Virgin Australia to Cease Cairns-Tokyo Flights Due to Slow Recovery Post-COVID
Virgin Australia will discontinue its daily Cairns-Tokyo flight due to the slow recovery of inbound travel from Japan, still 35% below pre-COVID levels.
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort is the first Sustainable Tourism Certified resort in North Queensland
Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort has achieved Ecotourism Australia’s Sustainable Tourism Certification becoming the first resort in North Queensland to hold this prestigious certification.
Cairns Convention Center to Open $176 Million Expansion
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Cairns Convention Centre is opening its highly anticipated AUD$176 million expansion next month. With this transformative development, the Centre solidifies its position as a…
Arinex heads to Cairns for 50th anniversary conference
In a significant milestone in the 50th anniversary year of Australasian event management company Arinex, around 55 team members will gather in for their first face-to-face conference.
Accor brings new Mercure hotel brand to Cairns
Accor has announced that it is bringing its leading Mercure hotel brand back to the coastal holiday hotspot of Cairns in Tropical North Queensland with the opening of new Mercure Cairns.…
Virgin Australia Announces New Cairns-Tokyo Flight
Virgin Australia has announced a new international route, with a daily return flight from Cairns to Tokyo (Haneda) beginning on 28 June 2023.
The route is being introduced for the…
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…
Cairns secures new connection to China
Australia's tropical north could be in line for a significant tourism boost, following the announcement that China Southern Airlines will operate direct flights from Guangzhou to Cairns.…
Members of the Indian film and TV industry attend the Brisbane Test
Tourism Australia, in partnership with Tourism Events Queensland, hosted 15 advocates from the Indian TV and film industry on the first day of the Brisbane Test between Australia and India…
Quantum of the Seas Returns to Brisbane for a Third Season of Sunny Escapes
Another summer of adventures is here, and for the third consecutive season, Royal Caribbean’s Quantum of the Seas is back in Brisbane, offering the ultimate
Silver Nova Makes Its Grand Debut in Australia
Silversea’s innovative Nova-class ship, Silver Nova, has begun its first-ever cruise season in Australia. This monumental event marks more than just the arrival of a
Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand Reunite to Enhance Travel Experiences
The long-awaited reunion between Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand is officially here, bringing enhanced travel options and seamless experiences for passengers crossing the Tasman.
Tourism operators and reef industry professionals team up during Great Barrier Reef coral spawning
Tourism operators and local reef industry professionals in Queensland, Australia worked through the night during the most remarkable coral spawning event on the planet.
Cathay Pacific releases October 2024 traffic figures
Cathay Pacific revealed its traffic figures report for October 2024 on Thursday, 21st November.
Tourism Australia joins Singapore Airlines’ Time to Fly
Tourism Australia and its partners bring an array of great deals for trips Down Under at the popular Singapore Airlines Time To Fly travel fair.
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…
Carnival Cruise Line Expands Australian Itineraries for 2026/27
Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter Join Carnival Splendor and Carnival Luminosa to expand Australia cruise options,
Qantas to Shake Up Japan Travel with New Haneda Flights
In a significant move set to transform travel between Australia and Japan, Qantas has announced plans to shift its Melbourne and Brisbane flights from Tokyo
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…
Virgin Australia and Tourism & Events Queensland present limited-run fare sale
Virgin Australia and Tourism and Events Queensland are currently running a major online sale featuring over half a million fares to the sunshine state ranging from as low as $45.
Accor Pacific’s Queensland hotel network reports sustained growth as of July 2024
Accor Pacific’s hotel network in Queensland recorded sustained growth in the year to the end of July 2024, emphasising the area’s premier position in the Australian tourism and hotel market.
Seabourn announces new programme of immersive itineraries
Seabourn announced several new immersive itineraries for Seabourn Quest as the vessel makes its way to Oceania and the Pacific Islands from December 2025 to April 2026.
Cathay is investing over HK$100 billion to strengthen Hong Kong’s international aviation hub status
The Cathay Group (Cathay) has committed more than HK$100 billion in investments over the next seven years as part of its bold strategy to further elevate its customer experience, and…
Thai AirAsia X Suspends Sydney-Bangkok Flights, Promises Stronger Return
Thai AirAsia X, the long-haul budget airline, has announced the temporary suspension of its flights between Sydney and Bangkok, effective from 1 August 2024. This
Cathay Pacific Launches Groundbreaking Two-for-One Fare to Hong Kong
Are you a Hong Kong enthusiast? Cathay Pacific has some exciting news for you! The airline has just announced a new offer to make your
Cathay Pacific Returns to Full Pre-Pandemic Capacity in Perth and Brisbane Markets
Cathay Pacific is set to return to its full pre-pandemic capacity in the Perth and Brisbane markets. From 28 October 2024, the oneworld carrier will
Cathay Pacific to fly Hong Kong to Ningbo from 1 August
Cathay Pacific is excited to announce it will be launching direct flights between Hong Kong and Ningbo starting 1 August 2024.
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.
Fiji Airways Sets Sights on Expanding Australian and US Networks
Fiji Airways, the national airline of Fiji, is riding high on the jet stream of success after a record-breaking year in 2023. With over 2
Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail with Over 30 New Voyages Across Asia Pacific
Norwegian Cruise Line is offering nearly 90 cruises in Asia Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand from 15 departure ports, with calls to more than 60 destinations from September 2024 to March…
Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail with Over 30 New Voyages Across Asia Pacific
Norwegian Cruise Line is offering nearly 90 cruises in Asia Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand from 15 departure ports, with calls to more than 60 destinations from September 2024 to March…
Norwegian Cruise Line expands its presence across Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand with over 30 new itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) launches over 30 new port-intensive cruises across Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, for a total of 85 voyages from September 2024 through March 2026 on…
Norwegian Cruise Line expands its presence across Asia Pacific, with 24 new itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, launches 24 new port-intensive cruises across Asia, for a total of 85 Asia…
Norwegian Cruise Line opens for sale of new voyages for Norwegian Sun’s debut in Asia-Pacific
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, has released a series of immersive, destination-rich itineraries for Norwegian Sun’s inaugural debut in the region for the…
Qantas and Virgin Step Up to Assist Stranded Bonza Passengers
In the wake of Bonza’s sudden halt in operations, Qantas and Virgin Australia have stepped up to ensure safe travel for stranded passengers. Both airlines offer free flights to Bonza…
A New Summer Anthem will Make its Way to Australia in 2025-26
Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas is Set for its Down Under Debut, joining Voyager of the Seas in November 2025.
The post A New Summer Anthem will Make its Way to Australia in 2025-26…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Announces 2027 World Cruise – World of Splendor
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2027 World Cruise – World of Splendor, inviting curious travellers and discerning adventurers to embark on a journey
The post Regent Seven Seas…
Qantas Implements Significant Changes to Baggage Fees
In April, Qantas is introducing several significant changes. These include a new tier for Classic Plus Flight Rewards, increased Qantas Club membership costs, and additional
The post Qantas…
Virgin Voyages Avoids the Middle East Amid Growing Conflict
Amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East, Virgin Voyages has announced a significant repositioning of the itinerary for the Resilient Lady.
The post Virgin Voyages Avoids the Middle…
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…
Qantas and Jetstar Get Ready for Busy Summer Travel
Following last year’s holiday travel chaos caused by a lack of staffing and preparation, Qantas and Jetstar are mobilising reserve workers and keeping aircraft on
Bonza Cancels Flights on Seven Routes Amid Regulatory Approval
The low-cost carrier began flights between Darwin and the Sunshine Coast this week and had planned to provide two return trips each week between the
Celebrity Edge Sets Sail From Sydney on Her First Voyage of the Season
Celebrity Edge is the first cruise ship to receive an endorsement from Australia's esteemed Forbes Travel Guide.
Jetstar To Fly Direct From Sydney to Osaka
Jetstar will commence direct flights between Sydney and Osaka (Kansai), offering more than 100,000 low-cost tickets between the two popular destinations every year.
From 1 April…
Top seven predictions for Travel in 2024
Booking.com commissioned research among more than 27,000 travellers across 33 countries and territories, combining it with its insights as a leading digital travel platform to reveal seven…
Quantum of the Seas Returns to Brisbane for a Big Australian Season
Australian families can pack their bags as the ultimate family holiday has arrived. Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas is back in Brisbane for the summer with a line-up…
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…
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…
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
Mount Isa Gets A Hearty “Bonza” Greeting
Bonza’s latest route confirms the low-cost carrier’s commitment to Queensland, and it is the 13th route from the Gold Coast base, with ten routes not covered by any other airline.…
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…
Singapore Airlines to boost services in 2024 northern summer season
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will ramp up services to destinations across its network during the Northern Summer 2024 operating season (31 March 2024 to 26 October 2024), supporting the strong…
Bonza Announces Gold Coast Airport As Its Third Base
Bonza has announced that it will use Gold Coast Airport as its third hub, adding flights to 11 already serviced destinations.
Albury, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne…
Great Barrier Reef island resort now offers guest experience at Turtle Rehabilitation Programme
Australia’s Fitzroy Island Resort is offering guests the opportunity to help care for injured turtles and assist with monitoring the Great Barrier Reef as part of a new citizen science…
Bonza Cuts Unpopular Flights Months After Launch
Just six months after taking off in Queensland, Australia’s newest low-cost airline aiming to link regional destinations eliminates many unpopular routes and lowers the frequency of…
Virgin Australia’s first Boeing 737 MAX to Arrive Today
In what will undoubtedly be hailed by the airline as another chapter in its extraordinary turnaround since collapsing into administration just over three years ago in April 2020, before…
Virgin Australia Tokyo Launches With B737-700 Amid B737-Max Delay
After Boeing missed its deadline for delivering the airline’s first B737-8s, Virgin Australia will not debut the B737-8 on its first Cairns-Tokyo Haneda service in June. Instead, it will…
Bonza Launched Tamworth to Sunshine Coast
Bonza’s first flight from Tamworth to the Sunshine Coast launched last Saturday, and it was the 13th and final to launch as part of the low-cost carrier’s initial rollout from its home…
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…
Norwegian Spirit To Call Australia Home For A Third Season
Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Spirit, will spend her third season in Australia, with a brand-new local route between Sydney and Bali.
During the 2024/25 season, Norwegian Cruise…
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Three Ships for Asia Pacific
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 56-year history of breaking boundaries, announced that, for the first time, three ships – Norwegian Spirit,…
‘154-Night 2026 World Cruise’ from Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Beckoning to curious and adventurous travellers, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line, has unveiled its longest World Cruise to date, sailing January 10,…
Cunard Announces Queen Anne Debut Sailings To Australia
Queen Anne will make her first voyage to Australia as part of Cunard Line’s 2024/2025 local season.
In January 2025, Queen Anne will make history by setting sail on her first-ever…
MSC Poesia Makes Her Australian Debut, Starting in Sydney
During her 119-day World Cruise on Monday, MSC Poesia made her first stop in Sydney. Only the MSC Magnifica (2019 and 2020) and MSC Orchestra (2015 only) have previously visited…
Regional business flights 10.5% higher than before the pandemic
Data analysed by Australia’s travel management provider for SMEs has revealed a growing proportion of businesses are seeking regional routes in their travel.
Top seven Queensland ‘road trips’ for 2023
The open road is calling and the only thing that pumps up the classic road trip more is a route steeped in a theme.
Bonza Launches New Route from Sunshine Coast to Mackay
Bonza has launched a new route between Sunshine Coast Airport and Mackay Airport. The service runs three times each week, including twice-weekly trips to Mackay from Cairns and…
Japan Airlines Increases Melbourne Tokyo Flights
Great news for travellers planning holidays to Japan: Japan Airlines will begin operating more flights out of Melbourne starting at the end of March.
The national airline of Japan now…
Oceania Cruises reveals exotic explorations in Asia with newly re-inspired Riviera
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, announces that the newly re-inspired Riviera will sail in Asia for the first time due to unprecedented…
ANA Increases Service To Sydney To Double Daily
ANA has announced that it will increase its services to Sydney from 10 to 14 flights per week beginning 26 March.
While both current flights operate at night, each leg of the new…
MSC World Cruises Depart On Separate Itineraries
MSC Cruises set an “industry first” last week when two world cruises set sail on round-the-world journeys on the same day.
The cruise line welcomed almost 5,000 guests aboard the MSC…
Carnival Unveils Its 2024-2025 Packed Australian Cruise Program
Carnival Cruise Line unveiled its 2024-2025 calendar, which includes 76 cruises sailing from Sydney from June 2024 to June 2025 and from Brisbane from September 2024 to March 2025.…
The most luxurious ship sails into Asia-Pacific for her maiden season
Dubbed ‘The Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built’, Seven Seas Explorer arrives in Singapore on 12 December 2022, before sailing throughout Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Regent Seven Seas…
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…
Accor to open new properties across Australia and New Zealand in 2023
Accor reveals some of its newest properties across Australia and New Zealand that travellers can look forward to visiting in 2023 and beyond.
Cunard Queen Elizabeth Bound For Bali Diverted Due To Covid Outbreak
Cunard Queen Elizabeth ship headed for Bali has been redirected to Fremantle following a covid outbreak on board.
The Queen Elizabeth, a Cunard ship, departed Sydney on the 15th of…
Royal Caribbean Quantum Of The Seas Arrives in Airlie Beach
On the weekend, the Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas made its maiden voyage to Airlie Beach.
The arrival of Quantum heralded the beginning of the summer season for Royal Caribbean…
Celebrity Edge’s Heading Downunder For The 2023-24 Season
The $1 billion Celebrity Edge will debut in Australia during the 2023–2024 cruise season, bringing multi-level suites and a large spa.
Between December 2023 and April 2024, cruises…
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.
Australia’s Discount Airfares Reach A 15-Year High
As airlines in Australia attempted to meet rising demand while also absorbing the costs of higher fuel prices and inflation, domestic flight discounts reached their highest level in…
Japan Is Now Fully Open To Australian Tourists
Last Tuesday, Japan eased its previously rigid COVID restrictions, allowing international travellers to enter the country without a visa for the first time since the pandemic’s…
Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan
Frequent flyers will be able to take advantage of thousands more reward seats as Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan for international travellers following years of COVID…
Qantas Fares Rise As Jetstar Deals With High Cancellation Rates
In an email to its network of travel agencies, Qantas announced a 4% rise in their economy fares. This revision affects Qantas’s basic pricing for all of its domestic services.…
Tropical North Queensland promotes accessible tourism
An Accessibility Hub has been added to the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef destination website to assist travellers with mobility impairment select activities and itineraries for their…
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…
A star is born as Air New Zealand unveils new Star Alliance aircraft
Kiwis will see a new star in the sky over Aotearoa as Air New Zealand reveals its world-first Star Alliance livery.
The airline’s newest A321neo will sport a one-of-a-kind look – a…
Air New Zealand unveils the world’s first black Star Alliance aircraft
Kiwis will see a new star in the sky over Aotearoa as Air New Zealand reveals its world-first Star Alliance livery.
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…
Bonza’s First Aircraft Touches Down In Australia
Bonza’s first plane landed at Sunshine Coast Airport, a massive regional win.
Sunshine Coast Airport was awarded the nation’s first Bonza base and head office location in…
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…
Bonza Announces Routes and Base In The Sunshine Coast
New domestic airline Bonza has chosen The Sunshine Coast Airport as its home base, with two planes and the company’s headquarters located there.
Before Easter International Tourists Could Enter Australia
Earlier last week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison hinted that Australia might welcome international tourists as early as April.
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 Secures Crucial Regulated Longreach Route
The Queensland government has renewed its contract with Qantas to continue serving the northern Queensland communities of Longreach, Barcaldine, and Blackall for another five years.
Rex beats Qantas in securing prized regulated routes
The Queensland government has awarded Rex a new five-year contract to operate an essential regional aviation route connecting regional communities across central Queensland with Brisbane.
Bonza surveys thousands to pick top destinations
Bonza, Australia’s new start-up airline, set to fly in early 2022, has received thousands of entries from Australians outlining their top travel destinations.
Before the summer rush, hotel rates soar in Australia
If you’re considering a trip to the seaside this Christmas, you’ll want to get in quickly, as Australians tend to book their vacations in advance. The cost of lodging in popular tourist…
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 bookings surge after domestic border opening
Following the Victorian and Queensland governments' plan to reopen borders, Virgin Australia has seen a spike in website traffic and booking demand.
Virgin Australia bookings surge after domestic border opening
Following the Victorian and Queensland governments' plan to reopen borders, Virgin Australia has seen a spike in website traffic and booking demand.
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.
ACCC denies approval for Qantas-Japan Airlines deal
As international travel resumes, Australia's Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) denied Qantas Airways and Japan Airlines permission to coordinate flights between the two countries.
Qantas reaffirms airline will ban unvaccinated travellers
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has reiterated that unvaccinated passengers will be barred from international flights when borders reopen, which he hopes will be in December.
UAE Covid cases down 62% from January
From January to August of this year, the number of Covid-19 cases in the UAE decreased by 62%.
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…
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.
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.
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.
P&O Cruises Australia scraps select departures until 2022
P&O Cruises Australia will extend its pause in guest operations until the end of July.
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.
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…
Virgin Australia Cancel all Short Haul International Flights
Virgin announced yesterday all short-haul international services would be cancelled until June 19.
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
Luxury Fairmont hotel brand arrives to Australia for the first time
Accor will bring the luxury Fairmont brand to Australia for the first time, with the announcement that the Fairmont Port Douglas is set to open in Far North Queensland in 2023.
Its official! Brisbane Airport’s new runway is now open for business
Brisbane Airport’s (BNE) new runway opened with a celebration of Queensland’s rich aviation history. Virgin Australia, BNE’s home carrier, had the honour of the first historic departure,…
Brisbane airport’s home carrier Virgin Australia to launch first flight in new runway
Virgin Australia will be the first airline to depart on Brisbane’s new runway when it officially opens on 12 July 2020. After eight years of construction and five decades of planning,…
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…
Blaze a trail: 7 of the best road trips worldwide
Using the latest data, Moneybarn analysed 50 road trips from 32 different countries to rank the best in the world and Cairns to Cape Tribulation in Australia came out on top.
DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka embraces woman’s touch
Awarded recently as the best company for women by Fairygodboss, the largest female career community where highly motivated women go to share authentic work and life experiences, Hilton…
scUber: First rideshare submarine debuts in Australia
Queensland, Australia paired with Uber and launched scUber, the world’s first rideshare submarine experience, coming to the Great Barrier Reef.
Guiyang city, China, sees outbound growth rate of 389%: Ctrip travel report
According to the report on 2017 China's Outbound Tourism, jointly released by China Tourism Academy and Ctrip, Chinese citizens made over 130 million outbound trips in 2017, spending USD…
Silversea Expeditions pushes the boundaries of exploration with two rare encounters
Providing a broad range of cruise adventures, Silversea Expeditions has unlocked two travel experiences in vastly different marine environments – the Arctic Ice Edge near the North Pole and…
Project Deepblu dives into adventure travel
We talk to marketing professional and Bitcoin-based entrepreneur James Tsuei about his new environment project
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…
Watch out ANZ, Singapore Airlines and Cathay — Hainan Airlines is coming for you
Hainan Airlines has launched a non-stop service between Shenzhen, China and Cairns, Australia. The maiden flight of Hainan Airlines HU745, took off from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport…
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…
Targa Great Barrier Reef: Built with passion
North Queensland will host a new major tourism event for the next three years with the launch of Targa Great Barrier Reef, a three-day car rally that will see the field of around 200 cars…
PAL to fly non-stop to New Zealand
Philippine Airlines will launch direct flights to New Zealand later this year, reducing the current travelling time between Manila and Auckland by more than two hours.
The national…
Tourism Australia launches youth training module and seeks applicants for road trip
Tourism Australia has launched a Youth module on its Aussie Specialist Programme (ASP).
The new module helps agents tailor for younger customers including information on the Working…
Qantas responds to rising Japanese demand
Qantas is responding to rising demand for travel between Australia and Japan with the launch of a new seasonal service to Osaka.
The airline has revealed plans to operate direct flights…
Philippine Airlines is AFL Europe official partner
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that it is the Official Airline Partner of AFL Europe.
The partnership will assist the ongoing development of Australian Football in Europe, while…
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…
Cathay Pacific adds flights to major global cities
Cathay Pacific will increase the frequency of its flights to key destinations on three continents later this year.
In North America, the airline's Hong Kong-San Francisco route will…
Asian air route updates: Vistara, China Southern, Air Niugini and more
Vistara flies to Amritsar
Where? Delhi to Amritsar, pictured (both India)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Vistara
Why? Tapping rise in trade and religious tourism traffic…
AccorHotels seeks sporting boost with Rugby League World Cup
AccorHotels is aiming to enhance its fan base in Oceania by partnering the Rugby League World Cup.
The hotel group has become the Official Accommodation Partner of the tournament,…
