Adelaide Has Welcomed The Largest Cruise Ship
Since September of last year, when South Australia’s former $145 million cruise industry returned, around 80 cruise ships have docked there, carrying with them over 150,000 passengers and…
The Vibe Hotel Adelaide Opens Just In Time For ‘Mad March’
by: Harry Johnson |
Vibe Adelaide is the brand’s fourth opening in, following on from the Vibe Darling Hotel Harbour, Vibe Hotel Hobart & Vibe Hotel Subiaco
Full article: The Vibe…
Travelex launches cricket-themed ‘Digital Airport’ store at Adelaide Airport
Travelex has launched the first phase of its operations at Adelaide Airport with the opening of a brand-new store and ATMs.
Vibe Hotels Adelaide reaches major milestone
TFE Hotels has celebrated the topping out of Vibe Hotel Adelaide – the first for the brand in South Australia –
Vibe Hotels Adelaide reaches major milestone
Adina Apartments Adelaide, Australia’s most liveable boutique city
The Beatles once used the old gold tunnels under the now Adina Adelaide Treasury, to hide from adoring fans on their ‘64 Australian tour.
Coincidently, I was born in London in 64, far…
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…
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…
Unique accommodation in Australia: 9 wow-factor stays beyond Adelaide
If you’re anything like us, images of remote nature retreats, luxury accommodation, and boutique boltholes are all it takes to spark intense wanderlust. From luxury lodges to some of the…
Adelaide: The ultimate MICE destination in Australia
With its boutique-city charm, COVID-safe practices, new accommodation and function spaces, proximity to world-class wineries and wildlife experiences Adelaide has much to offer the MICE…
Qantas 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.
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.
Pullman Adelaide splashes a million bucks on MICE development
Pullman Adelaide has announced it will lavish AUD one million on renovations to its dedicated event spaces with works set to commence in December this year.
Rosina Di Maria, Principal at…
Adelaide readies for 2020 and beyond
Australia’s Convention City, Adelaide, has undergone a period of significant growth and development, which has further enhanced the city’s business events landscape and destination…
Adelaide and South Australia: Events and destinations for 2019
With Adelaide and the whole of South Australia experiencing significant growth in its tourism sector, the South Australian Tourism Commission has released a guide for travellers and travel…
New hotel starts rising at Adelaide Airport
Construction has started on the new AU$50 million (US$39m), 165-room Atura Hotel at Adelaide Airport.
Event Hospitality & Entertainment will develop and operate the new seven-storey…
Air New Zealand introduces Dreamliner on Adelaide route
With visitor numbers between New Zealand and South Australia continuing to soar, Air New Zealand has announced that it will start flying its twin-aisle Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft…
Adelaide Airport rolls out self-service solutions
Adelaide Airport has selected a series of new self-service solutions from SITA to help it improve its passenger processing.
Following the signing of a new five-year deal, the…
New hotel to rise at Adelaide Airport
Work on a brand new upscale hotel at Adelaide Airport will start next year.
Event Hospitality & Entertainment has reached agreement with the airport’s operator, AAL, to develop and…
China Southern to start flying to Adelaide
China Southern will launch direct flights between Guangzhou and Adelaide by the end of the year.
Due to commence on 12 December 2016, the new service will run three times a week,…
Qatar Airways celebrates Adelaide touch down
Qatar Airways recently celebrated the inaugural flight to Adelaide with a gala dinner event.
The evening was hosted by Qatar Airways group chief executive, HE Akbar Al Baker and was…
Sheraton to arrive in Adelaide
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to debut its Sheraton brand in South Australia, with the signing of the Sheraton Adelaide.
Scheduled to open in 2019, the upscale…
Qatar Airways to launch Adelaide flights with new A350
Qatar Airways has unveiled plans to launch flights to Adelaide using its newest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350.
The new direct daily service from Doha will commence on 2 May…
Mantra brings Peppers to Adelaide
Australia’s Mantra Group has launched its first upscale Peppers hotel in Adelaide.
The former Rendezvous hotel, located on Waymouth Street in the centre of the city, has now been…
Holiday Inn Express to arrive in Adelaide
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a franchise agreement for its first Holiday Inn Express in Adelaide.
Opening in 2018, the 245-room new-build budget hotel will be…
Sofitel to debut in Adelaide
Accor has signed an agreement to bring its luxury Sofitel brand to Adelaide.
The AU$140 million (US$109m) Sofitel Adelaide is expected to open 2018, and will become the first…
Adelaide targets Indian travellers with cricket film
Adelaide is drawing on India's passion for cricket to lure more travellers to the city.
The South Australian Tourism Commission recently released the second of three YouTube films…
Adelaide announced as Corroboree 2015 host
Tourism Australia has named Adelaide as the host city for Corroboree Europe next year.
The trade show will be held in partnership with Singapore Airlines and South Australian Tourism…
Virgin Australia welcomes Adelaide cabin crew
The first batch of new flight attendants has graduated at Virgin Australia’s new cabin crew base in Adelaide.
The 24 new employees spent the past seven weeks undergoing training in…
AirAsia touches down in Adelaide
AirAsia has touched down in Adelaide for the first time.
The low-cost carrier's long-haul subsidiary, AirAsia X, commenced direct flights to the South Australian city today (31…
Jetstar to connect Adelaide with Bali
Jetstar will begin operating direct services from Bali to Adelaide in December.
Commencing on 18 December 2013, in time for the Christmas holidays, the new service will operate three…
Virgin Australia to set up Adelaide crew base
Virgin Australia will set up a new cabin crew base in Adelaide.
The airline currently has approximately 180 employees based in South Australia, working at Adelaide airport in customer…
AirAsia to fly to Adelaide
AirAsia has announced plans to launch flights to Adelaide - its fifth destination in Australia.
Commencing on 30 October 2013, the low-cost carrier's long-haul arm, AirAsia X, will…
Emirates goes daily to Adelaide
Emirates has increased the number of flights it offers to Adelaide.
The Dubai-based carrier commenced four weekly flights to the South Australian city in November 2012, and has now…
Emirates touches down in Adelaide
Emirates has commenced flights to Adelaide - its fifth destination in Australia.
The airline launched its first flight from Dubai to the South Australia capital on Thursday morning using a…
Emirates conducts Adelaide preview flight
Emirates flew a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Adelaide last week, as a precursor to the launch of scheduled flights to the city on 1 November 2012.
More than 250 guests, including the Deputy…
Accor to launch ibis in Adelaide
Accor will launch its ibis economy hotel brand in Adelaide.
Following the signing of an agreement with hotel developer Hines Property, the new AU$65 million (US$67m) property will rise on…
Suntec renews Adelaide partnership
Suntec International, the Singapore-based MICE representative, has renewed its partnership with the Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC).
Under the latest contract, Suntec will continue to be…
Adelaide zookeepers to embark on Chinese panda trip
Adelaide Zoo's senior keepers will be leaving for China on 4 April to learn more about the panda mating process, as the zoo's panda pair, Wang Wang and Funi, near their first potential…
Suntec partners Adelaide Convention Centre
Suntec International, the new Singapore-based MICE management company, has signed a contract with Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC).Under the terms of the deal, Suntec…
First direct flight from China arrives in Adelaide
19 Feb 10 (TravMedia.com): The first direct passenger flight from China arrived in Adelaide on 16 February, providing a non-stop air link into South Australia from the world's most…
Grand Hotels opens new Adelaide hotel
05 Oct 09 (TravMedia.com): Grand Hotels International (GHI) acquired and opened a new hotel in Adelaide last week, branded Hotel Grand Chancellor Adelaide on Hindley (formally Holiday…
Shut Adelaide down, says Melbourne mayor
The new Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Robert Doyle, has said that Adelaide has so little going for it that the city should be "shut down".The Age reported that Doyle, who has been…
Tiger launches Adelaide hub
To mark the opening of its new Australian base at Adelaide Airport, Singapore's low-cost carrier, Tiger Airways, will be giving away 15,000 free flights, The…
Two more A320s for Tiger’s Adelaide launch
Tiger Airways will be taking delivery of two new Airbus A320 aircraft to launch its base in Adelaide in early 2009, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The A320s will…
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…
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts APAC introduces TRYP by Wyndham to Australasia
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company and leading provider of management services with more than 1,600 hotels in approximately 20 markets and…
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…
Tourism Australia & Singapore Airlines to boost business events travel to Australia
Tourism Australia and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a new three-year marketing agreement aimed at promoting business events travel to Australia.
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.
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…
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…
Travelex completes successful turnaround with positive Q3 results
Travelex, a market foreign exchange brand, announces results for the third quarter of 2022, with a positive EBITDA and strong revenue growth underlining the company’s successful turnaround…
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…
Bespoke experiences in the Grampians with Journey Beyond
The Great Southern has enhanced its coastal journey with new Off Train Experiences in the Grampians for guests travelling between Adelaide and Brisbane
Quintessentially Australian experience of ‘The Ghan’ with Journey Beyond
Due to unprecedented demand across the 2023 season, Journey Beyond has announced additional departures on The Ghan.
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…
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 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…
Rex Ready To Launch Frequent Flyer Program
Rex is launching its loyalty programme later this year to compete with Qantas and Virgin Australia.
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
IWTA speaks with Christina Ho, SOARING HIGH! the airline pilot spreading good vibes
From her training days at Flight Training Adelaide to volunteering at Hong Kong Youth Aviation Academy (HKYAA) as an instructor, she dons many hats
Travelex to create 1,200 new international jobs as travel recovers
The announcement follows a series of major new contract wins across the APAC, Europe, MET and UK regions as both the international travel and FX markets continue to strongly recover…
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…
Australia’s most liveable city hosts major hotel conference for third year running
The Australasian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) will return to Adelaide in 2023 – its third consecutive year.
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…
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.
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.
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…
Test Wait Times And Isolation Cancel 80 Sydney Flights
Australians face the possibility of missing out on their summer vacations because of long delays in COVID testing.
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
Virgin Australia adds three new Gold Coast services
Virgin Australia has launched three new flights between Cairns, Launceston and Hobart, and the Gold Coast as travel confidence improves.
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.
Hotel quarantine could be soon a thing of the past
When vaccination rates reach the 80 percent target on the nation's reopening plan, Australians could be quarantined at home for as little as a week, according to a leading epidemiologist.
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…
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 reveals virtual travel experience from the ground
The airline industry saw a significant increase in passenger traffic this summer, as many passengers were eager to travel, in contrast to last year when many passengers were forced to…
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…
PM Scott Morrison unveils four phases reopening plan
Fully vaccinated Australians would be allowed to spend only seven days in-home quarantine under a pilot programme.
South Australia is ready to deliver remarkable experiences
TD sat down with Rodney Harrex, executive officer of South Australia Tourism Commission, and discovered why travelling in South Australia is so special.
Latest lockdowns curtail hotel bookings in Australia
Key markets in Australia are showing noticeably lower levels of occupancy on the books for the coming weeks, according to data from STR
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.
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…
8 unique South Australian wildlife encounters
It’s no secret that South Australia is teeming with magical wildlife experiences. Here, your clients can swim with sea lions, brave a shark cage dive, meet cuddly koalas, discover whale…
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.
8 incredible wine experiences in South Australia
Let’s raise a glass to 2021: the Year of South Australian Wine. There are a dizzying 700 wineries in South Australia spread across 18 distinct wine regions, including world-renowned Barossa,…
South Australia tourism is back in the spotlight for all the right reasons
Enjoying the distance now between devastating bushfires and COVID-19, South Australia is open for business again with much more to offer, see and do.
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.
How to upsell South Australia to the visiting friends and family market
Clients will be looking to make memories and to treat themselves to special experiences, so here is a selection in South Australia to inspire you.
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…
Qantas CEO warns Australia could become a ‘hermit state’
Qantas boss Alan Joyce has conceded the airline may not be able to restart international flights again by October as he had hoped but warned Australia risks becoming a “hermit state” if its…
Sustainable South Australia: Inspiring experiences for conscious clients
Eco-friendly travel is on the rise, this is a chance for you to capture conscious travellers and potential clients looking for sustainable holidays in South Australia.
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.
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.
7 really good reasons to book a trip to Kangaroo Island
Here are some of the reasons why you should not skip a trip to Kangaroo Island when you travel to South Australia once borders reopen.
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.
South Australia’s Epicurean Way – A road trip with wine, wildlife and wow factor
From legendary cellar doors of wineries to dozens of wine bars, embarking on a wine tour in South Australia is the best way to discover the history, tradition and evolution of the region’s…
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.
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.
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.
Virgin launches new onboard menus, and more affordable fares
New onboard menus have been introduced on all Virgin Australia flights from today to give customers more choice and better value.
Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin half-price flights
Australia’s big three airlines have released some really cheap fares as part of the federal government 1.2 Billion push to kick start the battered tourism industry.
For Accor, the future is always incredibly positive
Simon McGrath, CEO of ACCOR Pacific, has plenty of EQ, and his philosophy is simple: “Keep smiling and the world smiles back at you”.
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…
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
Proper quarantine methods vs. placing a state or city in lockdown
Does it cost more to put in place a proper quarantine system in hotels outside capital cities and with hotel workers fully protected and monitored, or does it cost more placing an entire…
How to attract and manage domestic demand
In a guest column with Travel Daily Media, Tracy Dong from IDeaS Advisory Services talks about importance of domestic travel markets to the hotel sector and what can hotels across the region…
Queensland to reopen borders to South Australia
Australian domestic borders are all open as Queensland has announced that will re-open its borders to South Australia.
Accor announces new hotels opening in Australia and New Zealand for 2021
Sofitel Adelaide, and two brand new The Sebel properties, 2021 will be a strong year of new hotel openings for Accor in the Pacific.
Australia’s Queensland reopens borders
The Australian state of Queensland has reopened its borders to the residents from New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria on 1 December, after months of restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Sunshine State reopening! Queensland to open border with Sydney on 1 December
Queensland will open its borders to Greater Sydney on 1 December after the city recorded no mystery cases of Covid-19 for 28 days in a row
Podcast: Northern Territory
Australia’s Northern Territory is possibly closest to most people’s impression of what Australia could be: vast deserts, lush rainforests, hot weather, iconic land formations
Podcast: Katherine Gorge Tour, Northern Territory
You’re in Darwin on holiday, you want to see a lot more of the Northern Territory, but there’s a mileage limit on the rental car, so could this be a problem?
Reopening now: Queensland throws open borders to parts of New South Wales
The 41 postcodes that make up Byron, Ballina, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Glenn Innes shires will be welcome in Queensland on 1 October
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…
South Australia Tourism Introduces #SATV!
From professional star-gazers, to gin distillers, world-class chefs and shark cage divers, you can virtually travel all the way through South Australia! And if you’re still feeling a little…
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…
Hot hotel openings: The best of 2020
In this week's special edition of hot hotel openings, we look forward to the year ahead and visit some of the latest and most anticipated properties from around the world.
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…
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.
Bunnik Tours is a new way of touring for Australians
Bunnik Tours is not just another Australian tour company – it’s a better way of touring. In 2003, Marion Bunnik saw a gap in the Australian tourism market and set about establishing a…
Life’s a cruise at Phil Hoffmann Travel
A typical day for a travel consultant at Phil Hoffmann Travel could involve cruising the Mekong or the Rhine rivers. It all began over 20 years ago, when managing director Phil Hoffmann…
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.
FlyPelican’s TTI partnership “critical” for business growth
Australian regional airline FlyPelican has announced that it has successfully migrated to the Zenith PSS (Passenger Service System), provided by Travel Technology Interactive (TTI).
Paul…
Swiss-Belhotel and SIA reward KrisFlyers with triple mile points
Swiss-Belhotel and Singapore Airlines launch new promotion rewards in Australia and New Zealand.
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…
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…
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.
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…
Transport fight club: Taxicabs vs Car rentals vs Ridesharing
It’s a great time for work and leisure trips, with more transport options now available to get from any airport to the nearest city centre. The true challenge now lies on which ride is the…
Austravel launches Signature Collection for 2018/2019
Austravel has announced the launch of its new Signature Collection.
Created by the operator’s travel designers, the collection features itineraries that include hand-picked excursions and…
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…
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…
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…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Fiji Airways, China Eastern and more
Guiyang gets Italian charter flights
Where? Milan (Italy) to Guiyang, pictured (China)
When? Once a week, from 10 July to 2 October 2017
Who? Neos
Why? Italian charter carrier creates…
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,…
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…
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…
WIN announces record year for member hotel bookings
WIN Travel Network reported a record year in 2016 with members’ hotel bookings up 6.7%.
The number of room nights booked by the network of nearly 6,000 travel agencies in 70…
Fiji Airways takes off with record profit
Fiji Airways achieved its largest ever pre-tax profit last year, as the company reaped the rewards of its modernisation plan.
The group generated a total of FJ$84.5 million (US$40.3m)…
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…
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…
Asian air route updates: Fiji Airways, Hong Kong Airlines, and more
Who's flying where? All is revealed with our round-up of the latest air routes...
Fiji Airways spreads wings in Australia
Where? Suva (Fiji) to Adelaide (Australia)
When? Twice a…
Air Canada codeshares across Australasia
Air Canada has signed a new agreement with Virgin Australia that will allow it to codeshare on multiple flights across Australia and New Zealand.
Scheduled to commence in early 2017,…
China Southern connects to another Australian city
China Southern Airlines launched its first flight to Adelaide this week.
The Guangzhou-based airline touched down in the Australian city on 13 December, marking mainland China’s first…
Qatar Airways reveals latest A380 destination
Qatar Airways has revealed that Melbourne will become the next destination to be served by its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380.
Commencing on 30 June 2017, the 517-seat…
Qatar Airways launches Seychelles service
Qatar Airways has rounded off its 2016 global route expansion on a high note with the launch of daily flights to the idyllic islands of the Seychelles – the 14th new destination on the…
China Southern uses Travelport to target agents
China Southern Airlines has deepened its partnership with Travelport, the travel technology company, in an effort to directly promote its products to travel agents.
Under a new…
Qatar Airways confirms Doha-Dublin service
Qatar Airways has announced that it will offer daily non-stop flights between Dublin and Doha commencing 12 June 2017.
Operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the new service will allow…
Australia, China pen open skies deal
Air links between Australia and China are likely to take off in the coming years, following the signing of a bilateral open skies agreement.
The Australian and Chinese governments…
airberlin gets first connections to New Zealand
airberlin is now offering passengers the chance to connect to New Zealand for the first time, following the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Virgin Australia.
The two…
Qatar Airways adds two more Asia Pacific destinations
Qatar Airways will add two more Asia Pacific destinations to its route map in 2017, as part of a major expansion of its network.
The Doha-based airline will commence its first ever…
Australia to host first World Routes event
The World Routes Development Forum aviation event will head to Australia for the first time in 2019.
Adelaide has been named as the host city of the event, which gathers airport and…
Qatar Airways launches daily flights to Seychelles
Qatar Airways will provide travellers with greater access to the idyllic white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Seychelles with daily flights from Doha starting on 12 December 2016.…
Tigerair boosts Brisbane with new aircraft and routes
Tigerair Australia has announced plans to base a third aircraft in Brisbane, enabling it to launch two new routes from the city.
From late March 2017, the low-cost carrier will deploy a…
Hamad International welcomes 17.6m passengers in H1
Doha’s Hamad International Airport (HIA) has welcomed 17.6 million passengers during the first half of 2016, registering a growth of more than 20% compared to the 14.6 million passengers…
First Park born in South Korea
Singapore's Park Hotel Group has taken another step forward in its Asia Pacific expansion strategy by signing its first ever property in South Korea.
The company has sealed a deal with…
Starwood brings Aloft brand to Melbourne
Starwood has signed an agreement to debut its Aloft brand in Melbourne.
Scheduled to open in early 2019, the new-build hotel will form the centrepiece of the 402 Chapel development,…
SilverNeedle continues Sage expansion in Australia
SilverNeedle Hospitality has continued to expand its Sage Hotels brand in Australia with the signing of a new property in Melbourne.
The new Sage Hotel Ringwood will form part of new…
Qatar Airways Group announces QAR3bn profit
Qatar Airways Group has announced a QAR 3 billion operating profit for the fiscal year 2016 - nearly three times greater than fiscal 2015 profit of 1.1 billion QAR.
This resulted in…
Emirates de-links KL from Melbourne
Emirates will cease operating its Dubai-Kuala Lumpur-Melbourne service later this year, as it opts to cut out the Malaysian capital and fly direct to Australia.
The re-routing, which…
Starwood signs new Four Points hotel in Sydney
Starwood has signed an agreement for a brand new Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Sydney.
Following the recent announcement that the existing Four Points hotel at Darling Harbour will…
Sheraton Noosa becomes a Sofitel
AccorHotels has secured the management agreement for the Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa in Queensland, and rebranded it as a Sofitel.
The 176-room Sunshine Coast resort, which…
Regent Seven Seas plans 2018 global voyage
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed plans for another global voyage in 2018.
The 137-night Navigate the World voyage will set sail aboard the luxury line’s most intimate ship, Seven…
Park Hotel Group enters another new Asian country
Park Hotel Group has continued its Asia Pacific expansion strategy with the signing of its first property in Malaysia.
The Singapore-based company, which last year opened its first…
Longest train sets off across Australia
The Ghan will become Australia's longest passenger train in more than a decade this Sunday, when it pulls 44 carriages from Adelaide to Darwin.
The famous train will leave Adelaide on 22…
Mantra to manage resort in major South Australian development
Mantra Group has been appointed to manage a new resort on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula.
Located 160km from Adelaide, the upscale Wallaroo Shores Resort is expected to open later this…
卡塔尔航空开通阿德莱德航线
该航线将于今年5月2日开始执飞。阿德莱德是卡塔尔航空在澳大利亚的第四个目的地，继墨尔本和珀悉尼之后。
“2016年对卡塔尔航空来说是一个令人激动的一年，我们很开心能将澳大利亚纳入我们的扩张计划中，3月的悉尼航线和5月的阿德莱德航线将进一步加强我们在澳大利亚的运营，”卡塔尔航空集团首席执行官Akbar Al Baker表示。…
Qatar Airways adds fourth destination Down Under
Qatar Airways touched down in Adelaide for the first time on 3 May 2016, marking the airline's fourth destination in Australia.
The airline's group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker,…
SilverNeedle to open first Sage Hotel in Perth
SilverNeedle Group is set to open a new Sage Hotel in Perth next month.
The AU$35 million (US$27m) development marks the upscale brand's entry into Western Australia. Developed by…
Qatar Airways celebrates Boston touchdown
Qatar Airways group chief executive HE Akbar Al Baker recently celebrated the service from Boston Logan International Airport to Doha.
The airline is operating a non-stop daily…
Holiday Inn Express debuts in Australia
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will open its first Holiday Inn Express hotel in Australia on Monday 11 April.
The new Holiday Inn Express Sydney Macquarie Park is the first of 15…
Qatar Airways launches second daily flight to New York
Qatar Airways has added a second daily direct flight to New York.
The new service commenced this week and will be operated using the airline's new 283-seat Airbus A350 aircraft, which…
Lufthansa and SWISS expand Asian networks with SIA
Singapore Airlines and the Lufthansa Group have announced a series of new Asian codeshare flights.
The two companies formed a commercial joint venture in November 2015 which has…
Queen Mary 2 to circumnavigate New Zealand
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 cruise ship will embark on a 13-night circumnavigation of New Zealand in 2018.
As part of the cruise line's new 2018 World Voyages programme, which goes on sale…
Tigerair Australia touches down in Asia
Tigerair Australia embarks on its first flights to Asia today (23 March 2016), with two the launch of three flights to Bali.
The low-cost carrier's first Bali-bound flight departed…
Qatar Airways adds Krabi and Chiang Mai in major expansion
Qatar Airways will start flying to the Thai tourist hubs of Krabi and Chiang Mai this year, as part of a major network expansion that will see it launch 14 new global destinations.…
The latest industry appointments
TORSTEN EDENS has been appointed as Diethelm Travel's new group operating director. Edens moves to the company's Bangkok head office from his previous role as managing director for…
Tigerair teams up with Flight Centre in Australia
Tigerair Australia and Flight Centre Travel Group have formed a new partnership aimed at promoting the airline’s services and offers to the travel agency's customers in Australia.
The…
Japan tops flight punctuality tables
Japanese airports are among the best in world for on-time performance, a new study has revealed.
According to OAG's Punctuality League for 2015, Osaka's Itami Airport recorded the…
Celebrity Cruises reveals Asia Pacific plans
Celebrity Cruises is planning to offer a series of new cruises in Asia, Australia and New Zealand for the 2017-18 season.
The company will deploy three vessels to Asia Pacific during…
Qatar Airways first to fly A350 to US
Qatar Airways recently became the first airline to fly the Airbus A350 to the United States.
The airline was the first global launch carrier of the A350 and is the first to fly the…
A350 aircraft makes US debut with Qatar Airways
Airbus' newest long-haul aircraft, the A350, made its debut in the US this week.
Qatar Airways started deploying the new twin-aisle jet on its daily Doha-New York JFK service on…
Qatar Airways boosts frequencies to KSA
Qatar Airways recently announced its decision to increase frequencies to some routes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Effective 11 December 2015 until 1 March 2016, the total number of…
Jetstar adds more Melbourne flights
Jetstar will expand its operations at Melbourne's Avalon Airport next year, with the launch of flights to Hobart and Adelaide.
The new service to Adelaide will commence on 27 March…
Upgrade planned for Kangaroo Island airport
The airport on South Australia's Kangaroo Island will get a long-awaited upgrade, enabling the launch of direct flights from Sydney and Melbourne.
Once completed, the upgraded airport…
SilverNeedle signs new Sage Hotel in Brisbane
SilverNeedle Hospitality has signed an agreement to bring its Sage Hotels brand to Brisbane.
The new-build hotel, to be known as the Sage Hotel James Street Fortitude Valley, will…
Australian company to by Austrian Airlines’ Fokker fleet
Australia's Alliance Aviation has agreed to purchase Austrian Airlines’ entire fleet of Fokker aircraft.
The company, which mainly operates "fly-in fly-out" services for the resources…
UAE to increase flights to Australia
The UAE and Australia have signed an agreement that will see a significant boost in flights between the countries.
It is hoped the move will see an increase in tourism between the two…
Qatar Airways welcomes two more Dreamliners
Qatar Airways took delivery of its 24th and 25th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on Wednesday, in a ceremony at Boeing's factory in the US.
As the Middle East launch customer for the B787,…
Etihad to launch A380 flights to Melbourne
Etihad Airways will commence daily Airbus A380 services to Melbourne next summer.
Launching on 1 June 2016, the 496-seat double-decker jet will operate as flights EY460/461 - one of…
Mantra Group plots 2016 expansion
Mantra Group, the Australia-based hotel company, has announced plans to continue its expansion in 2015-16 financial year, with the addition of more properties and a focus on attracting…
Park Hotel Group to debut in Australia
Singapore's Park Hotel Group has signed a management agreement for its first ever hotel in Australia.
The company will operate the Park Hotel Adelaide, which is scheduled to open in…
Virgin Australia cuts Phuket, Tigerair flies to Bali
Virgin Australia will cease operating its Perth-Phuket route and will transfer three of its Bali routes to Tigerair as part of a major revision of its short-haul international network.…
Carlson Rezidor plans multi-brand expansion in Oceania
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced plans to enhance its portfolio in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, with the addition of three new brands to the region.
At the…
SilkAir launches Cairns flights
SilkAir has launched its first flight to Cairns, its second Australian destination.
The inaugural flight departed Singapore’s Changi Airport on Saturday morning at 0140 and arrived at…
The latest industry appointments
PETER FERAN has been announced as the new general manager of the Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok. An Australian national, Feran has had an 18-year hotel career and first joined Carlson…
Oceania air fleet to increase 70% – Airbus
The number of passenger aircraft serving Oceania will grow by more than 70% over the next two decades, according to a new Airbus forecast.
It its latest Global Market Forecast, the…
Malaysia Airlines launches UK spring sale
Malaysia Airlines has launched its Spring Sale, offering discount flights to a variety of destinations from Heathrow.
Return economy sale fares from Heathrow start at £529 to Bangkok;…
Japan retains reputation for punctuality
Japan's airlines and airports are among the most reliable in the world in terms of flight punctuality, according to a new report.
Global aviation data company, OAG, revealed that…
P&O creates new MICE division
P&O Cruises Australia has created a new MICE division as it aims to bring the conference industry to the seas.
Officially launched today at the AIME trade show in Melbourne, the new…
Rail travel helps track Australia tourism growth
Rail travel and escorted holidays are some of the growing holiday types to Australia for British tourists, according to specialist Austravel.
The operator has seen train travel…
Hilton seeks Southeast Asia’s top F&B talents
Hilton Worldwide has launched a new campaign designed to find the top talents from the food & beverage departments of its hotels in Southeast Asia.
The 'Hilton SEA F&B…
Scoot adds eight Australian cities with Virgin
Scoot's Australian expansion has gathered pace following the signing of a codeshare partnership with Virgin Australia.
Recently, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier announced plans…
InterContinental to arrive in Perth
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed an agreement to operate a luxury hotel in Perth.
After 18 years of management, the property's owner UNIR Hotels has decided to redevelop…
SIA expands ties with Tourism Australia
Singapore Airlines has penned a new three-year marketing deal with Tourism Australia, worth AU$12 million (US$10.3m).
The agreement will see the two parties jointly fund a range of…
Virgin Australia expands international links
Virgin Australia has expanded its network of international connections, following the launch of new codeshare routes.
An expanded codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines will see the…
Accor plans Australasia’s largest ibis
Accor has unveiled plans for what will become the largest ibis hotel in Australasia.
The company has penned a management agreement with Action Hotels plc, which will develop the new…
Cruise in Brief
Louis Cruises has announced plans to launch a new brand in September. The Greece-based cruise line will launch Celestyal Cruises using Louis Cristal and Louis Olympia sailing out of…
P&O adds new Asia Pacific cruises in “biggest year”
P&O Cruises has unveiled details of its "biggest ever" year of cruising in Australia, with a five-ship fleet paving the way for new cruises from Cairns and Singapore and the line’s…
Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways enter codeshare
Cathay Pacific celebrated its new service from Hong Kong to Doha with the announcement of its new codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways. The two airlines are also part of the oneworld…
Tigerair adds more links from Brisbane
Tigerair Australia has continued expanding from its new Brisbane base, with the launch of direct flights to Darwin and Cairns.
The low-cost carrier inaugurated the new routes on 15…
Rydges rolls out welcome mat for Chinese guests
Australia’s Rydges has becomes the latest hotel group to launch a programme of services catering specifically to the needs of Chinese guests.
The new 'Nin Hao' programme, which has the…
Toga Hotels rebrands following Far East tie-up
Toga Hotels has changed its name, following its recent joint venture with Far East Hospitality.
The Australian company will now be known as TFE Hotels (Toga Far East Hotels), and its…
Tigerair expands in Australia with new Brisbane base
Tigerair has continued its rapid expansion in Australia with the opening of a new base at Brisbane Airport.
The Queensland hub becomes Tigerair's third Australian base following Melbourne…
SIA, Turkish Airlines seal major new codeshare
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Turkish Airlines have agreed to join forces on multiple new routes covering five continents.
The two Star Alliance partners have been codesharing between…
Qantas to cut 5,000 jobs as losses mount
Qantas has confirmed plans to cut 5,000 jobs and reduce its fleet size, after posting a pre-tax loss of AU$252 million (US$227m) for the first half of its financial year.
The job losses,…
AirAsia X profits dip in 2013
AirAsia X experienced a small decline in profits last year, as a extra capacity and a weak Malaysian ringgit impacted the airline's figures.
The long-haul low-cost carrier generated…
SIA introduces special fares to Australia
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the launch of special all-inclusive fares to Australia.
The airline is offering return economy class fares starting from US$ 941 (INR58,000) per…
MSC Cruises to debut in Australia
MSC Cruises has revealed plans to bring one of its liners to Australia for the first time.
The 2,550-passenger MSC Orchestra cruise ship will sail from Dubai to Australia in 2015, via…
Jetstar launches international Dreamliner flights
Jetstar has launched its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on an international route for the first time.
The inaugural Dreamliner flight to Bali departed Melbourne on Wednesday, and will now…
Seabourn returns to Australia
The Seabourn Odyssey luxury cruise liner has arrived in Australia to start its summer season.
The 450-passenger ship made it first Australian call in Darwin today (12 December 2013),…
Tigerair sets up Brisbane base
Brisbane will become Tigerair’s third Australian base when operations launch at the Queensland hub in March and April 2014.
The low-cost carrier will base two new Airbus A320 aircraft…
Qantas joins forces with China Southern
Qantas has signed a major new tie-up with China Southern Airlines, aimed at boosting travel between Australia and China.
The codeshare agreement will see the two airlines join forces…
SIA expands Ethiopian codeshare
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has expanded its codeshare agreement with Ethiopian Airlines.
From 3 December 2013, the two Star Alliance partners will join forces on Ethiopian's new service…
Toga to manage Rendezvous hotels
Toga Hotels will assume management of 11 Rendezvous-branded properties in Australia and New Zealand.
This portfolio expansion stems from the recent joint venture between Toga and…
Virgin Australia sponsors Dreamtime event
Virgin Australia has become the platinum sponsor and first airline partner for Tourism Australia's business events show, Dreamtime 2013.
In this capacity, Virgin Australia will…
SIA and SAS expand codeshare
Singapore Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) are to expand their current codeshare agreement, adding destinations in Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand to the…
Accor expands Australian MGallery
Accor has launched its first MGallery hotel in Adelaide, following the rebranding of a former Mercure property.
The Grand Mercure Mount Lofty House, which dates back to 1852 and…
New Australia river cruise brochure launches
Australia-based Captain Cook Cruises has released an updated brochure for its itineraries on the Murray River.
Three, four and seven-night cruises are listed in the programme o the…
More Asian airports join carbon scheme
Three more airports in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions have become 'Airport Carbon Accredited', under a scheme operated by Airports Council International (ACI).
Adelaide…
Latest UK appointments
Denise Von Wald has been named as Tourism Australia's new regional general manager for the UK & Northern Europe, based in London. Von Wald joins Tourism Australia from Education…
The latest industry appointments
MARK SIMMONS has been appointed as Outrigger's new Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Asia Pacific. An Australian national with 23 years' experience, Simmons joins the company…
Qantas completes B767 upgrade
Qantas completed a programme of interior upgrades on its domestic fleet of Boeing 767 aircraft.
The AU$20 million (US$19.5m) project has seen the refurbishment of all 15 of the…
SIA amends trade fare access
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is to allow travel agents access to competitive fares all its cabins as part of a new agency sales distribution strategy.
All IATA-appointed agencies will…
Holland America increases Australia presence
Carnival subsidiary Holland America Line has announced that it is to return to Australia in 2013-14 with both the ms Oosterdam and Volendam.
The ships’ tours will include itineraries…
Qantas-Emirates partnership takes off
Qantas and Emirates have officially launched their joint venture, with the first Kangaroo Route flights from Sydney and Melbourne to London being re-routed through Dubai.
Having…
Qantas-Emirates partnership takes off
Qantas and Emirates have officially launched their joint venture, with the first Kangaroo Route flights from Sydney and Melbourne to London being re-routed through Dubai on Sunday.…
Emirates to add second Sydney A380 flight
Emirates will add a second Airbus A380 service to Sydney this summer.
From 1 June 2013, the airline will operate its double-decker aircraft on the early morning flight to Sydney, in…
The latest industry appointments – Asia
ALEX ALT has been appointed President and General Manager of Sabre Hospitality Solutions, effective April 2013. Alt, who has a Masters degree from Harvard Business School, joined Sabre…
Qantas reveals new Asian schedules
Qantas has unveiled a series of changes to its East Asian network, following the removal of its Kangaroo Route flights from the region.
From 31 March 2013, Qantas will join forces with…
China Southern arrives in Cairns
China Southern Airlines touched down in Cairns for the first time today (30 January 2013), marking the start of a new seasonal, scheduled service to the city.
From now until the end of…
SIA boosts Australia and Japan
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be increasing the frequency of flights to Australia and Japan next year.
From the start of its summer season on 31 March 2013, the national carrier will add a…
SIA strengthens Australian tourism ties
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has strengthened its presence in Australia with the signing of agreements with six tourism organisations in the country.
New agreements with the South Australia…
Celebrity Cruises arrives in Malaysia
Celebrity Cruises visited Malaysia for the first time yesterday (22 November 2012), with the maiden call of its Celebrity Solstice liner to Port Klang, near Kuala Lumpur.
The ship, carrying…
Hertz offers Wi-Fi in Australia
Hertz has introduced portable Wi-Fi units in Australia, enabling its customers to connect to the internet anywhere in the country.
In a first for the Australian car rental industry, Hertz…
Tiger sells Australian unit to Virgin
Virgin Australia has agreed to acquire a 60% stake in Tiger Airways Australia.
The deal, which is worth AU$35 million (US$36m) in cash, forms part of a new joint venture agreement signed…
CASA removes Tiger Airways restrictions
Tiger Airways Australia has been issued with a new Air Operators Certificate (AOC) by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia (CASA), without any restrictions.
The airline had…
Emirates ramps up Australian marketing push
Emirates is increasing its marketing efforts Down Under with the signing of a new marketing deal with Tourism Australia.
Under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the Dubai-based…
Virgin Australia codeshares with SIA to Europe
Virgin Australia will expand its codeshare arrangement with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to include services from Adelaide to Europe.
Subject to regulatory approval, Virgin Australia will…
Qantas offers chauffeur service
Qantas will launch a new chauffeur service as part of its partnership with Emirates.
Chauffeur Drive, which is planned to start in April 2013, will be offered to Qantas passengers…
Asian Aviation Briefs
China Airlines to recruit 126 cabin crew
China Airlines (CAL) is now accepting applications for 126 Taiwanese flight attendants, to serve on its flights to Asia and Oceania. This is the…
South Australia eyes Middle East
The state of South Australia targets the Middle East in preparation for Emirates inaugural flight to Adelaide. To cater to this growth, the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) has…
Antarctica sightseeing flights from NZ
Antarctica Sightseeing Flights is now offering day-trips from New Zealand.
The company, which has already carried more than 31,000 passengers on 110 sightseeing flights from Australia over…
Emirates commences non-stop Erbil service
Emirates commenced its non-stop service between Dubai and Erbil in Iraq, marking the airline’s third gateway in Iraq, after Baghdad and Basra. The new service will initially operate four…
Queen Mary 2 to circumnavigate Australia in 2014
Following the Queen Mary 2’s inaugural circumnavigation of Australia this year, Cunard has announced that the ship will set sail around Australia again in February 2014.
Queen Mary 2’s 2014…
Qantas in alliance talks with Emirates
Qantas has confirmed it is in talks with Emirates over a possible alliance.
The Australian carrier was earlier reported to have been approached by the Dubai-based carried with regards to a…
Etihad approved 10% stake in Virgin Australia
Etihad Airways has been given the green light to increase its stake in Virgin Australia to a maximum of 10%.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier currently holds a 4.99% stake in Virgin Australia,…
Etihad to take 10% stake in Virgin Australia
Etihad Airways has been given the green light to increase its stake in Virgin Australia to a maximum of 10%.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier currently holds a 4.99% stake in Virgin Australia,…
Qantas boosts Tasmania and Canberra
Qantas today announced it will add more than 2,700 weekly seats on its domestic routes to Tasmania and Canberra.
From 29 October, the Australian carrier will add an extra 1,700 seats per…
Rendezvous rebrands more Aussie hotels
Rendezvous Hospitality Group (RHG) has renamed its hotels in Adelaide and Melbourne as part of its company-wide repositioning strategy.
Rendezvous Hotel Adelaide has become Rendezvous Grand…
Emirates’ to offer five daily A380 services
Emirates has announced it plans to operate its five daily flights from Heathrow using A380s by February next year.
The carrier will use the double deckers on all five flights from 1…
Emirates boosts Australian network
Emirates is embarking on a major expansion in Australia.
From 1 November 2012, the Dubai-based airline will launch four weekly flights to Adelaide, rising to a daily service from 1 February…
Recovering Tiger opens new base
Recovering Australian airline Tiger Airways has commenced services from its new base at Sydney airport.
The launch of the new base - Tiger's second in Australia following Melbourne - marks…
Recovering Tiger opens Sydney base
Tiger Airways has commenced services from its new base at Sydney's Kingsford-Smith International Airport.
The launch of the new base - Tiger's second in Australia following Melbourne -…
Hotel news briefs 19/06/12
Fairmont's agent rewards scheme; new GDS code for Rendezvous and Marriott plots 4,000 hotels.
Fairmont doubles agent rewards
Fairmont is offering double points for its Famous…
KLM to boost KL flights
KLM has announced plans to add more flights to its Amsterdam-Kuala Lumpur route.
From 29 October 2012, the Dutch airline will add three weekly flights to the Malaysian capital, taking…
Qantas to boost domestic capacity
Qantas and Jetstar will increase capacity on several domestic routes over the next 12 months.
The group has unveiled plans to add 11 weekly Qantas flights between Sydney and Melbourne from…
Tiger sinks to full-year loss
Tiger Airways sank to a significant loss for full-year 2011-12, due to rising fuel prices and the grounding of its Australian unit last summer.
The Singapore-based low-cost carrier group…
Travelport to host Asian industry roadshows
Travelport is hosting a series of industry roadshows around the Asia Pacific region in May.
Themed ‘Creating a More Profitable Business’, the events will aim to showcase the latest trends…
On The Deck: Grant Hunter
Your company operates a number of smaller ships which are quite old by today’s standards. What continues to make these ships relevant in today’s world of cruise where ships are built…
Qantas to launch commercial biofuel flight
Qantas will operate a commercial flight powered by biofuel on 13 April 2012.
The flight, a Sydney-Adelaide return service operated by an Airbus A330, will be powered by a biofuel derived…
Tiger Airways to establish Sydney base
Tiger Airways will establish a second Australian base in Sydney later this year.
In a statement released today, the low-cost carrier said that it would base three Airbus A320 aircraft at…
Qantas to ground five aircraft due to strikes
Qantas has announced it will ground five aircraft and cut around 100 domestic flights per week due to ongoing industrial action. The airline took the decision due to a shortfall in…
Qantas to cut 100 domestic flights due to strikes
Qantas has announced it will ground five aircraft and cutaround 100 domestic flights per week due to ongoing industrial action. Theairline took the decision due to a shortfall in maintenance…
Crystal Cruises unveils new Aussie overland tours
Crystal Cruises is offering two new four-day overland adventures in Australia. During the Crystal Serenity liner's 7 February 2012 Sydney-Singapore voyage, guests can take a trip to…
Qantas engineers to strike daily until Christmas
Qantas' engineers union has announced plans to strike for one hour every weekday from 25 August until Christmas. The move by the Australian Licenced Aircraft Engineers Association (ALAEA)…
Gold Medal campaign boosts Aussie bookings by 210%
Gold Medal's 'The Great Aussie Sale' campaign has boosted year-on-year sales to Cairns, Adelaide and Melbourne by 210%, it has been revealed. The four week campaign, which ran with Cathay…
Tiger to relaunch Australia flights
Tiger Airways has been given the green light to recommence flights in Australia, following its 40-day grounding. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia (CASA) has decided not to…
Alliance Airlines adds four Fokkers
Alliance Airlines, the provider of 'fly-in, fly-out' (FIFO) air services for Australia's resources industry, has announced the acquisition of four additional aircraft. Two of these aircraft…
P&O’s Azura to sail to Australia in 2013
Australia will welcome the P&O Cruises' 3,100-passenger Azura as part of the biggest world cruise programme in 2013. At 115,000 tonnes, the 290-metre long Azura will be one of the…
Cunard’s QM2 to circumnavigate New Zealand
Cunard's Queen Mary 2 will sail from Sydney 12-night circumnavigation of New Zealand in March 2013. The roundtrip New Zealand voyage - a first for Cunard - is a highlight of the cruise…
Air NZ, Virgin announce new Tasman network
Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia Airlines have announced their new-look joint trans-Tasman network, created following its recently-formed alliance.
The alliance will connect Air…
Delta, Virgin Australia alliance gets US clearance
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Australia have been granted anti-trust immunity by the US Department of Transportation (DOT), enabling them to proceed with plans for a joint venture, on…
Delta, Virgin Blue to expand codeshare flights
Delta Air Lines has announced an expanded codesharing agreement with the Virgin Blue Airlines Group. The deal will add five new destinations in Australia and New Zealand to Delta's…
NSW to create first artificial reef
The HMAS Adelaide II is scheduled to be sunk off New South Wales' (NSW) Central Coast to create the state's first artificial reef on 13 April 2011. The former naval vessel was given to NSW…
Best Western adds six British members
Best Western has added six British hotels to its portfolio. New additions include the Best Western Lancashire Manor Hotel, a refurbished Elizabethan manor with 47 rooms and a great hall. The…
Qantas rolls-out Next Generation Check-In
Qantas today announced that its 'Next Generation Check-In' technology has started rolling out across its regional network. The airline's CEO, Alan Joyce, said this was a significant…
Rydges takes over Queensland resort
Mirvac Hotels & Resorts has ceased management of its Sebel branded property, Reef House Resort & Spa. This change has come into effect following the purchase of the building by…
Qantas to raise domestic fuel surcharges
Following its recent decision to raise fuel surcharges on its international routes, Qantas announced on Friday that it would also be increasing the levy on its domestic and trans-Tasman…
Qantas 737 cabin depressurises
A Qantas Boeing 737-400 suffered a cabin depressurisation following a problem with one of its air conditioning system. The carrier said that oxygen masks were deployed as the pilot descended…
Cunard plans ‘Royal Rendezvous’ in Sydney
Cunard has announced details of a 'Royal Rendezvous' in Sydney this February, when Queen Mary 2 and the new Queen Elizabeth will meet in Sydney Harbour for the first time.The Royal…
Viator.com launches Japanese language site
Viator.com, the online travel website, has announced the launch of its latest local-language site in Japan - www.viatorcom.jp. The launch of Viator's Japanese-language site…
China Southern to expand Australian charter flights
Having more than doubled its scheduled flights into Australia, China Southern Airlines is now preparing to operate an extensive programme of charter flights from China.On Thursday this…
Captain Cook returns to the Murray in 2011
With the Murray River once again full of water, Captain Cook Cruises has reverted back to its high water itinerary for its four and seven night cruises, making 2011 the best year…
Japanese cities still most expensive – survey
Hong Kong has fallen in the cost of living stakes but high prices in the SAR are still detracting from its competitiveness as a business location, according to the latest Cost of Living…
Jetstar launches long haul services from Singapore
Jetstar has launched Singapore's first long haul low fare airline offering two-class A330-200* services from Changi Airport direct to Melbourne and Auckland. The low fares leader will…
Qantas goes daily to Jo’burg
ADELAIDE, 31 May 2010: Qantas today announced it would move to a daily schedule on its Sydney-Johannesburg route from 21 September 2010.Qantas Chief Executive Officer, Mr Alan…
Tiger roars back to profit in 2009-10
Singapore, 13 May 2010: Tiger Airways Holdings Limited ("the Company") today announced strong growth in profitability for the year ended 31 March 2010.Operating profit for the year…
Qantas launches mobile check-in
SYDNEY, 28 April 2010: Qantas has launched new technology enabling domestic Mobile Check-in as part of its Next Generation Check-in initiative.Qantas Chief Executive Officer, Mr…
‘Gay’ guide dog barred from restaurant
A restaurant in Adelaide has been ordered to pay compensation to a blind man who was refused entry because staff thought his guide dog was gay. According to a report in the Adelaide Sunday…
Incheon named as next Routes Asia host
Adelaide, Australia, 22 April 2010: The Route Development Group (RDG) has just announced that the 9th Routes Asia is to be held in Incheon, South Korea in 2011. The forum is a…
Tiger to operate base at Melbourne Avalon
Monday 19 April 2010: Melbourne based Tiger Airways Australia Pty Ltd (a fully-owned subsidiary of Tiger Airways Holdings Limited1), today announced its third base for Australia and new…
Tiger Airways full-year traffic increases 54%
Singapore, 13 April 2010: Tiger Airways Holdings Limited today announced its operating statistics for March 2010 and for the full financial year ended 31 March 2010. For the month…
Virgin Blue CEO to address Routes Asia
Manchester, 8 March 2010: Routes has just announced the keynote speaker for the Routes Asia Strategy Forum at the 8th annual Routes Asia. Brett Godfrey, Chief Executive and…
A&K launches Australia, NZ & PNG itineraries
April 2010: So much beauty lies all around us yet many have never experienced the breathtaking scenery, unique culture and abundant wildlife of our region. Abercrombie & Kent…
Jetstar boosts Cairns with additional flights
Low fares leader Jetstar will this week introduce 22 additional weekly services for the important Cairns market, with the relaunch of a direct international Cairns-Osaka A330 service…
Holiday Inn relaunches 2,000th hotel
Today InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the relaunch of its 2000th Holiday Inn hotel, the Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Waterfront, in Scotland. Holiday Inn is…
Hawaiian Airlines thanks top-selling agents
A group of top selling agents explored three of Hawaii's islands, Oahu, Maui and Kauai, on a recent incentive famil hosted by Hawaiian Airlines and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.…
Alliance Airlines to open new Cairns base
Alliance Airlines will open a full operations base in Cairns from May, 2010, doubling its current flights and creating a new strategic operating hub for services throughout…
Huge response to QM2’s Australia circumnavigation
Cunard Line has been inundated by travellers wanting to be part of Queen Mary 2's history-making circumnavigation of Australia, announced last week.The voyage may be two years away but…
Etihad and Qantas expand codeshare services
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has increased the destinations available for passengers travelling to Australia by expanding its codeshare…
Etihad and Qantas to operate codeshare
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has increased the destinations available for passengers travelling to Australia by expanding its codeshare…
Silversea’s Silver Shadow to circumnavigate Australia
Silversea has announced an exciting new itinerary for 2011, providing discerning travellers with the unique opportunity to circumnavigate Australia on one bespoke voyage for the first…
Tiger Airways growth continues in February
Singapore, 10 March 2010. Tiger Airways Holdings today announced continued strong growth across both its Singapore and Australia operations in February 2010. A total…
Tourism Australia partners MAS for ‘Only in Oz Holidays’
9 March 2010, Kuala Lumpur - Tourism Australia, in partnership with Malaysia Airlines, announces its upcoming 'Only in Oz Holidays' campaign today. The campaign will see…
Line-up announced for Routes Asia Strategy Forum
Manchester, March 2010: Routes is pleased to announce the line-up for its Strategy Forum at the Routes Asia event being held in Adelaide, Australia from 18 -21 April. The Strategy…
Venture Holidays to market Explore Worldwide
One of the world's biggest and best known adventure travel operators, Explore Worldwide, has turned to Adelaide-based Venture Holidays to market its holidays in Australia. Venture…
QM2 to be based in Australia in 2012
Cunard Line has announced that the world's most famous ship, its magnificent Queen Mary 2, will be based in Australia in 2012 for a history-making circumnavigation which will see…
Virgin Blue to launch Sydney-Uluru flights
Monday 8 March 2010: Virgin Blue has announced plans to launch flights to one of Australia's most iconic and revered tourist destinations.From Monday 2 August, the airline will…
More SIA routes to feature new cabins
Singapore Airlines' Airbus A330-300 aircraft, featuring the Airline's latest product and service offerings, will soon operate on selected routes serving the Middle East, West…
Aussie agents experience cruise products
The Australian cruise season is hitting its peak, with 11 ships from Carnival Australia's fleets making 45 calls to Australian ports in just two weeks (February 22-March 8).…
Seabourn announces new Asian programme for 2011
Ultra-luxury cruise line The Yachts of Seabourn has announced its award-winning, all-suite Seabourn Pride will remain in Asia throughout 2011, giving Australians an unprecedented…
P&O Cruises unveils new WA programme
Holidaymakers will be able to explore the colourful coastline of Western Australia by sea or sail further north to visit the exotic islands of Indonesia as part of P&O Cruises' new…
Full world cruise for Silversea
Silversea's new Silver Spirit will embark on a full world cruise, traversing both hemispheres, for the very first time in 2011. The world cruise inaugural voyage will depart Los…
WORLDHOTELS holds 2010 Annual Conference
(Hong Kong, 19 January 2010) - Hoteliers from 33 cities in 15 Asia Pacific countries convened in Bali over the past weekend for the first of the WORLDHOTELS Regional Annual…
Countdown begins for Routes Asia 2010
Manchester, January 2010: Asia's aviation industry is gearing up for the 8th annual Routes Asia, being held in Adelaide between 18 - 20 April 2010. This strategically important…
Tiger Airways launches IPO
Singapore, 13 January 2010 - Tiger Airways Holdings Limited ("Tiger Airways" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") today announced the launch of the initial public…
Silversea announces Silver Spirit world cruise
In 2011, for the very first time, Silversea's new Silver Spirit will embark on a full World Cruise traversing both hemispheres.This grandest of voyages, appropriately themed…
Qantas restores domestic capacity
SYDNEY, 21 December 2009: Qantas announced today that, as a result of improving demand, it would begin increasing capacity across a range of domestic routes from 29 March…
V Australia touches down in Fiji
Friday 18 December 2009, Nadi Fiji: Virgin Blue Airline Group's premium long-haul airline, V Australia, will arrive into Nadi International Airport at 2.20pm TODAY…
Fiji arrivals surge in September
14 December 2009 - In what again represents a solid boost for Fiji's tourism industry, international visitor arrivals for September 2009 again continued to build according to…
Tourism rise in Fiji
In what again represents a solid boost for Fiji's tourism industry, international visitor arrivals for September 2009 again continued to build according to figures released by Tourism…
Jetstar expands its services
CEO of Tourism Tropical North Queensland, Rob Giason called today's announcementby Jetstar a "bonanza" for the Tropical North Queensland tourism industry. "Theannouncement demonstrates…
Cruise sector outperforms Australian economy
7 December, 2009: Cruise sector's economic contribution soars 54% to A$1.2 billion in 2007- 08 Access Economics predicts 7% growth each year for next decade Contribution could exceed…
Qantas to commence flight trials in Melbourne
MELBOURNE, 3 DECEMBER 2009: Qantas' B737-800 Melbourne services are now more environmentally efficient as a result of the deployment of Required Navigational Performance (RNP)…
SIA signs MoU with Tourism NSW
Singapore Airlines and Tourism New South Wales have signed a joint marketing agreement aimed at boosting visitor numbers to Sydney and beyond.Under the terms of the memorandum of…
JAL posts US$1.47 billion half-year loss
The JAL Group (JAL) announced today, its consolidated financial results for the first half of FY2009 - the period of April 1, to September 30, 2009. The operating environment…
Qantas plans ‘Airports of the Future’
SYDNEY, 11 November 2009: Qantas today unveiled plans to overhaul its domestic airport check-in which will halve check-in times for customers at CityFlyer ports across Australia.…
V Australia brings Britney’s Circus down under
3 November, 2009: The V Australia team is delighted today to welcome Britney Spears and her team on board Australia's newest international airline following selection of V Australia as…
Rendezvous Joins SIA’s KrisFlyer
Rendezvous Hotels and Resorts International is proud to announce its newly formed partnership with KrisFlyer, Singapore Airlines' frequent flyer programme, offering KrisFlyer…
Australian Cruise Season will make big waves
Australia is set for another bumper cruise season with the nation's largest cruise operator, Carnival Australia, announcing that a record 190,000 passengers will sail on its…
Hawaiian launches special Business Class fares
Hawaiian Airlines has introduced a new range of special Business Class fares from Sydney to Honolulu, the neighbour islands of Hawaii and the US mainland, adding yet another travel…
Staff Appointments w/e 17 September 2009
LAURENCE COURTINAT-VERNON has been announced as the new Vice-President, Brands for Pan Pacific Hotels Group. Ms Courtinat-Vernon has experience spanning retail, leisure and…
IHG signs multi-brand deal with TCC
Singapore, 14 September 2009 - IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) today announced the signing of a deal with leading Thai conglomerate TCC (Thai Chareon Corporation) to…
Club Med launches Baby Club
Sept 11 2009: Baby Club Med is to be launched in the Club Med Phuket Resort from December 15th and, is the first in Asia Pacific. For those with very young children, the great news…
Travel Offers w/e 07 August 09
Two free nights with Club Med PhuketClub Med's all inclusive packages just got even better for Aussies planning to visit Phuket, with a new Bonus Nights deal. Guests can now pay four…
Tiger to boost Sydney flights
Tiger Airways will increase flights on its Sydney-Melbourne and Sydney-Adelaide routes later this year, when its seventh aircraft arrives. According to report in The Australian,…
Qantas to host sustainable tourism seminars
Qantas has announced thatit will again host a series of tourism industry seminars around Australia in2009. The seminars, entitled 'Investingfor the Long Haul' will start in Perth on10…
Tiger plans aggressive expansion
Tiger Airways has embarked on an aggressive expansion plan after the launch of services on the Sydney-Melbourne route. According to a report in The Australian, the low-cost carrier is…
South Australia campaign mocks UK ministers
A tourism promotion campaign by South Australia has mocked British ministers over the recent expense claims row. According to a report in The Telegraph, the promotion proposes giving…
Cunard’s royal rendezvous on Sydney Harbour in 2011
Cunard Line has announced its newest ocean liner, Queen Elizabeth, will make a maiden visits to three Australian cities in 2011 as part of her inaugural world voyage, which…
Melbourne tops liveability in Asia-Pac
Australian cities occupy five of the top 20 places in a British survey ranking the liveability of 140 of the world's major centres. Melbourne ranked third in the world, behind Vancouver…
Singapore Airlines begins daily services to Nagoya
The arrival of the aircraft into Nagoyacoincides with the 20th anniversary of the Airline's operation of services intothe city.Nagoya is thefirst Japanese city to receive Singapore Airlines'…
Don’t expect government to save you says Downer
It is time for "lazy or silly" Australian tourists who get in trouble overseas to take responsibility for their own actions, former Foreign Affairs Minister Alexander Downer says.In an…
JAL announces Qantas codeshare
From 1 June, Japan Airlines (JAL) will offer a new codeshare service with fellow oneworld alliance member Qantas, connecting connect Japan to three destinations in Australia,…
Quote of the Day 11 May 09
"We've had issues with her before in normal day-to-day operations where she tries to outsmart the keepers. She's an ingenious animal."Adelaide Zoo curator, Peter Whitehead, talks…
Zoo evacuated after orangutan escape
Adelaide zoo was evacuated on Sunday after an orangutan escaped its enclosure. The 27 year-old primate named Karta used a branch to scale an electric fence around her enclosure, zoo…
Virgin Blue boost for Bali
Virgin Blue has announced that it will increase its services to Bali from 1 June, introducing direct services from Sydney and Melbourne. The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation…
WORLDHOTELS frequent flyers earn double miles with Stamford
Stamford Hotels and Resorts operates Australia's largest collection ofluxury hotels and the bonus for 20 of the world's leading internationalairlines' frequent flyer programme members…
Fiji tourism slumps 25%
The Fiji Times reportedWong as predicting that Q1 2009 arrivals were likely to be 25% down on the sameperiod last year - a record drop for the holiday islands. Official January…
Pacific Blue to launch new Fiji-Aus routes
Pacific Blue Airlines has announced plans to launch direct services connecting Fiji with both Adelaide and Melbourne. The carrier will start twice-weekly services from both hubs on 4…
Qantas-Etihad announce codeshare
Qantas will add four Middle East destinations to its network from 29 March, following a new codeshare arrangement with Etihad Airways.Qantas' Executive General Manager, John…
Qantas announces new India schedule
Qantas has announced today that it will commence its new Australia-Mumbai services from 2 June 2009. From this date the Australian carrier will offer flights from seven Australian…
Jetstar expands Perth operations
Jetstar will expand its domestic operations in Perth with the commencement of a new daily service to Adelaide and introduction of thrice-weekly direct flights to Cairns, effective 6…
NZ casino profits fall
Sky City Entertainment Group, New Zealand's largest casino operator, has reported 6.4% drop in profits for the six months ending 31 December, according to a Bloomberg report.…
Qantas adds Darwin connections
Qantas has announced that it will increase capacity in the Northern Territory, adding additional services on its Darwin-Perth and Darwin-Adelaide routes from mid-June. Both routes will…
Qantas overhauls China routes
The Qantas Group has announced that it will cut two routes to China as it makes sweeping changes to its New Zealand, China and India operations. From 31 March Qantas will cut its twice…
Qantas sale to celebrate A380
Qantas invites you to celebrate the arrival of the A380 in Singapore this month. The Qantas sale offers flights to eight destinations including Sydney, Melbourne and London from now until 27…
Garuda to launch 18 new routes
Garuda Indonesia will open 18 new routes in 2009, according to Bisnis.com (from BaliDiscovery.com). The Indonesian national carrier is planning to commence direct domestic services from…
Staff Appointments w/e 18 December 08
ROBERT JENSCH has been announced as the first General Manager of the newly opened Hong Kong SkyCity Marriott Hotel. Jensch joins the new property 658-room Marriott from the Ritz Carlton Rose…
Travel Offers Christmas Special
Join Anantara Phuket for its first Christmas The newly opened Anantara Phuket is offering guests the chance to spend Christmas in the luxury of its one-bedroom villas, with private…
Aussie capital least popular
Canberra has been voted Australia's least popular holiday destination, according to a new travel survey. News.com.au has reported the results of a www.totaltravel.com online survey, which…
Jetstar boosts Perth services
Jetstar has announced plans to expand operations to Perth. From 2 February, the carrier will launch direct daily Perth-Adelaide services, with thrice-weekly Perth-Cairns services starting…
Green light for X-rated X-rays
Airport authorities in Australia a new high-tech body scanner that shows passengers' most intimate parts will be trialled at Melbourne airport. The Australian newspaper has reported that the…
Pacific Blue to Indonesia
Pacific Blue Airlines has announced plan to expand into Asia for the first time, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The airline will launch 11 direct flights a week from…
Darwin Airport welcomes Jetstar boost
Darwin Airport CEO Ian Kew has said he welcomed Jetstar's inaugural Sydney-Darwin-Ho Chi Minh City flight, with took off yesterday. The services will operate five times weekly. Kew…
Baby born on Cathay flight
A pregnant woman has unexpectedly given birth on board a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to Adelaide, the NZ Herald has reported. The 29-year old woman was returning from India…
Tiger extends Aussie network
Tiger Airways has continued its Australian growth by announcing additional services from its hub at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The…
Qantas grounds 6 planes over "irregularities"
Qantas grounded six of its Boeing 737-400 fleet yesterday after an "irregularity" was found in maintenance paperwork, news.com.au has reported. The move is likely to seriously impact…
Staff Appointments for w/e 31 July 08
ANDRE NORDSETH has joined Silversea Cruises as their new Vice President of Hotel Operations. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Nordseth will report to Christian Sauleau, the recently…
Second emergency landing for Qantas
Another Qantas passenger plane has been forcedto make an emergency landing, this time in Adelaide, the BBC has reported. A reported problem withone of the landing gear doors on a…
Ghan raises the luxury quotient
The Ghan luxury passenger train in Australia is planning to capture a slice of the top tourism trade, Northern Territory News reported.A Platinum Service is to be introduced on the…
No more F1 for Melbourne?
Australia looks likely to lose its Formula One Grand Prix to India, Russia or South Korea, according to reports quoting F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone.Ecclestone was quoted saying by…
News Digital Media takes stake in Bezurk
Asia Pacific travel search engine Bezurk.com has received investment from and sold a minority stake to News Digital Media, the digital media arm of Australia- based News Limited.The…
MAS adds holiday flights to Australia
Malaysia Airlines will offer 52 weekly flights to Australia this holiday season, adding more flights to Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide due to strong customer demand.From December…
Tiger’s Australia "pawprint" faces hurdle
The budget offshoot of Singapore Airlines started nine flights today from its Melbourne base to Rockhampton, Mackay and the Gold Coast. "Tiger Airways has well and truly stamped…
Qantas "letting us down", says tourism chief
"Qantas is letting us down," SATC chief executive Andrew McEvoy was quoted telling more than 100 operators at a tourism, news.com.au reported.The report said Tourism Minister Jane…
IHG on a roll in Asia-Pacific
The current growth momentum is especially strong in the key markets of China, Japan and India. Some of the brands within the IHG portfolio are also set to appear for the first time in…
CX increases Sydney flights
Whenthe new Sydney services begin, Cathay Pacificwill operate a total of 25 flights each week to the city and a total of 58weekly flights from Hong Kong to Australia.CXsaid the…
Star Cruises to Australia
Between Nov 07 and Feb 08 the vessel will offer itineraries ranging from seven to 26 nights, visiting Darwin, Fremantle, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney as…
SQ load factor soars 6.6%
Singapore Airlines this morning reported a 10.1% increase in March passenger numbers, with a capacity lift of just 0.9%, giving a strong load factor improvement to 82.4%.
The carrier said…
$50m SIA sale
Singapore Airlines has offloaded real estate holdings in five of Australia's state capitals for a total price of about S$50m.
The sale included offices in Sydney, Perth, Melbourne,…
