Lanson Place formally opens the Lanson Place Parliament Gardens in Melbourne
Lanson Place opened its first-ever hotel in Australia, the Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, in the heart of Melbourne.
The StandardX set to open in Melbourne
Located in the vibrant, post-industrial enclave of Fitzroy, The StandardX, Melbourne is rooted in a neighborhood with a storied history.
China Eastern Airlines: Bridging the Gap Between Nanjing and Melbourne
China Eastern Airlines’ inaugural flight from Nanjing landed in Melbourne last week, marking the first-ever direct connection between the Australian state of Victoria and its
Jetstar’s Melbourne-Hervey Bay Launch: Direct to Coastal Wonders
It marked a momentous occasion as Jetstar launched its first-ever flight from Melbourne to Hervey Bay, a route previously uncharted by any airline. This thrice-weekly service aboard
Rex Launches Melbourne-Perth Route, Promising Affordable and Reliable Travel
Rex Airlines is introducing a unique Melbourne-Perth route in a strategic move to broaden its domestic reach. This route, designed to cater to the budget-conscious
Melbourne on sale with Qantas
Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, has announced a limited run of sale fares to Australia. The sale will run from 29 April until 4 May 2024 and follows a week of campaign activity in the…
Melbourne Airport Soars to New Heights at World Airport Awards
Melbourne, Australia – Melbourne Airport has once again been recognized as the premier gateway in the Australia-Pacific region, clinching the title of “Best Airport” for
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Direct Melbourne-Hangzhou flights to start in June
Beijing Capital Airlines is adding a second non-stop route from Melbourne.
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Turkish Airlines Becomes Melbourne Victory’s New Principal Partner
Turkish Airlines, a global leader in aviation, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Melbourne Victory Football Club a week after it landed for
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Turkish Airlines becomes Melbourne Victory’s new principal partner
Turkish Airlines is glad to announce its partnership with Melbourne Victory Football Club, becoming the Principal Partner of the esteemed professional sports team for the next three years,…
Melbourne Skydeck’s partners with The Good Friday Appeal
Melbourne Skydeck is partnering with the Good Friday Appeal to raise funds that play a vital role in enabling the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne to provide world-class care.
Turkish Airlines Touches Down in Melbourne, Eyes Sydney Next
Turkish Airlines’ inaugural flight to Melbourne landed on Saturday, marking a significant milestone for the airline. The new route connects Australia to Istanbul, a city
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AIME 2024: Fostering Growth at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Asia Pacific Incentive and Meetings Event (AIME) returned triumphantly to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) on February 19-21.
Melbourne Convention Bureau launches First Peoples Engagement Guide
The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) is proud to announce the launch of its First Peoples Engagement Guide, an essential tool for event planners seeking to create culturally enriching…
Exploring Melbourne’s Event Scene: A Journey of Discovery with AIME
Melbourne, is renowned for its vibrant events industry, and this year's Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) provided the perfect opportunity for the hosted media program to…
Taylor Swift Fans Flock to Bonza’s Direct Melbourne Flights, Driving Up Sales
Thousands of fans from around regional Australia have taken advantage of Bonza’s low-cost direct flights to Melbourne to watch superstar Taylor Swift on her forthcoming Eras Tour,
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Turkish Airlines Advances its Melbourne Launch and Swaps Aircraft
Turkish Airlines will land in Australia two weeks earlier than planned, marking the next chapter in one of Australia's most talked-about and game-changing airline debuts.
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Turkish Airlines is now incorporating Melbourne, Australia, into its flight network
To date, the flag carrier, which has reached 129 countries and 345 destinations across 5 continents, is preparing to connect its passengers to the 6th continent with the start of flights to…
Virgin Australia Launches Services to Uluru from Melbourne and Brisbane
Virgin Australia announced two additional direct flights from Melbourne and Brisbane will start operating next year, boosting tourism to Uluru.
The new services, launched in…
Now fly Air India direct between Mumbai and Melbourne from 15 December
Air India announced it will be launching the first-ever non-stop services to Melbourne in Australia from Mumbai, as it expands its global route network.
MCEC To Host Thrilling Lineup For Melbourne International Games Week
As it prepares to host various thrilling events this week, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is prepared to become the hub of the gaming industry. MCEC is ready to…
LATAM Restarts Melbourne-Santiago Service
LATAM, the largest airline in South America, has resumed service between Santiago and Melbourne, restoring a direct link between the Australian state of Victoria and South America.
On…
Mantra Melbourne Airport to undergo refurbishments with a new look by 2024
Mantra Melbourne Airport is delighted to announce that it will undergo a multi-million dollar refurbishment, providing guests with superb facilities and a relaxing stay, with the new-look…
Rydges Melbourne reopens after transformation
Rydges Melbourne officially reopens, unveiling an incredible transformation with a new refreshingly local approach to the hotel experience in one of Australia’s largest cities.
Jetstar To Launch Direct Flights From Melbourne To Fiji
Jetstar has announced that it will start direct flights between Melbourne and Fiji (Nadi) on 16 December 2023*, in time for the busy Christmas holiday season.
The new service, flown…
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Records Its Biggest Month
Australia’s largest convention and exhibition centre, MCEC, hosted over 76 events during May, including manufacturing, hospitality, health, business, industry and consumer events.…
New Novotel Hotel to Open in Melbourne
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Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, has announced the signing of Novotel Melbourne Box Hill, a new-build hotel set to open in January 2025. The hotel will be located…
Bonza Launched Its First Flight Between Melbourne And Mildura
Monday evening, Bonza launched its first-ever flight between Melbourne (Tullamarine) and Mildura. The three times weekly service will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with…
Australia’s newest Dorsett Hotel opens in Melbourne
Dorsett Melbourne has opened on April 18, 2023, in Melbourne’s CBD. Located at 615 Little Lonsdale St at the southern end of the CBD, Dorsett Melbourne will be a key component of West Side…
Australia’s newest Dorsett Hotel has opened in Melbourne with 316 keys
Dorsett Melbourne has opened on April 18, 2023, in Melbourne’s CBD. Located at 615 Little Lonsdale St at the southern end of the CBD, Dorsett Melbourne will be a key component of West Side…
Accor signs Mercure Melbourne St Kilda Road
Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, Accor, is thrilled to be expanding its portfolio in Melbourne and pleased to announce a signing agreement with Melbourne identity, Albert…
Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport launches a vegetable garden sponsored by the Vanity Group
Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport has partnered with leading luxury guest cosmetics provider, VANITY GROUP to introduce a Vegetable Garden, supporting the launch of their SOAK Superfood Skincare…
Embark on an immersive experience at the relaunched Melbourne Skydeck
Picture yourself slowly ratcheting up Luna Park’s Great Scenic Railway, a rollercoaster that has been making fun-lovers scream with delight since 1912. You reach the top, round a corner,…
The AFTA Board held its board meeting in Melbourne
It was a busy agenda for the final board meeting of AFTA’s financial year, with the ongoing evolution of the peak industry body including the update of the Constitution and the focus on…
The New Melbourne e-Guide Makes Business Event Planning Easier
The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) is excited to launch its second edition of the popular interactive Melbourne e-Guide. Educating and influencing business event planners on why the…
Marriott unveils Le Méridien Melbourne to debut in Australia with 235 keys
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, unveils Le Méridien Melbourne, marking the brand's debut to Australia.
EL AL Planning To Start Tel Aviv-Melbourne By June 2024
EL AL has agreed to begin nonstop service between Tel Aviv and Melbourne after signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Victorian government.
According to the terms of the agreement,…
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts Unveils Le Méridien Melbourne
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Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, unveils Le Méridien Melbourne, marking the brand’s debut to…
Bonza Begins Service From Sunshine Coast To Melbourne Avalon
Bonza launched its third route from its Sunshine Coast hub to Avalon on Tuesday, continuing the phased development of its early network.
Bonza arrived for the first time at Melbourne…
Melbourne’s Time Rone Brings To Life Reminiscent History
Time, set in the long-abandoned third-floor wing of Flinders Street Station, is a nostalgic love letter to mid-century Melbourne and a homage to one of the city's great landmarks.…
BestCities Announces New Dates For Global Forum In Melbourne
Following the success of the Global Forum 2022 in Vancouver, Canada, the BestCities Global Alliance has announced that its next annual gathering will be held on 18-21 January in…
Melbourne Convention And Exhibition Centre – Home Of AIME
Natalie O'Brien was appointed CEO in January 2023 and brings a wealth of leadership experience in the tourism and events industry. She is a former CEO of Food and Wine Victoria,…
Now fly Vietjet direct from Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney and Melbourne from 8 April
Vietjet will launch its new direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney and Melbourne. As part of the launch, thousands of free promotional tickets are available for travellers.
Japan Airlines Increases Melbourne Tokyo Flights
Great news for travellers planning holidays to Japan: Japan Airlines will begin operating more flights out of Melbourne starting at the end of March.
The national airline of Japan now…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Flights to Melbourne: Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Turkish Airlines?
Airlines are jealous. The love for Melbourne. Qatar Airways competing with Emirates, Etihad and Turkish Airlines - gloves are off.
Flights to Melbourne: Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad,…
AC Hotels By Marriott puts flag in Australia with AC Hotel By Marriott Melbourne Southbank
AC Hotels by Marriott® announces its brand debut in Australia with the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank.
United Airlines: San Francisco to Melbourne flights resume now
United Airlines: San Francisco to Melbourne flights resume now -
United today announces the return of its nonstop service between San Francisco and Melbourne, beginning with…
New Novotel hotel opens in Melbourne
A multi-million dollar investment to transform an existing property into a new Novotel hotel has today been unveiled.
5 reasons why you need to visit Australia’s Melbourne Skydeck
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.
United Resumes Melbourne-San Francisco Flights in May
While United Airlines hasn’t been flying between Melbourne and the United States since a pandemic put life on hold, they have scheduled the return of its Melbourne to San Francisco route for…
Hyatt Centric Melbourne marks a significant milestone for Hyatt’s rapidly growing lifestyle brand
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Melbourne, marking the entry of the vibrant Hyatt Centric brand into Australia.
Etihad Increases Sydney And Melbourne Flights To Daily
Etihad Airways will increase its Melbourne and Sydney services from five per week to daily starting 27 March 2022, offering 14 weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Australia.
Emirates Resumes Daily A380 Service To Melbourne
Emirates resumed its daily A380 Dubai-Melbourne service on February 1, 2022, nearly two years after stopping all A380 flights to Australia because of the pandemic.
Qantas resumes flights from Melbourne
Qantas has announced that it will increase international flights from Melbourne beginning Monday and reintroduce Melbourne-London services beginning this Saturday, for the first time in 20…
Qantas debuts Melbourne-New Delhi flights in December
Qantas is doubling down on its move into India, launching direct flights between Melbourne and New Delhi for the first time in its history alongside a new service from Sydney set to start…
Fully vaccinated Singaporeans can enter Sydney & Melbourne quarantine free
Australians were free to travel overseas without prior approval from the country’s federal government from last Monday (November 1, 2021).
AIME partners with CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park to host 2022 event
AIME, the leading meetings and conventions event in the Asia Pacific region, has announced CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park as the official venue to host its 2022 Welcome Event, to be held on…
Here’s what to know as Melbourne welcomes vaccinated Sydney residents without quarantine
Travel restrictions between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's largest cities, eased on 20 October as Victoria opened its borders to fully vaccinated residents from New South Wales
Qantas and Virgin cancel flights in and out of Melbourne
Dozens of flights to and from Melbourne today have been cancelled following a rise in COVID-19 case numbers.
Rex seeks to stimulate demand with Melbourne-Sydney fare sale
Regional Express (Rex) has gatecrashed the country’s busiest domestic airline route between Sydney and Melbourne.
Virgin Australia launches unprecedented sales on Sydney-Melbourne
Virgin Australia has launched unprecedented low fare sales between Australia’s two largest cities.
Virgin Australia launches a sales blitz for airfares to Melbourne
Virgin Australia has just launched a sales blitz with fares to Melbourne only starting at $75 including baggage, seat selection and frequent flyer points.
Rex offers USD49 Sydney-Melbourne fares, business class at USD199
With its first Sydney-Melbourne flights barely three weeks away, Regional Express is showing just how heated competition could get on Australia's most popular route.
Emirates resumes flights to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne
Emirates has announced today that it will resume flights in and out of Australia, reversing a decision it made only a week ago.
Melbourne To Resume International Flights from December 7
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews said Melbourne will once again welcome overseas flights.
Furry friends on Citadines on Bourke Melbourne’s mind
Having recently welcomed dogs to a selection of apartments at Somerset on Elizabeth Melbourne, The Ascott is now spreading the hound joy to its sister property, Citadines on Bourke…
Hot hotel openings: Sofitel’s 5-star debut in Melbourne and more
On this week's hot hotels round-up, Accor debuts a USD 130 million 5-star hotel in Melbourne, Four Seasons welcomes guests in Hawaii and The Luxury Collection opens a palatial retreat in…
Accor opens Melbourne’s newest five-star hotel
Hotel Chadstone Melbourne, MGallery by Sofitel, has opened for business, with the property's first guests checking-in on 1 November.
The five-star, AUS130 million hotel was opened on…
“Innovative yet mindful” Oakwood launches sky high property in Melbourne
Corporate and business accommodations expert Oakwood, has announced their latest antipodean location today with the launch of its second Oakwood Hotel & Apartments in Australia located…
onefinestay launches in Sydney, Melbourne and… Mykonos
Private rental brand and Accor Group subsidiary onefinestay, has unveiled a glut of new sites to its global portfolio of luxury destinations today, with the announcement it will add 22…
Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts push global growth with marquee Melbourne signing
Marriott International have announced the signing of Le Méridien Melbourne, in partnership with owner and developer Jinshan Investment Group. Slated to open in 2020, the 235-room hotel will…
Qatar Airways flies A380 to Melbourne
Qatar Airways has started flying its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, to Melbourne.
The double-decker aircraft was introduced to the Australian city for the first time on 1 July 2017,…
Where to Stay: including the new Conrad Osaka, Raffles London and Shangri-La Melbourne
Conrad Osaka
Location: Floors 33-40 of the Nakanoshima Festival Complex, between Osaka's Umeda and Namba districts
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 164
Facilities: Four restaurants, a 40th…
Melbourne Airport unveils T4 upgrade
Melbourne Airport has revealed its new-look Terminal 4 to travellers flying on Tigerair.
The enhancements made to the end of the terminal's Pier F have almost doubled the available…
Air New Zealand opens new Melbourne lounge
Air New Zealand opened a new, larger lounge at Melbourne Airport this week.
Located on the ground floor of the terminal, the lounge follows the design concept first seen at Air New…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Bangkok, New York, Melbourne and more…
Mercure Bangkok Makkasan
Location: Next to Makkasan station, the main downtown hub for Bangkok's Airport Rail Link
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 180
Facilities: Outdoor pool with…
Where to Stay: New hotels in Melbourne, St Petersburg, Marbella and more
Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands (pictured above)
Location: Part of the Marina Tower complex on Pearl River Road, in Melbourne’s Docklands area
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 273…
W Hotels to debut in Melbourne
W Hotels, the former Starwood luxury brand now operated by Marriott, has unveiled plans to make its debut in Melbourne in 2020.
The new-build property will rise on Collins Street in…
Ten Summer Dream Destinations in Australia and the Pacific
As summer approaches, it’s time to start planning your next adventure. Australia and the Pacific offer some of the most breathtaking and diverse destinations, perfect
Etihad Airways ends codeshare and frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia
Effective 1 June 2025, Etihad Airways will conclude its unilateral codeshare and bilateral frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia.
Qatar Airways Cargo partners with MASkargo
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, is proud to announce the launch of a new strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia…
Qatar Airways Pending Acquisition of 25% Stake in Virgin Australia: A Game-Changer for Australian Aviation
In a significant move set to reshape the Australian aviation landscape, Qatar Airways has announced its plan to acquire a 25% minority stake in Virgin
ACCC confirms soaring domestic airfares amid reduced competition
Since regional airline Rex went into administration in July 2024, domestic airfares in Australia have surged, driven by reduced competition. The Australian Competition and Consumer
Japan Airlines flying the flag high for Expo 2025 Osaka
Japan Airlines is helping promote Expo 2025 Osaka, with special livery on one of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft operating international routes.
AIME 2025 gears up to become the Asia Pacific’s leading business event
The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) is set to cement its status as the number one business event in the Asia Pacific region with a blockbuster 2025 event.
Cygnett announces partnership with Luxury Escapes
Australian tech accessory brand Cygnett entered a new partnership with travel firm Luxury Escapes to keep travellers powered and connected on their next escape.
Royal Brunei Airlines launches direct flights to Chennai
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) announced the official launch of its new direct flight route between Bandar Seri Begawan and Chennai, India.
Heavens Portfolio Group launches its 18th office in Australia
Heavens Portfolio, known for luxury travel representation, is excited to announce its expansion into Australia and New Zealand with the opening of its 18th office in Melbourne.
Philippine Airlines and Queensland Australia team up for exclusive seat sale
Philippine Airlines (PAL), in partnership with Queensland Australia, the state tourism board of Queensland, is currently holding an exclusive seat sale for travel on PAL’s nonstop flights to…
Emirates Reconnects Adelaide and Dubai with Daily Service
Emirates has relaunched its daily service between Adelaide and Dubai, marking a significant milestone for both cities. The reinstated service, operated by a Boeing 777-200LR,
The Travel Trend of 2025: Immersing in Nature’s Wonders
If you’re seeking unique and authentic experiences, 2025 could be the perfect year to immerse yourself in nature. According to a recent report by Expedia,
Mercure Hotels introduces its 1000 Hours of Local Flavours
Mercure Hotels invites the world to embark on a unique culinary journey with its new concept: 1000-Hours of Local Flavours.
Air India and Singapore Airlines expand codeshare agreement
Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) recently agreed to significantly expand their codeshare agreement, adding 11 Indian cities and another 40 international destinations to their…
Qantas Expands International Network with New Routes and Aircraft
Qantas is set to significantly enhance its international network with the addition of 220,000 seats, new aircraft, and a new route. These changes will cater
Tourism Australia launches its first Muslim consortium in Indonesia
Tourism Australia is expanding its outreach to Muslim travellers in Indonesia with its first consortium of travel agencies.
The Ascott Limited presents a travelling art showcase for lyf’s 5th anniversary
The Ascott Limited unveiled a travelling art showcase today, 16th October, in celebration of the fifth anniversary of its hospitality brand lyf.
Essential to grow air connectivity to Oceania
Mabrian's analysis highlights a growing gap between rising travel demand and lagging air connectivity in Oceania. While key markets like the United States, India, China, and Europe show…
Philippines to boost tourism promotion in Australia
The Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) aims to ramp up the promotion of the country’s key destinations to the Australian market.
Cultural Attractions of Australia launches new itinerary options
Cultural Attractions of Australia (CAOA), a collection of Australia’s most iconic attractions and bespoke immersive experiences, announced the launch of nine itinerary ideas that travel…
Carnival Cruise Line Expands Australian Itineraries for 2026/27
Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter Join Carnival Splendor and Carnival Luminosa to expand Australia cruise options,
Qantas to Shake Up Japan Travel with New Haneda Flights
In a significant move set to transform travel between Australia and Japan, Qantas has announced plans to shift its Melbourne and Brisbane flights from Tokyo
Qatar Airways to Acquire 25% Stake in Virgin Australia, Strengthening Partnership
In a significant move for the aviation industry, Qatar Airways Group has announced its intention to acquire a 25% equity stake in Virgin Australia from
Qantas Unveils New Brand Campaign in North America
For the first time in a decade, Qantas has launched a new brand campaign in the North American market, responding to the growing demand for
ATIA lauds Qatar Airways’ investment into Virgin Australia
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) extended appreciative comments regarding Qatar Airways’ impending investment into Virgin Australia.
Maximizing on the growing demand for Sports tourism
Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India's omnichannel travel services company, and its Group Company, SOTC Travel have partnered with Cricket Australia for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar…
Thai Airways extends partnership with Gulf Air
Thai Airways and Gulf Air announced the expansion of their long-standing partnership, strengthening their joint commitment to provide passengers with seamless travel options across their…
Scoot adjusts its network schedule to support stronger travel demand
Scoot announced adjustments to its network in anticipation of stronger demand during the Northern Winter season.
Virgin Australia and Tourism & Events Queensland present limited-run fare sale
Virgin Australia and Tourism and Events Queensland are currently running a major online sale featuring over half a million fares to the sunshine state ranging from as low as $45.
Turkish Airlines to launch flights to Sydney from 4 December
Turkish Airlines has announced it will launch flights to Sydney from 4 December, adding a second Australian destination to the carrier’s global network.
Wendy Wu Tours launches sale on select China tours for 2025
Wendy Wu Tours launched its exclusive Earlybird Sale which offers Australians an opportunity to save up to AUD1,100 per person for selected China tours slated for 2025.
Accor Pacific gets Sustainable Tourism Certification for 100th hotel
Accor Pacific’s Novotel Sydney City Centre officially became the company’s 100th hotel to receive Ecotourism Australia’s Sustainable Tourism Certification.
VisitBritain to host its first trade mission to Australia from 9 to 13 September since 2016
The best of destination Britain will be on show in Australia as VisitBritain Chairman Nick de Bois CBE leads the agency’s first trade mission to the country since 2016.
Qantas Group posts strong results in 2024 report
Qantas Group, which covers Australian carriers Qantas and Jetstar, released its 2024 annual report, achieving an underlying profit before tax of $2.08 billion and a statutory profit after…
ATIA achievements featured in 2024 Federal Government aviation white paper
ATIA's advocacy over the past nine months has paid off, as five key areas were featured in the Australian Federal Government’s Aviation White Paper for this year.
Seabourn announces new programme of immersive itineraries
Seabourn announced several new immersive itineraries for Seabourn Quest as the vessel makes its way to Oceania and the Pacific Islands from December 2025 to April 2026.
Qatar Airways introduces ‘Caviar’ to Business Class
As the only airline in the world to have won the Skytrax World’s Best Business class 11 times, Qatar Airways announces further enhancement to its business class service with the introduction…
Emirates’ first retrofitted 777 aircraft takes-off to Geneva
The first Emirates Boeing 777 with a nose-to-tail cabin refresh sporting a new look has rolled into service, as it prepares to take off to Geneva as EK 83.
Air India Express launches virtual interline platform with Scoot as first partner
Air India Express has become the first Indian airline to launch a Virtual Interline platform, offering flyers a wider range of booking options.
Qantas’ Project Sunrise: Balancing Comfort and Cost in Ultra-Long-Haul Flights
Drawing from my experience as a past executive in the aviation sector, I’ve been keenly tracking the progress of Qantas’ audacious ‘Project Sunrise’. This pioneering
Qatar Airways partners with The British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025
Qatar Airways is proud to announce its latest partnership as the Official Title Partner and Official Airline Partner of The Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025.
Lanson Place adds two new sites to its portfolio
Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited expanded its portfolio to include two new sites in China and Australia.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises®: Unveiling the 2026-2027 Voyage Collection
The New Voyage Collection Features 173 sailings with 16 New Ports, 8 New Immersive Overnight Sailings and 4 Grand Voyages.
Australian travel pros ease matters for those hit by IT outage
Australian travel professionals have worked round the clock since Friday, 19 July, to mitigate the impact of the global IT outage.
JrnyOn launches 7 experiential journeys led by domain experts from September to November 2024
JrnyOn, which is a first-of-its-kind multi-day experiential travel company in India, has announced seven experiential journeys led by domain experts to be conducted from September to…
Cathay Pacific Launches Groundbreaking Two-for-One Fare to Hong Kong
Are you a Hong Kong enthusiast? Cathay Pacific has some exciting news for you! The airline has just announced a new offer to make your
Discover the best hidden gems in Europe with Emirates
Emirates is offering a mid-year reboot for all travellers this July, with special fares from Singapore to Dubai and Europe.
Marriott Bonvoy delivers extraordinary moments with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS f1 team in Singapore
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, is once again poised to offer its members thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime experiences at the highly anticipated race in…
Cathay Pacific Returns to Full Pre-Pandemic Capacity in Perth and Brisbane Markets
Cathay Pacific is set to return to its full pre-pandemic capacity in the Perth and Brisbane markets. From 28 October 2024, the oneworld carrier will
Air New Zealand ramps up school holiday schedule with 30,000 extra seats across Aotearoa
Air New Zealand is preparing to welcome nearly half a million customers on its domestic network over the July school holidays as travellers look to make the most of a mid-winter getaway.
Scoot launches ‘July Thematic Sale’
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of the Singapore Airlines, has launched its July Thematic Sale, offering exceptional deals on one-way economy fares inclusive of taxes.
Emirates unveils first destinations to be served with refurbished Boeing 777
Emirates has today unveiled the first cities on its network to be served with its newest Boeing 777 cabin interiors.
Vietnam Airlines successfully holds 2024 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting
Vietnam Airlines successfully held its 2024 Annual General Shareholders' Meeting, attended by representatives from the Commission for the Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC)…
Air New Zealand’s seasonal service to the Sunshine Coast returns
It’s good news for Kiwis looking to escape the winter blues, with Air New Zealand’s seasonal service to the Sunshine Coast returning on 26 June 2024.
Project Sunrise: A New Dawn for Ultra-Long-Haul Travel
After a period of uncertainty, the skies have cleared for Qantas’s ambitious Project Sunrise. The Australian flagship carrier has confirmed that its groundbreaking initiative is
The Sky’s the Limit: A Look at Australia’s Booming Domestic Air Travel
As Australia’s skies hum with the return of domestic flights, the latest data from the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) reveals a
VietJet opens new direct route to Australia
VietJet officially welcomes passengers on direct flights connecting one of Australia's largest cities – Melbourne with Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.
Rex Adds to Launch Perth-Adelaide Flights
Rex will start tits 12th domestic route, three weekly services from Perth to Adelaide operated with an Embraer E-190 jet, on sale now for travel from 28 June.
Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail with Over 30 New Voyages Across Asia Pacific
Norwegian Cruise Line is offering nearly 90 cruises in Asia Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand from 15 departure ports, with calls to more than 60 destinations from September 2024 to March…
Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail with Over 30 New Voyages Across Asia Pacific
Norwegian Cruise Line is offering nearly 90 cruises in Asia Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand from 15 departure ports, with calls to more than 60 destinations from September 2024 to March…
Vietjet adds 1.4 million seats for the summer period and enhances international travel
To meet soaring demand during summer holidays, Vietjet is expanding its domestic routes in Vietnam by 35% and increasing night flights by 46%.
Norwegian Cruise Line expands its presence across Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand with over 30 new itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) launches over 30 new port-intensive cruises across Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, for a total of 85 voyages from September 2024 through March 2026 on…
Vietjet celebrates a decade of connections between Singapore and Vietnam
Celebrating a decade of connecting travellers to the beautiful tropical island of Singapore, Vietjet joyfully announces the offer of 10,000 promotional tickets for all direct flights…
Norwegian Cruise Line expands its presence across Asia Pacific, with 24 new itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, launches 24 new port-intensive cruises across Asia, for a total of 85 Asia…
Amora Hotels & Resorts selects Sydney as Regional Hub to drive Asia Pacific Brand expansion
Amora Hotels & Resorts is positioning itself for a new phase of expansion in Asia Pacific as it prepares to introduce its unique style of customer-centric luxury hospitality to new…
Cvent announces Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels in Asia-Pacific for 2024
Cvent, an industry meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, has released its lists of the Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for Asia-Pacific (APAC).
SIA Group posts record full year net profit of $2,675 million
The demand for air travel remained buoyant throughout FY2023/24, boosted by a rebound in North Asia as China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, and Taiwan fully reopened their borders.
Norwegian Cruise Line opens for sale of new voyages for Norwegian Sun’s debut in Asia-Pacific
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, has released a series of immersive, destination-rich itineraries for Norwegian Sun’s inaugural debut in the region for the…
Etihad Airways Expands Global Network with Five New Interline Partnerships
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced the launch of reciprocal interline partnerships with five new airline partners, further expanding
Etihad Airways boosts interline deals with five airlines making travel smoother
Etihad Airways has launched reciprocal interline partnerships with five new airline partners, further expanding travel options for guests across its expanding global network.
Air India adds Zurich to its growing European network
Air India, India’s leading global airline, will start a non-stop service between Delhi and Zurich starting 16 June 2024, marking the airline’s entry in Switzerland and taking the total…
Qantas and Virgin Step Up to Assist Stranded Bonza Passengers
In the wake of Bonza’s sudden halt in operations, Qantas and Virgin Australia have stepped up to ensure safe travel for stranded passengers. Both airlines offer free flights to Bonza…
Vietjet targets 27 million passengers and a 25% dividend payout for 2024
Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HoSE: VJC) recently concluded its 2024 General Meeting of Shareholders (GMS), where it approved the annual business plan for 2024.
Emirates restarts service to Phnom Penh via Singapore
Emirates celebrated the relaunch of its daily Phnom Penh service via Singapore. This service also adds another link from Singapore to an additional point in Australasia, following…
Amora Hotels & Resorts selects Sydney as regional hub to drive Asia Pacific brand expansion strategy
Independent hospitality company Amora Hotels & Resorts is positioning itself for a new phase of expansion in Asia Pacific as it prepares to introduce its unique style of customer-centric…
Vietjet’s Q1 performance sets new standards for aviation growth
Overcoming the challenging aircraft shortages in the aviation industry, Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company has reported outstanding business performance in Q1/2024, providing a strong…
Emirates partners with Aviation Impact Accelerator
Emirates has become an industrial partner of the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), based at the University of Cambridge.
SriLankan Airlines codeshares with Air Seychelles
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, have embarked on a codeshare partnership, ushering in seamless…
Pan Pacific Hotels Group introduces “Thoughtful Hospitality: Bespoke Meeting Experiences”
Thoughtful Hospitality: Bespoke Meeting Experiences delivers tailored offerings that embody the unique attributes of the Group’s brands, perfectly aligning with every client’s specific …
Qantas Implements Significant Changes to Baggage Fees
In April, Qantas is introducing several significant changes. These include a new tier for Classic Plus Flight Rewards, increased Qantas Club membership costs, and additional
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Get ready for your unforgettable trips to Vietnam and beyond with Vietjet
Get ready for an extraordinary celebration as Vietjet Air unveils "Real Deal to New Me", an extravagant event featuring a million Eco tickets and up to a fantastic 50% discount on Business…
Oceania Cruises Unveils 2025-2026 Tropics and Exotics Collection
Oceania Cruises, the acclaimed leader in culinary—and destination-focused voyages, has announced the launch of its 2025-2026 Tropics and Exotics Collection. The collection, now available for…
Kapil Bhatia felicitated with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at HICSA 2024
Kapil Bhatia, Executive Chairman of InterGlobe Enterprises, has been conferred with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Hotel Investment Conference-South Asia (HICSA) 2024.
TUI UK bolsters summer 2025 flying programme with focus on choice and flexibility
TUI has announced an additional 300,000 seats for its Summer 2025 programme bringing the total to 10.2 million flight seats now on sale from airports across the UK.
Ascott’s global loyalty platform ‘Ascott Star Rewards’ achieved record member revenue growth in 2023
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), marked the 5th year of its global loyalty platform, Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), with…
The Standard in Asia: Boripat Louichareon on crafting distinctive hospitality experiences
At the heart of The Standard's success is its adept navigation of shifting consumer preferences, particularly the burgeoning demand from bleisure travelers seeking unique and…
Vietjet strengthens Asia-Pacific connectivity, launches Hanoi-Sydney Route
Vietjet has opened new direct routes connecting the capital city of Hanoi with the beautiful port city of Sydney, bringing the total number of routes connecting Vietnam and Australia to 7 …
Bonza Launches New Route Between Gold Coast and Darwin
Bonza’s new route from the Gold Coast to Darwin has taken flight, painting a bright purple streak across the sky.
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ALL – Accor Live Limitless recognised as “best overall loyalty program” in Asia Pacific
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, proudly announces that its lifestyle loyalty programme, ALL – Accor Live Limitless, has been awarded top honours in two…
Rex and Etihad Airways Launch New Interline Partnership
In a significant development for travellers, Rex has announced a new interline partnership with Etihad Airways. This partnership marks a new era of choice and
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IndiGo introduces 11 new codeshare routes across Australia with Qantas Airways
IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier, has announced 11 new connections under its extended codeshare agreement with Australia’s national airline, Qantas Airways, starting from March 31, 2024.
Virgin Australia to launch nation’s first-ever pets in cabin flights
The Australian-first service, which will have pet-lovers rejoicing around the nation, is subject to regulatory approval, and is expected to launch within 12 months.
QantasLink Launches Airbus A220, Ushering in New Domestic and Regional Travel Era
QantasLink’s two new Airbus A220 aircraft have taken off for their first commercial flights today, marking the beginning of a new era of domestic and
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Cunard Announces New Voyages from September 2025 through January 2027
The newest Ship, Queen Anne, and its Flagship, Queen Mary 2, will sail World Voyages in January 2026, with Queen Mary 2 passing through the Panama Canal for the first time.
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AIME where the Asia Pacific Events Industry meets: A vision for future growth
While at AIME, Brand TD spoke with Matt Pearce, CEO of Talk2 Media and Events. The discussion focused on Australia's dynamic landscape of business events and the sector's future potential.
Business Events Australia: A look into the future
In a recent conversation at AIME 2024 with Robin Mack, the Executive General Manager of Commercial & Business Events Australia, he shared his insights on the current state and future of…
Qantas Group Navigates Turbulence with $1.25B Profit, Jetstar Ascends Despite Challenges
Qantas Group Navigates Turbulence with $1.25B Profit, Jetstar Ascends Despite Challenges
Business Events Perth showcases its sustainability initiatives at AIME 2024
Business Events Perth has announced its latest sustainability initiatives at the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2024, held in Melbourne from February 23 to 25.
Cunard Announces new Voyages from September 2025 through January 2027
Luxury cruise line Cunard has announced new voyages sailing from September 2025 to January 2027 across its iconic fleet of four Queens.
VietJet celebrates the year of the dragon with super deals from just SGD80
From now until 26 February 2024, Vietjet offers hundreds of thousands of Eco tickets starting from just SGD80 (USD60)/one-way (including all taxes and fees), across its entire flight…
AIME 2024: Biggest ever taking the industry by storm!
AIME 2024's 31st edition started bigger than ever. Talk 2 Media CEO Matt Pearce, the organiser of the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), announced that the 2024 edition would…
Victoria’s Squeaky Beach, named ‘Best Australian Beach’ for 2024
Victoria’s Squeaky Beach has been named ‘Best Australian Beach’ by Australian beach expert, Brad Farmer AM.
Holland America Line Opens Booking for Australia and New Zealand 2025/26 Season
Holland America Line announces that bookings have opened for Australia and New Zealand for the 2025-206 season.
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American Airlines to Commence Service to Brisbane in October
American Airlines will launch a new service to Brisbane in October with its newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft outfitted with Flagship Suite seats.
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Emirates boosts flights to Osaka, introducing A380 fitted with Premium Economy
Emirates will be boosting its services to Osaka with the introduction of the A380 starting from 1 June 2024.
Emirates to return to Adelaide in October 2024
Emirates has taken the final step in the restoration of its Australia capacity announcing its return to Adelaide. A daily service will relaunch between the South Australia capital and the…
Vietjet further boosts fleet capacity amid increasing travel demand for the Lunar New Year holidays
Vietjet is gearing up for the surge in travel demand during the Lunar New Year festival, one of the longest annual holidays in Asia, by expanding its fleet.
Emirates Increases Operations in Australia
Emirates has announced that it will expand its operations in Australia by upgrading its second daily flight, EK430/431, between Dubai and Brisbane to an A380
Virgin Australia Will Increase Regional Network with a Link Airways Partnership Deal
Virgin Australia and Link Airways have announced a new codeshare partnership set to expand Virgin Australia’s regional footprint significantly, increasing Virgin Australia’s reach into…
Great Barrier Reef Drive reopens in Tropical North Queensland
The iconic Great Barrier Reef Drive reopened on Saturday 20 January, providing a coastal route to Port Douglas and the Daintree, in addition to the daily ferry service from Cairns and the…
Turkish delight, Qantas quandary, Virgin victory?
When the Australian Government recently blocked a request for more flights by Qatar Airways, it was widely viewed as a win for Qantas, a setback for Virgin Australia, and a blow to…
Australia’s Cruise Industry Soaring to New Heights
Following record-breaking performance in 2023, the Australian cruise industry is gearing up for an even more spectacular 2024.
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‘Gig-tripping’ named top travel trend for music lovers in 2024
The vinyl record revival has continued to sweep the globe, with searches for ‘vinyl records’ increasing 8% since 2022, and over 230,000 music lovers having searched the term across December…
Plan your 2024 escape with special fares from Singapore Airlines
Just in time to celebrate the start of a new year, Singapore Airlines is pleased to announce special return fares for travel to a range of destinations across the Airline’s network in 2024,…
Australia: Gebrüder Weiss opens a third location
Gebrüder Weiss is expanding its network in Australia with the opening of a new Air & Sea office in Brisbane. This is now the third location operated by the international logistics…
Air New Zealand to fly a million customers across the country this Christmas
Air New Zealand is gearing up for an extraordinary Christmas, with more than a million customers expected to travel on the domestic network alone, and another 700,000 customers to…
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals new fall and winter 2025/26 Sailings
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, revealed new fall and winter 2025/26 voyages.
Qantas and Jetstar Get Ready for Busy Summer Travel
Following last year’s holiday travel chaos caused by a lack of staffing and preparation, Qantas and Jetstar are mobilising reserve workers and keeping aircraft on
Novotel and Disney unveil an enchanting adventure with WISH
Novotel, in collaboration with Disney, has announced the launch of a magical campaign in honour of Wish, the latest Disney movie set to grace Australian and New Zealand screens this Boxing…
Virgin Voyages Begins its Maiden Season in Australia
The Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady set off from Melbourne to Tasmania on her debut voyage, heralding the start of an incredible and spectacular cruising season. With the characteristic flare…
AIME 2024 Knowledge Program Interview with Keynote Speaker, Lisa Ronson
The theme for AIME's 2024 Knowledge Program is "The 4Ps of GLOCALISATION" and will explore the relationship between global insights and local nuances.
Keynote speaker Lisa Ronson will…
SriLankan Airlines introduces double daily flights to Mumbai
SriLankan Airlines has introduced double daily flights between Colombo and Mumbai, multiplying the convenience for passengers travelling to and from India’s financial and entertainment…
Artyzen Singapore officially opens with 142 keys
Artyzen Singapore, the Lion City’s newest stylish lifestyle hotel, unveiled its touch of bespoke elegance in the leafy West Orchard neighbourhood Sunday night, with a charming private …
Crystal Symphony Debuts Down Under
The Crystal Symphony docked at Freemantle, Western Australia, yesterday after undergoing a multi-million-dollar makeover under the new ownership of Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group. The
Kris+ by Singapore Airlines selects Airwallex to extend lifestyle rewards app in Australia
Kris+ by Singapore Airlines selects Airwallex, a leading global fintech platform, to power the expansion of its lifestyle reward app for its over 1.3 million KrisFlyer members in…
Planning Solo Holiday Travel? Cruise to sunny shores or snowcapped mountains with Azamara
The small-ship cruise line has some exciting new itineraries for the holidays, including sailing to Antarctica, and they invite solo travellers to embrace the adventure and join them aboard.
Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady Makes Her Grand Entrance in Sydney
The Resilient Lady of Virgin Voyages arrived in Sydney Harbour, where Sir Richard Branson greeted it. According to a news announcement, the Virgin Group founder
Admiral Hotel Manila launched Once Upon A Filipino Christmas
Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery ushers in the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony held last November 15, 2023, at its sophisticated Filipino-Spanish-inspired lobby restaurant,…
Virgin Australia Boosts its Order for 737 MAX-8 Planes
Virgin Australia has added six MAX-8s to its new Boeing MAX family aircraft pipeline, with six more expected for delivery in the second half of 2024, increasing the airline’s total…
Why Australian Airfares Are High, While European Airfares Are Low?
Let’s face it: due to its location, size, and population, air travel inside and outside of Australia will always be costly. Historically, airfare in Australia has been pricey. This is…
Virgin Australia Launches the 2024 Pride Flight
Virgin Australia Pride Flight is back for the fourth consecutive year, with more than 500 tickets currently available to purchase across three main Virgin Australia flights departing…
Malaysia Airlines launches cyber sale on flights from London Heathrow
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, has now launched its Cyber Sale on flights from London Heathrow to over 30 destinations across…
VietJet Launches New Services to Perth and Adelaide
By adding Adelaide and Perth, Vietjet has more than doubled the number of weekly flights it operates to Australia to 58—less than a year after entering the Australian market in April…
Jetstar Launches The Only Service Between Sydney and Margaret River
Jetstar has launched the first-ever direct route connecting Sydney to one of the west’s major tourist destinations – Busselton Margaret River – ahead of the next Easter holidays.
The…
Vietjet links Adelaide and Perth to Ho Chi Minh City
Vietjet, Vietnam’s leading new-age carrier, launched its inaugural flight from Adelaide to Ho Chi Minh City, marking the first-ever Vietnamese carrier to operate flights between Vietnam and…
Seabourn Announces 2026 World Cruise
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, invites guests to experience its “2026 World Cruise – Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems, ” a journey of ultra-luxury, comfort,…
Sir Richard Branson Surprises Virgin Australia Flight With $1m in Free Cruises
Sir Richard Branson surprised passengers on a Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Hobart (VA1316) with a FREE cruise to celebrate Virgin Voyages’ debut in Australia next month.…
Carnival Cruise Line Opens 2025-26 Australia Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line has just announced the 2025-26 cruise season with more departures planned out of Sydney and Brisbane. Guests may now choose from a variety of new cruise choices,…
AirAsia X Announces The Return Of Gold Coast-Auckland Route
In response to popular demand, AirAsia X announced the resumption of the popular Gold Coast-Auckland service on 3 February 2024.
At the same time, the airline will discontinue…
National Geographic Announces 2024 Destinations ‘Cool List’
National Geographic Traveller has released the list of thirty places and experiences comprising its 2024 ‘cool list.’
Around half of the list is in Europe, including places as…
The countdown is on with one week to NTIA 2023
It’s just one week to Australian Travel’s night of nights, the 2023 National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA).
Azamara’s New ‘Refer-a-Friend’ Program
Azamara has debuted its new referral program, ‘Refer-a-Friend’. This program provides an easy way for Azamara advocates to bring their friends and family onboard to discover the…
IndiGo and Qantas Airways to extend codeshare partnership
IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier, has announced extension of its codeshare agreement with Australia’s national airline, Qantas.
Vietjet ramps up frequency, becoming largest airline operator between Australia and Vietnam
Vietjet has announced the expansion of its flight to Australia. The airline will operate a total of 48 flights in a week, making it the biggest operator between the two countries.
Strong demand over summer peak season drives record half-year results for SIA Group
The robust demand for air travel continued into the Northern Summer travel season, led by the rebound in passenger traffic to North Asia with the full reopening of China, Hong Kong SAR,…
AIME 2024 Setting New Industry Standard
The Asia Pacific Incentive and Meetings Events (AIME) is laying the groundwork for AIME 2024, and its changes are prepared to set new industry standards.
The Melbourne Convention…
CapitaLand Ascott Trust divests two hotels in Australia for AUD109.0 million
CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) is divesting two mature hotels in Sydney, Australia to an unrelated third party for a total of AUD109.0 million (S$95.6 million1).
Air India to add 400+ weekly flights to route network over next six months
Air India announced its intent to add more than 400 weekly flights to its domestic India and international route network until March 2024, as part of the Winter Schedule ’23.
NTIA 2023 tickets sold out to record numbers
Tickets for National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) 2023 have now sold out with over 1300 sold, surpassing the attendance of last year’s awards.
Journey Beyond commences seven-day agent and guest servicing
Journey Beyond has announced an extension of its Travel Centre operations to seven days a week, to enhance the agent and customer experience.
Quantum of the Seas Returns to Brisbane for a Big Australian Season
Australian families can pack their bags as the ultimate family holiday has arrived. Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas is back in Brisbane for the summer with a line-up…
First-Ever Disney Cruise Line Departs from Sydney
As the cruise season in Australia is heating up last Saturday, 28 October, Disney Cruise Line made history with the first-ever departure of the Disney Wonder from Sydney. Hobart,…
Norwegian Cruise Line Returns To Asia For The First Time In Three Years
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) celebrated its long-awaited return to Asia as Norwegian Jewel set sail from Tokyo and commenced its extensive six-month season of voyages in the region.…
Silversea Opens Exclusive Pre-Sale On Over 150 Winter 2025/2026 Voyages
Silversea has launched an exclusive pre-sale for their winter 2025/2026 voyage collection, which includes more than 150 new sailings to over 200 destinations. The new voyages extend the…
Bamboo Airways Withdraws From Australia
As part of its reorganisation, financially troubled airline Bamboo Airways has abruptly pulled out of the Australian market and laid off its local employees.
Brand Crawford, former…
Norwegian Cruise Line returns to Asia for the first time in three years
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 56-year history of breaking boundaries, today celebrates its long-awaited return to Asia as Norwegian Jewel set sail…
Destination DC unveils New Marketing Campaign
Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, shared its ongoing commitment to attracting international groups at IMEX America.
Emirates engages families with neurodivergent children to improve travel experience
Working with local schools, autism groups and key stakeholders, Emirates and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are focused on improving the travel experience for neurodivergent passengers,…
Business travel gateway between Asia and Australia soars
New statistics released by FCM has revealed the gateway between Asia and Australia has soared for big business in the previous quarter when compared to 2022.
The figures showed that…
Virgin Australia Introduces New B737 Max Domestic Routes
As more of its 737 MAX 8 aircraft arrives, Virgin Australia will use it on additional domestic and short-haul international flights.
At the end of September, the airline received its…
P&O Cruises Unveils Winter 2025/26 Collection
P&O Cruises’ new winter 2025/26 holiday collection is on sale from 18 October 2023. It will include new ports of call and itineraries alongside introductory offers, such as a 10%…
dnata partners with local Australian suppliers to craft home-grown, delicious airline meals
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, extensively uses local suppliers to provide ingredients for the over 175,000 meals it produces per day throughout Australia.
Government Urged To Review Qatar Airways Additional Flight Request
On Monday afternoon, the results of an investigation led by the coalition were made public, and one of the recommendations was for Transport Minister Catherine King to “immediately”…
The 10 best cities for digital nomads this autumn revealed
As winter approaches, office workers prepare to face the cold weather in the UK while digital nomads have the option to escape it. But where in the world offers the ultimate winter-sun…
Parkroyal Hotels & Resorts launches ‘All Things Local’
PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts launches a new brand experience enticing guests to go beyond the guidebook and explore the culturally rich precincts of its properties. The ‘All Things…
Virgin Australia Will Operate The New B737 Max 8s To Bali And Fiji
Virgin Australia has updated its schedule to include additional international flights using the Boeing 737 Max 8.
New international 737 Max routes for Virgin Australia include…
Taylor Swift and Coldplay concerts make people fly in APAC – Amadeus
Taylor Swift's highly anticipated Asia Pacific tour has caused a sensation among music fans, and the impact is not limited to the entertainment industry. Recent data analysis by Amadeus,…
REX Launches Long-Awaited Frequent Flyer Program
Rex unveiled the airline’s long-awaited and much-anticipated frequent flyer loyalty programme.
Passengers can now sign up for Rex Flyer and start earning Rex Flyer points and status…
REX Operates Double Daily To Hobart For The Christmas Holidays
Over the Christmas-New Year holiday season, Rex announced the addition of a second daily Melbourne-Hobart service.
The additional flights will fly between 18 December and 21 January…
Goa is India’s most affordable tourist destination for the year-end holidays
To help travelers find the best deals, Agoda reveals this year-end’s cheapest destinations around Asia Pacific.
Royal Caribbean Unveils Exclusive Wine Partnership
Royal Caribbean International has established a relationship with Ponting Wines, co-founded by Ricky Ponting, one of Australia’s most recognised cricket players and co-founder of Ponting…
Qatar Airways Disappointed By Australia’s Decision To Reject Additional Flights
Qatar Airways executives spoke before an Australian Senate enquiry into the airline industry after the government denied the company’s request for extra flights to the country.
Qatar…
SriLankan Airlines partners with Virgin Australia
SriLankan Airlines has entered into a first-ever interline partnership with Virgin Australia that will strengthen the airline’s network in Australia
Emirates’ Premium Economy to extend to São Paolo and Tokyo Narita
Emirates announced that its highly sought-after Premium Economy offering will be introduced to two more points in its network, São Paolo from 19 November and Tokyo Narita from 20 December.
Virgin Velocity Program Launches Cashless Cruises With Virgin Voyage
Before the cruise line’s debut in Australia in December, Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer reward programme unveiled its first-ever cruise-for-points deal with Virgin Voyages.…
Australia’s New Low-Cost Bonza Launches Bonza Holidays
Australia’s newest low-cost carrier has launched a significant new offering, ‘Bonza Holidays’. From yesterday, Aussies can book tailored packaged holidays via the Fly Bonza app to any of…
NTIA Finalists in voted Categories announced
ATIA is excited to reveal the list of Finalists for the voted Categories (Categories #21 - 31) for this year’s National Travel Industry Awards (NTIAs).
Bonza Announces New Services To Darwin And Alice Springs
Bonza has revealed Darwin and Alice Springs as its newest destinations, significantly boosting domestic tourism. With three new routes – Sunshine Coast to Darwin, Gold Coast to Darwin,…
Qatar Airways Additional Flights Would Reduce Fares Senate Inquiry Hears
Evidence presented to a parliamentary enquiry indicates that reduced airfares and a $1 billion increase in tourism would have resulted from allowing Qatar Airways to operate additional…
AIME wins at the Australian Event Awards and Symposium
The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has been awarded Best Exhibition or Trade Show at the 2023 Australian Event Awards & Symposium.
Mount Isa Gets A Hearty “Bonza” Greeting
Bonza’s latest route confirms the low-cost carrier’s commitment to Queensland, and it is the 13th route from the Gold Coast base, with ten routes not covered by any other airline.…
AIME Wins At The Australian Event Awards And Symposium
At the 2023 Australian Event Awards & Symposium, the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) was named Best Exhibition or Trade Show.
AIME earned the coveted accolade on…
NCL announces destination 2024/25 itineraries, including a return to Hong Kong Joe Cusmano 20 mins ago 3 min read
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled immersive, destination-rich itineraries for its 2024/25 season in the region. This fascinating programme includes a 12-day cruise on the luxurious…
Malaysia Airlines launches “Global Getaway Sale” on flights from London Heathrow
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, has now launched its Global Getaway Sale on fares to Kuala Lumpur and beyond.
Emirates Announces Capacity Boost To Australia
Emirates has announced that, beginning 4 November, all Sydney flights will be operated by A380 aircraft.
The move is part of the airline’s efforts to enhance customer connectivity and…
Cathay Pacific announces resumption of its Chennai flights
Cathay Pacific has resumed the three non-stop weekly flights from Chennai commencing 2 February 2024.
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Virgin Voyages’ Major Australia Expansion Confirmed
With US$550 million in the bank for his new all-adults cruise line, Richard Branson has made a major announcement.
The cruise line, which will operate in Australia for the first time…
Vietnam Airlines To Connect Perth With Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam Airlines will begin three weekly nonstop flights on December 7, 2023.
The announcement was made in Perth on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and…
Emirates to go all A380 to Sydney by November, plans return to Adelaide
Further building on its commitment to provide customers expanded access to its route network, Emirates has announced that it will be upgrading its services to Sydney to an all-A380…
Virgin Australia Launches Luggage Tracking Tool
Virgin Australia launched on Friday the nation’s first-ever airline baggage tracking tool across more than two-thirds of its domestic network tomorrow, allowing guests to know where…
Malaysia Airlines Launches Three New Indian Routes
By year’s end, Malaysia Airlines will provide three additional flights to India.
Malaysia Airlines will start a twice-weekly service between Kuala Lumpur and Amritsar on the eighth of…
Accor unveils Peppers Gladstone
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, together with Yaralla Sports Club are delighted to announce that construction has commenced on Peppers Gladstone - the…
How to stay in style Down Under: Australia’s top Marriott hotels
With an ever-increasing number of stylish, luxurious and quirky hotels popping up all over Australia, there has never been a better time to plan a visit Down Under. Finding something for…
Agoda reveals cheapest domestic, regional, and intercontinental air routes from India
To help bargain hunters on their way, digital travel platform Agoda shares the most affordable routes booked on Agoda in early August by travellers from India.
Qatar Airways commemorates collaboration with FIFA at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ Final
Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, celebrated the conclusion of a remarkable FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, engaging global and domestic…
Travellers willing to pay more for eco-tourism
Nearly 80% of travellers will pay at least 10 per cent more for sustainable travel features despite the cost of living crisis, a Euromonitor International report has revealed.
41% of…
Unwine-d Down Under: new experiences on Australia’s drinks scene
The Ultimate Winery Experiences introduces a selection of wine tastings and guided tours, available across Australia. Wine-lovers, come and discover the unique characteristics of famous…
Travellers will pay 10% extra for sustainable travel despite cost-of-living crisis: Euromonitor report
Nearly 80% of travellers will pay at least 10 per cent more for sustainable travel features despite the cost of living crisis, a Euromonitor International report has revealed.
Ascott Australia named one of the Best Places to Work for second year running
Based in Collingwood, Melbourne, The Ascott Limited, Australia (Ascott Australia) was named the 12th Best Place to Work in the over 100 employees category at the 2023 Best Places to Work…
NTIA Afterparty is going to be Viking-tastic!
The highly anticipated National Travel Industry Awards will be held in Melbourne on the 18th of November.
Singapore Airlines to boost services in 2024 northern summer season
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will ramp up services to destinations across its network during the Northern Summer 2024 operating season (31 March 2024 to 26 October 2024), supporting the strong…
Bonza Announces Gold Coast Airport As Its Third Base
Bonza has announced that it will use Gold Coast Airport as its third hub, adding flights to 11 already serviced destinations.
Albury, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne…
Over 160,000 customers trade up to experience Emirates Premium Economy
After setting new industry benchmarks in Premium Economy travel, Emirates is celebrating a banner first year of full-service operations with the highly popular cabin class.
Record numbers of 1700 nominations received for 2023 NTIA Awards
As the NTIAs fast approach, this year AFTA has received the highest ever number of nominations. A record number of over 1700 nominations have already been submitted to this years NTIAs,…
Singapore Airlines returns as NTIA major sponsor
The highly anticipated National Travel Industry Awards will be held in Melbourne on the 18th of November and AFTA is thrilled to announce Singapore Airlines as the major sponsor for the…
Rex, Australia’s best regional airline, choose Aviator for Revenue Management
Rex are making technological advances on multiple fronts and have just commenced using the latest web-based Aviator revenue management system.
400 members of Accor’s regional leadership team attend ‘EMPOWERED’ at Sydney’s ICC
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, hosted its first ever Pacific Leaders EMPOWERED Conference and Awards with more than 400 general managers
Bonza Cuts Unpopular Flights Months After Launch
Just six months after taking off in Queensland, Australia’s newest low-cost airline aiming to link regional destinations eliminates many unpopular routes and lowers the frequency of…
Quest celebrates 35 years of corporate travel success
2023 marks 35 years of making corporate stay effortless for Quest Apartment Hotels, a member of the Ascott Limited, and there are more milestones on the horizon this year
Visit ALL.com for the best AU & NZ accommodation offers
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, is pleased to unveil its latest ALL.COM campaign to help travellers find their next dream holiday.
REX Launches Services From Sydney To Adelaide
Flights between Sydney and Adelaide, the fourth capital city in the airline network, have begun as part of Rex’s debut of its capital city services.
The maiden flight, operated by REX…
Virgin Australia’s first Boeing 737 MAX to Arrive Today
In what will undoubtedly be hailed by the airline as another chapter in its extraordinary turnaround since collapsing into administration just over three years ago in April 2020, before…
Half a million Kiwis taking flight with Air New Zealand for school holidays
Air New Zealand is gearing up for a busy July school holiday period, with the airline operating more than 580,000 seats across its domestic network as Kiwis prepare to take to the skies.
ILTM Asia Pacific 2023 unites the region’s luxury travel industry with four days of meetings + networking
ILTM Asia Pacific celebrated its most prolific event since 2019 this week in Singapore, welcoming 500 luxury travel suppliers from across the world to meet with 500 accredited regional…
New Zealand business events sector on track for sustainable growth
Business Events Industry Aotearoa's MEETINGS 2023 winds up in Wellington today after two days packed with over 6,000 meetings, networking functions and knowledge sessions.
Vietjet to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Brisbane
Vietnam’s leading new-age carrier, VietJet has announced direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Brisbane, making it the first-ever carrier to fly directly between Vietnam and…
AirAsia X broadens India network with its return to Amritsar four times weekly
AirAsia X continues to expand its medium-haul network with renewed direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Amritsar in Northern India.
Emirates to offer Premium Economy on routes to India from October
Emirates announced that its highly sought-after Premium Economy offering will be available to customers flying to and from Mumbai and Bengaluru, starting 29 October.
Hilton Remains World’s Most Valuable Hotel Brand
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Hotel industry sees gradual return to normality, but over half of top 50 hotel brands remain below pre-pandemic values.
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Star Alliance Names New CEO
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Star Alliance, global airline alliance, announced that Theo Panagiotoulias has been chosen to become its next Chief Executive Officer.
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Is Convening the New C in TMC?
What were once empty spaces are now congested. As the skies begin to empty and fall silent in April 2020, desert storage facilities for aircraft are quickly carpeted with long streaks of …
Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels in Asia Pacific for 2023: Cvent
The highly anticipated annual Top Lists, published for the first time since the pandemic, spotlight top performing MICE hotels and sought-after meeting destinations.
Top meeting destinations and MICE hotels in APAC
Cvent has released its lists of the Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for Asia Pacific. These lists – which also include regional rankings for North America, Europe, and the…
Emirates Debuts Rugby World Cup 2023 Livery On The A380
As rugby fans prepare for the Rugby World Cup in France in 2023, Emirates has taken to the air with its love for the game written on one of its flagships, A380 aircraft.
Over the…
Accor partners with Opera Australia
Accor, Australia’s largest hotel operator, is pleased to announce its Gold Partnership with Opera Australia, Australia’s pre-eminent performing arts company, bringing together two iconic…
Oman Air Expands Thai Airways Codeshare To Australia
Oman Air has announced a new codeshare arrangement with Thai Airways International to carry the Oman Air flight number on flights from Bangkok to Sydney and vice versa as part of the…
Bonza Launched Tamworth to Sunshine Coast
Bonza’s first flight from Tamworth to the Sunshine Coast launched last Saturday, and it was the 13th and final to launch as part of the low-cost carrier’s initial rollout from its home…
Vietnam Airlines Expands Services To Australia
Just over a month after Vietjet started its first flights to Australia, Vietnam Airlines is planning to expand the number of routes and flights it offers to Australia.
Melbourne…
More Hong Kong to San Francisco Flights on United Airlines
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United now offers more flights to San Francisco as well as additional connecting options to more destinations in US, Canada, and Latin America
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China Southern Boosts Flights To Australia
China Southern Airlines is planning to expand its operations to Australia further.
The airline’s flights between Guangzhou and Sydney will begin operating twice daily starting early…
Top 10 most scenic road trip destinations
Using ratings, out of 10, from over 150,000 travellers from each corner of the globe, DiscoverCars.com gathered the creme de la creme of driving locations – based on real-life experiences…
Destinations-E introduces E-Experiences with Untold Story
Destinations-E introduces E-Experiences with Untold Story Travel, its newest creation. Travel is changing as people look more towards life- enhancing and life-changing journeys rather than a…
VietJet Ups The Number Of Flights On Its Australia Routes
VietJet will boost the frequency of flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne and Sydney a little over a month after beginning operations in Australia with Melbourne to meet the…
Turkish Airlines Plans To Launch No-Stop Flight To Sydney
Turkish Airlines has announced intentions to extend its nonstop flight services with a new long-haul route from Istanbul to Sydney, which would take 17 hours.
Turkish Airlines’…
Best destinations to visit solo for a gap year
Interest in gap year has grown up to 200% during the last year, according to new findings from Post Office Travel Insurance.
The insurer partnered with travel expert Monica Stott, better…
Rex Cuts Back Flights On Nine Routes
Rex Airlines has announced that it will change 13 of its regularly scheduled flights, affecting its regional network in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and Queensland.
The…
TUI launches biggest ever summer programme for summer 2024 with 1.1 million extra flights
TUI has added a further 1.1 million flight seats for UK holidaymakers departing in summer 2024. Giving customers more flexibility with departing airports, destinations and holiday lengths,…
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to host roadshows in Australia in 2023
Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Australia will hold the event Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in Australia 2023
Regent Seven Seas Unveils Details of 2025-26 Grand Voyages
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings subsidiary, has unveiled five Grand Voyages for 2025 and 2026. Four ships on cruises ranging up to 117 nights will visit…
United announces largest South Pacific expansion in aviation history
United Airlines today announces the largest South Pacific network expansion ever to and from the continental U.S., including the first non stop flight between San Francisco and…
New direct United Airlines flights b/w San Francisco and Christchurch from 1 Dec, 2023
United Airlines announces the largest South Pacific network expansion ever to and from the continental U.S., including the first non-stop flight between San Francisco and Christchurch set to…
Singapore Airlines announces special fares for Australia and Texas
Singapore Airlines announces special limited return fares for travel to various Australian destinations, departing London Heathrow and Manchester Airport from just £994pp (approx. USD…
Qatar Airways Launches Menu With Sustainably Sourced Produce
Qatar Airways has just introduced a freshly curated in-flight dining menu for its Australian flights, highlighting locally produced, sustainably farmed food. The airline’s Business and…
Fiji Airways To Launch Direct Flights To Canberra
Canberra locals will soon be able to take advantage of direct Fiji Airways flights to the capital city of Nadi, with connections available to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver.…
Vietjet Launches Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney Flight
The Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet inaugurated its routes to Australia on April 13 with a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to Kingsford Smith…
Top 5 gap year destinations for a perfect adventure
Interest in backpacking travel is on the rise in 2023 with Google searches up by 49% year-on-year, according to new findings from Post Office Travel Insurance.
The insurer partnered with…
Ascott sets sights on coliving sector in Australia as demand for lyf brand gains momentum
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) celebrated the burgeoning footprint of its coliving brand, lyf, at an event held at lyf Collingwood Melbourne on Tuesday, 28 March 2023.
lyf (pronounced…
Malaysia Airlines announces spring sale on Flights from London Heathrow
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance announces a Spring Sale on flights from London Heathrow to over 30 destinations across Southeast…
Qatar Airways extends partnership with Sydney Swans
Qatar Airways has announced it has extended its partnership with Australian Football League (AFL) club, the Sydney Swans.
Top five tips for business travellers to navigate busier airports this Easter
The Easter weekend is among the busiest for the travel industries. Last April saw almost 2.5 million total passengers through Sydney Airport, 2.2 million through Melbourne and 1.5 million …
Egis’ Architecture Line Opens New London Campus
The renowned multidisciplinary engineering and operations company, Egis, has opened new studios in London, UK. The shared workplaces are designed to foster collaboration and design…
AIME to generate AUD200 mn in Business Revenue over next 12 months
Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), the trade convention for the meetings and events industry in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, has released new insights into the success of…
Vietjet Announces New Service To Brisbane In June
In June, Vietjet will begin operating twice-weekly flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Brisbane, making it the first airline to connect the two cities directly.
Outbound flights will…
Marriott International celebrates 1,000 hotels in Asia Pacific
Marriott International, announced the milestone opening of its 1,000th hotel in Asia Pacific, signaling its continued confidence in the long-term growth potential of the region.
The World’s Most Popular Baby Names Inspired by Travel
A new study by the travel experts at SkyParkSecure reveals the top baby names inspired by travel locations and landmarks from around the world Sydney and Victoria inspired by Australian…
Crown Princess To Call Australia Home
Princess Cruises is set to hit a significant milestone in Australia, as Crown Princess will shortly become the country’s biggest cruise ship ever to be based year-round.
The…
Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria’s New Tourist Destination
I was lucky to be part of a Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) organised media fam to discover Melbourne last month while attending the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) in…
Vietjet opens first ever direct flights between Vietnam and Queensland in June
The airline will operate twice weekly services between Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) from June 16, 2023, every Monday and Friday.
Vietjet to fly direct to Queensland starting June
Vietjet will launch the first non-stop flights connecting Vietnam to Queensland this June following its announcement of two services between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne/Sydney in a…
Emirates ramps up operations across continents including Bangkok
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
Egis launches new Architecture Line at leading real estate event
The renowned multidisciplinary engineering and operations company, Egis, launches line of leading architecture practices to address the challenges of urbanisation and climate change
Emirates ramps up operations across continents
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka to open its doors on June 21
The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka will open its doors on 21 June 2023, welcoming guests to the prefectural capital of Fukuoka on the island of Kyushu in southern Japan with the Ritz-Carlton legacy…
Quest Collingwood set to open on 31st March
The first Quest hotel for 2023 will open on 31st March to meet the growing demand stemming from rapidly accelerating economic activity in the Melbourne suburb of Collingwood.
Oman Air Celebrates First Female Omani Captain
The appointment of Maha Al Balushi as the first female Omani Captain for Oman Air marks a significant milestone in the country’s aviation sector. At a ceremony conducted at Oman Air’s…
Vietjet offers promotional tickets for Indians to Australia
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…
Regional business flights 10.5% higher than before the pandemic
Data analysed by Australia’s travel management provider for SMEs has revealed a growing proportion of businesses are seeking regional routes in their travel.
The 10 Most Popular Cruise Lines Around The World 2023
Based on The Travel ranking of the 10 most popular cruise lines throughout the globe for 2023, this is the ranked cruise line from number 10 to number 1; let’s dig in to find out which…
Bonza Adds Twelve Additional Routes Before The Easter Holidays
Bonza Airlines, Australia’s newest airline, has announced the addition of several new destinations from its Melbourne Avalon hub, now available on sale just in time for the Easter…
VietJet Announced New Service To Sydney
VietJet announced it would begin service to Melbourne in April of this year, and now the airline has announced the expansion of its service to Sydney.
Vietjet will operate three…
Malaysia Airlines announces ‘Airfare Sale’
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance announces a flight sale, offering travellers a range of exciting deals for immediate travel until 30…
United and Virgin Australia celebrate LGBTQ Pride on Sydney flight
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United flight 863 will be operated by United LGBTQ+ pilots and crew, and will connect US travelers to…
Voco hotels expands in Thailand with major second signing
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of voco Bangkok Surawong with Tawanna Property Company Limited, a leading real estate…
Accor Celebrates Its Success At AIME
This year at AIME, Accor played a prominent role, as demonstrated by its very large and prominently located stand, which was built to celebrate AIME's 30th anniversary as a successful…
Bonza Launches New Route from Sunshine Coast to Mackay
Bonza has launched a new route between Sunshine Coast Airport and Mackay Airport. The service runs three times each week, including twice-weekly trips to Mackay from Cairns and…
The Face-To-Face Business Events Scene Returns After The Pandemic
The face-to-face Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), held this week in Melbourne, has been hailed as a success by buyers, exhibitors, and Julia Swanson, chief executive of…
AIME Marks A 30-Year Milestone At The Opening
In a milestone year, the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event went underway on Monday in Melbourne at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). It is the 30th…
AIME Celebrates 30 Years Milestone With a Grand Event At Marvel Stadium
The teams of AIME, MCB, PJSE and Marvel Stadium collaborated tirelessly to put on a 30th-anniversary extravaganza at Marvel Stadium on Monday evening to commemorate AIME's 30th…
Top 10 Global Bleisure Cities
Analysis by Carl Friedrik, has revealed the best luxury bleisure cities in the world for those looking to make the most of business leisure working in style.
Accor Pacific names new operations leaders
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Hotel operator Accor has announced changes to its senior operations leadership team to drive growth and elevate…
Vietjet parent company reports profit of nearly USD38.7 million
Vietjet has transported 20.5 million passengers on 116,000 flights in 2022, of which domestic transport grew by 20% over 2019’s, supporting the airline’s recovery momentum.
Australia: No $5 bill for King Charles III
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Australia has been formally independent since 1901, it considers the British monarch its symbolic head…
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…
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.
Corporate Traveller reveals top travel perks for credit cardholders in 2023
This year’s strong demand for domestic and international travel has also seen a resurgence in the accumulation of rewards points.
Four Seasons welcomes 2023 with new leadership, brand extensions and strategic portfolio growth
Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons continues to expand its development pipeline, elevating its experiential offerings and accelerating bold new ventures that capitalise on…
Your dream destination based on your astrology sign
The month of blue Monday and gloomy mornings has all of us wistfully searching for something to look forward to, as Google searches for the term "holiday" now reach 553K per month*.…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
It’s a Go! The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon turns its grand opening into a festival of music
A dynamic and immersive cultural epicenter taking residence inside the iconic King Power Mahanakhon, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon celebrated its grand opening with a Festival of Music on…
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…
Catching up with Mike Williams, Senior Partner, Senior Consultant, Gaining Edge and AIMEbassador 2023.
AIME 2023 (13 -15 February) will host 400 buyers and 2,000 visitor buyers from around the world, spanning industry sectors. AIME visitors will expand their knowledge, connect with the…
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…
The most luxurious ship sails into Asia-Pacific for her maiden season
Dubbed ‘The Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built’, Seven Seas Explorer arrives in Singapore on 12 December 2022, before sailing throughout Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Regent Seven Seas…
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…
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…
TikTok’s most popular Christmas holiday destinations
As Christmas fast approaches, it’s time to deck the halls and get the advent calendars ready, for the long-awaited day is only around the corner.
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…
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 to increase services to Australia, resume flights to Busan
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…
The Cathay Pacific Green Friday sale returns!
Cathay Pacific is offering exclusive fare prices to some of the best locations in Asia Pacific. Once again the airline is offsetting double the carbon emissions, free of charge, for…
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…
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…
First Emirates A380 rolls in for full cabin refresh and refit
Emirates began its massive 2-year retrofit programme with work starting on the first of 120 aircraft earmarked for a full cabin interior upgrade and the installation of the airline’s latest…
AirAsia X Group relaunch strategy gaining strong momentum
The AirAsia X Group (AAX) relaunch strategy continues to gain strong momentum as the airline remains focused on its medium haul markets in the short term, where proven demand is strongest.
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…
Virgin Atlantic Cancels London-Hong Kong Route After 30 Years
Due to the closure of Russian airspace, Virgin Atlantic will not resume service between London Heathrow and Hong Kong.
After nearly 30 years of service, the Hong Kong–London flight…
IWTA speaks with Gai Tyrrell – Managing Director Australasia at Globus family of brands
Born and raised in Melbourne, Gai Tyrrell is living proof that grit and hard work pay off. She wanted to get into the travel industry after leaving school. Thus, she ditched uni and worked…
Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan
Frequent flyers will be able to take advantage of thousands more reward seats as Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan for international travellers following years of COVID…
Disney Cruises Unveils Its New Ship
Disney Cruise Line’s sixth ship, Disney Treasure, will join the fleet in 2024, and Peter Pan was on hand at the recent D23 Disney Fan Expo to assist unveil the ship’s details. On stage…
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.…
Thailand fully opens for tourists
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has stated that from 1 October international travellers to Thailand will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or ATK test results, and a…
MyTravelThru claims to be agile airport and non-airport transfer services – how true is it?
Travelling is easy and fun because of the airport transfer services. MyTravelThru was founded by Tan Mai in Vietnam just before the COVID-19 situation.
Vietnam is a popular tourist…
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…
Cities and countries with the most eco-conscious travellers
With the approach of World Tourism Day, which celebrates a number of causes, including rethinking the impact of tourism on the planet as well as the ever-growing popularity of sustainable…
THAI announces its winter flight schedule 2022-2023
Thai Airways (THAI) is operating flights on 34 European, Australian and Asian routes with increased frequencies in selected routes, from 30 October 2022 to 25 March 2023.
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…
Marriott to add 14 luxury properties in Asia Pacific by 2023
Marriott International, Inc. has announced it expects to open 14 additional luxury properties in Asia Pacific by the end of 2023. The planned additions highlight the strategic growth of…
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,…
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.
Emirates To Operate A380 With Premium Economy To Five Destinations
Starting in December 2022, Emirates will begin flying to five additional cities with its refurbished A380 jets, including the airline’s newest Premium Economy cabins.
Melbourne,…
Booming festive time for travel: RateGain PULSE
RateGain Travel Technologies in its latest PULSE report has shared forward looking insights focused on the demand for travel in the upcoming festive season.
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…
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”…
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.
Thai AirAsia X to fly direct Thailand – Australia from December
Thai AirAsia X will fly from Bangkok to both Melbourne and Sydney, beginning December 1 and 2 this year, respectively.
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…
Australia ready for summer cruise renaissance
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…
Air New Zealand Brings Back 777S From Mojave Desert
After over 700 days of storage in the California desert, Air New Zealand has begun reviving the first of its Boeing 777-300s in preparation for its return to passenger service.
This…
El Al to Oz
Israeli airline El Al says it plans to launch scheduled flights between Tel Aviv and Melbourne in the coming months, a route made possible following a recent opening of Saudi air space.…
The Absence Of Chinese Carriers In Australia Raises Airfares To Europe
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…
Rex Ready To Launch Frequent Flyer Program
Rex is launching its loyalty programme later this year to compete with Qantas and Virgin Australia.
Travel is a tonic: Bart Buiring shares optimism and excitement on the return of travel
Travel Daily Media met Bart Buiring, chief sales and marketing officer - APAC at Marriott International, to discuss insights and optimism in hospitality and tourism.
Travel Daily…
Bonza’s First Aircraft Touches Down In Australia
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…
AirAsia X launches three new routes
AirAsia X confirms its latest services to Melbourne (Tullamarine), and Perth in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand will launch on 1 November 2022
Aeronology rolls out Journey Beyond to make process for travel advisors hassle-free
Journey Beyond is focussed on bringing Australia’s unique an iconic experiences to life, with experiential tourism experiences
Top 10 cities for runners
To help runners to find the perfect run, HOKA has shared the world’s top cities with the best conditions for running.
Ascott acquires Oakwood worldwide to fast-track growth to over 150,000 units globally
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has announced it is acquiring Oakwood Worldwide (Oakwood).
Vanuatu says Welkam Back! to Australian visitors as first flight lands in Port Vila
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…
Langham Hospitality Group debuts new wave of luxury on the Gold Coast, Australia
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…
4 reasons why catering services are important when deciding for meetings and events venue
Catering services should not be an afterthought when planning a meeting or event.
Aussie business will increase their travel to pre-pandemic levels this year
New research from a leading travel management provider reveals good news for Australia’s travel industry: 54% of SMEs plan to increase their travel this year, to match or exceed…
Ascott acquires first lyf coliving property in Sydney
CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is acquiring its first lyf-branded coliving property in Sydney, Australia.
IWTA speak with Ewa Narkiewicz and Michelle Reedy – Elephantstay
IWTA gets to speak to Ewa Narkiewicz and Michelle Reedy, the two phenomenonal women doing an ‘elephant’atstic job in Thailand for the last 16 years. What started as a soul seeking journey…
Most popular destinations for Singaporeans this summer
Tripadvisor has released its Seasonal Travel Index, using a combination of search and sentiment data to reveal what is on the minds of Singaporean travellers ahead of the busy summer travel…
Mövenpick Hotel Auckland opens making it the brand’s first property in New Zealand
Accor’s premium Swiss-born hospitality brand, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, launches its first property in New Zealand with the official opening of Mövenpick Hotel Auckland today.
Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia launch partnership at ATM
Commencing mid-year, the partnership will give travellers greater access, unparalleled customer experience and unique benefits when travelling between Australia and Qatar Airways’ global…
AIME 2022 stimulates $120 million in business events to drive economic recovery
New industry research has revealed that buyers placed/expect to place $120M in business as a result of their attendance at AIME 2022
TFE Hotels announces expansion into Southeast Asia
Australia’s International Hotel Group, TFE Hotels, has announced a rapid expansion into Asia with their homegrown brands, Adina and Vibe Hotels, due to open for business in Q3 and Q4 of this…
5 MICE destinations made better by Marriott Bonvoy Events
Be it a meeting, company retreat, or business event. Enjoy great discounts and a verity of options with Marriott Bonvoy Events!
Western Australia removes testing for international visitors
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…
Qantas loves Airbus for new non-stop flights to London and New York
Qantas loves Airbus for new non-stop flights to London and New York -
Australia’s Qantas Group has confirmed that it will order 12 A350-1000s, 20 A220s, and 20 A321XLRs. The news was…
Air New Zealand welcomes Aussies back
Air New Zealand welcomed over 4,000 customers on board as the border restrictions between Australia and New Zealand were removed
Qantas to unveil direct flights on Bengaluru-Sydney route for the first time
Australia’s national airline Qantas will fly non-stop from Bengaluru to Sydney, and is finalising a code-share partnership with IndiGo to make travel between India and Australia easier
Rediscover the joy of meeting face-to-face in Marriott hotels
Are you tired of meeting your friends and colleagues virtually for almost two years in the pandemic? Marriott hotels are more than ready to hold your next event.
Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney is the new must-do dining experience on Sydney Harbour
Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney is ready to welcome back international travel and showcase the iconic Sydney Harbour.
Cvent joins hands with AIME
Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, is partnering with Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) to support their first ever hybrid event
The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon collaborates with top Thai fashion houses for a bespoke uniform collection
Ahead of its anticipated opening in May 2022, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon has announced designer collaboration with Fah Chak WO+MAN to develop a range of bespoke staff uniforms for the…
Crowne Plaza accelerates growth in Asia Pacific
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest and best known upscale brands and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ premium collection, is continuing its rapid growth across…
Bali Lifts Quarantine For Fully Vaccinated Australians
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.
Scoot Offers More Destinations On Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) Flights
Scoot has launched Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) services to Singapore from the following countries and territories: Australia*, Germany, Hong Kong (SAR), Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia,…
Air New Zealand To Fly Non-Stop To NYC This Year
Air New Zealand is launching a non-stop service between Auckland and New York City this year, making it one of the world’s longest flights.
Travel tech startup Vacaay appoints Catherine Stevens as APAC Regional Director.
Catherine Stevens is a travel media veteran and is delighted to be re-entering the industry after her pre-COVID hiatus.
Qatar Airways Increases Frequency To 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.
Rex Aims To Expand 737 Fleet From 6 To 30
Over the next five to seven years, Rex plans to increase its Boeing 737 fleet to 30 planes, to put one new plane into service every two to three months.
Japan Will Reopen Its Borders From March But Not For Tourists
Japan announced on Thursday that it would cautiously reopen its borders in March by lifting the daily restriction on the number of people allowed to enter the country while remaining closed…
Australia Reopened To International Tourist: The Wait Is Over
Australia’s international borders have reopened to fully vaccinated visitors 704 days after they were closed to battle the spread of Coronavirus in 2020.
ATPI acquires Australia’s The Travel Authority in Southern Hemisphere expansion
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…
Emirates To Resume Daily A380 Service To Brisbane
Dubai is bringing back the Airbus A380 to serve Brisbane daily starting on 1 March 2022, as travel demand rise due to the opening of the Australia borders on 21 February.
SIA Group expands VTL flight network with new destinations and increased flight frequencies
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will expand its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network to 47 cities from 25 countries in the coming weeks.
Air New Zealand B777-300ER Returns From 600 Days Of Grounding
One of Air New Zealand’s Boeing 777-300ER jets returned to service after being grounded due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected the whole fleet.
Bonza Announces Routes and Base In The Sunshine Coast
New domestic airline Bonza has chosen The Sunshine Coast Airport as its home base, with two planes and the company’s headquarters located there.
Emirates Uppers Sydney To Double Daily
Starting on 01 March, Emirates will operate a second daily flight between Sydney and Dubai, totalling 14 weekly flights between the two cities.
Qantas Boss Compared WA Border Restrictions To North Korea
Qantas boss Alan Joyce has compared Western Australia’s ongoing border shutdown to North Korea’s authoritarian regime.
Australians Can Return To Bali But There Is A Catch
Australians can fly into Bali again as of last Friday, as the popular Indonesian tourist island announced a relaxation of its strict border restrictions.
What’s happening at AIME this year! Find out as it reveals stellar speaker line up
Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), the leading meetings and conventions event in the Asia Pacific region, has revealed a world-class speaker line-up and the official themes…
Qantas Group Cuts Capacity As WA Delays Border Reopening
In light of the Western Australian government’s decision to delay indefinitely reopening its borders due to an increase in Omicron cases, Qantas has announced that it will cut its projected…
Ascott opens first coliving property in Singapore’s research and innovation hub one-north
CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has launched lyf one-north Singapore, its first coliving property in one-north,…
What Was All The Fuss About Airlines And 5G In The U.S
The latest hurdle in a dispute over concerns that 5G mobile phone service could interfere with aeroplane equipment prompted major international airlines to cancel flights to the United…
Meliá Phuket Mai Khao Celebrates It’s Opening
The Meliá Phuket Mai Khao, a wellness-inspired resort on Thailand’s largest island, has opened with a laid-back beach club and private pool villas on Phuket’s longest sandbar.
Volcanic Ash Cloud Forces Airlines To Cancels Fiji Flights
The eruption of Tonga’s underwater volcano over the weekend is causing airlines to cancel flights between Australia and Fiji.
Jetstar Starts Services to Phuket, Holydays in Thailand Are Back
Thailand holidays are back, with Jetstar’s first flight to Phuket since borders reopened, departing from Sydney on Wednesday and Melbourne yesterday.
Qantas Resumes Flights To Johannesburg After A Lengthy Absence
Qantas will resume its operation in South Africa, with the flight landing to Johannesburg for the first time since early 2020 and the first “rescue flights” to bring Australians back home.
Airline Start-Up In Australia: What Makes It So Challenging?
Bonza, a new low-cost airline with big plans for Australia, will launch in mid-2022.
Emirates Reopens 20 More Airport Lounges
Experience a truly relaxing time before your flight at one of Emirates’ lounges, with more scheduled to reopen soon.
Cathay Pacific Has Cut Flights To Australia
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…
Qantas Returns A380 Sooner To Relieve B787 Pilots
Qantas is speeding up the first of its iconic A380 superjumbos back into service this month to relieve pressure on pilots of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners in Queensland.
AIME confirms Australian Convention Bureaux for 2022 Event
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…
Airline fees negatively impact consumer and travel businesses – AFTA
Fee changes, which predominantly relate to airline commissions, will have a detrimental impact on choices for Australian consumers, according to the Australian Federation of Travel Agents…
Qantas Restarts Sydney-Singapore-London Flights
On March 27 of 2022, Qantas’ flagship QF1 flight from Sydney to London will once again have a stopover in Singapore, with the return of the Airbus A380 on June 19.
Virgin Australia Takes-Off With First International Flight
With its new daily Fiji service, Virgin Australia has restarted commercial international flights for the first time since the beginning of the COVID crisis.
Qantas Launches Direct Flights To Rome In 2022
Last September, Qantas announced a significant change to the non-stop Perth to London flight, suspending Australia’s only non-stop flights to the UK, citing Western Australia border…
Virgin Australia Announces Partnership With United Airlines
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…
Omicron Pushes Back Airline Industry’s Recovery
According to airline and airport officials, new travel restrictions imposed by the Omicron coronavirus variant have delayed the embryonic recovery in international flights, causing delays…
Virgin Australia Launches Celebration Sale As Queensland Reopens
As the Queensland border reopens, Virgin Australia has unveiled a major sale on flights to the state, with some fares as low as $59.
India signs air bubble pact with Australia. Here’s what you need to know
Australia has finally joined the list of countries that has a travel bubble with India
Qantas Sydney to Delhi inaugural flight takes off
A nonstop Qantas flight from Sydney to Delhi took off on Monday morning, marking the airline’s first journey to the Indian metropolis in more than 40 years.
Fiji Welcomes Fully Vaccinated Australians
Concerns about the Omicron strain and additional coronavirus restrictions have indeed been raised not only in Australia but all throughout the world.
Qantas Secures Crucial Regulated Longreach Route
The Queensland government has renewed its contract with Qantas to continue serving the northern Queensland communities of Longreach, Barcaldine, and Blackall for another five years.
Qantas CEO reveals WA Premier promise on Perth to London flight restart
Premier Mark McGowan promised Qantas head Alan Joyce that the Perth-to-London flight would return.
Air New Zealand set to take off in January
Air New Zealand has welcomed the news that from 17 January 2022, New Zealanders will be able to travel to and from Australia
Air New Zealand cancels 1000 flights due to trans-Tasman uncertainty
Due to ongoing border uncertainty between New Zealand and Australia, Air New Zealand has cancelled over 1000 flights between the two countries until December 31, 2021.
Virgin Australia to add seven aircraft to meet growing demand
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…
Australia opens for fully vaccinated international students
Next month, Australia will be open to fully vaccinated international travellers, students, working holidaymakers, and provisional family visa holders.
Rex finally announces the addition of Brisbane to its network
Rex Airlines is expanding beyond regional flights, adding Brisbane to its domestic network as the independent airline pursues Australia’s so-called “Golden Triangle.”
Rex rolls out wi-fi on its 737 fleet
As it resumed flights between major cities yesterday, Rex has begun gradually putting out Wi-Fi connection equipment throughout its fleet of Boeing 737-800NG aircraft.
Australia’s travel bubble with Japan and South Korea to start soon
Australia will soon open to two additional countries as the national vaccination rate prepares to reach 90%.
Post-pandemic travel, the hidden cost of testing
Mandatory Covid testing will add hundreds of dollars to the expense of a solo vacation overseas and thousands to the cost of a family vacation.
Sydney Airport to sell for USD 17 billion
Sydney Airport said it had agreed to USD 17.5 billion takeover bid by an Australian investor consortium, just days after reopening to international travel
Qatar Airways launches rediscover Europe promotion from $1409 return
For the first time since the reopening of Australia’s international border, Qatar Airways will be offering special tickets and discounts for travel between February 1 and October 31 in 2022,…
Epidemiologist calls for arrival airport testing in Australia
One of Australia’s leading epidemiologists has called for international arrivals to be tested for COVID-19 before leaving the airport.
Emirates increases services to Australia as borders reopened
With Australia's borders now open to international travellers, Emirates is celebrating by expanding its operations in the country.
Which airlines are operating international flights from Sydney?
More flights will depart Australia beginning this month, as Qantas and Jetstar have moved forwards the restart of some international routes.
Virgin Australia launches 1.7M fares sale on the network
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…
Its official! Vaccinated Australians can enter Singapore on November 8
Singapore's Civil Aviation Authority has announced the expansion of the country's Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme to include Australian passengers.
Thailand finally opens to vaccinated Australians from November
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.
Rex launches sale cheap fares over Christmas going for just $69
Rex is offering a major bargain to celebrate the reopening of Australia's state borders to bring families together in time for Christmas.
Virgin Australia bookings surge after domestic border opening
Following the Victorian and Queensland governments' plan to reopen borders, Virgin Australia has seen a spike in website traffic and booking demand.
Australia-Singapore ‘travel bubble’ by November
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.
Virgin Australia bookings surge after domestic border opening
Following the Victorian and Queensland governments' plan to reopen borders, Virgin Australia has seen a spike in website traffic and booking demand.
Qantas plans to commence ‘Project Sunrise’ flights by 2024
If all goes according to plan, Qantas will fly non-stop from Sydney to London, Paris, and New York City in just over 18 hours as early as 2024 as reported by Executive Traveller.
Virgin Australia brings international flight schedule forward
Flights between Australia and Fiji will resume one week earlier than previously scheduled, thanks to an announcement from Fiji on their tourism reopening plan.
Qantas launches super sale for domestic flights
Qantas has launched a promotional sale for some flights in response to states and territories reopening domestic borders ahead of Christmas.
Qantas and Virgin’s bring forward flight schedules
Qantas has moved international flights to London and Los Angeles forwards by nearly three weeks, with flights to these locations now departing on November 1.
How NSW decision to abolish quarantine will affect other states
NSW will be the first state to accept international travellers without requiring mandatory quarantine.
Cambodia reopening for international travellers set this Q4
The Cambodian government is gearing up to reopen to fully vaccinated tourists in the Q4 2021.
Is Australia a big enough market to support another airline?
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.
Podcast Super Seven Series – Charles Van Rensberg & Herbie Rosenberg
Episode No 7, is a cracker to complete this present series, two stalwarts of the African travel industry tell us where to go.
Standard International names Amber Asher as chief executive officer, Amar Lalvani as executive chairman
The Standard has announced its appointment of Amber Asher to CEO of Standard International, parent company of Standard Hotels, Bunkhouse and Peri Hotels and Amar Lalvani to executive…
New ultra-low-cost airline Bonza to launch in Australia next year
"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.
Qantas confirms nonstop Darwin-London service
When international flights resume on November 14 following the reopening of Australia's border, Qantas has confirmed it will run its flagship direct service from Australia to London via…
Emirates to back Airbus A380 to Australia
According to Executive Traveller, Emirates plans to resume its flights to Australia with Airbus A380s following the country's return of international travel.
Lewis flew Singapore Airlines business class on her birthday
This Greyhound travelled in business class on Singapore Airlines from Sydney to Europe via Singapore. Lewis, an ex-racing greyhound, "is a graduate of Melbourne's Greyt Greys Rescue," and…
Australia to reopen international border in November
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that the international border will reopen in November, initially permitting travel for vaccinated citizens and their relatives.
Virgin Australia resumes flights to Fiji
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…
Qantas updated flight schedule shows interstate travel back on
Qantas has revised its flight schedule as millions of people in Australia's southeast prepare to escape from lengthy COVID lockdowns.
Federal government aid for international aviation to continue
Another $184 million will be given to international aviation by the federal government until March 2022 to help the industry weather the current economic downturn.
Qantas, Jetstar launch promo as states set to reopen
Jetstar and Qantas have launched a promo to entice travellers back to the skies as New South Wales and Victoria get ready to reopen.
Qantas website international flight searchers spike
Searches for flights on Qantas' website have tripled, indicating that Australians are eager to return to international travel.
Trans-Tasman bubble may reopen next year, but not the same as before
Experts say the trans-Tasman bubble is unlikely to reopen as Australia battles the highly contagious Delta variant.
How September 11 changed air travel
Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of the terrorist event that forever changed air travel, and I thought what better way to commemorate this day than by remembering what air travel was…
Standard International to open new hotels as CEO remains optimistic in hospitality
Amar Lalvani, CEO of Standard International (parent company of the Standard Hotels), has expressed optimism in the hospitality business amidst the ongoing challenges.
Qatar Airways launches sale from $1,399 to London and more
Award-winning Qatar Airways has taken the lead to launch a six-day sale leading up the potential re-opening of the international borders in December.
Here is Qantas’ new international flight schedule
Qantas has published the first international flights on Monday, December 20, 2021, resuming service after a whopping 21 months of absence.
Qantas CEO: A380 ‘perfect’ to meet pent-up demand for flying
As the Delta variant forces governments around the world to reintroduce coronavirus travel restrictions, global aviation is still struggling to recover from the pandemic.
Virgin Australia puts one million seats on sale
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…
Fiji Airways to resume Australia flights by December 2021
Fiji Airways intends to resume flights to Australia "before Christmas" in 2021.
Rex postpones jet deliveries until lockdowns ends
Regional Express has postponed the delivery of four additional jet aircraft to fly between major cities, citing the travel industry as too volatile to continue its domestic market expansion…
Qantas plans international lounges reopening
Qantas has announced plans to reopen its international flagship lounges in Singapore, London, and Los Angeles in preparation for the resumption of Qantas international flights in December.
What the future of flying looks like post lockdown
Comes Christmas, it may be cheaper to go and visit friends and relatives in London than flying from Sydney to Perth “provided the state opens its border”.
Virgin Australia to offer more value in economy
Virgin Australia has launched three new economy fares today: Economy Choice, Economy Flex, and Economy Lite, each with its own set of booking options.
International aviation sector may well leave Australia behind
Brisbane Airport’s CEO has said international airlines “may well leave Australia behind” as vaccinated nations begin to remove COVID restrictions now.
Podcast: Overview Vanuatu
Composed of 83 spectacular islands, the archipelago of Vanuatu features an authentic and unique blend of breathtaking landscapes, rich culture and friendly locals. After just a short plane…
Rex considering legal options against Qantas
Regional Express is considering legal action to combat what it believes is capacity dumping and predatory pricing by Qantas on the carrier's now grounded domestic routes and core regional…
Lockdowns are once Again Posing a threat to Australia’s Airlines
Greater Sydney's lockdown has been extended until at least the 28 of August, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has confirmed.
Sydney lockdown could last until September
Experts have warned Sydneysiders to brace for another two months of lockdown restrictions because authorities waited too long to go hard.
AstraZeneca-vaccinated Aussie may face hurdle to travel to Europe
Australians vaccinated with the AstraZeneca jab face potential problems visiting Europe, thanks to a quirk in the European Union's vaccine approval process.
Velocity Frequent Flyer member on track to fly to space
The dream of flying to space is one giant leap closer to reality for Velocity Frequent Flyer member, Scott Copeland from Melbourne.
Airlines are slowly recovering: Which countries are bouncing back
Floats were leaving the aircraft storage facilities to spend months at the warm, dry desert sunshine.
Rex to lease two more B737 for further network expansion
Rex has announced plans to secure two additional Boeing 737NG (Next Generation) aircraft through a new lease agreement with a lessor.
Become an SA expert: How to sell Adelaide and beyond
Looking to become an SA expert? Discover the best training resources, South Australian itineraries and commissionable experiences in this handy guide. Wine, wildlife and pristine landscapes…
10 of South Australia’s most Instaworthy locations
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…
Warning for five interstate Virgin flights
Passengers on five different flights between three states are being forced into isolation after a Virgin Australia cabin crew member tested positive to Covid-19.
Sydney flights cancelled as states impose border restrictions
Sydney Airport was a ghost town yesterday morning as more than 90 flights arriving in the city have been cancelled today.
As capacity war continues, Jetstar starts Brisbane–Perth service
Jetstar will compete with rival Virgin and Qantas and launch five return services between Brisbane and Perth in time for the summer season.
Discover South Australia on these four road trips from Adelaide
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…
Rex revises forecast to full-year loss
Rex said on Wednesday (9 June) that it is now forecasting a full-year loss of A$15 million due to ongoing lockdowns in various parts of Australia due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NSW’s AUD50m bid to make project sunrise a Sydney-only venture
The NSW government secretly offered $50 million to Qantas in exchange for the business making Project Sunrise a Sydney exclusive for five years and retaining its base in the state.
The future of travel bubbles in APAC
Industry analysts predict stronger recovery for APAC business travel in the third and fourth quarter of this year.
Qantas CEO makes a bold prediction as domestic demand soars
Qantas says while the COVID-19 lockdown in Victoria will affect its business, it's still seeing strong demand in other parts of the nation.
Qantas ponders free flights and points as vaccination incentive
Qantas is considering giving free flight vouchers or frequent flyer points to people who have had Covid-19 shots, joining a growing list of businesses offering vaccination incentives to…
Qantas adds seven new routes and puts Dreamliner on domestic
Qantas has announced a further expansion of its ever-growing domestic network. The Australian airline confirmed start dates for seven new domestic routes.
New Zealand halts travel bubble with Australia’s Victoria state
New Zealand has now suspended quarantine-free travel with Australia’s Victoria state over a new coronavirus cluster this week
After the Covid blow, Virgin expands its flight schedule
Virgin will be running 700 extra flights across Australia by October, including on five new routes focused on the country's north.
The Australasian hotel industries greatest challenge – skilled manpower
Adelaide SkyCity recently hosted the 12th AHICE (Australasian Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition) with leading industry experts at the most prestigious hotel conference in…
Vaccinated travellers won’t be allowed to fly due to blood-clot
Last week rumours that vaccinated people will be barred from flying because of blood-clot fears were circulating on social media.
Virgin Australia updates short-haul international network
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.
Qantas to launch new routes and increase flights in Adelaide
Adelaide will be the home base of five Embraer E190 aircraft as Qantas continues to boost domestic flights in response to growing leisure and corporate travel demand.
ACCC seeks to block Qantas, Japan Airlines alliance
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided against a proposed joint business agreement between Qantas and Japan Airlines, saying the alliance "breaches…
Qantas to keep HQ in Sydney, Jetstar head office in Melborne
Qantas has committed to keeping its headquarters in Sydney and the Jetstar office in Melbourne following a property footprint review.
Jetstar launches sale where travellers can snap up free return
Jetstar has launched a flash sale offering jetsetters flights across Australia for as little as AUD55 and the chance to snap up return flights for free.
Comedian shocked to find his Qantas ticket costs $1 billion!
Comedian Dave O'Neil got the shock of his life when he bought a Qantas ticket 'with extra leg room' for a Melbourne to Perth flight, and the price came up as $1billion.
NSW Premier calls health minister border claims “rubbish.”
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has derided the federal health minister's warning that mass vaccination won't lead to the borders opening as "the biggest load of rubbish I ever heard".
Virgin Australia shapes growth strategies to aid tourism recovery
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.
Influencer pleads guilty for threatening to blow up plane when asked to pay for wine
On Wednesday, Hannah Lee Pierson, 31, pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly behaviour disruptive conduct at a Christchurch court over the November 7, 2020, inflight incident.
Saraid Carey is the new general manager of Hyatt Regency Brisbane
Hyatt Regency Brisbane has announced that Saraid Carey assumed the position of general manager.
5 things to do in South Australia when borders reopen
There are a lot of things to do in South Australia that travellers can look forward to once the country’s borders reopen.
Vaccination will not guarantee we can start international travel
Overseas travel could be off the cards for Australians even after Covid-19 vaccines are rolled out across the country.
Small ship expedition cruising emerges from COVID-19 as a clear winner
TD speaks with Monique Ponfoort, CEO of Aurora Expeditions, to share her journey and thoughts for the future
Regional Express to launch Sydney-Canberra flights from April 19
Regional Express is poised to break Qantas' current monopoly on the Sydney-Canberra route with the launch of its own flights to the capital city starting 19 April.
Kia Ora New Zealand! The two-way travel bubble is a go
Australians will be able to travel across the ditch without having to quarantine upon arrival or on their return to Australia.
How is pandemic-related consumer behaviour impacting travel?
As travel companies eye industry recovery, they are also watching what consumer behaviours, triggered by the pandemic, might stick around in longer term.
AstraZeneca’s Australia-made COVID-19 vaccine doses get TGA nod
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) had given the go-ahead to the biotech giant CSL Limited to produce AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Queensland tourism operators stumble again with business recovery
After the snap lockdown was announced yesterday for greater Brisbane, thousands of people started cancelling their Queensland holiday plans.
Qantas boss: Governments ‘to insist’ on vaccines for flying
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has told the BBC that "governments are going to insist" on vaccines for international travellers.
Details of the Australian government’s AUD1.2 billion ‘Ticket to Recovery’
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…
Qantas launches Mystery Flight Experiences
Qantas announced on Wednesday the latest innovative offer to combat the closure of international borders by offering a series of flights.
Even Better With You! This new campaign is welcoming interstate travellers to experience new Brisbane
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is welcoming visitors back to Brisbane with the launch of an interstate domestic tourism campaign highlighting the city’s appealing new attributes
Former WHO epidemiologist urges Australia to shut borders
Australia should shut its borders to overseas travellers immediately and build specialist quarantine centres, according to a former World Health Organisation epidemiologist.
Cathay Pacific to axe flights to Australia except for Sydney
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…
Qantas allows more flexible flying
Qantas is now offering more flexibility to customers wanting to change their travel dates, now allowing unlimited flight changes until January 2022.
Virgin Australia Cancel all Short Haul International Flights
Virgin announced yesterday all short-haul international services would be cancelled until June 19.
Is International Air Travel Shutting Down Yet Again?
I am seeing everyday changes that it may mean for the next couple of months, connectivity may become increasingly difficult.
AIME Cancels 2021 Event Due COVID-19 Implications
Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has today announced the cancellation of the 2021 event, which was scheduled to be hosted at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre…
Australia to remain close for some time despite vaccine roll out
Australia’s other COVID-19 containment measures, such as border restrictions, “will have to continue for some time” as the vaccine is rolled out.
Australia Moves COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout to Early March
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…
Qantas plans to restart international scheduled flights in July
Qantas is re-opening international flight bookings on all its regular routes from July 1, 2021.
Air New Zealand begins quarantine-free flights to Brisbane
Air New Zealand has announced it will operate first quarantine-free flight from Auckland to Brisbane on 7 January
Achieve competitive advantage with Hotel API
Various Travel Agencies and businesses collect a tremendous amount of data from their niche websites. Not only do they understand that to gain an edge in the market they must access their…
Podcast: Together Apart: Living in Lockdown
When COVID-19 hit the Victorian capital Melbourne in a big way earlier in 2020, it had a dramatic impact on the lives of Melburnians. Featuring: Steve Collins & Belinda Jackson
How Qantas is offering fast-track to higher status to attract corporate travellers
The move could help boost Qantas’ market share in lucrative corporate and high-end leisure travel as domestic flights ramp up in Australia due to the reopening of state borders
Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin add additional flights
With the re-opening of the NSW borders for Victoria, Australian carriers have announced several additional flights between the two states.
Qantas and Jetstar will operate a combined 17…
Far East Hospitality excites with expansion plans in APAC
Far East Hospitality has announced that it will forge ahead with its local and regional expansion plans with three properties – Oasia Resort Sentosa, Far East Village Hotel Yokohama, and…
Coronavirus outbreak in Adelaide puts in limbo borders re-opening
Since this is the first outbreak since April, the state authorities have ramped up testing and brought in new restrictions.
Podcast: Stay in a lighthouse keepers cottage in Gippsland
Featuring: Paul Chai.. It seems strange to wish for bad weather on a trip, but I’m happy to see a squall heading my way. I am sitting on the back porch of the assistant lighthouse keeper’s…
Australia mulls to reopen state borders in time for the holidays
Australia is planning to reopen state borders by Christmas as well as ways to bring citizens home from abroad safely.
Changing course: Qantas mulls shifting headquarters from Sydney in new cost reduction drive
Qantas Airways is considering shifting its headquarters from Sydney in an effort to cut costs as the pandemic forces it to scale down operations
Ovolo South Yarra: A place where retro chic and pop-art meet
Ovolo Group continues its expansion with the announcement of Ovolo South Yarra
P&O Cruises Australia extends its pause in operations to December
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…
The state of Australia’s tourism sector
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…
Intrepid Travel officially endorsed by Reconciliation Australia
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…
Qatar Airways flights to Venice, Dublin, Milan and Rome
Qatar Airways has announced that the airline will be resuming its flights to Venice, Italy starting from 15 July 2020.
Emirates resumes flights to nine destinations
Emirates has resumed its operations of scheduled flights to nine destinations.
“The distribution market will never be the same,” Aeronology CEO on long term development contract with TravelSky
Aeronology, a new travel technology based in Melbourne, has announced a global API/GDS distribution relationship with TravelSky, China’s largest airline GDS.
Virgin Australia set to go into voluntary administration after failing to secure government lifeline
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…
Etihad announces additional special passenger flights
Etihad Airways has announced a series of special passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to Brussels, Dublin, London Heathrow, Tokyo Narita and Zurich, in addition to those previously…
Emirates airline suspends flights to more cities, taking total past 100
Dubai’s Emirates airline announced it would suspend flights to dozens more cities, including New York, Delhi and Melbourne, taking its total route closures past 100, in a bid to…
The impact of COVID-19 on hotel occupancy in APAC
Reflecting the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels in the Asia Pacific region reported a significant decline in occupancy but fairly steady room rates during February 2020, according to…
Associations Round Table at AIME 2020 reimagines model through creativity
Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) – the leading meetings and incentives event in the region – has revealed insights off the back of an industry-first Associations Round…
Plaza Premium Lounge expands in Australia with new addition at Sydney airport
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…
Coronavirus: Qantas announces leadership pay cuts and network capacity reduction
Qantas Group has announced that CEO, Alan Joyce, will take "no salary" for the remainder of 2020, along with a range of sizeable cuts to its international services (reducing capacity by…
AIME bucks industry challenges
Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), held in Melbourne from 17–19 February, has successfully delivered an invigorating industry event, with over 2,500 visitors and 300…
AirAsia X unveils first-ever long haul free seat sale
Fly extra long on AirAsia for less than ever before, as the airline goes the extra mile to offer guests zero-fare seats for the first time ever on many popular long-haul destinations,…
Gaining ground in Asia: Connexus Travel signs deal with Aeronology to boost growth
Hong Kong-based Connexus Travel (formally known as Swire Travel), one of the largest corporate travel businesses in Greater China, has signed a long-term technology sharing agreement…
Centrepiece comes to life at AIME 2020
Melbourne & Olympic Parks (M&OP) – home to some of Australia’s top sporting and entertainment events – has announced it will showcase its highly anticipated new convention…
Final countdown begins for AIME 2020
Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) – the leading meetings and incentives event in the region – will open its doors next week to showcase a bigger event in 2020 than seen…
Qantas takes off from Golden Gate to Sunshine state
San Franciscans flew direct from San Francisco to Brisbane for the first time, with Qantas operating a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on a brand-new route. The 13-hour 45 minute, 11,367km…
Victoria’s popular tourism experiences safe for visitors
Victoria’s most popular tourist destinations and attractions are open, safe and welcoming visitors from near and far. While bushfires have had a significant impact in parts of far east…
Trivago could pay millions for duping consumers
Hotel price aggregator Trivago is facing potentially a multi-million dollar fine after it was found that it breached Australian Consumer Law by misleading consumers with its ads.
Virgin Australia signs codeshare deal with ANA
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…
Cruise industry gears up for bushfire recovery
Australia’s cruise industry continues to operate at full capacity and has united with other tourism sectors in planning for the recovery of communities impacted by fires. Cruise Lines…
Surfs up at AIME 2020
The Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) Insider has revealed that URBNSURF will make a splash at AIME 2020. Australia’s very first surf park is set to exhibit at its…
Travel tech this week: Flying taxis by 2023 and more
For this week’s travel tech stories, Uber and Hyundai showed a glimpse of the future of transportation with flying taxis. Companies strive for expansion with start-up The Guild raising new…
Australian fires curb nation’s tourism
Operators have predicted that this terrible disaster will cost the tourism industry hundreds of millions.
Green measures, route expansion and other feathers in Royal Brunei Airlines’ cap
Already flying one of the youngest and eco-friendly fleets in the world, Royal Brunei Airlines has unveiled plans to introduce a host of new eco measures throughout 2020 to ensure the…
10,000 mile magic: British Airways takes family on journey of a lifetime
As its centenary year draws to a close, British Airways has waved its magic wand for the 100th time to take a very deserving customer on the trip of a lifetime to Australia to surprise…
Face-to-face meetings still trump tech-facilitated interactions
An overwhelming majority (91%) of event planners value face-to-face meetings more than video interactions or conference calls, according to the latest research from Accor.
Ink Hotels: The right brand in the right place
Hospitality firm Next Story Group has announced the opening of its first property under the Ink Hotels brand.
Ink Hotel Melbourne Southbank, found in Melbourne’s hip waterfront hub, is a…
Fear of loneliness holds back people to travel solo
Most of us remember travelling with family or friends, travel trends are changing: in recent years, more people have embraced solo travel to satisfy the desire for alone time.
TD’s Anthony Gallagher meets Richard Branson inviting Aussies to join the fun on Scarlet Lady maiden voyage
Richard Branson made sure that Australians will be able to join the maiden voyage of Scarlet Lady in April 2020 as his cruise line Virgin Voyages partnered with Virgin Australia that will…
33% more Brits are flying over New Year this year
British travellers are, on the whole, travelling more since last year with a 33% increase in people flying between 30 December 2019 and 7 January 2020
G Adventures increases Asia footprint
Melbourne-headquartered G Adventures says it will strengthen sales activities across Asia. After a record year for bookings from Asian travellers, the company’s director of emerging…
Tourism Australia invites Indians to ‘Experience the game and beyond’ at ICC T20 World Cup 2020
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…
Passenger service charge reduced in Malaysia
AirAsia has introduced a reduced passenger service charge (PSC) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) and other international airports in Malaysia. The move follows last…
Accor embarks on bold dual venture with Victorian ‘Brady’ family
Accor, together with prominent Victorian ‘Brady’ family of Amber Property Group, has made a major dual hotel announcement. Entering the hotel scene for the first time, the Brady family…
Gastronomical wellbeing in the air
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Singapore-based wellness brand COMO Shambhala have co-created specially curated wellness dishes on selected flights. The wellness cuisine, to be available…
“Quarter of rooms under construction in APAC carry a Hilton flag”: Matt Fry, Hilton
In August Hilton announced that by the middle of 2019 the company has signed up 120 new hotels in APAC Keen to discover more I spoke to the Hilton's SVP of development in Asia, Matt Fry to…
Asia’s top ten cities for meetings & events
CWT M&E, CWT’s MICE division, has unveiled its top ten of the best locations for holding meetings and events in the Asia Pacific, ahead of the publication of WT’s 2020 Meetings &…
The world by wheels: The longest, most epic road trips
From movies like Almost Famous, Little Miss Sunshine and the classic Thelma and Louise, road trips are a great way to see the world.
“Positioned to grow”: Qantas new SVP of Asia talks market share, cabin upgrades and the Qantas Channel
Back at the end of June, Qantas unveiled John Simeone as its new senior vice president for Asia and Papua New Guinea, based in Singapore. To find out more about the new role, I snatched a…
Sansiri raises stake in Standard International to drive expansion in Thailand
Sansiri, Thailand’s leading real estate developer, announced its investment to increase its shareholding in Standard International Holdings (SIH), the parent company of The Standard, an…
Luxury Escapes launches ‘Experiences’ platform for travellers in Asia
Australian travel deals company Luxury Escapes has announced the launch of its new category-leading product, Experiences. Building on the e-commerce platform’s extensive partnerships…
“A smarter way for travellers to immerse themselves in their destinations”: Luxury Escapes launches ‘Experiences’
Luxury Escapes has announced the launch of its new category-leading product, Experiences.
Building on the e-commerce platform’s extensive partnerships with some of the world’s best known…
QANTAS opens updated business lounge at Changi Airport
Australian carrier QANTAS announced that it flung open the doors of its newly expanded, refurbished and updated Business Lounge this week.
Qantas International Acting CEO Mr Naren Kumar…
AmEx’s Hotel Monitor 2020 report predicts highest room rate growth for APAC in Bengaluru
The recent Hotel Monitor 2020 report by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) with the support of Global Business Consulting (GBC) predicts highest room rate growth for Bengaluru…
Srilankan bullish on Colombo-Delhi route, unveils third freqeuncy
SriLankan Airlines has announced additional frequencies between Colombo and Delhi to take its total weekly offerings between the two capitals to 18 flights. Apart from the existing two…
Ormond Hotels to debut first boutique property, The Chow Kit, in Kuala Lumpur
Opening in the heart of old Kuala Lumpur, The Chow Kit - an Ormond Hotel, will boast 113 rooms and suites in the eponymous Chow Kit neighbourhood. Known for its bustling market and local…
Qantas secretly selling first class seats on Airbnb
Qantas has revealed that it secretly put up first class seats for sale on Airbnb for as low as USD 20. However, these flights can only be redeemed only with Qantas points.
Bullseye: AIME targets international MICE professionals with 2020 Hosted Buyer Program
Following the great success of AIME 2019, the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), in February, has announced the launch of its 2020 Hosted Buyer Program.
With over 100…
Qantas Points Plane: Seats that will not cost you a cent
Qantas has launched its new flight where seats do not cost money – but there’s a catch!
Hot hotel openings: “Where the well-heeled flock for a getaway”
In this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, we’ve got properties from Meliá Hotels International, Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, Holiday Inn & Suites and Hyatt.
Genting: Dreams of mermaids and unicorns
Cruise heavyweight Genting, has unveiled artwork outlining the concept and good looks of its latest arrival’s new hull design, the 75,338 -ton, 1,870 capacity Explorer Dream, ahead of its…
Here are the top destinations for bleisure travel
Tokyo ranks first out of 26 cities in the region for its combination of business and leisure—or bleisure—appeal for travellers.
On the double: IHG opens second voco in the UK
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed a franchise agreement to debut voco, its new upscale brand in the West Midland’s town of Solihull.
MICE: When 12 heads are better than one
BestCities Global Alliance, a community of 12 cities around the world, dedicated to the betterment of international conferences and meetings, believes, naturally, that the right partner is…
AIME puts luxury MICE in its crosshairs
Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), has unveiled some of the big names from the world of luxury travel who will put their unique venues and destinations into the limelight of…
MICE work if you can get it: Five tips for matching venues to your event
Putting on any type of event can be a daunting business. There are so many variables involved – many unique to each specific location – that a MICE newbie can easily find themselves out of…
AccorHotels rallies with Serena Williams and Tennis Australia
AccorHotels has announced an exclusive three-year deal with Tennis Australia and re-signs Serena Williams as Official Ambassador in Australia.
Trivago confesses to false advertising in Australia
Trivago has admitted that it led customers into believing that the results page shows the lowest prices in the “more deals” section.
Deal or no deal: eNett CEO on his once-in-a-lifetime pitch in a taxi
They say that you should know your business inside out for you will never know when an opportunity strikes. Learn from Anthony Hynes, founder and CEO of payment firm eNett, who seized his…
X marks the spot: AirAsia X Indonesia is no more
Following the release of its financial results for Q3 of 2018, AirAsia revealed that AirAsia X Indonesia (IAAX) will end its scheduled operations in the New Year to become a non-scheduled…
Guiyang city, China, sees outbound growth rate of 389%: Ctrip travel report
According to the report on 2017 China's Outbound Tourism, jointly released by China Tourism Academy and Ctrip, Chinese citizens made over 130 million outbound trips in 2017, spending USD…
Delhi up: Air Canada boosts network with daily flights to Indian capital
Air Canada has boosted service on four routes from Vancouver this week by increasing its service to Delhi to a year round daily operation as of 2 June 2019.
AVANI signs second hotel in Busan, South Korea
AVANI Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing for its second South Korean property, located in Busan’s city centre.
Singapore Airlines and Tourism Australia sign AUD 11 million marketing deal
Singapore Airlines and Tourism Australia have re-affirmed their commercial ties with a three-year strategic marketing deal.
St Regis Hotels & Resorts ready for Australian debut in 2022
St Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of The St. Regis Melbourne, marking the first hotel in Australia for the renowned luxury brand.
Explorer Dream joins the Dream Cruises fleet as pathfinder
“Explorer Dream”, a 75,338 gross ton, 1,870 passenger cruise ship, will join the Dream Cruises family in spring 2019 in the role of pathfinder for the brand’s global aspirations.
Cosmos launches 25 exotic itineraries across four continents
UK-based escort touring provider, Cosmos, has launched 25 new tours to exotic destinations in South and Central America, Asia, Africa and the South Pacific.
Emirates announces new codeshare agreement with Jetstar Pacific
Emirates and Jetstar Pacific have announced a new codeshare agreement expanding the existing partnership between the two carriers.
The Cotswolds collection: Onefinestay adds 13 new homes to UK portfolio
Following on from the expansion of its Australasian and European network, London based private rental company onefinestay has turned its attentions back home with the announcement of new…
AVANI continues expansion with second hotel in Malaysia
AVANI Hotels and Resorts has announced its latest property scheduled to open in Kota Kinabalu, as part of its continued expansion in Asia.
1300 Danish volunteers become ‘Rethink hosts’ for cruise guests in Aarhus
Cruise guests arrving in the Port of Aarhus will be welcome by a team of volunteering local hosts.
Swiss-Belhotel and SIA reward KrisFlyers with triple mile points
Swiss-Belhotel and Singapore Airlines launch new promotion rewards in Australia and New Zealand.
Netflights.com lists the 20 best airport lounges in the world
To help avoid these airport blues, Netflights.com has taken a sneak peek into airport lounges around the world, to see if your time can be spent being less stressed and more travel happy.
W Hotels plants Australian roots with W Brisbane
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, enters Australia with the opening of W Brisbane in one of its fastest-growing cities.
Swiss-Belhotel reveals ambitious global plan with up to 70 hotels in the pipeline
Global hospitality management chain Swiss-Belhotel International has revealed its ambitious expansion plan of launching at least 60 new hotels and resorts worldwide in the next few years.
Air France and Qantas rekindles partnership, sharing more than 200 weekly flights
After dropping codeshare flights five years ago when the airline forged a global alliance with Emirates, Qantas has reinstated its codeshare agreement with Air France, giving passengers more…
SilkAir merges with SIA as part of a three-year transformation strategy
Last year, Tiger Air was merged into the Scoot brand when owner Singapore Airlines (SIA) took a 56% ownership of the company. Now SIA has announced that its other subsidiary, regional…
Audley Travel grabs first place at the Great Australian Challenge
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…
MICE – The top four hotels for meetings & events in Sydney
When it comes to Australian cities, there is no doubt Sydney has the highest international profile. Canberra may be the country capital but, I think we can all agree, Sydney has the…
AirAsia partners with Sarawak Tourism Board to support cornerstone music festivals
AirAsia is partnering with the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) for the upcoming Borneo Jazz Festival to be held in Miri on 11-13 May and the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) taking place…
China Airlines new code share partnership to drive closer links between France and Taiwan
Following the announcement towards the end of last year of Air France’s partnership with Vietnam Airlines, the French carrier has released details of another Asian collaboration, this time…
Howzat! AVANI’s latest opening makes a hat-trick in Oceania
After the completion of AVANI Metropolis Auckland Residences in New Zealand October 2017, AVANI Hotels & Resorts have returned to Oceania to open their second site in Australia, and…
SIA “step-up frequency” of Singapore-Canberra-Wellington services
Singapore Airlines were the first airline to run a regular service from Singapore to Canberra and Wellington, when it established the route in September 2016, but the success of ‘Capital…
Qantas means business in Perth with a new direct flight to London, new lounge and a new take on passenger wellness
In a journey set to go down in aviation history, Qantas has hardwired Perth to London, with the completion of the first direct commercial flight between the Australia and the UK.
Book, bid and win: UpsellGuru enhances up-selling strategy for hoteliers
UpsellGuru, based in Germany with a satellite office in Malaysia, has become a favourite of boutique chains and independent brands in the luxury side of hospitality for this reason. Launched…
Flight Centre releases 2018 Australia travel trends
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…
TEST Knowledge is power: knowledge program set to shake up AIME
Provocative and inspiring sessions by industry experts and thought leaders are at the core of the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo’s (AIME) highly anticipated Knowledge Program…
Knowledge is power: knowledge program set to shake up AIME
Provocative and inspiring sessions by industry experts and thought leaders are at the core of the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo’s (AIME) highly anticipated Knowledge Program for…
Malaysia Airlines to resume flights to Brisbane
Malaysia Airlines has announced that it will be reinstating direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Brisbane from 6 June 2018.
The service will run four times a week, providing 120,000…
Serena Williams returns to Australian Open with AccorHotels
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…
Philippine Airlines enters 2018 with ‘Great Winter Seat Sale’
Philippine Airlines (PAL) offers value for money on return flights to Asian and Australasian destinations with its 'Great Winter Seat Sale.' All daily flights on the airline’s new Boeing…
Qantas opens lounge at Heathrow
Qantas is welcoming customers into the new Qantas London Lounge at Heathrow Airport from today.
Located at London Heathrow Terminal 3, it opens as the airline is counts down to its…
Premier unveils 2018 Australia & New Zealand brochure
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…
Dazzling sun or cosy fires? Six contrasting tips for the festive season
Whether it’s escaping the winter chill, or embracing it wholeheartedly, Worldhotels has the ideal locale to suggest for guests at the end of 2017.
Who won what at the AccorHotels 2017 Pacific Franchise Awards?
Pullman Reef Hotel & Casino hosted the AccorHotels Pacific Franchise Conference on 23 & 24 November which was attended by over 100 franchisees, potential owners and industry movers…
Etihad’s Swiss flights become Boeing 787 Dreamliner services
Etihad Airways’ flights to and from Switzerland will become an all-Boeing 787 Dreamliner operation with the aircraft being deployed on the Abu Dhabi – Geneva route, from 25 March 2018.…
Sunshine Coast Aviation Partnership forges new tourism opportunities
Earlier this month, Visit Sunshine Coast’s sub-regional panel unanimously approved an extensive drive market campaign designed to maintain the record numbers of visitors coming to the…
Disney’s record smashing attraction ‘Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N’ hits Oz
Cityneon Holdings Limited has revealed today the Minister for Tourism and Major Events - Victorian Government, The Hon. John Eren MP; The Walt Disney Company Australia/New Zealand managing…
Travelzoo uncovers the secret travel habits of Hong Kong
Travelzoo, a global publisher of exclusive travel offers, has disclosed the travel preferences of Hong Kong travellers. The information is based upon data derived from their first half-year…
QT Hotels – Ultimate Honeymoon Destinations
Now that the wedding date has been set, the venues and catering have been booked, and the dresses and tuxedos have been selected, it is time for the best part of the wedding planning…
Philippine Airlines launches B777-300ER on London-Manila route
Philippine Airlines has launched the new B777-300ER aircraft on the London - Manila route.
While the inaugural flight left Heathrow on 19 September, daily flights for the B777-300ER start…
MICE costs rising
Overall cost per attendee per day for meetings and events around the globe increased in 2017 and is expected to continue rising next year, according to the 2018 Meetings and Events Future…
China Southern Airlines announces flights to Cairns
China Southern Airlines is launching its fifth Australian route this December, opening up Queensland’s tropical north to UK passengers.
The new route will fly from Heathrow to…
Singapore air traffic keeps climbing
Traffic at Singapore's Changi Airport continued to increase in July, driven by demand for routes to and from India.
The Southeast Asian gateway airport handled 5.42 million passengers…
Qantas posts second highest underlying profit in the company’s history.
Qantas has just released its 2016/17 financial results, with a statutory pre-tax profit of $1.18 billion and an "underlying profit before tax" of $1.4 billion. That was 8.6% lower than last…
The latest appointments, including CWT’s new managing director for Asia
BINDU BHATIA has been named as Carlson Wagonlit Travel's new managing director for Asia Pacific, effective 1 September. She succeeds Kai Chan, who will be leaving the company. Ms Bhatia,…
Zhengzhou gets first Australian connection
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…
PAL to fly non-stop to New Zealand
Philippine Airlines will launch direct flights to New Zealand later this year, reducing the current travelling time between Manila and Auckland by more than two hours.
The national…
Vietnam embarks on Australian tourism roadshow
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…
Australia’s Mantra Group agrees artistic acquisition
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…
BEER WE GO! Four Points Best Brews Around the World Brew Off Kicks Off International Beer Day
One of Marriott International's Fastest Growing Hotel Brands Celebrates Beer Around the Globe -with Events to Take Place in New York City, Cancun, Kelowna, Melbourne, Nairobi and…
The latest appointments, including new female heads at India Tourism and WTTC
RAVNEET KAUR has become the new chair and managing director of the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), becoming the first women to hold the role. In a 29-year career, Ms Kaur…
Oman Air spreads wings in Asia Pacific
Oman Air has expanded its Asia Pacific network with the signing of a codeshare partnership with Malaysia Airlines.
Effective immediately, Oman Air passengers will be able to connect…
Qantas responds to rising Japanese demand
Qantas is responding to rising demand for travel between Australia and Japan with the launch of a new seasonal service to Osaka.
The airline has revealed plans to operate direct flights…
AccorHotels plans first double-decker hotel
AccorHotels has revealed plans for its first "vertical dual hotel", with a new tower in Australia featuring a Novotel sitting on top of an ibis.
Scheduled to open in central Melbourne…
Sri Lanka to welcome first ever A380 flight
Emirates will operate a one-off Airbus A380 flight to Colombo's Bandaranaike International Airport next month, marking the first time the world's largest passenger aircraft has flown to…
Hong Kong air traffic rises in first half of 2017
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) experienced rising passenger traffic and flight movements in the first half of 2017.
According to the latest data from Hong Kong's Airport Authority…
Travellanda sees sharp rise in Australian sales
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…
Where to Stay: new hotels from Fairmont, Regent, Hilton and more
Hilton Garden Inn Singapore Serangoon
Location: Singapore's Little India district
Grade: Midscale
Keys: 328
Facilities: Restaurant, 24-hour "grab and go" F&B outlet, fitness…
Philippine Airlines ranks amongst top ten most improved airlines
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has been recognised as being among the World's 10 Most Improved Airlines, a category within the Skytrax World Airline Awards.
The airline was ranked at six,…
Where to Stay: new hotels in Vietnam, China and Australia
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…
Cathay connects to Mongolia with MIAT
Cathay Pacific is now offering passengers the chance to fly to Mongolia, following the start of a new codeshare agreement with MIAT, the Mongolian national carrier.
Effective 12 July…
Philippine Airlines is AFL Europe official partner
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that it is the Official Airline Partner of AFL Europe.
The partnership will assist the ongoing development of Australian Football in Europe, while…
Inaugural Qatar Airways flight lands at Dublin Airport
Dublin has welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight from Doha.
To celebrate this special occasion, the airline flew its next-generation Airbus A350 aircraft to Dublin, giving guests and key…
Philippine Airlines reconfigures A330s
Philippine Airlines has converted the layout of eight A330-300 aircraft and introduced a new cabin product on nine of its international destinations.
This comes ahead of the launch of the…
Philippine Airlines introduces premium economy on A330s
Philippine Airlines has started to reconfigure its Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a new three-class layout, which includes the introduction of its new premium economy class.
The…
Hyatt ramps up roll-out of lifestyle brands
Hyatt is accelerating the expansion of two of its so-called "lifestyle" brands, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House.
In the first six months of 2017 the company opened 19 new hotels under…
Eco-friendly hotel brand to launch in Australia
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…
Jetstar’s Dreamliner takes off to Vietnam
Australia's Jetstar Airways has launched its first flights to Vietnam, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.
The inaugural service departed this week and Jetstar will now operate…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Air Astana and more
AirAsia launches Borneo's new intra-island route
Where? Kuching (Malaysia) to Pontianak (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier expands…
Hong Kong Airlines spreads wings Down Under
Hong Kong Airlines has enhanced its presence in Australia and New Zealand with the launch of a major new codeshare partnership with Virgin Australia.
The new agreement will enable the…
Asian air route updates: including Singapore Airlines’ latest European connection…
SIA expands A350 network in Europe
Where? Singapore to Stockholm (Sweden)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? Singapore Airlines
Why? SIA continues to utilise its new…
Asian air route updates: new flights from JAL, Air Astana, China Southern and more…
China Southern adds Shenzhen's first link to Melbourne
Where? Shenzhen (China) to Melbourne (Australia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately (rising to three times a week on 3 July…
Pacific Explorer transformation begins
The final countdown is on for next month's debut of P&O Cruises' Pacific Explorer, with the ship's multi-million dollar transformation underway in Singapore.
During her 12-day dry…
AccorHotels partners Cirque du Soleil during tour Down Under
AccorHotels has become the "Official Accommodation Partner" of Cirque du Soleil's tour of Australia and New Zealand, which kicks off on 1 September 2017.
As part of the arrangement, Le…
Virgin Australia adds new Canadian connections
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…
Asian air route updates: new flights from AirAsia X, SriLankan, SilkAir and more…
Thai Lion links Bangkok with Bali
Where? Bangkok Don Mueang (Thailand) to Denpasar (Indonesia)
When? Daily, effective 1 July 2017
Who? Thai Lion Air
Why? Connecting two of Southeast…
The latest appointments from Carlson Rezidor, Fiji Airways and more…
ERIC DE NEEF has been named as Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group's new executive vice president, global chief branding & commercial officer. While he will be based in Brussels, de Neef…
Emirates goes triple daily on Brisbane route
Emirates will continue to expand its Australian operations later this year, with the launch of a third daily service to Brisbane.
Commencing on 1 December 2017, the new direct flight from…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Norwegian, Spring, Air China and more…
Spring adds low-cost link between key Asian cities
Where? Shanghai Pudong (China) to Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Spring Airlines
Why?…
Philippines Airlines to operate Boeing 777-300ER on London to Manila route
From mid-December this year a Philippines Airlines (PAL) Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will serve the daily London to Manila route.
PAL president and chief operating officer Jaime J.…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…
Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain
Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights…
Air Canada expands APAC links from Vancouver
Air Canada has continued to expand its trans-Pacific connections from Vancouver, with the launch of a new route to Asia Pacific.
The airline has already announced plans to launch new…
Emirates opens larger lounge in Bangkok
Emirates passengers are now able to relax in a larger lounge at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The expanded Emirates Airport Lounge at Thailand's main international gateway reopened…
Airbnb Finds Families Prefer Traveling to New Destinations Each Year
Perhaps 2017 is the year to move on from the annual trip to the lake house, or at least shake things up a bit with a second family vacation to Kyoto or Bordeaux. According to a recent survey…
RCCL new Quantum class ship to sail from Asia-Pacific
Royal Caribbean International has unveiled future plans for the first Quantum Ultra-class ship to be based in the Asia-Pacific region. Set to be launched in spring 2019, the yet-to-be-named…
APT offers savings on Australia and New Zealand holidays
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.…
SIA expands European network with Air France-KLM
Singapore Airlines has signed a deal that will significantly expand its route network in Europe.
The national carrier has penned a Memorandum of Understanding with Air France-KLM to…
The latest appointments, including Cathay Pacific’s new CEO
RUPERT HOGG has been appointed CEO of Cathay Pacific, officially replacing Ivan Chu on 1 May. Hogg, who previously served as the airline's chief operating officer, will now lead Cathay…
Etihad plays host to the world’s 50 best chefs in Australia
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…
Cunard Announces Voyages for 2019
Luxury cruise brand, Cunard, has today unveiled its January to May 2019 programme called the 'Oceans of Discovery' which will include a voyage to Alaska. This will be the first time that the…
Virgin Australia kicks off new trans-Pacific route
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…
John Borghetti leads Virgin Australia into bright new era
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,…
Four Points to arrive in New Zealand
Marriott International has unveiled plans to launch its Four Points by Sheraton brand in New Zealand.
The company has penned a deal for the Four Points by Sheraton Auckland, which is…
Intrepid Group appoints new CEO
Intrepid Travel Co-founder Darrell Wade has appointed a young successor to take over the role of Chief Executive Officer as part the company’s long-term vision to grow sustainable tourism.…
Asian air route updates: Virgin Australia, Thai Lion, Air India and more…
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…
Aussie flyer injured by headphone fire
A woman suffered burns to her face after her headphones caught fire on a flight to Australia.
Channel NewsAsia reports that the passenger was listening to her own battery-operated…
Etihad to fly largest aircraft to Paris
Etihad Airways has confirmed that it will deploy its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, on its Abu Dhabi-Paris route this summer.
The double-decker jet will operate one of the…
The latest appointments from AccorHotels, Six Senses and more
GILLIAN MILLAR has been appointed as AccorHotels' new senior vice president for New Zealand, Fiji & French Polynesia. Ms Millar rejoined AccorHotels in 2012 following its merger with…
Cunard to spend record two months in Australia
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…
Foodie Mania Heads to Sea with Rise in Culinary Cruises
Australians' appetite for food has reached the high seas with P&O Cruises revealing a record number of families are sailing away on Food and Wine cruises.
In response to growing…
Garuda boosts Australian routes
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…
Qantas forms Asian connections with Israel
Qantas and El Al have formed a new partnership aimed at improving flight connectivity between Australia and Israel.
Under the new agreement, the national carriers will connect with…
Asian air route updates: AirAsia, Tigerair, Jetstar Pacific and more
Chinese travellers get more flights to Malaysia
Where? Guangzhou (China) to Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Sichuan Airlines
Why? Chinese carrier…
Asian air route updates: Tigerair Taiwan, Sichuan Airlines and more
Jeju gets new budget service from Taiwan
Where? Taipei (Taiwan) to Jeju, pictured (South Korea)
When? Twice a day, effective 28 March 2017
Who? Tigerair Taiwan
Why? Low-cost carrier…
AccorHotels seeks sporting boost with Rugby League World Cup
AccorHotels is aiming to enhance its fan base in Oceania by partnering the Rugby League World Cup.
The hotel group has become the Official Accommodation Partner of the tournament,…
Etihad reports year of sustained growth as it evolves into EAG
Etihad Airways delivered another year of sustained growth in 2016, helped by new aircraft, additional frequencies and the introduction of further world-class products.
The airline…
Australia considers high-speed Hyperloop
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…
Malaysia’s YTL acquires London hotel
Malaysia's YTL Hotels has acquired a Marriott-branded property in London.
The 74-room Threadneedles Hotel, which is part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, is located in London's…
Tigerair Australia withdraws from Bali
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…
Singapore air traffic soars to record levels
Singapore's Changi Airport experienced a strong year in 2016, handling record numbers of passengers and flights.
According to official data released this week, a total of 58.7 million…
Australian hotel rates hit record high
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…
Qantas adds new capital connection to China
Qantas’ Asian expansion strategy took another step forward today (25 January 2017) with the relaunch of direct flights to China’s capital city, Beijing.
The Australian national carrier…
Philippine Airlines sheds seats to capture premium market
Philippine Airlines will remove more than 100 seats from some of its aircraft in a bid to woo more premium passengers.
Eight of the national carrier's 414-seat Airbus A330-300s will be…
Asian air route updates: HK Express, Tianjin Airlines and more
HK Express completes Pacific island double
Where? Hong Kong to Saipan (Northern Mariara Islands)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? HK Express
Why? New leisure travel…
Australia’s Jetstar plans first flights to Vietnam
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…
Travelodge arrives in Asia
Travelodge will make its debut in Asia next month with the opening of a new hotel in Hong Kong.
A 126-room midscale property on Nathan Road, currently operating as the Hotel Rainbow,…
