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,
BWH Hotels opens Best Western Adelaide Airport in South Australia
BWH Hotels announced the opening of Best Western Adelaide Airport, bringing its legacy brand into the heart of South Australia.
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.
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Batik Air To Start Direct Flights From Adelaide To Kuala Lumpur
Batik Air Malaysia (previously Malindo Air) has announced that it will begin direct flights from Adelaide to Kuala Lumpur in July. It will be the carrier’s first nonstop flight from…
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’
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Marriott opens its 600th property in the Asia-Pacific
Marriott International, Inc announced the opening of its 600th property in the Asia Pacific region: the Adelaide Marriott Hotel.
Top 10 best luxury train rides across the globe
Travelling by train can be one of the most luxurious ways to uncover a country’s beauty. Whilst some luxury train journeys promise stunning scenery or gourmet cuisine, each offers their own…
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.
Qantas Airways: Introducing Flexible Lounge Access and Future Lounge Investments
Experience luxury at a new level of affordability with Qantas Airways. The airline is revolutionising lounge access with the launch of Qantas Club Flexible, offering flyers a more…
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.
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
Elevating entrepreneurial skills at Cross Hotels & Resorts Leadership Conference
Cross Hotels & Resorts are holding a Leadership Conference from 27th to 30th May, with the theme "Growth: Unleashing the Entrepreneurial Spirit."
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…
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
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.
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
The post Melbourne…
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 …
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
The post Rex and Etihad…
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.
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…
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.
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…
The Ghan Expedition: Journey through the heart of Australia
Explore the wonders of Australia’s vast interior by train aboard one of the world’s most renowned rail journeys – The Ghan Expedition from Darwin to Adelaide.
Cathay Pacific celebrates 35 years of its Cadet Pilot Training Programme
Cathay Pacific strives to deepen its contribution to Hong Kong society, focusing on nurturing advancement in the domains of youth, sports, arts and culture.
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
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…
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…
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.
Ovation of the Seas Returns to Sydney for Royal Caribbean’s Biggest Australian Season
The action-packed vacation adventure Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas returned to Sydney Harbour on Friday for a sixth season Down Under. With a summer itinerary of 3-…
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…
Some of the most exciting 2024 openings in Asia Pacific
Looking ahead to 2024, we have rounded up Marriott Bonvoy’s most hotly anticipated hotel openings across the Asia Pacific. From a ground-breaking resort spanning across Flores Island,…
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%…
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…
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…
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…
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
REX Welcomes Their Eighth B737 Jet To Their Fleet
Rex Airlines has just taken the delivery of the ninth Boeing 737-800NG aircraft in its fleet. The plane took a ferry flight from Changi Airport in Singapore, where it had been undergoing…
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…
Virgin Voyages expands globally, introduces 19 new destinations & 27 new itineraries
Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson’s award-winning cruise line, is introducing 19 new ports and 27 epic new itineraries available through April 2025
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…
Virgin Voyages Adds 19 Destinations Plus 27 Itineraries
Virgin Voyages is introducing 19 new ports and 27 exciting new itineraries until April 2025. The new choices span the world, including a return to the UK in response to strong Sailor and…
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…
Explore Queensland with Virgin Australia at flights starting from $49
Aussie travellers can get more for less on their next Queensland getaway with Virgin Australia slashing fares on over 30 flight routes in (and to) the Sunshine State from today Fares from as…
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…
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…
Three Artists. Three Epic Journeys. Journey Beyond announces The Art of Rail.
Three artists, three epic train journeys. Three perspectives on what it means to travel across Australia on The Ghan, Indian Pacific and Great Southern.
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
Journey Beyond partners with Silversea Cruises to launch exclusive ‘Australia by Land and Sea’ Holiday Package
Journey Beyond has launched one of its most extensive packages yet, combining not one, but two iconic rail journeys – The Ghan and the Indian Pacific – with a cruise provided by ultra-luxury…
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.
New Zealand’s Hawke Bay crowned 12th great wine capital of the world
Hawke’s Bay was today named a Great Wine Capital of the world, setting it alongside eleven other prestigious wine regions such as Bordeaux (France), Napa Valley (USA), Bilbao (Spain) and…
Top 10 most popular travel-inspired baby boy names in the USA
If you are after some baby name inspiration, you’re in luck as new research has revealed the travel-inspired baby names that are trending in 2023 - from Hudson to Sydney.
Now fly with Qatar Airways, direct Doha to Auckland
Qatar Airways is re-introducing a direct Doha to Auckland flight, which commences on 1 September 2023 and will operate seven times a week/departing daily at 01:50 local time.
‘Accommodation Australia’ unveils its logo
The logo for new peak hotels body Accommodation Australia has been unveiled at the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) in Adelaide.
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…
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…
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.…
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.
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.
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…
