bureau of Statistics numbers reveals that incoming and outbound traffic is still far…
Tourism Australia and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a new three-year marketing agreement aimed at promoting business events travel to Australia.
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…
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Australia has been formally independent since 1901, it considers the British monarch its symbolic head…
Tourism Australia has announced the promotion of Karen Saw from her role as Business Development Manager to Country Manager Malaysia, where she will take the lead in driving Tourism…
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…
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 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…
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.
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Statistics produced by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia show that consumer interest in sailing is on the upswing.
CLIA commissioned an independent…
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…
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…
Australian Geographic in partnership with global presenting partner, Tourism Australia, launches Australian Geographic: Our Country Immersive Experience (Our Country).
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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”…
Australian healthcare, hospitality and agriculture sectors have been hit particularly hard by workforce shortages
Australia lets more migrants in due to massive labor shortages
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…
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…
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…
Australia’s tourism industry is preparing for a resurgent summer cruise season, with 46 ships bringing economic opportunities back to ports around the country as part of a carefully…
Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) post its 47th Parliament has moved to secure key meetings at a political and bureaucratic level and shape the future.
Malaysia Airlines has decided to upgrade its fleet of A330 jets to the most recent A330neo type, promising passengers a more modern and pleasant experience on flights from Australia to…
Bonza’s first plane touched down at Sunshine Coast Airport earlier this month; the company is now reaching out to the Australians for assistance in choosing a name.
The airline has…
To experience Europe’s late summer beauties, consider flying to Paris in the middle of September for a three-week vacation. From Melbourne or Sydney, you may expect to pay between $3500…
According to a new ANZ Bank report, the growing cost of living significantly impacts how Australians choose to spend and save, with seven out of ten reducing their expenditure.
In…
Bonza’s first plane landed at Sunshine Coast Airport, a massive regional win.
Sunshine Coast Airport was awarded the nation’s first Bonza base and head office location in…
Luxury boutique hotel brand, COMO Hotels and Resorts, has added NEW immersive retreats to its 2022 calendar across Asia and Australia.
From crystal and sound healing in Australia to…
Australian visitors love to travel to Bali. Bali Hotel Associations issued information fo Aussie visitors on restrictions.
Australia Travel Restrictions on Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak
The first flight since Vanuatu reopened its borders to international travellers landed in Port Vila today, with visitors now able to travel freely throughout the country’s islands and…
On 23 June 2022, Langham Hospitality Group officially unveiled The Langham, Gold Coast, the first luxury hotel with direct beach access on Australia’s globally-renowned Gold Coast in…
The momentum behind Accor’s popular Mercure brand in Australia continues with the Group adding nine Mercure hotels to its collection.
Nine New Mercury Hotels in Australia
QT’s Brand Of Hotel Coming To Australia’s Newcastle -
QT Hotels & Resorts, the designer hotel collection in Australia and New Zealand, will soon debut its newest hotel in Newcastle, the…
The Beatles once used the old gold tunnels under the now Adina Adelaide Treasury, to hide from adoring fans on their ‘64 Australian tour.
Coincidently, I was born in London in 64, far…
Commencing mid-year, the partnership will give travellers greater access, unparalleled customer experience and unique benefits when travelling between Australia and Qatar Airways’ global…
Tourism Australia has launched the ‘Discover A Great Deal More’ virtual travel fair, the third edition of its highly anticipated travel sale that gives travellers in Singapore an opportunity…
Starting 29 April 2022, international visitors arriving into Western Australia will no longer be required to test on arrival. The easing of restrictions also sees the requirement of the…
Peak industry body the Accommodation Association says today’s Federal Court decision in relation to Trivago highlights the value for Australian consumers in booking accommodation direct or…
Tourism Australia has launched a Virtual Travel Fair, Discover a Great Deal More, that provides Indian travellers with the opportunity to explore attractive deals on holidays to Australia
Thai Airways recently organised a networking conference under the theme “THAI Networking: Discover Brand New Sky” attended by key local and overseas travel agencies from Japan, South Korea…
The ban on foreign cruise ships by Australia — imposed in March 2020 after a Covid outbreak aboard the Ruby Princess spilled into Sydney once the vessel docked — cost the Australian economy…
As travel reopens around the world, recent figures indicate that British adolescents are once again considering taking a gap year with searches on this topic seeing some of the highest…
Australian boutique tour operator Crooked Compass is paving the way for tourism in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville and is inviting a small group of adventurous Australians to be the…
CBD Sydney: With a post-COVID-19 city stay renaissance, A by Adina is the new jewel in Sydney’s crown, having raised the ‘apartment hotel’ bar with an unrivalled premium contemporary…
Tourism Australia’s specialist business unit, Business Events Australia, has launched a new brand campaign to remind the world why there’s nothing like Australia for business events
Today is great news for Australia’s Travel Sector with the outstanding $75.5 million approved as part of an additional round of the COVID-19 Consumer Travel Support Program.
Australia tops most travelers’ bucket lists, and the fact that the country has been cut off from the rest of the world for the last few years has made this even more enticing. Now is the…
Many Australians will be happy to know that they can now travel to Bali this week after the Aussie favourite abolished quarantine for vaccinated tourists and reinstated visas on arrival.
Melbourne Skydeck is the best way to see Melbourne come alive, with 360-degree views of the city 300 metres above ground level, it’s a family experience above all else.
Grew the business during Covid. Expert online marketers generating 11:1 digital ROAS for 2 years, 120k email database. 2021 est. <$10M Gross Revenue, EBIT $1.3M. 2 owners, no VC, looking…
Western Australia has welcomed back its first international visitors with a string quartet and vouchers for tours and experiences in Perth purchased by Tourism Western Australia.
Qatar Airways has stated that it will boost its Doha-Brisbane frequency from three times weekly to daily beginning March 1, 2022, in addition to increasing its frequency across Australia.
Australia’s international borders have reopened to fully vaccinated visitors 704 days after they were closed to battle the spread of Coronavirus in 2020.
Global travel management, events and sustainability consultancy, the ATPI Group, has acquired the Sydney (Australia) headquartered The Travel Authority in a new deal that sees the business…
Following a review of Western Australia's border controls based on the latest health advice, the updated Safe Transition Plan will take effect from 3 March 2022.
Tourism Australia has launched a new campaign internationally to encourage travellers to book their next big holiday to Australia, as borders re-open to all fully vaccinated tourists and…
The Australian Government has announced Australia will reopen to all fully vaccinated visa holders, tourists, business travellers, and other visitors from 21 February.
After almost two years of having one of the world’s toughest travel restrictions, Australia’s reopening is within sight as Prime Minister Scott Morrison claimed that the country will welcome…
Australians can fly into Bali again as of last Friday, as the popular Indonesian tourist island announced a relaxation of its strict border restrictions.
After the state announced that it would delay reopening international and domestic borders, airlines say that tens of thousands of people have been blocked out of Western Australia…
By removing the requirement for arrivals to show the results of a negative PCR test, Australia is making it easier for overseas travellers to enter the country; instead of from 1 am on…
Australia has an International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (ICVC). That confirms you’re completely vaccinated, which is all you need to enter Spain, Germany, or any other European…
Various travel bans and limitations have become the norm over the last two years, but one Australian man has been banned from leaving Israel until the year 9999 because of unpaid child…
Given the current Omicron outbreak, Virgin Australia has announced that it will reduce its flight capacity by 25% in January and February and suspend its newly reinstated only international…
A poll commissioned by the Australian Airports Association indicated that more than six out of ten travellers were discouraged from booking flights because of border restriction…
Since operating and travel limitations continue to affect Cathay Pacific’s scheduling, the airline has decided to terminate nearly all flights between Australia and Hong Kong effective…
Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), the leading meetings and conventions event in the Asia Pacific region, has today revealed that almost all of Australia’s Convention Bureaux…
The US, shut to Europeans for much of this year, is the number one bucket list destination for holiday planners across Britain, France, Germany and Italy for 2022
Australia’s Aviation Industry will only recover fully if Australia has a healthy outbound travel sector and that won’t happen without ongoing Government Support for Australia’s travel…
No More Carry On, a combined effort, urges or patience and preparedness as travellers, airline crews, and airport staff navigate a return to widespread flying and COVID-19-related travel…
With its new daily Fiji service, Virgin Australia has restarted commercial international flights for the first time since the beginning of the COVID crisis.
Virgin Australia Group said today that it will partner with United Airlines beginning in April 2022, increasing the number of U.S. destinations Virgin Australia customers can access while…
Accommodation Association welcomed the gradual reopening of Australia including West Australia on 5 February but warned the skills shortage would continue to impact most accommodation…
Western Australia will embark on its Safe Transition Plan as announced last month, to safely ease its hard border controls in line with a 90% vaccination rate on Saturday February 5, 2022.
Following recent COVID cases in South Australia and the increased threat of the new Omicron variant overseas, Western Australia has closed its border with South Australia.
Tourism Australia is excited to be welcoming back fully-vaccinated travellers from South Korea as it reopens its borders to quarantine-free travel starting 1 December.
Virgin Australia said on Thursday that it would add seven additional Boeing Co 737 NG aircraft to its fleet, practically returning it to pre-pandemic levels, to achieve a one-third share of…
If you’re considering a trip to the seaside this Christmas, you’ll want to get in quickly, as Australians tend to book their vacations in advance. The cost of lodging in popular tourist…
With quarantine-free travel for fully vaccinated citizens from Singapore to Australia commencing from 21 November, Tourism Australia is kicking off a new campaign to encourage Singaporeans…
Next-generation business class and economy class seats are being trialled on Virgin Australia’s domestic Boeing 737 aircraft, with two planes being outfitted with the new seats to gather…
With quarantine-free travel for vaccinated citizens from Singapore to Australia commencing from 21 November, Tourism Australia is kicking off a new campaign to welcome Singaporean citizens…
Travel lane between Indonesia and Australia for those who are vaccinated against Covid-19 is being proposed by the Southeast Asian country’s president Joko Widodo
The federal government's global "do not travel" advisory, which applied to all countries except New Zealand, has been lifted ahead of the removal of international border restrictions.
Virgin Australia has launched over one million new discount fares across dozens of domestic and international destinations in advance of easing border restrictions and the approaching summer…
Singapore's Civil Aviation Authority has announced the expansion of the country's Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme to include Australian passengers.
The international travel ban in Australia will be lifted on 1 November 2021, when New South Wales reopens to quarantine-free overseas travel for fully vaccinated citizens and residents.
After announcing the country's re-opening to a list of countries that did not include Australia one week ago, Thailand's government has just altered that list to include Australians.
Morrison stated that Australia's travel arrangement with Singapore would be similar to the one it established earlier last week with New Zealand's South Island.
Flights between Australia and Fiji will resume one week earlier than previously scheduled, thanks to an announcement from Fiji on their tourism reopening plan.
Bonza promises to be the independent low-cost airline that many Australian consumers have wished for. Still, some are sceptical that the market can support another operator.
"Bonza" will be Australia's sole independent low-cost airline specialising in regional leisure destinations, with a fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets equipped with all-economy seats.
According to Executive Traveller, Emirates plans to resume its flights to Australia with Airbus A380s following the country's return of international travel.
Since the announcement of the re-opening of the Australian border, searches for Australia international border have increased by 180% worldwide while ‘flights to Australia 2022’ have…
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that the international border will reopen in November, initially permitting travel for vaccinated citizens and their relatives.
There will be daily flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane to Fiji's Nadi Airport in late December, with Virgin Australia joining the list of airlines planning to restart foreign…
Stranded Australians may be offered seats on additional government-facilitated flights to send as many homes by Christmas as feasible in the coming months.
The Australian government has allocated $64 million in vital overseas passenger security screening at Australia's key international airports as aviation continues its COVID-19 comeback.
The Morrison government has awarded a contract for new digital passenger declarations to international IT company Accenture, a major step towards the establishment of a vaccine passport for…
Unfortunately, Australia has a government that is unable to take well thought and planned decisions that would make the country move on and give a little breath to the ailing aviation and…
Singapore Airlines blamed the cancellation of dozens of pre-Christmas flights on a lack of clarity from the Australian government on international travel.
Australians will begin using an international vaccine passport within weeks to prove their immunisation status overseas and on their return as the Prime Minister flags home quarantine will…
Virgin Australia has launched a sale with booking availability for travel until June next year, sale fares can be booked to popular destinations from now until midnight this Friday, or until…
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the National Cabinet has agreed in principle on vaccine targets for the country's four-phase plan to recover from the pandemic.
The resurgence of Covid-19 cases in Australia's domestic air travel market reflects a growing trend of Covid-19 challenges in Asia-Pacific, with no easy solutions.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a home quarantine trial in South Australia for fully vaccinated travellers, which he said could pave the way for Australians to be allowed to leave…
According to airlines, 18,000 Australians will be bumped from flights back home in the next six weeks as a result of the Australian cabinet's decision to cut the number of international…
Airlines were already struggling to operate long-haul flights to Australia with 50-60 passengers onboard; with the reduced caps beginning in mid-July, they will have no choice but to raise…
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce is among many business leaders who have responded to the national cabinet’s four-phase pathway out of the pandemic announced on Friday to resume international travel…
TD sat down with Rodney Harrex, executive officer of South Australia Tourism Commission, and discovered why travelling in South Australia is so special.
South Australia: Where the water is pink, gardens bloom below the Earth’s surface and kangaroos hop among the vineyards. Sound paradisaical? That’s because it is! To prove it, we’ve rounded…
New Zealand has announced a three-day suspension of its quarantine-free travel arrangement with Australia, with Wellington citing ‘multiple’ outbreaks of Covid-19 in the neighbouring country
It’s no secret that South Australia is teeming with magical wildlife experiences. Here, your clients can swim with sea lions, brave a shark cage dive, meet cuddly koalas, discover whale…
Strongly supported by Tourism Australia’s domestic campaign, GlobalData forecasts that domestic trips in the country will double by 2025, which is 14% growth on pre-pandemic levels.
Let’s raise a glass to 2021: the Year of South Australian Wine. There are a dizzying 700 wineries in South Australia spread across 18 distinct wine regions, including world-renowned Barossa,…
Road trips are the ultimate way to unearth South Australia’s natural wonders, and there’s no better place to gear up than the vineyard city of Adelaide. Empower your clients to embrace the…
If you’re anything like us, images of remote nature retreats, luxury accommodation, and boutique boltholes are all it takes to spark intense wanderlust. From luxury lodges to some of the…
A pilot program for immunised people to leave and return under relaxed restrictions could begin soon, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt tells colleagues.
Virgin Australia is still battling a PR nightmare after Jayne Hrdlicka the airline CEO made a speech at the Queensland University of Technology using the controversial statement “some people…
After the federal budget released last week and the shifting projection of the opening of the international border, Virgin Australia also announced changes to its short-haul international.
With its boutique-city charm, COVID-safe practices, new accommodation and function spaces, proximity to world-class wineries and wildlife experiences Adelaide has much to offer the MICE…
Qantas boss Alan Joyce has conceded the airline may not be able to restart international flights again by October as he had hoped but warned Australia risks becoming a “hermit state” if its…
Australia and New Zealand are lining up for a slot on the UK's so-called 'Green List' for approval travel as part of a plan to gradually reopen the UK's borders, according to the head of…
Virgin Australia lost AUD3.1 billion last year and remains saddled with AUD1.2 billion of debt it carried into administration, according to filings with the corporate regulator.
Eco-friendly travel is on the rise, this is a chance for you to capture conscious travellers and potential clients looking for sustainable holidays in South Australia.
Virgin Australia has just launched a sales blitz with fares to Melbourne only starting at $75 including baggage, seat selection and frequent flyer points.
From legendary cellar doors of wineries to dozens of wine bars, embarking on a wine tour in South Australia is the best way to discover the history, tradition and evolution of the region’s…
United Arab Emirates (UAE), UK, Australia and Oman have joined the list of countries that have imposed travel restrictions on India in the wake of a massive surge in Coronavirus infections
The Wellington Airport was filled with hugs and kisses as the first batch of travellers from neighbouring country Australia arrived after the Trans-Tasman bubble officially opened.
Virgin Australia Group has announced fast-tracked plans to acquire new aircraft, create more frontline jobs and grow its network to further support domestic tourism.
Australia’s Federal Secretary of Health Brendan Murphy said this week that he is hopeful that international travel will be possible by 2022, depending on how the vaccine rollout progresses…
Australia and Singapore are in talks for a possible travel bubble that will allow residents to travel between the two countries without having to quarantine
Australian travellers will have access to hundreds of thousands of half-price airfares to more than a dozen tourism-reliant regions, subsidised by the government as part of the package…
Australia should shut its borders to overseas travellers immediately and build specialist quarantine centres, according to a former World Health Organisation epidemiologist.
Cathay Pacific Airways has announced they will be axing all flights to Australia, except routes servicing Sydney, following Hong Kong’s plan to introduce tough new quarantine rules on…
Australia has said today that it would keep mandatory two-week quarantine for all overseas visitors, even as vaccinations are rolled out across the country and the world
Arcadia Expeditions has announced the release of its latest expedition – ‘Indigenous Immersion: The Art of Storytelling’, a 15-day air safari travelling to rarely-visited parts of the…
After no new COVID-19 cases, Australia reopened its travel bubble with New Zealand on 31 January to mark the resumption of the only international arrivals into Australia
With the recent discovery of 1 case of the Coronavirus variant in New Zealand, Australia has now paused quarantine-free travel from New Zealand for at least three days.
Australia’s tourism industry is forecast to lose almost USD 7 billion and place 320,000 jobs at risk over the summer holiday period due to domestic and international border closures brought…
Starting in 2022, visa-free travellers heading to Europe will need to apply under the ‘visa waiver’ program as the continent tightens its border control.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has implored Australia, and other wealthy nations, not to rush their COVID vaccinations amid fears some countries will not be able to inoculate their…
With the community transmission not giving up, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, and now Brisbane where from 6:00pm tonight people living in greater Brisbane, will be required to stay home…
For almost a year now, local businesses in the island of Bali are struggling to survive due to the sharp drop of international arrivals. Australian and Chinese tourists are top foreign…
More Australian states and territories are reimposing travel restrictions to prevent the spreading of the coronavirus from new outbreaks in New South Wales and Victoria states
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the cabinet has agreed in principle on a trans-Tasman, quarantine-free travel bubble pending confirmation by Australia’s cabinet and no…
The Australian state of Queensland has reopened its borders to the residents from New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria on 1 December, after months of restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic
TellMeWhere2Go (TMW2G) reports the top three podcasts are about timeshare, Maldives and an aviation museum, and the most popular platform is Spotify, then Anchor
Air New Zealand’s new Christmas video, ‘Twas the Flight Before Christmas, comes with a chance for five lucky Aussies to win return flights to New Zealand
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is reportedly holding discussions with several low-risk Asian countries in order to expand the country’s travel bubble with no quarantine.
Starting 6 November, Singapore will allow all travellers from China and state of Victoria, Australia without the need for quarantine as long as they negative from COVID-19 upon arrival.
parents have certainly found themselves in an, especially challenging situation, spending almost every waking moment in close quarters with their youngsters, even while trying to work…
Accor will bring the luxury Fairmont brand to Australia for the first time, with the announcement that the Fairmont Port Douglas is set to open in Far North Queensland in 2023.
On the 17th of March 2020 the Australian Government has implemented a total travel ban both outbound and inbound on all its residents. The ban was originally meant to be lifted on the 17th…
Due to the continued progression of COVID-19 and related decisions of various governments, health authorities, and airlines regarding travel restrictions, Princess Cruises is extending its…
Carnival Cruise Line said today that in light of continuing Australian travel restrictions, it is extending its pause in departures from Australia through 2 December 2020 for Carnival Spirit…
P&O Cruises Australia is extending its rolling pause in operations from Australia to 2 December this year as the cruise line continues to take guidance from authorities, public health…
Australia’s tourism sector has predominantly high contribution of more than 10% to the Australian economy making the country as the fourth largest contributor in the sector of Asia-Pacific…
Passengers travelling between Australia and some countries that are either Covid-19 free or have transmission rate under control, will no longer have to quarantine. Most people entering…
Things are looking grim in Australia at the moment with talks of a second wave hitting Melbourne in the state of Victoria and Sydney being on high alert in NSW. It’s taking a toll on a lot…
Despite the high risk of the new strain of coronavirus to the elderly, over 50s are still keen to travel once the restrictions and quarantine rules are lifted.
Virgin Australia will be the first airline to depart on Brisbane’s new runway when it officially opens on 12 July 2020. After eight years of construction and five decades of planning,…
Red Elephant Reps has appointed a new sales director for its global team to cover Australia and New Zealand. Based in Brisbane, Christine Dilger will work closely with the company’s…
In one of the biggest single bets on the airline industry since it was completely devastated by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Bain Capital has agreed to buy collapsed Virgin…
long stretch of coastline measuring about 1,100kms north of Perth, the Coral Coast extends from the town of Cervantes as far north as Exmouth and slightly inland.
if you wish to drive from Eucla in the south east corner of Western Australia around the coast to Kununurra in the north east, in the Kimberley region, you would have to drive a distance of…
From professional star-gazers, to gin distillers, world-class chefs and shark cage divers, you can virtually travel all the way through South Australia! And if you’re still feeling a little…
Vaughn Strawbridge, administrator in Deloitte Australia that is now handling the case of Virgin Australia, confirmed that there are over 10 parties interested in the troubled airline. But…
Australia’s Minister for Trade’s warning that borders may stay closed until 2021 is expected to boost domestic tourism in the short term, according to data company GlobalData.
Virgin Australia has reportedly filed for voluntary administration, overwhelmed by massive debt brought on by the coronavirus lockdowns. An airline spokesman wouldn’t comment today…
In a positive development towards finding a solution to the coronavirus pandemic that shook the world and crippled the global economy and the travel and tourism industry, a team of…
Plaza Premium Lounge has rolled out its newest space offering at Sydney Airport’s International Terminal. It is the brand’s third addition in Australia joining locations in Melbourne and…
Princess Cruises has announced plans to add 44 new cruises from five major Australian cities with the redeployment of Sapphire Princess Down Under. The award-winning guest ship will…
Tourism Australia’s dedicated business events unit, Business Events Australia has chosen to enhance its presence at AIME 2020 following the challenging start to the year, with the double…
The Western Australia (WA) tourism industry is experiencing its best summer season ever, with an industry survey revealing business activity has grown by 5%. The Tourism Pulse quarterly…
Qantas has opened its new Pilot Academy at Toowoomba, in Queensland. The academy will have the capacity to train up to 250 pilots each year to build a long-term talent pipeline for…
Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) has now joined CLIA as a regional member of Europe and Australasia, marking its first time as a member of the association’s Australasia arm and a…
Following on from the AUD 76 million (USD 52.22 million) government grant announced earlier this week, Tourism Australia has now launched a new AUD 20 million (USD 13.74 million)…
Now in its fifth year as official partner of the Australian Open, Accor is using one of the world’s greatest sporting events to launch a new campaign around its innovative lifestyle…
Luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has pledged AUD 100,000 (USD 68,780.50) to support relief efforts in Australia. The donation, encompassed from the global…
Virgin Australia and All Nippon Airways (ANA) will implement codeshare flights and launch reciprocal frequent flyer benefits for their members. ANA guests will be able to codeshare on…
Princess Cruises’ 2000-guest Sun Princess became the first cruise ship to return to Kangaroo Island, South Australia, one of the areas most severely impacted by the recent bushfire…
Guests, staff and crew aboard Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ classic ship Boudicca and at its head office, Fred. Olsen House in Ipswich, have raised GBP 5,000 (USD 6532.25) to help fund…
Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue has delivered a special musical Christmas Day message to the UK as part of Tourism Australia's latest campaign aimed at enticing more Brits down under.…
Novotel Perth Murray Street has opened its doors and is ready to take bookings for the summer holiday period.
The hotel opening commenced with a traditional indigenous smoking ceremony,…
Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific has commended Australia’s Productivity Commission for reaching the conclusion in its inquiry on the economic regulation of airports that…
With India having emerged as the fastest growing inbound market for the nation Down Under, Tourism Australia launched its dedicated campaign to drive Indian visitors for the sports…
IHG has partnered with Australian food rescue charity OzHarvest to tackle waste minimisation, preventing good food from hotels going to waste and using it to feed hungry Australians via a…
Australia South West Sustainable Tourism Observatory (ASWTO) has officially become the latest member of the World Tourism Organisation’s International Network of Sustainable Tourism…
Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA), is all set to start long-haul international flights to destinations in Europe and Australia next year. The airline…
The US-based student and youth travel booking website StudentUniverse has announced the brand’s continued global growth as it now launches in the Australian market.
In a bid to expand…
Bunnik Tours is not just another Australian tour company – it’s a better way of touring. In 2003, Marion Bunnik saw a gap in the Australian tourism market and set about establishing a…
With Adelaide and the whole of South Australia experiencing significant growth in its tourism sector, the South Australian Tourism Commission has released a guide for travellers and travel…
Recent weeks have seen a flurry of deals and acquisitions from the French multinational and industry juggernaut Accor. May alone saw the USD 105 million purchase of Chilean hotel group,…
The Great Australian Challenge, Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Tourism Australia’s annual agent event, took place on Tuesday 1 May at London’s Hippodrome in Leicester Square. The competition…
To celebrate Australia Day, Flight Centre has released findings from its second annual Australia Travel Trends Report with the latest stats, trends and predictions around travel to…
M&L Hospitality celebrated the opening of its newest premium independent hotel in Sydney, West Hotel. The hotel was officially opened by the Minister for Tourism, the honourable Adam…
AccorHotels, an Official Partner of the Australian Open, has for the third year in a row signed on tennis superstar Serena Williams as its Official Ambassador for the tournament, as the new…
WeChat has showcased its CityExperience Mini Program in partnership with Tourism Australia, VisitBritain and Dubai Tourism, aiming to enhance the overseas travel experience of WeChat users,…
Premier Holidays has unveiled its 2018 Australia and New Zealand brochure.
It includes tours valid for travel until March 2019 and the operator's new Smart Choice brand is featured for…
Travel 2 has expanded its luxury and touring offering in response to increased demand for holidays in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
There has been a 25% year on year…
COMO The Treasury has announced that it has been named the Best Hotel in Australia and New Zealand in the prestigious Readers Choice Awards 2017 by Conde Nast Traveler.
In time to plan for their summer holidays, Australian families are set to discover the nation’s favourite child-friendly locations with the release of the ‘Holidays…
Zhengzhou, the capital of central China's Henan province, will get its first direct connection to Australia later this year.
Jetstar has announced plans to start flying direct to the…
Tourism Australia is celebrating the year 2017 as 50 years of promoting the destination across the globe. To mark the event, Tourism Australia along with Tourism & Events Queensland…
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has kicked off a three-city roadshow in Australia.
Supported by Singapore Airlines, the Vietnam Tourism Roadshow will include events…
Mantra Group, the Australian hotel company, has entered into an agreement to acquire the Art Series Hotel Group.
The deal with the Deague Group is worth approximately AU$52.5 million…
Tourism Australia has launched a Youth module on its Aussie Specialist Programme (ASP).
The new module helps agents tailor for younger customers including information on the Working…
Tigerair Australia has launched a new feature that allows customers to hold their fares for up to 48 hours.
The 'Fare Freeze' option is now available via the low-cost carrier's…
Element Foshan Nanhai
Location: In Shishan Town, close to Nanhai Central Park in southern China's Guangdong province
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 329
Facilities: Restaurant, lounge, 24/7…
Travellanda, the global bedbank, has reported a sharp increase in its Australian sales and plans to ramp up is operations in the country.
In the most recent fiscal year ending 31 March…
Fusion Resort Phu Quoc
Location: Cua Can Bay in the north of southern Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 97 pool villas with up to five bedrooms
Facilities: Several…
Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Golden Bay
Location: Located on the beachfront at Golden Bay, east of downtown Shenzhen
Grade: Upper-upscale
Keys: 317
Facilities: Four restaurants, lounge,…
Marriott International has revealed plans to launch its eco-friendly Element Hotels brand in Australia.
The company has penned a management deal for a new-build hotel located in…
Virgin Australia's passengers are now being offered connections to three major Canadian cities, via the airline's trans-Pacific flights to Los Angeles.
A new codeshare agreement with…
Picnic Island in Tasmania is the only place in the world where you can sleep within a penguin colony.One of the few private freehold islands in Australia, the owner has recently constructed…
APT is offering agents the chance to offer savings of up to GBP1,000 (approx US$1,280) per couple on a selection of Premium and Luxury escorted holidays to Australia and New Zealand.…
Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win one of two GoPro Hero 4s with its latest campaign, ‘Create Your Perfect Australian Holiday’.
The tour operator has teamed up with Tourism…
Eastin Hotel Kurseong
Location: Located on the foothills of the Himalayas in India's Darjeeling tea-producing area, West Bengal state
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 35
Facilities: Five…
Many of the world’s best chefs and culinary media have experienced Etihad Airways’ award-winning hospitality on their way to Australia for the announcement of The World’s 50 Best…
In an Australian first, P&O Cruises is calling for one adventure-loving holiday critic to advise on the final touches to Pacific Explorer, the cruise line's latest ship which arrives in…
Virgin Australia launched a new trans-Pacific route this week, flying direct between Melbourne and Los Angeles.
The inaugural service departed at 1130 on 4 April 2017 and landed at…
After six years at the helm of Virgin Australia, John Borghetti is as charming, polished and passionate about the airline as ever. He has led the company through many substantial challenges,…
Bangladesh gets low-cost Dubai link
Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately (rising to six per week in May 2017)
Who? Flydubai
Why? New…
New Macau charters for Cambodia Angkor Air
Where? Sihanoukville (Cambodia) to Macau (China)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Cambodia Angkor Air
Why? New charter service…
Cunard has released details of its 2019 international cruise programme, which will include a record two-month season in Australia.
Australians will be able to choose from 27 local…
Garuda Indonesia will increase its flights to Australia this summer, providing more connections to and from Jakarta and Bali.
In a joint press conference with Tourism Australia, the…
Cruise & Maritime's (CMV) Magellan has arrived in Australia this week.
More than 500 people are taking the whole 120 night cruise which began at the London Cruise Terminal on Thursday…
Virgin Australia will launch its first ever flights to China - including Hong Kong - as part of a major alliance with China's HNA Group.
First announced in May 2016, the partnership…
Princess Cruises has created history with a new onboard exhibition showcasing major moments from Australia's past.
The exhibition, titled Defining Moments in Australian History has been…
For those looking for a cruise further afield, luxury expedition cruise specialist Silversea is featuring exceptional opportunities this year for adventure enthusiasts to explore Australia's…
The Australian government is considering plans to use Elon Musk's Hyperloop as an ultra-high-speed way of connecting Sydney and Melbourne.
The Hyperloop was suggested this week in a…
Banyan Tree's The Grand Luang Prabang
Location: On the banks of the Mekong River in the UNESCO-listed town of Luang Prabang, northern Laos
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 75
Facilities:…
What visitor trends are you noticing to the Sunshine Coast?
With the expansion of Sunshine Coast Airport confirmed and the interest shown by international airlines in the region, it…
Tigerair Australia has suspended all flights to Bali, less than a year after it started flying to the island.
The low-cost carrier said the decision had been taken after Indonesian…
Hotels in Australia are cashing in on strong demand by raising room rates to record levels.
According to the latest data from STR, the country's average daily rate (ADR) reached…
Vietnam's tourism industry will get a lift this year when Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar launches its first two routes to the country.
In May 2017, Jetstar will start operating…
Jetwing Lake
Location: 5km from town of Dambulla, central Sri Lanka
Grade: Upscale
Keys: 94
Facilities: 71-metre pool, spa, gym, two restaurants (including Chinese)
Meeting space:…
Hyatt's newest hotel brand, Hyatt Centric, will enter Australia following the signing of a deal for a new property in Tasmania.
Scheduled to open in 2019, Hyatt Centric Hobart will be…
AccorHotels has reached a new agreement for the restructuring of its Australian portfolio, which will include the acquisition of 15 ibis hotels in the country.
Under the terms of the…
Australian-based travel provider Corporate Travel Management has expanded its global footprint with the acquisitions of UK-based Redfern Travel and Australian-based Andrew Jones Travel.…
China Southern Airlines launched its first flight to Adelaide this week.
The Guangzhou-based airline touched down in the Australian city on 13 December, marking mainland China’s first…
Travellers will be able to fly direct between Australia and the UK for the first time in 2018, following the launch of Qantas’ new non-stop Perth-London service.
The new 14,498km route,…
Air links between Australia and China are likely to take off in the coming years, following the signing of a bilateral open skies agreement.
The Australian and Chinese governments…
The Hyatt Regency brand has returned to Australia with the launch of the Hyatt Regency Sydney.
The former Four Points by Sheraton Sydney at Darling Harbour has now been rebranded and…
Australia's Mantra Group has added five more hotels to its portfolio.
The new signings cover two of its brands - upscale Mantra and luxury Peppers - and five destinations, including…
Travel 2 has reported a nine per cent year on year increase in bookings to Australia and New Zealand.
In response to the increase in interest in both destinations, the Australia and New…
Mantra Group has opened its first Peppers hotel in Western Australia.
The upscale brand made its debut in the state following the unveiling of the AU$40 million (US$30.2m), 120-room…
Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win one of nine places on its upcoming FAM to Western Australia.
The tour operator has linked with Emirates and Visit Western Australia for…
Wuhan, the largest city in central China, will get a new direct connection to Australia next year.
China Eastern Airlines has announced plans to commence direct flights between Wuhan…
The Australian cruise industry continues to grow rapidly, with record levels of port calls, expenditure and employment in the 2015-16 season.
This is according to the latest data from…
The World Routes Development Forum aviation event will head to Australia for the first time in 2019.
Adelaide has been named as the host city of the event, which gathers airport and…
Air India will introduce three more flights to Australia next year.
The Economic Times reported the national carrier's chairman & managing director, Ashwani Lohani, as confirming…
Princess Cruises’ largest ship left the UK this week for a journey halfway around the world.
The 3,082-passenger Emerald Princess set off from Southampton for a 48-night voyage that…
Plaza Premium, the independent airport lounge operator, has opened its first facility in Brisbane.
Located in the airport's international terminal, the new Plaza Premium Lounge spans…
Australia’s Argyle Hotel Group (AHG) has signed its 90th hotel in China.
One of the largest international hotel groups in the country, AHG operates dozens of hotels under multiple…
Singapore Airlines has unveiled plans for a significant expansion of its operations in Indonesia, including the launch of direct flights between Jakarta and Sydney.
The new route, which…
Virgin Australia has revealed plans to revise and expand its long-haul routes, both east across the Pacific and west across the Indian Ocean.
Commencing in 2017, the airline will…
Best Western Australasia has revealed that its online sales now exceed those generated through travel agents.
At the company's annual conference on the Gold Coast, head of commercial…
Banyan Tree has officially launched its first project in Australia.
The Singaporean hospitality company's executive chairman, Ho Kwon Ping, cut the ribbon on the Banyan Tree…
Visitors to Australia will soon be able to spend the night behind bars, without the need to get arrested first.
The historic Pentridge Prison, which is located just 8km from central…
Qantas and Tourism Australia have signed a AU$20 million (US$15.2m) deal to promote Australia to the world, in a move that is said to mark a "new era of partnership" between the two…
Virgin Australia has confirmed that it will roll-out in-flight Wi-Fi across its domestic and international fleet next year.
From mid-2017, the airline plans to start equipping its…
Etihad Airways and Arab Film Festival Australia are joining forces again in 2016 to bring the best of contemporary Arab cinema to Australian audiences.
The 13th annual Arab Film Festival…
SilverNeedle Hospitality has continued to expand its Sage Hotels brand in Australia with the signing of a new property in Melbourne.
The new Sage Hotel Ringwood will form part of new…
Tourism officials in Bali have slammed "sensationalised" Australian media reports that suggested visitors to the island could be at risk from the Zika virus.
In a statement released…
A new attraction has opened in Australia that showcases Antarctica’s wildlife.
Located on Phillip Island, off the coast of Victoria, Antarctic Journey offers a "multimedia wildlife…
Norwegian Cruise Lines has confirmed that its Norwegian Jewel cruise ship will homeport in Australia in the 2017-18 season.
Following a relocation cruise from Vancouver to Sydney,…
Taiwan's EVA Air will expand its Australian operations later this year with the launch of additional flights to Brisbane.
Effective 4 October 2016, the airline will add three more…
Plaza Premium Lounge has soft-opened its first lounge in Australia.
The facility at Brisbane Airport also becomes the first independent airport lounge in Australia. The company…
Etihad Airways has upgraded its Australian network with the deployment of new aircraft to two destinations.
The UAE-based airline’s Airbus A380 will touch down in Melbourne today (2 July…
HNA Group, the fast-expanding Chinese travel and tourism conglomerate, has agreed to purchase a stake in Virgin Australia.
The company, which operates Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong…
AccorHotels will unveil its first Indigenous-inspired ibis hotel in Australia on 2 June.
Launched to coincide with National Reconciliation Week 2016, the hotel will be located at Sydney…
Capital Airlines, a subsidiary of China’s HNA Group, will make its debut in Australia later this year.
Commencing on 29 September 2016, the airline will operate three weekly flights…
The Ghan will become Australia's longest passenger train in more than a decade this Sunday, when it pulls 44 carriages from Adelaide to Darwin.
The famous train will leave Adelaide on 22…
Virgin Australia has unveiled a series of new upgrades to its long-haul aircraft cabins, including a new business class seat and an extra legroom product in economy class.
The airline's…
Australia's Crown Group has unveiled details of its first hotel brand.
The Sydney-based real estate company has confirmed that its new Skye Hotel Suites concept will open in the Sydney…
Mantra Group has been appointed to manage a new resort on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula.
Located 160km from Adelaide, the upscale Wallaroo Shores Resort is expected to open later this…
Australia’s tourism industry continued to show strong growth in March 2016, as the country achieved a double-digit increase in international visitor arrivals.
According to the latest…
SilverNeedle has signed an agreement for another Next hotel in Australia.
The contract with QIC Global Real Estate will see the new-build hotel rise in Melbourne, as part of a…
Australia has announced plans to implement a new three-year multiple-entry visa for Indian travellers.
To be launched on a trial basis by July 2016, the new visa will allow Indian…
AccorHotels, which is already Australia's largest hotel operator, has continued to expand its nationwide portfolio with the addition of four new properties.
Announced at the…
China Southern Airlines has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Shenzhen and Melbourne.
If approved by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the new…
Canberra Airport has unveiled the designs for its new international terminal, ahead of the launch of the Australian capital's first international flights in September 2016.
Singapore…
Australia is planning to grant 10-year visas to Chinese nationals, as part of a continued bid to target the world's biggest outbound travel market.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm…
Oakwood Asia Pacific has opened its first Oakwood-branded serviced residence in Australia.
The newly-rebranded Oakwood Apartments Brisbane, which is located between the Queensland…
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will open its first Holiday Inn Express hotel in Australia on Monday 11 April.
The new Holiday Inn Express Sydney Macquarie Park is the first of 15…
All air passengers boarding outbound flights from Australia will now have their details checked by an automated system.
The country’s Department of Immigration & Border Protection…
Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win one of eight £250 credits on their T2 Rewards Card as part of its ‘Live your dreams, Visit Australia’ campaign.
The tour operator has…
P&O Cruises Australia has signed a landmark agreement for the construction of its first new ship, which will also become the largest vessel in its fleet.
The deal with Italian…
StayWell Hospitality Group has signed a long-term management agreement for its first hotel in Western Australia.
Scheduled to open in the Perth suburb of Subiaco in late 2017, the…
Tigerair Australia embarks on its first flights to Asia today (23 March 2016), with two the launch of three flights to Bali.
The low-cost carrier's first Bali-bound flight departed…
Australia's domestic tourism sector continues to boom, with figures released this week showing record spending levels in 2015.
According to data from Tourism & Transport Forum…
Tour operator Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win one of four Red Letter Days’ vouchers worth £200 each as part of its latest campaign with Virgin Australia – ‘Fly Virgin Australia…
Banyan Tree, the Singapore-based luxury hotel group, has unveiled plans to open its first branded residences in Australia.
The AU$150 million (US$107m) project will bring 76 new private…
Hotels in Melbourne experienced significant increases in occupancy and average daily rate (ADR) during the recent Australian Open tennis tournament.
According to data from STR Global,…
Tigerair Australia has unveiled the first of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft to be based at Melbourne Airport, ahead of the airline’s new direct services to Bali.
The new single-aisle…
Tourism Australia has officially launched its new global campaign, focusing on the country’s aquatic and coastal experiences.
The latest strand of the country's 'There’s Nothing like…
Australian actor Chris Hemsworth has become a new global ambassador for Tourism Australia.
The Hollywood actor, who has starred in films including Thor, The Avengers and Rush, will…
Hong Kong Airlines has made its Australian debut with the launch of a new service to Cairns and the Gold Coast.
The new triangular route commenced on 8 January and will now operate three…
Australia-based travel wholesaler Excite Holidays has expanded its operations into Asia, with the launch of a new presence in Singapore.
The company said its Singapore launch was…
Tigerair Australia and Flight Centre Travel Group have formed a new partnership aimed at promoting the airline’s services and offers to the travel agency's customers in Australia.
The…
Oakwood, the serviced apartment operator, will make its debut in Australia this year.
Mapletree Investments has acquired the Oakwood Apartments Brisbane, which will launch in April…
Australia has been added to the list of countries offered visa-free travel to Indonesia.
The Antara news agency reported a government official as saying that 84 new countries will be…
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has approved the alliance between Etihad Airways and Virgin Australia for a further five years.
The ruling will enable the…
Australia's Alliance Aviation has agreed to purchase Austrian Airlines’ entire fleet of Fokker aircraft.
The company, which mainly operates "fly-in fly-out" services for the resources…
The UAE and Australia have signed an agreement that will see a significant boost in flights between the countries.
It is hoped the move will see an increase in tourism between the two…
The Tourism Council of Bhutan is aiming to increase the number of visitors it attracts from Australia, with the appointment of a new representative in the country.
The Unique Tourism…
Amadeus has signed an agreement that will increase the amount of hotel content it offers in Australia and New Zealand.
The GDS company has formed a new partnership with The Hotel…
As the flagship hotel of Australia’s StayWell Hospitality Group in Southeast Asia, the newly refurbished Park Regis Singapore is strategically positioned in the heart of the central business…
Bali's Ngurah Rain International Airport reopened on Thursday afternoon, after two days flights cancellations left the holiday plans of thousands of tourists in tatters.
The eruption…
Beijing Capital Airlines, the Chinese airline that recently entered the long-haul market, is planning to launch its first flights to the UK and Australia.
According to a statement on…
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) has given its approval for the partnership between Etihad Airways and Virgin Australia to continue for a further five years.…
Naumi Hospitality has launched its first hotel in Australia, located in the centre of Sydney.
The Singapore-based company has acquired the Rendezvous Hotel Sydney Central in an AU$38…
In a cruise industry and social media first, P&O's two new Australian ships, Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden, will be officially named via Twitter.
The cruise line announced this…
Malaysia's Malindo Air has unveiled plans to launch its first flights to Australia.
The Kuala Lumpur-based carrier will commence services to Perth on 19 November 2015, initially…
Mantra Group has secured the lease of a new hotel in Australia's capital city, Canberra.
Scheduled to open in late 2016, Mantra Canberra Hotel will mark a conversion of an existing…
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has celebrated the opening of its first office the Pacific region.
The new sales and marketing centre is located in Sydney, and forms part of the company's…
Virgin Australia has adopted Amadeus' automated flight management solution.
The airline will now deploy the Amadeus Altéa Departure Control Flight Management tool, in a move that…
Jetstar has commenced its first direct flight between mainland China and Australia.
The low-cost carrier's inaugural Wuhan-Gold Coast service landed at Coolangatta Airport in…
Australia's Helloworld (HLO) has agreed terms to acquire up to 10 retail travel stores from Air New Zealand.
The move comes ahead of the launch of the Helloworld brand in New Zealand…
Mantra Group has started operating Australia's largest apartment hotel, located in Surfers Paradise.
The company has taken over the running of the Towers of Chevron Renaissance, which…
Rising demand for cruise holidays in Australia has fuelled the country’s biggest ever summer cruise season, with a record flotilla of cruise ships scheduled to sail Down Under over the…
Tourism Australia and Visa have entered into a three-year global partnership.
The tie-up will combine Visa's "Not a Tourist" campaign with the "There's Nothing Like Australia"…
Australia is looming as the most popular long-haul destination for holidaying Brits this winter.
According to new data released by Asda Money, August saw a 102% increase in the…
Safir Tours launches new Australian itineraries
Safir Tour has unveiled a new tour for Indian travellers wanting to explore many of Australia's key destinations.
The 'Chalo…
Echo Entertainment Group, the Australian integrated resort operator, has selected IDeaS Revenue Solutions to boost its operations.
Under the partnership, the entire Echo portfolio…
Singapore's Park Hotel Group has signed a management agreement for its first ever hotel in Australia.
The company will operate the Park Hotel Adelaide, which is scheduled to open in…
In a bid to enhance its presence in the Australian market, Etihad Airways recently sponsored the 12th Arab Film festival.
The festival opened its 2015 program in Sydney with a…
Tourism Australia has formed a partnership with Virtuoso, the luxury travel network, in an effort to develop the country as a destination for high-end travellers.
The deal, which was…
Following the recent launch of its first ever long-haul flights to Amsterdam, China's Xiamen Airlines has confirmed that it will make its Australian debut in Sydney later this year.…
Virgin Australia will cease operating its Perth-Phuket route and will transfer three of its Bali routes to Tigerair as part of a major revision of its short-haul international network.…
Virgin Australia has moved to improve the way its products are displayed to travel agents by signing up for Travelport's Rich Content and Branding solution.
The airline has penned a…
Hong Kong Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Australia next year.
The carrier, which is a subsidiary of China's HNA Group, will commence flights to two Australian…
In a recent development, Abu Dhabi tourism will soon be embarking on a four-destination roadshow in Australia.
The initiative is in a bid to increase awareness about the emirate’s…
Indian visitor arrivals to Australia surged 42% in the first quarter of 2015, as thousands descended on the country for the Cricket World Cup.
According to the latest data from the…
Tourism Australia has signed a new three-year partnership with Expedia, aimed at developing marketing campaigns and content to increase international travel to Australia.
The new…
Hyatt has unveiled plans for a major new development in Australia.
The company is creating the country's first Hyatt Place hotel at Essendon Airport in Victoria, which will be…
China Southern Airlines will enhance its Australian operations in the coming months, with the addition of more flights to Perth and Melbourne.
Last week, the Chinese airline added an…
Visitor arrivals to Australia experienced strong growth in the year ending May 2015, a new report has revealed.
The figures, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS),…
Reho Travel, the Melbourne-based travel management company, has expanded with the acquisition of NGT Travel.
The deal will see the Reho team expanded to 36 staff, with the majority of…
Wyndham Hotel Group has signed a franchise agreement for a Ramada-branded eco-resort in Western Australia.
The 55-room Ramada Resort Eco Beach Broome is an environmentally-friendly…
The recent ICC Cricket World Cup brought 100,000 international visitors to Australia and generated almost US$250 million in receipts, a new report has revealed.
The…
Tourism Australia made significant headway with its China strategy this week, with the signing of three significant marketing deals in the country.
The tourism board has formed new…
Flight Centre, in conjunction with Destination NSW and Qantas, recently staged an exclusive ‘Suitcase Party’ at the Shangri-La Hotel in The Shard, which offered the 100 VIP guests in…
Australia's cruise industry has reached a new milestone, as new figures revealed that more than one million Australians took a cruise holiday in 2014.
One of the world's…
Tourism Australia has signed a new marketing partnership with Cathay Pacific.
The deal, which was announced at the Corroboree Greater China event in Queensland, will see the two…
Australia's Gold Coast has long proven a popular destination with visiting Brits. Here, Michael Thurston outlines the region's key selling points for UK agents.
TDUK: How is the Gold…
Royal Caribbean's newest Australia-based ship, Explorer of the Seas, has emerged from a multi-million-dollar, six-week renovation.
The project, which Royal Caribbean said was once of the…
Scoot has confirmed that from 1 May 2015, all of its Australian routes will be operated by its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The Singapore-based airline’s third B787 will be…
With six months to go until Pacific Aria and Pacific Eden join P&O Cruises' Australian fleet, the company has revealed more of the ships’ interior features.
The new offerings were…
Cebu Pacific has said it is "keen" to expand its operations in Australia.
The Philippine low-cost carrier launched its Manila-Sydney route in September 2014, initially offering four…
The Tourism Industry Association (TIA) of New Zealand has pledged its support for passport-free travel between Australia and New Zealand.
Responding to a call by New Zealand's…
Minor Hotel Group will launch its Avani brand in Australia, with the addition of two new properties in Perth.
The Bangkok-based hotel group revealed on Monday that it has been…
Frasers Hospitality has unveiled its first ever Capri-branded serviced residence in Australia.
The new Capri by Fraser Brisbane offers 239 units and a range of high-tech services,…
Australian cruisers will be offered the chance to circumnavigate South America, following the launch of Princess Cruises' latest itineraries.
Commencing in 2017, the cruise line will…
Vail Resorts, the US-based ski resort operator, has acquired its first international mountain resort; Perisher Ski Resort in New South Wales.
The deal, which is worth AU$176.6 million…
Enterprise Holdings, which operates the National, Alamo and Enterprise car rental brands, is moving into Australia and New Zealand.
The US-based company has appointed Australian car…
Australian cinema chain, Village Roadshow, has revealed plans to invest in theme parks in across Asia.
The company said in a statement that it has agreed to form a joint venture with…
The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is seeking to promote ties with the MENA region by hosting a series of events from 12-19 April.
Australia Unlimited MENA 2015 will showcase…
Mantra Group has entered into an agreement to acquire Outrigger Hotels & Resorts Australia.
The deal, which is worth AU$29.5 million (US$22.7m), will see Mantra take ownership of four…
The Australian aviation industry has teamed up with Inmarsat to trial a new system for tracking commercial aircraft.
The move follows a resolution passed by the International Civil…
Virgin Australia has started offering business class seats on flights to New Zealand.
The new cabin was unveiled on 28 February 2015 on the airline's Sydney-Auckland route. All other…
Whale sharks have been sighted off Western Australia's mid-north coast, marking the start of what is expected to be a bumper season for tourism operators offering trips to see the…
Accor has expanded its Australian brand, The Sebel, with the launch of two new properties.
The first new addition, The Sebel South Brisbane at 50 Water Street, opened its doors last…
Rail travel and escorted holidays are some of the growing holiday types to Australia for British tourists, according to specialist Austravel.
The operator has seen train travel…
P&O Cruises’ entire fleet of three cruise ships will spend Australia Day berthed in Sydney, offering around 6,000 guests a front row seat to the celebrations.
Pacific Dawn will be…
A shipload of tennis fans set sail for Melbourne on Monday, to watch the Australian Open.
A total of 1,800 cruise passengers were onboard P&O Cruises’ Pacific Pearl liner when it…
Scoot's Australian expansion has gathered pace following the signing of a codeshare partnership with Virgin Australia.
Recently, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier announced plans…
Virgin Australia will start offering business class onboard its flights to New Zealand and the South Pacific next year.
The airline's Sydney-Auckland route will be the first to…
Corporate Travel Management (CTM) has expanded its global footprint with the acquisition of two TMCs in Europe and the US.
The Australian company has taken control of UK-based…
Accor has continued to expand its network of hotels in Australia, with the launch of new properties in New South Wales and Victoria.
Effective 1 December 2014, the former Four Points…
Hong Kong's Ovolo Hotels has established a new international headquarters in Australia.
The new Melbourne office forms part of a major Australian expansion effort for the company, which…
Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines have launched a new frequent flyer initiative, enabling members of the two airlines' FFPs to convert their miles.
Members of Virgin's Velocity…
Visitors to Australia will now be able to partake in another unique adventure activity - a one-kilometre-long spiralling zip line.
Called the 'TreeTop Crazy Rider', the zip line will…
Australia and China have penned a series of bilateral deals aimed at driving trade and tourism.
During the recent visit of China's President Xi Jinping to Australia, the two countries…
Tourism Australia has expanded its marketing partnership with Etihad Airways.
Under the new arrangement, the two parties will increase their joint spending in 2014-15 for what is…
Singapore Airlines has penned a new three-year marketing deal with Tourism Australia, worth AU$12 million (US$10.3m).
The agreement will see the two parties jointly fund a range of…
A new online community and recruitment site for the travel, tourism and hospitality industry has been officially launched in Australia.
JITO (Jobs in Travel Online) was created by…
Kerzner International has confirmed plans to operate a second luxury One&Only resort in Australia.
Following the launch of the One&Only Hayman Island in the Queensland earlier…
Tourism Australia and Virgin Australia have announced plans to increase the value of their three-year marketing partnership to AU$20 million (US$17.5m).
The deal will see the two parties…
Australia will be the test ground for the aviation industry's new 'Smart Security' system, which is designed to make passenger screening more efficient.
Qantas and Melbourne Airport…
Singapore-based serviced apartment operator Ascott has made a major move into the Australian market.
The company, which is owned by real estate giant CapitaLand, has entered into a…
Dusit International has announced a move into Australia.
The Thailand-based hospitality group will open a resort overlooking the Brookwater Golf Course in Queensland.
Named Dusit…
Virgin Australia has expanded its network of international connections, following the launch of new codeshare routes.
An expanded codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines will see the…
Virgin Australia has unveiled a major redesign of the business class cabins onboard its twin-aisle fleet of aircraft.
The redesign involves the introduction of "suite-style" seating…
The number of Indian visitors to Australia grew strongly in the first half of 2014.
According to the latest data from Tourism Australia, released this week, India contributed 99,500…
Tourism Australia is preparing the opening of its pop-up restaurant in London next week as part of a new food and wine-themed campaign.
Restaurant Australia will be hosted within…
Heston Blumenthal will open the Australian edition of his famous 'Fat Duck' restaurant in Melbourne on 3 February 2015, it has been revealed.
The three Michelin-starred restaurant,…
SriLankan Airlines has penned a codeshare agreement with its new oneworld alliance partner, Qantas.
From 26 October 2014, Qantas will place its 'QF' code on SriLankan's daily…
This month will see the international roll-out of Tourism Australia's 'Restaurant Australia' campaign.
This new promotional drive will aim to draw more visitors from 17 key source…
Tigerair Australia has tightened up its carry-on baggage rules.
The new measures, which come into effect on 18 September 2014, will see airport staff strictly enforce Tigerair’s…
Cebu Pacific Air has launched its first ever flights to Australia. The Philippine low-cost carrier touched down in Sydney for the first time on 9 September 2014, marking the start of a new…
Travel management company Diversity Travel has opened a base in Australia to provide more hours of support to its clients.
The firm, which specialises in the charity, academic and…
Australia is set to witness another record cruise season this summer, with more than 600 ship visits scheduled for ports around the country over the coming months.
According to…
Virgin Australia will make changes to its Los Angeles routes later this year, with more Brisbane flights taking the place of the Melbourne services, which will be suspended.
Effective…
Growth in tourist arrivals from India to Australia reached a seven-year high in May, rising 39% y-o-y.
Figures released by Tourism Australia show that 21,700 visitors from India…
Etihad Airways has commenced a new route to Perth, as it continues to expand its operations in Australia.
Earlier this month the Abu Dhabi-based carrier announced plans to fly direct…
Hong Kong's Ovolo Hotels has unveiled plans to enter Australia for the first time.
The company, which currently operates seven hotels and serviced residences in Hong Kong, has now…
Tourism Australia is embarking upon a new distribution strategy in China, aimed at building a network of high-end, specialist travel agents.
Under the plan, Tourism Australia will work…
Kerzer International has opened its first luxury One&Only hotel in Australia.
The One&Only Hayman Island welcomed its first guests today following an US$80 million refurbishment…
Best Western has added a new upscale hotel in Western Australia.
The Best Western Plus Kalbarri Edge Resort offers a new accommodation option for tourists travelling from Perth to…
Virgin Australia has formed a new partnership with the Tasmanian Land Conservancy, to help preserve the environment in Australia’s island state.
Effective immediately, all Virgin…
Fiji Airways has embarked on a major increase in capacity across a series of key routes.
The recent arrival of a new ATR72-600 aircraft for regional carrier Fiji Link has freed up…
Accor has commenced the roll-out of a new lobby concept in Australia.
The new-look reception space was first unveiled in London last year, and this month the new lobby made its…
Australia and visa processing company VFS Global have opened three new visa application centres in India, and upgraded a further nine.
At present, travellers from India and Nepal to…
Mantra Group is launching its first luxury Peppers hotel in the Australian capital, Canberra.
Set to open next month, following the rebranding of the existing Diamant Hotel in the…
Accor has rebranded an upscale resort in New South Wales to continue the growth of its Pullman brand in Australia.
The Quay West Resort Magenta Shores, which is located between…
Luxury resort operator One&Only will unveil its first ever resort in Australia on 1 July 2014.
The One&Only Hayman Island is currently completing a multi-million-dollar…
Mallee trees, which are native to Australia, have been found to offer a viable source of aviation biofuel.
A two-year study commissioned by Airbus, in partnership with Virgin…
P&O Cruises will add two more ships to its Australian fleet next year, giving it the largest number of cruise ships ever homeported year-round in the country.
The company's Australian…
VFS Global has launched a new joint UK and Australia Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Bangkok.
The company, which is responsible for handling applications for UK and Australia visas…
Virgin Australia and Tourism Australia have committed to a major expansion of their marketing partnership, which is aimed at boosting inbound tourism to Australia.
Under the new…
Tourism Australia is targeting 300,000 to the destination Indian visitors by 2020.
Under the ‘India 2020 Strategic Plan’, the tourism board has identified the main opportunities and…
A drunken passenger has been arrested following a hijacking scare onboard a Virgin Australia flight to Bali.
The aircraft was en route from Brisbane to Bali when the man tried to…
Princess Cruises will base five ships in Australia next year, marking the company's biggest ever seasonal commitment to the country.
For its 2015-16 summer season, the company’s…
Royal Caribbean will boost its presence in Australia and New Zealand during the 2015-16 season, with the deployment of its Explorer of the Seas cruise ship to the region.
The…
The Australian ship towing a 'pinger locator' has picked up signals "consistent with those emitted by aircraft black boxes", it has been revealed.
In a media briefing on Monday, Angus…
Tourism New Zealand has announced a new scheme designed to entice more Australian business events to the country.
Under the plan, Australian companies are now able to claim back the…
Inbound tourism to Australia has witnessed a boost, post an evaluation of the Emirates-Qantas partnership. On the start of the one year anniversary, Qantas positive inbound tourism data…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has confirmed plans to launch its Aloft brand in Australia.
Set to debut in late 2016, the Aloft Perth Rivervale will become the contemporary brand's…
Ritz-Carlton will return to Australia in 2018, following a 15-year absence.
The luxury hotel group, which forms part of Marriott International, has penned an agreement with the Far East…
Two objects have been spotted floating in the waters southwest of Perth, which could be related to the Malaysia Airlines aircraft.
Investigators from Australia, New Zealand and the US…
Australia is now leading the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines jet, after the focus of the investigation appeared to shift south yesterday.
Based on satellite signals, Malaysian…
Tigerair has continued its rapid expansion in Australia with the opening of a new base at Brisbane Airport.
The Queensland hub becomes Tigerair's third Australian base following Melbourne…
Australia will showcase Melbourne as a honeymoon destination through primetime television show in India.
Tourism Australia (TA) along with Tourism Victoria (TVIC) and Malaysia…
Virgin Australia has unveiled its revamped lounge at Melbourne Airport.
The old lounge has undergone a six-month renovation project, which saw the facility double in size to become…
Accor has unveiled a new interior design at three of its ibis Budget hotels in Australia, following the rebranding of all Formule 1 properties to the new brand.
The AU$3.2 million…
Australia will receive a major boost from the Bollywood industry.
Tourism Australia (TA) in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) has collaborated with Pritish Nandy…
United Airlines will deploy its newest aircraft on trans-Pacific services to Australia later this year.
Commencing on 26 October 2014, the US carrier will start operating its brand…
Tourism Australia has launched a new online calendar to help the industry plan their participation at tourism events.
The new 'Tourism Industry Events Calendar' is housed on Tourism…
Accor has been appointed to manage the famed Crocodile Hotel in Australia’s Kakadu National Park.
Effective 1 April 2014, Accor will take the reins of the hotels from IHG, plus its…
Qantas has flown the cast of the US comedy series 'Modern Family' to Australia, to film a special episode Down Under.
An Airbus A380 aircraft, renamed the 'Modern Family Flyer' for…
Tourism Australia has launched an intensive integrated advertising campaign in India.
Using the successful and established platform of ‘There’s Nothing like Australia’, the campaign…
Tourism Australia has seen a significant increase in Indian arrivals to the destination in November 2013.
Australia welcomed 16,300 Indian visitors in November 2013, an increase of…
Virgin Australia has expanded its international network through a series of new codeshare agreements.
The airline has now started placing its 'VA' code on Delta Air Lines' flights…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the launch of special all-inclusive fares to Australia.
The airline is offering return economy class fares starting from US$ 941 (INR58,000) per…
Mantra Group is continuing to expand in Australia with plans for two new properties in Queensland.
The hotelier, which currently operates more than 115 properties, will rebrand a…
The first batch of new flight attendants has graduated at Virgin Australia’s new cabin crew base in Adelaide.
The 24 new employees spent the past seven weeks undergoing training in…
Emirates Group Security recently received recognition from the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection in cooperation and assistance of border enforcement.
The…
Qantas has secured a deal that will see the US comedy series Modern Family filmed in Australia.
A partnership with Twentieth Century Fox will see Qantas fly the show's cast and crew…
Travelport has signed a major new agreement with Australia's Pinpoint Travel Group.
The Sydney-based company, which specialises in travel rewards and redemption programmes, as well as…
MSC Cruises has revealed plans to bring one of its liners to Australia for the first time.
The 2,550-passenger MSC Orchestra cruise ship will sail from Dubai to Australia in 2015, via…
The Seabourn Odyssey luxury cruise liner has arrived in Australia to start its summer season.
The 450-passenger ship made it first Australian call in Darwin today (12 December 2013),…
Accor has announced that its two Vacation Club apartments in Western Australia, The Vines Resort & Country Club and the Busselton Apartments, have been rebadged under the Sebel…
A new hotel company will make its debut in Australia next year.
Alpha Hotels & Resorts will start rolling out a range of upper-midscale hotels across the country from 2014,…
The number of Indian arrivals to Australia increased 26% in September 2013, primarily driven by leisure arrivals registering 31% growth. For the year ending September 2013, tourist arrivals…
Etihad Airways in an effort to boost relations with Australia has inked a platinum sponsor of the Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce & Industry (AACCI). This partnership has been…
Qantas and Tourism Western Australia have launched a new marketing campaign promoting services to Perth and the Qantas Walkabout Pass.
Destinations to be focused in the campaign…
TrawellTag India has announced its partnership with Cover-More, a travel insurance and medical assistance provider in
Australia.
The new re-branded entity ‘TrawellTag Cover-More’…
Tune Hotels has opened its first budget hotel in Australia - the Tune Hotel Melbourne.
The 225-room property was officially launched today (8 November 2013) in a ceremony attended by…
Virgin Australia is adding six more weekly flights to Bali.
From 19 December 2013, the airline will add an extra weekly service from Brisbane, two extra flights from Sydney and three…
Virgin Australia has added a further five destinations in Indonesia following the expansion of its codeshare agreement with SilkAir.
The arrangement will enable Virgin Australia to…
Food and wine will be used to promote tourism in Australia as part of its ‘There’s nothing like Australia’ campaign.
With food and drink now a major factor when considering where to…
International visitor arrivals to Australia reached 6.3 million in the full-year 2012-13 - up 4.9% compared to the previous 12-month period.
According to the latest data from Tourism…
Tourism Australia has recently concluded its six-city training programme for front line staff of travel agencies in New
Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata.
The…
Carnival Australia’s international cruise season begins in Sydney on Sunday (20 October 2013), with the arrival of Holland America Line's ms Volendam - one of 20 Carnival ships scheduled…
Tourism Australia's managing director, Andrew McEvoy, has resigned and will leave the organisation at the end of the year.
McEvoy, who has headed-up the national tourism board for the…
Etihad Airways has increased its equity stake in Virgin Australia to 19.9%.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier confirmed that it made a series of share purchases over recent weeks, and now…
Virgin Australia has become the platinum sponsor and first airline partner for Tourism Australia's business events show, Dreamtime 2013.
In this capacity, Virgin Australia will…
Jetstar has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 aircraft - the first ever Dreamliner to be operated by an Australian airline.
The new fuel-efficient aircraft took off from Boeing's…
Tune Hotels has announced that its first property in Australia will open ahead of schedule on 21 October 2013.
The new Tune Hotel Melbourne was originally due to launch on 1 November,…
Virgin Australia will set up a new cabin crew base in Adelaide.
The airline currently has approximately 180 employees based in South Australia, working at Adelaide airport in customer…
A new Best Western hotel has opened its doors on the Pacific Highway, which stretches along Australia's east coast between Sydney and Brisbane.
The Best Western Ballina Island Motor…
Hertz is expanding its short-term rental options in Australia.
Following the launch of its Hertz 24/7 hourly car rental scheme in Sydney in November 2012, the company is now bringing…
Tourism Australia has signed a major new partnership with student travel company, STA Travel.
The AU$9 million (US$8.4m) three-year deal is aimed at promoting youth travel Down Under,…