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MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Gold Coast to host Accessible And Inclusive Tourism Conference

Joe Cusmano Mar 2, 2023
In April this year, the Gold Coast will host the third annual Asia-Pacific accessible and inclusive tourism conference (aitcap 2023) to coincide with Queensland’s Year of Accessible…

Langham Hospitality Group debuts new wave of luxury on the Gold Coast, Australia

Kristin Mariano Jul 5, 2022
On 23 June 2022, Langham Hospitality Group officially unveiled The Langham, Gold Coast, the first luxury hotel with direct beach access on Australia’s globally-renowned Gold Coast in…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Australia’s ‘This is Gold Coast’ to boost business events revival

Megha Paul Jun 24, 2022
'This Is Gold Coast’ is perfectly timed to capitalise on the pent-up desire for delegates to meet again face-to-face

The Langham, Gold Coast set to open in 2022

Kristin Mariano Jan 12, 2022
Langham Hospitality Group will be managing its third luxury hotel in Australia.
Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia adds three new Gold Coast services

Joe Cusmano Oct 15, 2021
Virgin Australia has launched three new flights between Cairns, Launceston and Hobart, and the Gold Coast as travel confidence improves.

Postcards with love! Local celebs back Gold Coast tourism push with personal touch

Megha Paul Jul 3, 2020
A couple of local celebrities are getting on board with a Gold Coast tourism push, by penning personal postcards to other Aussies. The letters feature messages about what they like most…
Hotel

Check-In: QT Gold Coast

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2017
Australia’s Gold Coast is a city on the rise. Set to host the Commonwealth Games next year, the Gold Coast has had a constant stream of new experiences added recently, like the efficient new…
Australia

China drives Gold Coast tourism to 1m visitors

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2017
Australia's Gold Coast set a new record for international tourism last year, attracting 1.03 million visitors in the 12 months to December 2016. The latest International Visitor…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X boosts Gold Coast route

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2016
AirAsia X will increase the number of flights it operates between Kuala Lumpur and the Gold Coast next month. Effective 1 July 2016, the low-cost carrier will start operating 11…
Hotels

Kempinski hotel Gold Coast City Accra opens for business

Mark Elliott May 2, 2016
The city of Ghana recently welcomed a new five-star property - Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra. The property features 269 rooms including 22 suites and two presidential suites.…
Australia

Gold Coast designated a World Surfing Reserve

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2016
Sixteen kilometres of coastline in Queensland’s southern Gold Coast have been designated as the eighth World Surfing Reserve. The initiative, led by the Save the Waves Coalition, is aimed…
Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar to connect Gold Coast with Wuhan

Mark Elliott May 12, 2015
Jetstar has confirmed plans to launch the first ever direct scheduled flights between the Gold Coast and Wuhan, the capital of central China's Hubei province. Commencing on 29…
Face‑to‑Face

Selling Australia’s Gold Coast

Gemma Greenwood May 7, 2015
Australia's Gold Coast has long proven a popular destination with visiting Brits. Here, Michael Thurston outlines the region's key selling points for UK agents. TDUK: How is the Gold…
Hotels

Ramada expands on Gold Coast

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2014
Wyndham has sealed a contract to expand its Ramada brand in Australia. The company has taken over the Marina Quays International at Hope Island, which is currently undergoing a AU$4…
Australia

Bombardier unveils Gold Coast trams

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2013
Bombardier has unveiled the new trams it intends to use on the new Gold Coast Light Rail system. The Bombardier Flexity 2 trams will be deployed on the city's GoldLinQ network, which…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas returns to the Gold Coast

Oct 28, 2012 1
Qantas has resumed flights to the Gold Coast, four years after it last operated to the Queensland destination. The first flight from Sydney to Gold Coast airport touched down on Sunday…
Hotels

Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Ghana to open in 2013

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2012 0
The new five-star Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City is set to open early 2013.  The hotel boasts 269 rooms, including 22 luxury suites and two presidential suites. The hotel will showcase…
Airlines and Aviation

Air France-KLM, Jetstar partner on Gold Coast routes

Aug 21, 2012 16
Air France-KLM has partnered with Jetstar to offer daily one-stop flights between the Gold Coast and Europe, via Japan. Passengers will be able to fly with Jetstar from the Queensland hub's…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas returns to the Gold Coast

Aug 13, 2012 18
Qantas will resume daily services to the Gold Coast later this year. From late October 2012, the airline will operate three daily return services between the Gold Coast and Sydney. The move…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot launches Gold Coast flights

Jun 12, 2012 17
Scoot, the new Singapore-based low-cost carrier, will launch flights to Australia's Gold Coast tonight. Following its inaugural flight to Sydney a week ago, the new SIA-backed carrier will…
Australia

Games to herald new era for Gold Coast

Mark Elliott Nov 14, 2011 12
Australia's Gold Coast will see a tourism and development boom as it prepares to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, according to the city's tourism authorities. The Queensland hub saw off…
Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia in near miss incident over Gold Coast

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2011 17
A Virgin Australia passenger plane was involved in a near miss with a private jet en route from Brisbane to Sydney recently. The two aircraft broke separation standards (305m vertical, 9km…
Australia

Bikinis boost tourism in Gold Coast

Mark Elliott Oct 4, 2011
Hundreds of Bikini clad women have helped raise the profile of Gold Coast tourism in eastern Australia. Martin Winter, Chief Executive Officer of Gold Coast Tourism, has praised the 357…
Hotels

Grand Mercure Apartments arrives in Gold Coast

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2011
Blue C Apartments Coolangatta in Gold Coast, Queensland, has joined Accor Hotels' upscale Grand Mercure Apartments brand this month. The newly renamed Grand Mercure Apartments Coolangatta…
Hotels

Gold Coast facelift well underway

Mark Elliott Aug 9, 2011
The multi-billion facelift of Australia's Gold Coast is well underway with new hotels already starting to open their doors.The $850 million, five-star twin residential towers of Peppers…
Hotels

Mirvac to open Temple on Gold Coast

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2011
Mirvac Hotels & Resorts has announced that the Sea Temple Surfers Paradise will open 15 September 2011. Located in the 77-storey Soul Tower, the new property features a range of two-…
Australia

Gold Coast gears up for Ramadan

Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2011
Australia's Gold Coast is gearing up for Ramadan and an expected influx of visitors from the GCC region.Munir Sherwani of UAE travel agency, Al Rais Travel, said the destination had always…
Hotels

Gold Coast pitches for Ramadan business

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2011
Australia's Gold Coast is pitching for business from GCC residents this Ramadan period, with a range of incentives and promotions on offer.Gold Coast Tourism has made a concerted effort in…
Australia

Gold Coast tourism falls in Q1

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2011
International visitor arrivals to the Gold Coast fell by -6% in Q1, 2011, according to figures released today by Tourism Research Australia. Gold Coast Tourism CEO Martin Winter said the…
Hotels

Wyndham unveils Gold Coast HQ

May 18, 2011
Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific has unveiled its new official headquarter on Australia's Gold Coast. Company officials and staff were joined by Gold Coast Mayor, Ron Clarke who…
Australia

Revamped Gold Coast targets Middle East tourists

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2011
Australia's Gold Coast is targeting a surge in visitors from the Middle East during the Gulf summer, following a collective billion-dollar upgrade of hotels and attractions in the area.…
Australia

Sea World Gold Coast welcomes 12 new penguins

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2011
Sea World on Australia's Gold Coast has welcomed 12 additional King and Gentoo penguins to its newest animal exhibit, 'Penguin Encounter'. The new penguins recently arrived from New…
Australia

TDME and Gold Coast Tourism launch new competition

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2011
Download our guide to Australia's Gold Coast and stand the chance to win great prizes including $500 shopping vouchers courtesy of Gold Coast Tourism.For your chance to win, click here:…
Australia

Gold Coast’s Sea World offers dolphin discoveries

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2011
In an Australian first, Sea World Resort has launched an exclusive Dolphin presentation, free for guests staying two nights or more. The Dolphin Discovery is set in the…
Attractions & Tours

Mantra Group relaunches Gold Coast observation deck

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2011
Mantra Group's Q1 Resort & Spa has relaunched its SkyPoint Observation Deck. The new-look deck, complete with lounge bar and restaurant, offers 360
Global

Gold Coast remains open for business, despite Queensland floods

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2011
The Gold Coast travel industry has come to the aid of the Queensland flood victims by offering hundreds of rooms to families displaced by last week's floods. Despite it still being the peak…
Australia

Airnorth boosts Darwin-Gold Coast services

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2011
Australian carrier Airnorth has announced plans to double its services on the Darwin-Mount Isa-Gold Coast route. The northern Australian regional airline will add one extra weekly flight on…
Global

UK passenger record for Australia’s Gold Coast

Mark Elliott Dec 8, 2010
Record numbers of UK holidaymakers are visiting Australia's gold coast, according to new figures. UK passenger arrivals hit 78,000 to September, up eight percent year on…
Global

Trade targeting boosts Gold Coast arrivals

Mark Elliott Sep 10, 2010
Gold Coast Tourism has said its recent rise in UK arrivals has been attributed to more awareness in the travel trade. "In 2005 after recognising that the travel trade in the UK historically…
Global

More Brits head to Gold Coast

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2010
The number of UK tourists visiting the Gold Coast has jumped by 18%, according to new figures. Tourism Research Australia has revealed that 80,000 Brits visited the city between…
Global

Gold Coast international arrivals climb 2.3% in 2009

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2010
10 Mar 10 (TravMedia.com): International visitors to the Gold Coast increased 2.3% in the 12 months from January 2009 to December 2009, and they spent just over $1 billion in the…
Global

AirAsia X increases Gold Coast flights

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2009
Long-haul low-cost carrier, AirAsia, will increase its flights between Kuala Lumpur and the Gold Coast by two per week following a boom in passenger traffic this year. From 21…
Global

Gold Coast light rail gets green light

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2009
A Gold Coast light railsystem has been given the go-ahead by the Australian government, The Agenewspaper has reported. The 13km line will link Griffith University at Broadbeach to…
Global

Statement regarding Jetstar Flight (JQ 20) Osaka to the Gold Coast

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2009
A Jetstar A330-200 aircraft operating directly between Osaka and the Gold Coast has made an emergency in-flight diversion but safe landing into Guam International Airport this morning. …
Global

Jetstar opens passenger lounge at Gold Coast Airport

Mark Elliott May 29, 2009
Australia's Jetstar has unveiled a unique passenger lounge at Gold Coast Airport to be opened on 15 June 2009. Jetstar's Gold Coast Lounge is a one-off passenger lounge concept at the…
Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar launches Gold Coast-Cairns services

Mark Elliott Apr 2, 2009
Jetstar has launched its three times weeklyservice from Gold Coast to Cairns, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviationreported. The new services will be serviced using Jetstar's Airbus…
Tourism Boards

TravelConsult hosts Indian workshop for Gold Coast resort

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2009
With tourists from India becoming increasingly important to Australia's tourism industry TravelConsult is conducting interactive Workshop on Indian Culture and Customer Service for staff at…
Australia

New Gold Coast terminal

Mark Elliott May 28, 2008
With its 300m runway extension complete, the Gold Coast Airport at Coolangatta is gearing up for more expansion, Courier Mail reported. Gold Coast Airport said work had…
Airlines and Aviation

Gold Coast awaits AirAsia X debut

Mark Elliott Nov 2, 2007
The budget carrier's four weekly services from Kuala Lumpur is seen as opening up Gold Coast to the Asian network, news.com.au reported.In a further boost for local tourism,…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X gets green light for Gold Coast

Mark Elliott Oct 4, 2007
With this, the only procedure left is obtaining the AOC from the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority, which Azran expects by mid this month, and that would pave the way…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X’s first stop: Gold Coast

Mark Elliott Oct 1, 2007
Fares for the first eight flights will cost just about RM1,020 (US$302) for a return trip, The Star reported.This is about 30% less than the cheapest fare available on other…

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas: Authentic luxury on Malaysia’s golden shores

Christian Tolentino Jan 31, 2020
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has announced the debut of its first luxury hotel in Malaysia, a spectacular beachfront property in the country’s south-eastern coastline featuring…

Radisson Blu opens its “new jewel on Vietnam’s golden coast”

Alastair Newport Dec 27, 2019
Radisson Blu has announced the opening of Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh, on the shores of Vietnam. The new Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh is nestled on Long Beach, a stunning 18km-long…
Hotels

Grand Mercure Apartments arrives in Goldcoast

Sep 12, 2011
Blue C Apartments Coolangatta in Goldcoast, Queensland, has joined Accor Hotels' upscale Grand Mercure Apartments brand this month. The newly renamed Grand Mercure Apartments Coolangatta…
Sports Tourism

Vietnam Golf Coast eyes a huge year for central Vietnam as golf tourism bounces back

Kristin Mariano Feb 20, 2023
Blue-chip tournaments and events allied to an expanded course portfolio and a renewed thirst for golf travel will see Central Vietnam cement its status as one of Asia’s must-visit golf…
Cruise

Rise of the golden gap year: Nearly 40% of baby boomers are planning the trip of a lifetime

Kristin Mariano Oct 14, 2022
Gap years are no longer the preserve of the young, as nearly four in ten (37%) in their golden years have decided to seize the moment and book a life-changing trip. Cruises (38%), city…
Tourism

Ishikawa: Japan’s golden prefecture

Kristin Mariano Sep 30, 2022
Steeped in history, art and natural beauty, Ishikawa Prefecture is one of Japan's most enchanting destinations. Located on Honshu’s northern coast between the Sea of Japan and the Japan…

Sentosa kicks off Golden Jubilee celebrations with launch of SentoSights tours and over 50 new experiences

Kristin Mariano Jan 25, 2022
Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) has kicked off celebrations for the resort island’s Golden Jubilee.

The Standard, Hua Hin goes glam this festive season with celebrations on Thailand’s Gulf Coast

Chris Head Dec 15, 2021
The chic beachfront resort with a Miami Beach vibe unveils a calendar of festive events and activities, including curated dining experiences, beach parties, live DJs and more on Hua Hin’s…

Nana Golden Beach, Crete to open doors on 1 May

Megha Paul Mar 12, 2020
Previously known as Nana Beach Hotel, the renovated and rechristened Nana Golden Beach will offer guests an elevated luxury all-inclusive offering as it opens doors on 1 May. Located on…

Qantas takes off from Golden Gate to Sunshine state

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2020
San Franciscans flew direct from San Francisco to Brisbane for the first time, with Qantas operating a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on a brand-new route. The 13-hour 45 minute, 11,367km…
China

China’s most scenic spot: Red Beach near northernmost coastal city Panjin

Mili Aug 1, 2018
"China's northernmost coastline" monument was unveiled at Red Beach National Scenic Corridor in Panjin as a national 4A level scenic spot.
OTAs & Tour Operators

Saga Holidays returns to the ‘Smiling Coast of Africa’

Jill Sayles Jul 19, 2017
Saga has introduced two new hotels to its portfolio, offering holidays in The Gambia, staying at The Kombo Beach Hotel Kotu or The Kairaba Beach Hotel Kololi.  Included on both holidays…
Hotels

Dhahab, the ‘Golden Dhow’, sets sail from Six Senses Zighy Bay

Maria Airey Jun 19, 2017
Six Senses Zighy Bay has launched a classic Omani dhow available for two night / three day adventures to explore the Musandam coastline. Inspired by the word, dhahab, which means golden in…
Hotels

Golden Group Holding signs agreement with Rotana

Jill Sayles Apr 26, 2017
Rotana has signed a management agreement with Golden Group Holding (GGH), an Oman-based business group for a new hotel project in Muscat, Oman. The agreement was signed by Nasser Al…
United States

Gold Medal launches 2018 Florida brochure with agent incentive

Gemma Greenwood Apr 7, 2017
Gold Medal has reported a 59 per cent increase in room nights to Florida for holidays in 2018 demonstrating the demand for agents, and their customers, to book well ahead. In response to the…
Hotels

Golden Tulip MENA expands presence in Lebanon

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2013 0
In keeping with global growth trends, The Golden Tulip Middle East & North Africa is planning to open its fourth property in Lebanon – the Golden Tulip Jiyeh Marina Resort. The new…
Hotels

Huge development to transform Sunshine Coast

Mark Elliott Aug 5, 2012 19
A huge development project is being planned with the intention of transforming Queensland's Sunshine Coast into a global tourist destination. Local businessman Professor Clive Palmer has…
Hotels

Huge development to transform Sunshine Coast

Aug 3, 2012 13
A huge development project is being planned with the intention of transforming Queensland's Sunshine Coast into a global tourist destination. Local businessman Professor Clive Palmer has…
Global

Tropical Sky introduces the Golden Palm Tree Sea Villas

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2010
Tropical Sky has announced it will introduce the Golden Palm Tree Sea Villas and Spa in Malaysia to its portfolio. The newly opened eco-friendly villa resort is situated on the Sepang Gold…
Global

Orion adds three Australia coastal explorations

Mark Elliott Apr 27, 2010
Australia's five-star expedition cruise ship Orion will be exploring Australia's East and South East coastline during November 2010. From the Great Barrier Reef to Melbourne and on to South…
Global

Golden Sands Resort Penang completes renovation

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2010
The Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, located at the prime beach front of Batu Feringgi, Penang, Malaysia, is proud to announce the completion of its RM50 million…
Global

Waves of Aussie holidaymakers hit Aussie coast

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2009
Australian travellers are washing aside any negative thoughts of the economy and taking to the traditional beach holiday in waves according to one of Australia's largest leisure…
Global

Aussie Central Coast launches new tourism campaign

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2009
07 Sep 09 (TravMedia.com): Central Coast Tourism's new marketing campaign Come to the Coast, valued at around $500,000, has rolled out across Sydney and regional NSW with the…
Global

Moroccan makeover for BreakFree Golf Coast

Mark Elliott Sep 7, 2009
Popular Gold Coast resort, BreakFree Moroccan, has added to its exotic appeal with a full African-style refurbishment of the reception lobby. Further upgrades to the resort include…
Podcasts

Podcast: Magical Maldives at Mercure Kooddoo

Cynthia Dammerer Sep 22, 2020
As my flight soared upwards, high over the glimmering Gold Coast beaches of Australia, I contemplated the possibility that I may have made a big mistake by booking a trip to the Maldives.…
TD Syndicated Partner

Podcast: Rest, Rejuvenate & Repeat at Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat

TellMeWhere2Go Sep 22, 2020
Hidden on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, Australia in the Tweed region is Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat. A scenic hour drive from the Gold Coast and you are on the doorstep of…
Hotels

Accor Vacation Club CEO declares new resort “the perfect fit”

Alastair Newport Nov 14, 2017 1
One of Australia’s leading holiday lifestyle programs, Accor Vacation Club, has announced that it will grow its accommodation network from 23 to 24 properties, with the addition of…
Reports

Regional business flights 10.5% higher than before the pandemic

Kanchan Nath Mar 1, 2023
Data analysed by Australia’s travel management provider for SMEs has revealed a growing proportion of businesses are seeking regional routes in their travel.
Airlines and Aviation

Scootin’ Back to China

Kanchan Nath Feb 27, 2023
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), will steadily resume flights to and from China to accommodate strong travel demands in line with the further relaxation of border…
Tourism Boards

Top seven Queensland ‘road trips’ for 2023

Kanchan Nath Feb 20, 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.
TD Syndicated Partner

Accor Pacific names new operations leaders

editor Feb 10, 2023 0
by: editor | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Hotel operator Accor has announced changes to its senior operations leadership team to drive growth and elevate…
Airlines and Aviation

Rex and Delta Begin Interline Partnership

Joe Cusmano Nov 3, 2022
Thanks to a new interline arrangement between Rex and Delta Air Lines, travellers from Armidale and Wagga Wagga may book a single ticket for round-trip travel to the United States. All…
Air

Australia’s Discount Airfares Reach A 15-Year High

Joe Cusmano Oct 24, 2022
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…
Tourism

Japan Is Now Fully Open To Australian Tourists

Joe Cusmano Oct 18, 2022
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan

Kanchan Nath Oct 7, 2022
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…
Features

Rex Ready To Launch Frequent Flyer Program

Joe Cusmano Aug 4, 2022
Rex is launching its loyalty programme later this year to compete with Qantas and Virgin Australia.
Hotels & Resorts

10 Marriott hotels in APAC with amazing scenery for your next MICE event

Kristin Mariano Aug 3, 2022
Here are some of the Marriott hotels in APAC with magnificent views that will immediately enhance your meetings, events, and conferences:

5 MICE destinations made better by Marriott Bonvoy Events

Kristin Mariano May 3, 2022
Be it a meeting, company retreat, or business event. Enjoy great discounts and a verity of options with Marriott Bonvoy Events!
Air

Air New Zealand welcomes Aussies back

Megha Paul Apr 13, 2022
Air New Zealand welcomed over 4,000 customers on board as the border restrictions between Australia and New Zealand were removed
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot Offers More Destinations On Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) Flights

Joe Cusmano Mar 8, 2022
Scoot has launched Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) services to Singapore from the following countries and territories: Australia*, Germany, Hong Kong (SAR), Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia,…
Airlines and Aviation

Rex Aims To Expand 737 Fleet From 6 To 30

Joe Cusmano Feb 26, 2022
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.

AIME confirms Australian Convention Bureaux for 2022 Event

Kristin Mariano Jan 4, 2022
Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), the leading meetings and conventions event in the Asia Pacific region, has today revealed that almost all of Australia’s Convention Bureaux…
Reopening updates

Virgin Australia Launches Celebration Sale As Queensland Reopens

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2021
As the Queensland border reopens, Virgin Australia has unveiled a major sale on flights to the state, with some fares as low as $59.

Before the summer rush, hotel rates soar in Australia

Joe Cusmano Nov 22, 2021
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…
Hotels

Hotels in Queensland are preparing to ban unvaccinated guests

Joe Cusmano Nov 22, 2021
Unvaccinated Queenslanders may be barred from visiting holiday locations this summer, with several large hotels stating that they would deny reservations rather than deal with the state’s…

Rex rolls out wi-fi on its 737 fleet

Joe Cusmano Nov 17, 2021
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.
Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Booking.com launches Travel Sustainable Badge

Kristin Mariano Nov 17, 2021
Booking.com has launched the Travel Sustainable badge, a credible, globally relevant sustainability measure that will provide highly coveted information to travellers all over the world…
Airlines and Aviation

Before booking flights, Aussies demand money-back guarantee

Joe Cusmano Oct 29, 2021
According to new data, Australians are reluctant to make travel plans as the country prepares to reopen its international borders in November.
Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia launches 1.7M fares sale on the network

Joe Cusmano Oct 28, 2021
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia bookings surge after domestic border opening

Joe Cusmano Oct 25, 2021
Following the Victorian and Queensland governments' plan to reopen borders, Virgin Australia has seen a spike in website traffic and booking demand.
Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia bookings surge after domestic border opening

Joe Cusmano Oct 23, 2021
Following the Victorian and Queensland governments' plan to reopen borders, Virgin Australia has seen a spike in website traffic and booking demand.

Podcast: Super Seven Series: Georgia Rickard

TellMeWhere2Go Sep 10, 2021
Featuring: Georgia Rickard, In this series of seven podcasts, prominent travel identities chat to TellmeWhere2Go about adjusting to the Covid era. From travel restrictions to how they view…

SUPER SEVEN SERIES -2nd podcast drops – interviews with travel identities – who’s next?

cynthiadammerer Sep 8, 2021
In this series of seven podcasts, prominent travel identities chat to TellmeWhere2Go about adjusting to the Covid era. From travel restrictions to how they view the current state of their…

Virgin Australia puts one million seats on sale

Joe Cusmano Sep 7, 2021
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…
Features

Rex postpones jet deliveries until lockdowns ends

Joe Cusmano Sep 6, 2021
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Rex considering legal options against Qantas

Joe Cusmano Jul 30, 2021
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…
Hospitality

Latest lockdowns curtail hotel bookings in Australia

Megha Paul Jul 2, 2021
Key markets in Australia are showing noticeably lower levels of occupancy on the books for the coming weeks, according to data from STR
Airlines and Aviation

Rex to lease two more B737 for further network expansion

Joe Cusmano Jul 2, 2021
Rex has announced plans to secure two additional Boeing 737NG (Next Generation) aircraft through a new lease agreement with a lessor.
Airlines and Aviation

Warning for five interstate Virgin flights

Joe Cusmano Jun 29, 2021
Passengers on five different flights between three states are being forced into isolation after a Virgin Australia cabin crew member tested positive to Covid-19.
Airlines and Aviation

As capacity war continues, Jetstar starts Brisbane–Perth service

Joe Cusmano Jun 24, 2021
Jetstar will compete with rival Virgin and Qantas and launch five return services between Brisbane and Perth in time for the summer season.
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas adds seven new routes and puts Dreamliner on domestic

Joe Cusmano May 27, 2021
Qantas has announced a further expansion of its ever-growing domestic network. The Australian airline confirmed start dates for seven new domestic routes.
Airlines and Aviation

After the Covid blow, Virgin expands its flight schedule

Joe Cusmano May 21, 2021
Virgin will be running 700 extra flights across Australia by October, including on five new routes focused on the country's north.
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas to launch new routes and increase flights in Adelaide

Joe Cusmano May 10, 2021
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.
Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar launches sale where travellers can snap up free return

Joe Cusmano May 5, 2021
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.
Airlines and Aviation

Rex seeks to stimulate demand with Melbourne-Sydney fare sale

Joe Cusmano May 4, 2021
Regional Express (Rex) has gatecrashed the country’s busiest domestic airline route between Sydney and Melbourne.
Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia shapes growth strategies to aid tourism recovery

Joe Cusmano Apr 20, 2021
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.
Airlines and Aviation

Regional Express to launch Sydney-Canberra flights from April 19

Joe Cusmano Apr 13, 2021
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.
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin half-price flights

Joe Cusmano Apr 4, 2021
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.
Reopening updates

Details of the Australian government’s AUD1.2 billion ‘Ticket to Recovery’

Joe Cusmano Mar 12, 2021
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…
Reopening updates

Even Better With You! This new campaign is welcoming interstate travellers to experience new Brisbane

Megha Paul Mar 2, 2021
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
Vaccination Updates

Australia will require COVID-19 vaccination for entry

Joe Cusmano Feb 23, 2021
Alan Joyce, Qantas CEO hinted that said Australia would re-open to visitors in July.
Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia Cancel all Short Haul International Flights

Joe Cusmano Feb 4, 2021
Virgin announced yesterday all short-haul international services would be cancelled until June 19.
Tourism

Queensland to reopen borders to South Australia

Joe Cusmano Dec 14, 2020
Australian domestic borders are all open as Queensland has announced that will re-open its borders to South Australia.

Podcast: Timeshare – True, Tried and Tested

TellMeWhere2Go Oct 5, 2020
Featuring: Barry Robinson, Wyndham Vacation Clubs Asia Pacific Timeshare first emerged in the 1960s as a way for large families to secure a holiday home. The concept gradually changed to…

Virtual travel campaign for Bali continues

Megha Paul Jun 2, 2020
The Bali Hotels Association’s (BHA) latest social media promotion a ‘60 Day Virtual Campaign’ launched on 1 May is now at the half-way mark.  Support from travellers and the travel…

AirAsia X unveils first-ever long haul free seat sale

Megha Paul Feb 24, 2020
Fly extra long on AirAsia for less than ever before, as the airline goes the extra mile to offer guests zero-fare seats for the first time ever on many popular long-haul destinations,…

Virgin Australia signs codeshare deal with ANA

Megha Paul Jan 20, 2020
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…
Travel Tech

Australian Sojourn: StudentUniverse goes Down Under

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2019
The US-based student and youth travel booking website StudentUniverse has announced the brand’s continued global growth as it now launches in the Australian market. In a bid to expand…
Hotels

IHG’s voco makes its way to the Middle East

Christian Tolentino Apr 5, 2019
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has opened voco Dubai on the famed Sheikh Zayed road, marking the brand’s inaugural property in the Middle East.
Hotels

On the double: IHG opens second voco in the UK

Christian Tolentino Feb 12, 2019
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed a franchise agreement to debut voco, its new upscale brand in the West Midland’s town of Solihull.
Global

The search is over: Paul Scurrah is named Virgin Australia CEO

Kristin Mariano Feb 6, 2019
Virgin Australia has announced that Paul Scurrah will be the group’s next chief executive after eight-month search.
Hotels

Bold, distinctive, informal: IHG to launch voco in South East Asia

Christian Tolentino Jan 23, 2019
Just after opening its first voco hotel in Australia — IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has announced its debut in South East Asia.
Expedition Cruising

Explorer Dream joins the Dream Cruises fleet as pathfinder

Kristin Mariano Sep 13, 2018
“Explorer Dream”, a 75,338 gross ton, 1,870 passenger cruise ship, will join the Dream Cruises family in spring 2019 in the role of pathfinder for the brand’s global aspirations.
Hotels

IHG’s new upscale brand to add more than 200 hotels over next decade

Christian Tolentino Jun 13, 2018
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its new upscale brand, voco, along with the announcement of its first signing in Australia.
Air

SilkAir merges with SIA as part of a three-year transformation strategy

Alastair Newport May 21, 2018
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…
Hospitality

Howzat! AVANI’s latest opening makes a hat-trick in Oceania

Alastair Newport Apr 3, 2018
After the completion of AVANI Metropolis Auckland Residences in New Zealand October 2017, AVANI Hotels & Resorts have returned to Oceania to open their second site in Australia, and…
Hotels

Marriott re-sign Grand Lion to take advantage of Cambodian growth

Alastair Newport Mar 12, 2018
It’s been little more than eight years since Marriott International first entered into discussions with, Cambodian real estate company, Grand Lion Group to open a luxury resort near Angkor…
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad set to fly Team England to the 2018 Commonwealth Games

Jill Sayles Dec 8, 2017 13
Etihad Airways is s set to fly Team England to the 2018 Commonwealth Games on Australia’s Gold Coast. The Abu Dhabi-based airline has flown many elite athletes, coaches and supporters…
Tourism

agoda reveal Bali’s favourite Christmas guests

Alastair Newport Nov 27, 2017 24
Despite the popular depiction of the far-flung Aussie globetrotter, according to global online booking platform agoda, Bali has remained the #1 destination for summer holiday travel for the…
Airlines and Aviation

From underdog to industry big beast: ten years of AirAsia X

Alastair Newport Oct 30, 2017 13
Long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X reaffirms its commitment to make long-haul flying affordable for everyone in celebration of its 10th anniversary, through an extensive network expansion…
Hotels

Wyndham responds to “robust demand for quality hotels in exceptional locations”

Alastair Newport Oct 25, 2017 17
Wyndham Hotel Group continues to strengthen the presence of its upscale Wyndham Hotels and Resorts and upper-upscale Wyndham Grand brands across South East Asia with five new hotel signings…
Consumer

Travelzoo uncovers the secret travel habits of Hong Kong

Alastair Newport Oct 19, 2017 27
Travelzoo, a global publisher of exclusive travel offers, has disclosed the travel preferences of Hong Kong travellers. The information is based upon data derived from their first half-year…
United States

QT Hotels – Ultimate Honeymoon Destinations

Mark Elliott Oct 18, 2017 0
Now that the wedding date has been set, the venues and catering have been booked, and the dresses and tuxedos have been selected, it is time for the best part of the wedding planning…
Airlines and Aviation

Zhengzhou gets first Australian connection

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2017
Zhengzhou, the capital of central China's Henan province, will get its first direct connection to Australia later this year. Jetstar has announced plans to start flying direct to the…
Tourism

Tourism Australia and Queensland unveils new programme for India

Megha Paul Aug 22, 2017
Tourism Australia is celebrating the year 2017 as 50 years of promoting the destination across the globe. To mark the event, Tourism Australia along with Tourism & Events Queensland…
Hotels

Where to Stay: new hotels from Hyatt, Dusit, Holiday Inn Express, and more

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2017
Citadines Bayfront Nha Trang Location: In a seafront development on Tran Phu Street, in Vietnam's popular resort town Grade: Upscale serviced residence Keys: 310 studios and…
Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines spreads wings Down Under

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2017
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…
Australia

Places up for grabs in Travel 2 Queensland FAM

Aaron Greenwood Mar 20, 2017
Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win one of 15 places on its upcoming FAM to Australia’s sunshine state as part of its latest campaign – ‘I Know Just the Place’. The worldwide…
Hotels

China to get first Hyatt Centric hotels

Mark Elliott Feb 13, 2017
Hyatt will bring its new lifestyle hotel brand, Hyatt Centric, to China in the coming years. The company revealed plans for the Hyatt Centric Boao Gold Coast and Hyatt Centric Sanya…
Australia

Hotelier’s Corner: Shane O’Reilly

Mark Elliott Feb 8, 2017
Q)    What are the key selling points of your property? Surrounded by a World Heritage-listed national park with many walking tracks to fantastic views and waterfalls. Modern…
Cruise

Seabourn’s largest luxury ship launched in Singapore

Mark Elliott Jan 9, 2017
Seabourn, the luxury cruise line, has officially named its new ship in Singapore. The 40,350-tonne Seabourn Encore becomes the first in a new class of ship for Seabourn, with its 300…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas boosts Japan with new Narita service

Mark Elliott Dec 19, 2016
Qantas has expanded its presence in Japan with the launch of new direct flights linking Melbourne with Tokyo's Narita Airport. The new daily service, which is being operated using a…
United States

Air Canada codeshares across Australasia

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2016
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,…
Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar adds festive flights to Asia

Mark Elliott Dec 8, 2016
Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar has announced plans to increase the number of flights it offers over the festive season, including extra capacity to Asia. Until the end of January…
Australia

airberlin gets first connections to New Zealand

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2016
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Wuhan gets new Australian connection

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2016
Wuhan, the largest city in central China, will get a new direct connection to Australia next year. China Eastern Airlines has announced plans to commence direct flights between Wuhan…
UK

African tourist boards build presence at WTM

Aaron Greenwood Oct 8, 2016
Visitors to WTM London 2016 will have the opportunity to talk to all the major African tourist boards as the region continues to raise its profile at the leading global event for the travel…
Hotels

Large Novotel to open in Surfers Paradise

Mark Elliott Sep 29, 2016
AccorHotels has been appointed to manage a large hotel in Surfers Paradise, the resort destination on Australia's Gold Coast. Effective 1 October 2016, the current Hotel Grand…
Airlines and Aviation

New air bridge between Hong Kong and Seoul

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2016
Passengers travelling between Hong Kong and Seoul will soon have another flight option, following the launch of Hong Kong Airlines' new route. Commencing on 16 December 2016, the…
Hotels

Best Western’s Australian online sales overtake agents

Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2016
Best Western Australasia has revealed that its online sales now exceed those generated through travel agents. At the company's annual conference on the Gold Coast, head of commercial…
Hotels

Mantra Group seals major new Queensland complex

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2016
Australia's Mantra Group has agreed to acquire the management rights for Southport Central, a major development on Queensland's Gold Coast. Located in Southport, 4.6km from Surfers…
Train

Brisbane’s Airtrain to sell tickets via GDS

Mark Elliott Aug 5, 2016
Airtrain, which connects Brisbane Airport with the city and Gold Coast, has agreed to start distriburing its tickets to travek agents via the GDS. Under a new agreement with…
Tourism

UAE to represent 90% of ME leisure tourism market by 2020

Gemma Greenwood Jul 31, 2016
The UAE is forecast to comprise 90% of the leisure tourism market in the Middle East by 2020, according to research by Team Leisure LLC ahead of The Leisure Show Dubai 2016. Phil Taylor,…
Hotels

Oman travel firm capitalises on halal travel market growth

Gemma Greenwood Jul 15, 2016
An Oman travel firm is witnessing a steady increase in requests for halal travel experiences. Travel Point Oman, which offers more than 250 halal holiday packages to a number of…
Hotels

Wanda Hotels reigns in Shanghai

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2016
Wanda Hotels & Resorts has launched its new flagship hotel in Shanghai. Following a grand opening ceremony, the new Wanda Reign on the Bund welcomed its first guests on 18 June…
Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines to launch first flights to New Zealand

Mark Elliott May 13, 2016
Following the recent launch of its first ever flights to Australia, Hong Kong Airlines has now revealed plans to commence services to New Zealand. On 10 November 2016, the airline…
Hotels

Carlson Rezidor targets multiple new hotels in Oceania

Mark Elliott May 4, 2016
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has announced plans to significantly expand its portfolio in Oceania. At the 2016 Australasia Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) in…
Qatar

HIA to host 12th ACI Asia Pacific regional conference in 2017

Mark Elliott Apr 24, 2016
Hamad International Airport (HIA) recently announced that it will host the 12th Airport Council International Asia Pacific regional assemble conference and exhibition. The event will…
Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2016
KERRIE MATHER has been elected president of Airports Council International (ACI) Asia Pacific. Ms Mather, who is currently CEO of Sydney Airport, will now serve a two-year term with ACI.…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X returns to New Zealand

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2016
AirAsia X touched down in New Zealand today (23 March 2016) for the first time in almost four years. The low-cost carrier's new daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Auckland via the Gold…
Hotels

Wanda moves to hotel management model

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2016
China's Wanda Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement for a new hotel in Hainan province, as it embarks on a new "asset-light strategy". The company, which has…
Hotels

Sheraton adds three more Grand hotels in Asia

Mark Elliott Feb 22, 2016
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has continued the expansion of its new 'Sheraton Grand' concept in Asia Pacific, with the rebranding of three more hotels. The new higher tier of Sheraton…
Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2016
SUPHAJEE SUTHUMPUN has been appointed as Dusit International's new group chief executive officer. She becomes only the third CEO in the Thai hotel group’s 67-year history and the first…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X returns to New Zealand

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2016
AirAsia X has announced plans to return to New Zealand in March, almost four years after it pulled out of the country. The new service will commence on 22 March 2016, operating from…
Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines debuts in Australia

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2016
Hong Kong Airlines has made its Australian debut with the launch of a new service to Cairns and the Gold Coast. The new triangular route commenced on 8 January and will now operate three…
度假村

喜达屋公布亚太第二批喜来登大酒店

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2015
12月8日，喜来登酒店及度假村公布了亚太区另外5家成功晋升为喜来登大酒店（Sheraton Grand）的酒店名单。 喜达屋于今年早期公布了“喜来登2020”计划，推出了喜来登大酒店这一新品牌，旨在进一步发展扩大经典的喜来登酒店品牌。“喜来登2020”这一综合性计划旨在巩固喜来登作为全球领导酒店品牌的地位，并成为宾客在全球任何地方首选的酒店品牌。…
Hotels

Starwood unveils second wave of Sheraton Grand hotels in Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Dec 8, 2015
Starwood has announced the addition of five Asia Pacific hotels to its new Sheraton Grand portfolio. The new sub-brand was launched earlier this year, as part of the 'Sheraton 2020'…
Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar adds more Melbourne flights

Mark Elliott Dec 8, 2015
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…
Airlines and Aviation

UAE to increase flights to Australia

Mark Elliott Nov 20, 2015
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…
Hotels

Palazzo Versace opens for business

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2015
Palazzo Versace Dubai, developed in joint venture with Enshaa Group has opened for business. Donatella Versace has exclusively designed the interiors and furniture for each of the 215…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot launches first flights to Melbourne

Mark Elliott Nov 2, 2015
Scoot touched down in Melbourne for the first time on 1 November 2015. The Singapore-based low-cost carrier received a traditional water cannon welcome on Sunday, when its Boeing 787…
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad to launch A380 flights to Melbourne

Mark Elliott Oct 26, 2015
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar launches first route between China and Australia

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2015
Jetstar has commenced its first direct flight between mainland China and Australia. The low-cost carrier's inaugural Wuhan-Gold Coast service landed at Coolangatta Airport in…
Hotels

AccorHotels offers added extras at Asian resorts

Mark Elliott Sep 21, 2015
AccorHotels has launched a new programme at its resorts across Asia Pacific, offering a range of inclusions and rewards for guests. Under the MyResorts scheme, the company is offering a…
Hotels

Mantra signs Australia’s largest apartment hotel

Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2015
Mantra Group has started operating Australia's largest apartment hotel, located in Surfers Paradise. The company has taken over the running of the Towers of Chevron Renaissance, which…
Hotels

Mantra Group plots 2016 expansion

Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2015
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…
Australia

Safir Tours launches new Australian itineraries

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2015
Safir Tours launches new Australian itineraries  Safir Tour has unveiled a new tour for Indian travellers wanting to explore many of Australia's key destinations. The 'Chalo…
Hotels

Australia’s Echo deploys IDeaS revenue tools

Mark Elliott Aug 19, 2015
Echo Entertainment Group, the Australian integrated resort operator, has selected IDeaS Revenue Solutions to boost its operations. Under the partnership, the entire Echo portfolio…
Hotels

Banyan Tree to launch first Cassia in Phuket

Mark Elliott Aug 13, 2015
Banyan Tree has confirmed that its new serviced apartment concept, Cassia, will make its debut in Phuket in October 2015. Located in the Laguna Phuket complex, alongside the existing…
Airlines and Aviation

香港航空开通首条澳大利亚航线

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2015
明年，香港航空将开通首条前往澳大利亚的航班。 香港航空，中国海南航空集团的子公司，将从2016年1月8日开始，开通澳大利亚凯恩斯(Cairns)和黄金海岸(Gold Coast)的航班。 该条航线每周设有三次航班，还可经转到达凯恩斯。新航班的开通预计将为昆州旅游业进一步吸引5,000名中国游客，可增创超过1,000万澳元的经济收入。…
Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines to launch first Australian flights

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2015
Hong Kong Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Australia next year. The carrier, which is a subsidiary of China's HNA Group, will commence flights to two Australian…
Hotels

Carlson Rezidor plans multi-brand expansion in Oceania

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2015
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…
Hotels

Wanda’s new president unveils international expand plans

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2015
Qian Jin, the newly-appointed president of Wanda Hotels & Resorts, has unveiled his plans for the growth of the Chinese luxury hotel brand, including the launch of its first overseas…
Tourism Boards

Cricket World Cup generated US$250m for Australian tourism

Mark Elliott Jul 1, 2015
The recent ICC Cricket World Cup brought 100,000 international visitors to Australia and generated almost US$250 million in receipts, a new report has revealed. The…
Guest Column

Check-In: Oceana On Broadbeach

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2015
Broadbeach, the seaside town on Australia’s Gold Coast, is a spectacular holiday destination filled with sophisticated shopping and dining, park lined beaches and some of the world’s most…
UK

Team England appoints STA Travel

Gemma Greenwood May 28, 2015
Commonwealth Games England has announced that STA Travel has become Team England’s first Official Travel Partner.  Founded in Australia, the location for the 2018 Commonwealth Games,…
Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand promotes surfing with new safety video

Mark Elliott May 14, 2015
Air New Zealand will promote some of the world's most popular surfing spots in its latest novelty in-flight safety video. The airline has assembled some of the world's best surfers to…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot deploys Dreamliners on all Australian routes

Mark Elliott Apr 30, 2015
Scoot has confirmed that from 1 May 2015, all of its Australian routes will be operated by its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The Singapore-based airline’s third B787 will be…
Australia

Australian cinema group plans Asian theme parks

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2015
Australian cinema chain, Village Roadshow, has revealed plans to invest in theme parks in across Asia. The company said in a statement that it has agreed to form a joint venture with…
Airlines and Aviation

Dreamliner arrival heralds new dawn for Scoot

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2015
Scoot launched its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Singapore-Perth route yesterday, marking the start of a new era for the low-cost carrier, as it moves towards an all-B787…
Australia

Rail travel helps track Australia tourism growth

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2015
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot adds eight Australian cities with Virgin

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2015
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar to link Cairns with Bali

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2014
Jetstar will expand its operations in Bali next year, with the launch of a new direct service to the island from Cairns. Commencing on 31 March 2015, the Australian low-cost carrier…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot to launch Dreamliner on Perth route

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2014
Singaporean low-cost carrier, Scoot, is continuing its Australian expansion with the start of daily Dreamliner flights to Perth. The new operation will commence on 1 February 2015,…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot moves into Melbourne

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2014
Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot has revealed that it will launch its first flights to Melbourne next year. Commencing on 1 November 2015, the airline will use its brand new…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas expands in Japan

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2014
Qantas will launch two new daily flights to Tokyo next year, in a major expansion of services into Japan. Commencing on 31 July 2015, the Australian carrier will operate a new daily…
Hotels

InterContinental to arrive in Perth

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2014
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…
Hotels

G20 provides boost for Brisbane hotels

Mark Elliott Nov 26, 2014
Hotels in Brisbane saw a surge in occupancy during the recently G20 Summit. According to data from STR Global, the Australian city achieved occupancy levels of 93.5% during the summit,…
Hotels

Dusit signs first Australian resort

Mark Elliott Oct 10, 2014
Dusit International has announced a move into Australia. The Thailand-based hospitality group will open a resort overlooking the Brookwater Golf Course in Queensland. Named Dusit…
Tourism Boards

Queensland gets Hollywood boost as ‘Pirates’ sails in

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2014
Queensland's tourism industry is expected to get a significant boost after it was announced that the fifth movie in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series will be filmed in the Australian…
Hotels

Wyndham adds upscale hotels in Xi’an and Kunming

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2014
Wyndham Hotel & Resorts has continued to expand in China with the addition of new hotels in Xi'an and Kunming. The 565-room Wyndham Grand Xi’an South (pictured) opened its doors…
Tourism Boards

Queensland partners Flight Centre

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2014
Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) has continued its partnerships with a new commercial agreement with Flight Centre. The new deal will see the travel agency promote holidays to…
Hotels

凯宾斯基计划一年内全球再增11家酒店

Simon Willmore Jul 31, 2014
作为世界最大独立酒店联盟“全球酒店联盟”的发起成员，凯宾斯基酒店集团已经在全球30个国家拥有73家五星级饭店，恰逢全球酒店联盟”成立十周年，凯宾斯基计划在2014-2015一年内，再在全球范围内增设11家酒店，将欧洲经典的款客之道，继续延伸至世界的每个角落。…
Australia

Etihad to fly Dreamliner direct to Brisbane

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2014
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly direct between Abu Dhabi and Brisbane. The airline currently operates daily flights between the two cities via Singapore, but from 1 June 2015…
Hotels

Banyan Tree’s Cassia may enter Middle East

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2014
Singapore-based hospitality group Banyan Tree is looking to open hotel residences in the extended stay segment in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, revealed the company’s top…
Hotels

Banyan Tree announces new serviced apartment brand

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2014
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new serviced apartment brand with projects already underway. The new brand, named Cassia, will offer one and two-bed apartments for…
Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott May 7, 2014
BERNARD FRANCIS has been appointed as AirAsia X's new commercial director. With 14 years' experience in the aviation industry, Francis is a former Malaysia Airlines executive. He returns…
Airlines and Aviation

Tigerair chops Alice Springs flights

Mark Elliott May 5, 2014
Tigerair will cease operating to Alice Springs this summer, just a year after relaunching flights to the central Australian city. The low-cost carrier said it will suspend the routes…
Tourism Boards

Australia attracts Indian television audience

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2014
Australia will showcase Melbourne as a honeymoon destination through primetime television show in India. Tourism Australia (TA) along with Tourism Victoria (TVIC) and Malaysia…
Tourism Boards

Australia gets Bollywood boost

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2014
Australia will receive a major boost from the Bollywood industry. Tourism Australia (TA) in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) has collaborated with Pritish Nandy…
Tourism Boards

Queensland roadshow sees record participants

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2014
Tourism and Events Queensland which organised a five-city roadshow recently, recorded participation from 500 potential buyers in India. The roadshow commenced in Chandigarh on 13…
Tourism

中国游客带动澳洲黄金海岸旅游业复苏

Mark Elliott Dec 8, 2013
据澳洲《星岛日报》报道，中国旅客的增加，刺激46亿元的黄金海岸旅游业，专家指这意味运营商有更多进账。 昆省旅游业及活动局(TEQ)最新的报告显示，该市比2012年多出9%的国际旅客。81.1万名到黄金海岸的旅客均有大额的消费。中国旅客领先，成为该市最多的旅客。 在9月止的12个月中，有超过20.2万名中国旅客到访该市，比之前的12个月超过36%。 黄金海岸旅游局(Gold…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas joins forces with China Southern

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2013
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…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia touches down in Adelaide

Mark Elliott Oct 31, 2013
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia sponsors Dreamtime event

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2013
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar welcomes Australia’s first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2013
Jetstar has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 aircraft - the first ever Dreamliner to be operated by an Australian airline. The new fuel-efficient aircraft took off from Boeing's…
Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia to set up Adelaide crew base

Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2013
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…
Australia

Hertz Australia expands short-term rentals

Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2013
Hertz is expanding its short-term rental options in Australia. Following the launch of its Hertz 24/7 hourly car rental scheme in Sydney in November 2012, the company is now bringing…
Hotels

Accor Australia gears up for Indian influx

Mark Elliott Aug 26, 2013
Accor is planning to welcome more Indian guests to its hotels in Australia, following the launch of direct flights between the two countries. Air India will launch services connecting…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia to fly to Adelaide

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2013
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas pens Queensland promo partnership

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2013
Qantas has signed a new deal that will see it promote travel to Queensland. An agreement between the Aussie carrier and the Queensland government will see the two parties jointly…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian aviation tidbits

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2013
China Eastern to launch Manila flights China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service to Manila. From 18 October, the Shanghai-based airline will commence a…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot launches Seoul flights

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2013
Scoot has launched its first flights to South Korea. The Singapore-based low-cost carrier's inaugural flight to Seoul took off on 12 June 2013 and will now operate three times a week,…
Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar plans domestic Dreamliner routes

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2013
Jetstar has confirmed that it will operate its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner on domestic routes in Australia, prior to rolling out the aircraft on international sectors. The low-cost…
Airlines and Aviation

TEQ, SIA launch Go Beyond campaign

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2013 17
Tourism & Events Queensland (TEQ), in partnership with Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the 2013 summer campaign - Go Beyond. Launched by former Australian cricketer Matthew…
Appointments

The latest industry appointments – Asia

Mar 5, 2013 9
AKIRA MORENA has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of GHM's Chinese hotel management company, Ahn Luh. Moreno is currently the Vice President of Development & Pre-Opening…
Tourism Boards

Aussies prefer domestic beaches – study

Jan 21, 2013 18
Australians rate their own beaches higher than those of other Asia Pacific resort destinations, according to a new study. Research by Tourism Australia found that 60% of Aussies considered…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas-Emirates tie-up takes another step forward

Jan 17, 2013 0
Qantas and Emirates’ alliance plans took another step forward today (17 January 2013), when the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) granted interim approval for the…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot expands Chinese network

Jan 11, 2013 15
Scoot has launched a new route to mainland China, with the start of services connecting to the northeast cities of Qingdao and Shenyang. Flights to the two cities took off for the first…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas gets green light for Emirates alliance

Dec 20, 2012 14
Australian regulators have approved Qantas' proposed alliance with Emirates – a move that would see the airline's Kangaroo Route flights to Europe re-routed through Dubai. Australian…
Hotels

First InterContinental Resort opens in Australia

Dec 9, 2012 8
IHG last week assumed management the former Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove, on the Gold Coast, marking the introduction of IHG's first InterContinental Resort in Australia. Located just…
Hotels

Accor to add 200th Australian hotel

Nov 14, 2012 6
Accor will launch its 200th Australian hotel next month, following the rebranding of the Radisson Resort Gold Coast to become a Mercure. Mercure Gold Coast Resort will officially launch on…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot to boost festive flights

Nov 12, 2012 18
Scoot has announced plans to add several extra flights during the festive season. The Singapore-based low-cost carrier will offer supplementary services to Taipei, Gold Coast and Bangkok…
Airlines and Aviation

Tiger, Scoot reveal more joint itineraries

Oct 31, 2012 17
Singapore Airlines' two low-cost units, Tiger Airways and Scoot, have announced a new range of joint itineraries. Starting today (31 October 2012), travellers on Scoot's flights from…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot launches Tokyo and Taipei flights

Oct 29, 2012 0
Scoot today launched flights from Singapore to Tokyo, via Taipei. The new service, which becomes the first low-cost link between Singapore and Tokyo, departs Changi airport's Terminal 2 at…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot to acquire 20 Dreamliners

Oct 24, 2012 18
Singapore Airlines' (SIA) new low-cost carrier, Scoot, has agreed to acquire 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The new aircraft, which will be delivered from 2014 onwards, will be used to…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot interlines with Tiger Airways

Oct 1, 2012 17
Singapore's two low-cost carriers, Tiger Airways and Scoot, have signed a major new partnership that will see them interline on routes between Southeast Asia and Australia. Under the…
Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar to boost NZ services

Sep 24, 2012 0
Jetstar will increase services between New Zealand’s three largest cities and add extra flights between Australia and Queenstown when it introduces a ninth aircraft to its New Zealand fleet…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot adds Taipei flights

Sep 17, 2012 11
Scoot will launch its first flights to Taipei tomorrow (Tuesday 18 September). The Singapore-based low-cost carrier will initially offer three weekly Boeing 777 flights on the route, rising…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot to add two Chinese destinations

Aug 30, 2012 16
Scoot has announced plans to expand its route network in China, with the addition of flights to Qingdao and Shenyang. The new Singapore-based low-cost carrier, which last week commenced…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot to launch Tianjin flights

Aug 22, 2012 19
Singapore’s new low-cost carrier, Scoot, will launch flights to Tianjin tomorrow (Thursday 23 August 2102). The northern Chinese city will initially be served three times a week, rising to…
Hotels

Middle East tourists up 38% to Queensland

Mark Elliott Aug 7, 2012 13
Queensland is continuing to witness sharp increases in the number of GCC visitors, the strengthening dollar notwithstanding. For the first four months of the year ending April 2012, a total…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot’s Taipei flights to launch in September

Jul 9, 2012 0
Scoot has brought forward the launch date of its new Singapore-Taipei flights. The Singapore-based low-cost carrier will commence services to the Taiwanese capital from 18 September 2012,…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot launches Bangkok flights

Jul 5, 2012 16
Singapore's new low-cost carrier, Scoot, today launches flights to Bangkok. The new daily service will depart Singapore Changi airport's Terminal 2 at 1725 on Thursday 5 July, arriving at…
Airlines and Aviation

Recovering Tiger opens new base

Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2012 12
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian Aviation Briefs

Jul 3, 2012 15
Turkish Airlines launches Mongolia flights Turkish Airlines has launched its first ever flight to Mongolia. On Monday 2 July, the national carrier commenced its new service from Istanbul to…
Airlines and Aviation

Recovering Tiger opens Sydney base

Jul 2, 2012 18
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 -…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot takes to the skies

Jun 4, 2012 0
Scoot, Singapore Airlines' new long-haul low-cost carrier, will take to the skies for the first time tonight. The airline's first Boeing 777-200 aircraft, which has been named 'Goin…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas to boost domestic capacity

May 24, 2012 18
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot unveils in-flight services

May 15, 2012 10
Singapore Airlines' new low-cost carrier Scoot has revealed its in-flight entertainment and F&B options. As previously revealed by Travel Daily last week, Scoot will offer passengers…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian aviation briefs

May 11, 2012 15
ANA’s international traffic surges  All Nippon Airways (ANA) managed to achieve double-digit growth in terms of international passenger traffic in the full-tear 2011-12, despite the…
Airlines and Aviation

Scoot to create new travel demand for Singapore – CEO

May 9, 2012 1
Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) new low-cost carrier, Scoot, will boost travel demand for Singapore and destinations across Asia, its CEO has said. Speaking to Travel Daily today, Campbell Wilson…
Tourism Boards

Queensland promotes family-friendly holidays

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2012 15
With the summer fast approaching, Queensland Tourism has launched a couple of initiatives. The first is an exclusive offer with Al Rais. The summer package offers flights with Emirates and…
Hotels

Starwood to revamp landmark China hotel

Apr 22, 2012 18
A major overhaul of the Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing, Starwood’s first ever hotel in China, will form part of a series of renovations to Sheraton properties over the next few years.…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X boosts Australia, Taiwan

Mar 14, 2012 13
AirAsia X has unveiled the next phase of its network realignment strategy, with the addition of flights to Australia and Taiwan. Earlier this week the Kuala Lumpur-based low-cost carrier…
Airlines and Aviation

Tiger Airways to establish Sydney base

Mar 7, 2012 15
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Dreamliner takes first Aussie domestic flight

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2011 11
Jetstar CEO, Bruce Buchanan with the Dreamliner's flight crew Boeing's 787 Dreamliner today touched down in Melbourne on its first domestic Australian flight from Sydney. The new aircraft,…
Airlines and Aviation

Tiger Christmas wish granted

Mark Elliott Nov 16, 2011 0
Tiger Airway has been given permission to up flight frequency ahead of the busy Christmas period. The Civil Aviation Authority of Australia (CASA) has raised the daily flight quota imposed…
Hotels

Surfers Paradise Marriott relaunches

Mark Elliott Oct 18, 2011 0
Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa marked the completion of its extensive AU$20 million (US$20.4 million) refurbishment yesterday. At an event attended by some of Queensland's…
Hotels

Outrigger signs new Surfers Paradise hotel

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2011 17
Outrigger Hotels & Resorts has entered into an agreement to purchase the management rights and real estate assets of the Holiday Inn Surfers Paradise, on Australia's Gold Coast. The sale…
Hotels

Queensland hotels recovering – Mantra

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2011 17
Mantra Group has reported an upswing in business at its Queensland hotels. Despite the challenges faced in the state, the group reported a 3.7% rise in revenue per available room (revPAR)…
Australia

Attraction takes Queensland tourism to new heights

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2011
A new tourist attraction on Queensland's Gold Coast is planning to allow tourists to experience the state from a whole new perspective. Opening this Australian summer, SkyPoint Climb will…
Hotels

Hilton Surfers Paradise opens

Mark Elliott Sep 14, 2011
The AU$700 million (US$723 million) Hilton Surfers Paradise complex on Queensland's Gold Coast has officially opened its doors, becoming the first Hilton property in the country to offer a…
Australia

Final battle begins for Million Dollar Memo

Mark Elliott Aug 25, 2011
Queensland's Million Dollar Memo reached its final stages this week when the 20 finalists flew to the Australian region to fight for the prize. UK finalist Reading Room joins the other…
Australia

Tourism Australia promotes working holidays

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2011
Regular travellers are at the centre of a new online marketing campaign by Tourism Australia.  '30 days in Oz' showcases various destinations and attractions around the country through the…
Hotels

Upscale Hilton to open in Surfers’ Paradise

Aug 22, 2011
The AU$700 million (US$730 million) Hilton Surfers Paradise complex on Queensland's Gold Coast will officially open its doors on Wednesday 14 September. Positioned as a Hilton Hotels &…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X boosts holiday routes

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2011
AirAsia X will be increasing flight frequencies to Australia and Taipei from 1 December 2011 to 31 January 2012 to cater for expected increased demand during the peak holiday season.…
Australia

Segway attraction opens in Australia

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2011
The first adventure centre in Australia to feature the two-wheel, electrically powered Segway has opened in the Gold Coast. The 1,500-square metre Segway Xperience Centre is located in…
Australia

Western Australia invites Chinese investment

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2011
With new flight routes set to connect Perth and Guangzhou directly, Western Australia is wooing Chinese travellers. In an interview with Xinhua, Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and…
Hotels

Hotel occupancies down in Queensland

Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2011
Hotel occupancies in Queensland are down so far this year, especially in leisure destinations. The Survey of Tourist Accommodation from the state's Bureau of Statistics shows that Q1 2011…
Australia

Aussie tennis star to represent Mantra

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2011
Mantra Hotels Resorts & Apartments next week launches a major new AU$5 million (US$5.4 million) marketing campaign, featuring former tennis star, Pat Rafter. Starting on 10 July, the…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Worldhotels properties target MICE biz

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2011
From the golden era of steam locomotives on the North Borneo Railway to the paradise of Phuket, Asia-Pacific affiliates of Worldhotels continue to develop unique MICE packages for corporate…
Australia

Media blunder incites anti-Arab sentiment

Mark Elliott May 22, 2011
In last week's column I talked about the ways in which the travel industry could beat the summer slump induced by the August timing of Ramadan and stimulate sales before, during and after…
Australia

More Aussies book Easter breaks – ZUJI

Mark Elliott Apr 19, 2011
More Australians are taking advantage of the Easter and Anzac Day long weekend with record numbers making last-minute bookings, according to online travel company, ZUJI Australia.…
Australia

Sea World Resort introduces biodegradable amenities

Mark Elliott Apr 12, 2011
Sea World Resort & Water Park, on Australia's Gold Coast, has introduced a range of biodegradable 'Eco Pure' guest amenities. The packaging on the new range of bathroom amenities…
Airlines and Aviation

Tiger sees 18% rise in passengers in March

Mark Elliott Apr 12, 2011
Tiger Airways carried 576,000 passengers in March 2011 - 18% more than the same month last year. The low-cost carrier is adding planes, with seat capacity from its Singapore hub expanding…
Hotels

Lanka’s CWG plans interest big hotel chains

Mar 25, 2011
As Sri Lanka's southern Hambantota city prepares its bid for the 2018 Commonwealth Games (CWG), its ambition and potential has raised eyebrows among international hotel chains. According to…
Australia

Queensland launches massive incentive challenge

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2011
Businesses around the world will go head to head for a AU$1 million (US$990,000) Queensland travel package in Tourism Queensland"s latest global marketing campaign, Premier Anna Bligh…
Australia

Lost Loggerhead turtles recuperating at Sea World

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2011
Yesterday Sea World became the temporary home to three rescued Loggerhead turtle hatchlings after they were found in various locations on Australia's Gold Coast. One of the turtles was…
Australia

Great Barrier Reef most popular for Japanese

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2011
A survey released today has revealed that Cairns & Great Barrier Reef has regained the number one position as the favourite Australian holiday destination for Japanese visitors.…
Features

Queensland launches five-year incentive strategy

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2011
Tourism Queensland is set to launch a five-year global strategy aimed at making the state one of the world's top incentive destinations.Tourism Queensland CEO, Anthony Hayes, said;…
Global

Queensland launches new five year MICE strategy

Mark Elliott Feb 15, 2011
Tourism Queensland is set to launch a new five-year global strategy aimed at putting the Australian state on the map as one of the world's top incentive destinations. Tourism Queensland'…
Global

Sino Hotels offers free in-room internet

Mark Elliott Feb 7, 2011
The Sino Group of Hotels in Hong Kong is now offering complimentary 24-hour in-room broadband internet access to all guests at The Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers, Hong Kong Gold Coast…
Australia

Queensland tourism trade supports flood victims

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2011
With the Gold Coast escaping unscathed from the flood disaster which has affected much of Queensland, many residents and businesses of the tourism capital are now turning their good…
Hotels

Second Radisson to open in the Maldives

Jan 5, 2011
Carlson today announced the signing of a second Radisson property in the Maldives. The USD 91 million, 281-villa resort, owned by Three K International Private Limited, is expected to open…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia announces launch of services to Hyderabad

Mark Elliott Jul 5, 2010
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, July 1, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- After creating a buzz in most of the other markets in the country, AirAsia the World's Best Low Cost Airline…
Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar launches long haul services from Singapore

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2010
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…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia launches Delhu flights with free seat promo

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2010
New Delhi, Delhi, June 3, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- Riding high following the successful launch of operations across seven markets in India, AirAsia, the World's Best…
Features

AirAsia X launches Delhu flights with free seat promo

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2010
New Delhi, Delhi, June 3, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- Riding high following the successful launch of operations across seven markets in India, AirAsia, the World's Best…
Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar to expand New Zealand operations

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2010
Low fares leader Jetstar has unveiled plans to further expand its New Zealand operations, announcing an additional Airbus A320 aircraft to enter service later this year, and…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia lands in Bengaluru

Mark Elliott May 20, 2010
Sepang, May 20, 2010 - Continuing to spread its wings in the Indian market, AirAsia, the World's Best Low-Cost Airline, flew into the Silicon Valley of India…
Global

RCI adds seven resorts in Asia

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2010
SINGAPORE, April 22 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced the…
Global

AirAsia appoints Mindshare media agency

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2010
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 APRIL 2010 - AirAsia has appointed global media network giant Mindshare to handle its media account in Malaysia starting July 1 in a bid to extend the reach and…
Global

AirAsia X boosts Australia frequencies

Mark Elliott Apr 12, 2010
Sepang, 12th April 2010 - AirAsia X will be ramping up its flights and will be flying twice daily from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne and Kuala Lumpur- Perth effective 1st July 2010…
Global

Peppers expands Queensland portfolio

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2010
Peppers has expanded its collection of retreats, resorts and hotels in Queensland with the launch of its first retreat in the Gold Coast Hinterland - Peppers Ruffles Lodge &…
Global

AirAsia X introduces flatbed seats

Mark Elliott Apr 5, 2010
KUALA LUMPUR, 5 April 2010 - AirAsia X revealed another enhancement in its services today with the introduction of new comfortable 'flatbed Premium seats', giving the 'AirAsia…
Global

Agent super fam to Tangalooma, Oz

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2010
More than 40 agents from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and the UAE will be heading Down Under this month to visit one of Australia's top family resorts.The travel agents…
Global

Jetstar boosts Cairns with additional flights

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2010
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…
Global

Jetstar launches first flights to Fiji

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2010
Australia's low fares leader Jetstar has today celebrated its inaugural services to the South Pacific with direct flights to Fiji, one of the most popular destinations for Australian…
Global

Travel Offers w/e 19 March 2010

Mark Elliott Mar 19, 2010
Goodwood Park Hotel, Singapore offers anniversary double WORLDHOTELS affiliate, Goodwood Park Hotel, is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year with two room packages. The…
Global

HQ New Zealand appoints Tourism Portfolio

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2010
Queenstown's leading event management company HQ New Zealand has appointed specialist representative Tourism Portfolio to expand its sales and marketing activities in Australia.Established…
Global

Two more Aussie casinos join WORLDHOTELS

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2010
(Hong Kong, March 16, 2010) - Two more famous Australian casino hotels operated by premier gaming and entertainment group Tabcorp are joining WORLDHOTELS. As of April 10…
Global

Baby dolphin born at Sea World

Mark Elliott Mar 4, 2010
Sea World, on Australia's Gold Coast, has welcomed a new baby to its dolphin family with the birth of an Inshore Bottlenose dolphin. Hallie, a 14 year-old female Bottlenose…
Global

Jetstar’s Quiksilver plane serves surfers

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2010
Australia's low fares airline Jetstar together with iconic Australian surf brand Quiksilver have teamed up to create a specially painted aircraft to launch the 2010 Quiksilver Pro on the…
Global

Tourism Queensland launches Valentine contest

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2010
SINGAPORE, 2 February 2010 - Tourism Queensland (TQ) and UOB Travel (UTP) today announced the launch of their joint promotional microsite -bestromanticholiday.com.sg -…
Global

AirAsia to launch six new Indian routes

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2010
Kuala Lumpur, 26 January 2010 : AirAsia, the World's Best Low-Cost Airline is all out to rock and paint the India skies red by extending its footprint with the launch of its direct…
Global

Jetstar unveils huge Australian expansion plan

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2009
Australia's low fares leader Jetstar will significantly grow its domestic Australian operations in 2010 by introducing an additional 700,000 new seats annually to some of Australia's…
Global

Mantra Group to sell hotel rights

Mark Elliott Nov 13, 2009
Leading Australian corporate and leisure accommodation operator Mantra Group announced plans today to sell the management letting rights (MLRs) to some of its non-core properties as part of…
Global

Mantra secures deal for Paradise Centre Apartments

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2009
The Mantra Group has successfully negotiated a further 10 year contract to manage one of the Gold Coast's landmark apartment buildings, Paradise Centre Apartments, in Surfers…
Global

Hawaiian launches special Business Class fares

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2009
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…
Global

Vibe Hotels launches travel forum

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2009
25 Sep 09 (TravMedia.com): Do you have your finger on the pulse? Do you always know where to get the best coffee, which pub pulls the best beer or where to get the best steak in town?…
Global

AirAsia X at nearly 100% online penetration

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2009
SINGAPORE - Not only has AirAsia X, the low cost long haul carrier affiliated with AirAsia, enjoyed strong customer response in Australia but it has also managed to achieve nearly…
Global

Dreamworld commissions big screen Australian film

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2009
Dreamworld Gold Coast has commissioned Sydney-based production house, GraingerTV, to produce an Australian wildlife and habitat documentary to screen in its six-storey movie…
Global

Shark Attack at Sea World

Mark Elliott Aug 7, 2009
Sea World in Australia's Gold Coast has announced it newest marine animal exhibit and the world's only dedicated Bull Shark exhibit; 'Shark Attack - Bull Sharks in our Backyard'. The…
Global

Jetstar becomes Australia’s second largest carrier

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2009
Low-cost carrier Jetstar has become the second largest international airline in terms of passenger numbers within the Australian market during May 2009, based on the figures release by…
Global

2009 Sea World whale watching season gets underway

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2009
The first of thousands of Humpback Whales will be travelling past the Gold Coast as Sea World Whale Watch officially launches its 2009 season this Monday 1st June.The Gold Coast whale…
Global

Virgin Blue tyre bursts on take-off

Mark Elliott May 27, 2009
A Virgin Blue flight has made an emergency landing in Brisbane after sustaining tyre damage on take-off. According to a Brisbane Times report, the plane was taking off from Gold Coast…
Global

Sands adds Queensland resort

Mark Elliott May 26, 2009
Sands Management has announced that the Sands Mediterranean Resort at Burleigh Beach , Queensland , is joining its Sands Resorts portfolio. The resort, which was formerly the…
Global

Virgin Blue offers ground transfers with Con-x-ion

Mark Elliott May 20, 2009
Virgin Blue travellers touching down at Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast airports now have a new streamlined transfer option available to them. The airline has joined forces with…
Global

Sea World Australia frees trapped dolphins

Mark Elliott May 20, 2009
The research & rescue team from Sea World Gold Coast, Australia, has assisted the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service in freeing three bottlenose dolphins entrapped in…
Global

Jetstar launches Auckland services

Mark Elliott Apr 29, 2009
Jetstar has launched trans-Tasman services from Auckland, confident it can prosper on the already crowded route. The low-cost Qantas subsidiary will fly daily from Auckland to the Gold…
Global

Stella Hospitality Group predicts record quarter

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2009
Stella Hospitality Group is expecting to post record third quarter results for leisure bookings at their portfolio of more than 140 Peppers, Mantra and Breakfree resorts.Revenue from…
Global

AirAsia seeks ‘X-factor’ in name game

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2009
AirAsia X is inviting wordsmiths from across the globe to help them name their planes. According to a Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation report, the airline has launched a naming…
Global

Australia hopeful of Easter break boost

Mark Elliott Mar 19, 2009
According to a Sydney Morning Herald report, airlines and travel sites are reporting that advance bookings for Easter are on par with, and in some cases higher than, last…
Global

Jetstar to restart Cairns-Osaka services

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2009
Australian low-cost carrier, Jetstar, has announced plans to reinstate direct international services between Cairns and Osaka in December 09, the Centre for Asia Pacific…
Global

Tiger launches Adelaide hub

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2009
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…
Global

Travel Offers w/e 27 February 09

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2009
MSC offers free flights Luxury cruise liner, MSC Cruises, is inviting guests to experience its premiere onboard service with MSC Yacht Club onboard the brand's new flagship,…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X plans tenfold sales growth

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2008
Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier, AirAsia X, hopes to expand its sales tenfold to US$1 billion by the end of 2010, ChannelNews Asia has reported. The carrier's Chief…
Airlines and Aviation

Two more A320s for Tiger’s Adelaide launch

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2008
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…
By the Way

Giant eel terrorises Aussie swimmers

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2008
A giant rogue eel has been terrorising swimmers at a Gold Coast swimming hole, according to a Courier Mail report. The eel, more than a metre long, has reportedly bitten…
Airlines and Aviation

NZ link a boost for Bali

Mark Elliott Oct 15, 2008
Jetstar Airways' decision to increase its trans-Tasman services to New Zealand is potentially great news for Bali, according to The Little Bali Hotel & Resort Company (LBHRC). The…
Airlines and Aviation

Auckland welcomes Jetstar move

Mark Elliott Oct 14, 2008
Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement by Jetstar that it will launch new daily services between the New Zealand hub and both Sydney and the Gold Coast, effective 28 April…
Australia

Australian fruit farm tempts Japan tourists

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2008
Tropical Fruit World, an agri-tourist farm, research park and tourist attraction located on Australia's Gold Coast, is attempting to lure more Japanese tourists.Aymon…
United Arab Emirates

JAL to codeshare with Jetstar

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2008
Japan Airlines (JAL) will start codesharing on Jetstar's Osaka-Gold Coast-Sydney routes from 1 October, and on Tokyo-Cairns routes from 18 December. The agreement is…
Australia

Freak wave hits whale watchers

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2008
Eleven whale watchers have been taken to hospital after a freak wave hit their boat off Australia's Gold Coast, the Herald Sun has reported. One man was reportedly thrown overboard in…
Indonesia

AirAsia X unfazed by aviation crisis

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2008
Long-haul low cost carrier, AirAsia X, has said it will not fall foul of the current crises hitting the aviation industry, and has reported strong sales. ChannelNews Asia has…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X plots Melbourne-London flights

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2008
Following the announcement that it will start Kuala Lumpur (KL) to Melbourne services from 12 November, Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia X, has said it plans to fly Australians…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X to add more Aussie points

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2008
AirAsia X said it is happy with its Gold Coast services and plans to add Perth to its network on 2 November, with services to Melbourne expected to start next year, The Australian…
Airlines and Aviation

Air Asia X launches KL-Perth

Mark Elliott May 16, 2008
After launching flights to Gold Coast and Hangzhou from Kuala Lumpur, Air Asia X plans to start a new direct service to Perth.AirAsia X will commence the service as early as November…
Features

David vs Goliath win

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2008
Australian consulting company, TravConsult, was awarded the Gold Award for Service Quality and Human Resource Development at the recent China Tourism Welcome Awards. They were…
Events

Penguin party

Mark Elliott Apr 2, 2008
Sea World at Gold Coast (Australia) has opened their newly completed state of the art Fairy Penguin exhibit Penguin Point. For a cocktail party or pre-dinner drinks with a difference this is…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X buys 10 more Airbus planes

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2008
Malaysian long-haul budget airline AirAsia X said it will buy 10 more Airbus A330-300 aircraft for US$2.1 billion dollars. An AFP report said this would bring its fleet size to 25. The…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X gives free seats

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2008
AirAsia X -the long-haul arm of AirAsia - is offering 5,000 free seats to mark a sales milestone of 100,000 seats. Azran Osman-Rani of AirAsia X said the giveaway was "a…
Indonesia

AirAsiaX to add new Australian routes

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2008
With its Gold Coast service up and running, AirAsiaX is looking at routes to the Australian states of Victoria and New South Wales, a report said.AirAsiaX chief executive Azran…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X flies to Hangzhou

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2008
AirAsia X, the Malaysian-based long-haul low-cost airline, is launching Kuala Lumpur-Hangzhou, its second long-haul flight. The five weekly flights start from February…
Features

Tiger’s Australia "pawprint" faces hurdle

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2007
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…
Airlines and Aviation

No rise in AirAsia fuel surcharge for now

Mark Elliott Nov 22, 2007
"No, not at the moment. One must build a sustainable business, at whatever the cost of oil is," AirAsia group chief executive officer Tony Fernandes was quoted saying by The…
Airlines and Aviation

Five cents to fly?

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2007
The Age said Jetstar was ready to operate services at a significant loss to blow Tiger away.The offer for 5,000 seats, which go on sale today, will be available to subscribers…
Hotels

Hilton goes surfing

Nov 21, 2007
The Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel and Residences will house about 170 rooms and 340 apartments. It will comprise dual beachside towers, one (32 storeys) fronting Surfers Paradise Boulevard…
Airlines and Aviation

Avalon Melbourne’s second airport

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2007
The airport, already home to Jetstar domestic, could get cheap flights to Malaysia from late next year with AirAsiaX launching flights there, the report said.The Malaysian…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X eyes second Australian destination

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2007
Chief executive officer Azran Osman-Rani told the New Straits Times that the carrier had begun negotiations with several cities including Newcastle in New South Wales and Avalon in Victoria.…
Reports

10 most popular destinations for 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 24, 2023
The study by the travel experts at Bounce analysed Pinterest Trends Index scores, to reveal the global destinations increasing (& decreasing) the most in popularity. 
Guest Column

How To Make The Most Of Your Thailand Trip? Discovering the Hidden Treasures and Ultimate Visa Procedure

VISALEETS - Immigration and visa services Mar 8, 2023
The Southeast Asian nation of Thailand is renowned for its delectable cuisine, vibrant culture, and stunning coastline. Starting in Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, one can visit the…
Cruise

Cunard Announces Queen Anne Debut Sailings To Australia

Joe Cusmano Mar 7, 2023
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…
Tourism

Ten family-friendly experiences in Aspen and Snowmass this summer

Kristin Mariano Mar 2, 2023
During the summer months, the scenic mountain towns of Aspen and Snowmass Village in Colorado offer an unforgettable experience for all ages. With a world-class events calendar ranging…
Hotels

Radisson Resort & Spa Hua Hin opens with 243 keys

Kanchan Nath Mar 1, 2023
Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Radisson Resort & Spa Hua Hin, a beachside retreat that invites travellers to discover the many wonders of Hua Hin.
Cruise

Oceania cruises showcases the natural wonders of Alaska’s “Last Frontier”

Kanchan Nath Feb 24, 2023
Oceania Cruises offers an abundance of immersive experiences in “The Last Frontier,” embedding travellers in the fabric of Alaska’s local communities.
Train

Journey Beyond expands with cruise line ‘American Queen Voyages’

Kanchan Nath Feb 23, 2023
Journey Beyond, part of the Hornblower Group, has expanded its brands and experiences to now include the North American cruise line, American Queen Voyages.
Partner content

Wake up at the magnificent Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef

Kristin Mariano Feb 21, 2023
Early mornings at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef are worth getting out of bed for. When the sun’s golden glow lights up the sand dunes outside your glamping tent, stroll the few metres to where…
Hotels

Accor’s latest hotel openings from across the world

Kristin Mariano Feb 9, 2023
Accor's latest hotel openings and signings from destinations across the world including: Manly Pacific - MGallery in Australia, Fairmont Manchester San Diego in the USA, Swissotel…
Tourism

Five ways to journey Japan sustainably

Kristin Mariano Feb 1, 2023
A country connected to its landscapes and with a long-held respect for living things, sustainable tourism in Japan is key to preserving its culture and beauty. Whether it’s staying in…
Reports

Top trending destinations for 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2023
Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research found that travellers are feeling overwhelmingly more optimistic about traveling in 2023 compared to last year.
Hospitality

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific expands presence in Vietnam and Thailand

Kristin Mariano Jan 18, 2023
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with more than 1,600 hotels in approximately 20 markets and territories in Asia Pacific proudly unveiled its…
Hotels

From trash to tote: Thai resort welcomes guests with offer that’s not refuse

Kristin Mariano Jan 13, 2023
Guests checking in at the luxury beachfront resort of Banyan Tree Krabi are reducing their carbon footprint on southern Thailand’s marine environment from the moment they arrive. Instead…
Tourism

4 Things To Do in Brazil This New Year

Kristin Mariano Dec 23, 2022
Spending New Year's Eve in never before seen destinations is becoming increasingly popular among GCC residents after the pandemic. GCC Travelers are keen to explore and discover new…
Tourism

Otherworldly journeys in New Zealand

Kristin Mariano Dec 12, 2022
There’s no shortage of magic or adventure in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies. Follow in the footsteps of the characters themselves with just one of these wondrous…
Hotels

Hotels to look out for in 2023 in Vietnam

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2022
This time last year, 2022 was still looking pretty dicey. Covid was wreaking havoc on the travel industry. There was light at the end of the tunnel, but we were still in the dark. Now we’ve…
Hotels

Radisson Resort & Spa Hua Hin to open by Feb 2023

Kanchan Nath Nov 24, 2022
Radisson Hotel Group is accelerating the expansion of its portfolio in Thailand with the signing of Radisson Resort & Spa Hua Hin, an upscale beachfront resort with Destination Group,…
Hotels

Mercure Rayong Lomtalay Villas and Resort debuts, currently with 51 keys

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022
Mercure, one of the world’s largest midscale brands, is proud to debut the initial phase of its new resort in Rayong, Thailand.
Hospitality

World of Hyatt introduces FIND: A platform of curated well-being experiences

Kristin Mariano Nov 10, 2022
Grounded in its ongoing efforts to inspire and empower travellers to pursue their individual well-being goals, World of Hyatt is introducing FIND, an experiences platform, through Hyatt’s…
Tourism

6 reasons why you should visit Lithuania in autumn

Kristin Mariano Nov 1, 2022
One of the biggest perks of living in Lithuania is its famously distinct seasons. Each time of year  — Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn — paints the country’s landscapes in different…
Partner content

5 exciting features of Queensland’s new travel trade website

Kristin Mariano Oct 10, 2022
Here are the five features of Queensland’s new travel trade website especially designed for trade partners.
Global

JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites opens with 52 keys

Kanchan Nath Oct 6, 2022
JW Marriott, opens JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort Suites, an all-suite luxury retreat nestled in a serene beachside setting on southern Thailand’s Andaman coast.
Guest Column

The Standard, Hua Hin, Thailand

Andrew J Wood Sep 19, 2022
The Standard, Hua Hin is a new build, mid-sized property which opened in December 2021 with its collection of 199 rooms, suites and villas.
Cruise

Take a sea-hotel adventure with Dhahab

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2022
Six Senses Zighy Bay takes to the seas for its latest out-of-the-ordinary escapade.
Hotels

Radisson Resort & Suites Phuket is the brand’s latest playground

Kristin Mariano Sep 12, 2022
Radisson Resort & Suites Phuket, a stylish upscale hotel set on the stunning west coast of this popular resort island, joining the portfolio, is Radisson's latest expansion on the…
Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Site Crashes as Frequent Flyers Claim Goodwill Rewards

Joe Cusmano Aug 24, 2022
The Qantas frequent flyer website went down Monday morning as frequent flyers flocked to redeem the perks the airline had promised them as an apology for its recent lousy performance.…
Tourism

Kagoshima: Kyushu’s sunny prefecture

Kristin Mariano Aug 23, 2022
Situated at the southwestern tip of Kyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture encompasses vibrancy and tranquillity, all within 3,500 square miles. This seaside region is home to healing hot springs,…
Hotels

Radisson Blu Resort, Saidia Garden opens with 150 rooms in Morocco

Kanchan Nath Aug 17, 2022
The resort is located on one of the longest beaches in Morocco that stretches across 14 kms. It offers the luxury of coastal living and golf.
Tourism

Seven Japanese destinations for second-time visitors

Kristin Mariano Aug 17, 2022
With borders relaxing and anticipation for travel to Japan peaking, get off the beaten track and explore some of Japan’s lesser-known regions on your next holiday. If you’ve tackled Tokyo…
Hospitality

Hotel Arts Barcelona: Spain’s swankiest hotel is an art and design lover’s paradise

Megha Paul Aug 8, 2022
Styled to embrace the destination’s defining legacy, the iconic beachside, urban resort Hotel Arts Barcelona stands as the tallest building in the city, with a contemporary glass and steel…
Hotels

Hilton Expands Malaysia Portfolio with DoubleTree by Hilton Shah Alam i-City

Kristin Mariano Aug 2, 2022
Hilton has announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Shah Alam i-City, a 300-room contemporary hotel that provides easy access to the city’s prime manufacturing hubs and recreational…
Tourism

10 alternative North American adventures to take before summer ends

Kristin Mariano Aug 1, 2022
As we move into the last month of summer, here are 10 alternative summer holidays to swap crowded beaches for beautiful mountains and spacious National Parks. The Everglades National…
Tourism Boards

5 useful tips when going on a sustainable road trip in Scotland

Kristin Mariano Jul 25, 2022
Here are some of the helpful tips if you are going on a sustainable road trip in Scotland.
Tourism

What’s new in California this summer?

Kristin Mariano Jul 21, 2022
From new hotels and attractions to the best outdoors activities and culinary experiences, here are nine places that you should keep on your radar when heading to the Golden State this…

Summers out and international travel is coming back – Agoda

Kristin Mariano Jul 20, 2022
Agoda has revealed the top trending holiday destinations now that international travel is slowly becoming the norm again. Travellers are dusting off their suitcases and ready to embrace…
Tourism Boards

5 must-try food and drink experiences in Scotland

Kristin Mariano Jul 18, 2022
Here are some of the food and drink experiences in Scotland that you should not miss.

10 bucket list travel adventures

Kristin Mariano Jul 11, 2022
With border restrictions relaxing all over the world, 2022 is looking to be the year of travel.

9 alternative American adventures

Kristin Mariano Jun 21, 2022
With tourists set to return in droves to the major hubs, forgo old favourites and go off the beaten path with these nine alternative destinations. Wide-open spaces in Yosemite’s…

Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort is the epitome of work and life balance

Kristin Mariano Jun 2, 2022
Four Points by Sheraton Phuket Patong Beach Resort is the newly-built resort, which opened in October 2020 in the height of the pandemic.

Azamara Starts Summer With Mediterranean Cruises

Dmytro Makarov May 27, 2022
Azamara Starts Summer With Mediterranean Cruises - With Azamara Journey returning to sail today, the fleet’s four ships are all sailing the high seas Azamara, the upmarket cruise line and…

Adina Apartments Adelaide, Australia’s most liveable boutique city

Anthony Gallagher May 19, 2022
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…

Heritage Expeditions flagship Heritage Adventurer is ready to sail as New Zealand reopens

Kristin Mariano May 18, 2022
Heritage Expeditions luxurious new flagship Heritage Adventurer is nearing the completion of her refurbishment ahead of the New Zealand border opening and the announcement of three epic…
Golfing

4 best golf school vacation spots to visit in the USA

Chris Head May 16, 2022
Are you planning a vacation in 2022 to get away from all the hustle, bustle, and stress from the pandemic? Why not combine two of your favorite things, golf and vacation, to come back with a…
Reopening updates

Portugal welcomes back Indian travellers

Megha Paul May 4, 2022
Visitors arriving on the mainland Portugal from India, will be required to present some documents as mandate and no quarantine will be obligatory upon arrival

COMO Point Yamu: Experience contemporary Thai luxury at its finest

Kristin Mariano May 2, 2022
COMO Point Yamu anticipates your every need and providing you with cutting-edge facilities, delicious dining experience, one-of-a-kind activities, and on-point service.

Hit the road: 5 bucket list US road trips

Kristin Mariano Mar 29, 2022
Two years of lockdowns and border restrictions have made travellers eager to return to the open road. With the USA now firmly back on the map for UK travellers, discover some of the…

Wellness in Kyushu – Japan’s Onsen Island

Kristin Mariano Mar 2, 2022
For a thousand years, the mineral-rich waters of Kyushu have healed and soothed emperors, samurai, and the public. The volcanic landscape lends itself perfectly to an abundance of hot…

Qatar for Kids: 10 of the best family experiences

Kristin Mariano Jan 19, 2022
Whether searching for a relaxing winter sun destination for February half-term, or the ultimate family adventure over the Easter break, Qatar offers a variety of attractions for…

What does the future of travel look like?

Megha Paul Nov 17, 2021
Andrew Bate, CEO of Safely, talks about how continued uncertainty around travel restrictions and high vacation rental demand will impact travel choices this year

Head to the Philippines’ Ilocos Region for heritage and beaches

Angela Symons Nov 15, 2021
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, the recommendations and activities mentioned in this article are for the purpose of possible future holidays. Please always refer to local…
Hotels

Renaissance Pattaya: The hidden gem and premium hotspot in Na Jomtien for your perfect getaway

Megha Paul Oct 25, 2021
Prepare yourself for a surprise every step of the way and soak up the most gorgeous views here as the premium hotel follows in the footsteps of its contemporary design and luxury quotient…

Enjoy the Company of Your Dog While He’s Here

Jane Swift Oct 5, 2021
Some hotels provide additional services for extra charges, so always check this out before lodging with a particular company. They should also tell you how many dogs they house at any one…

10 Best Signature Tours for Post-Pandemic Travelers

Olga Bortnikova Sep 6, 2021
If you're ready to travel adventure and want a truly unique, stress-free experience, I have collected for you 10 best destinations where there are signature tours, which you can start this…
TD Syndicated Partner

Podcast: Overview Vanuatu

Steve Collins Aug 3, 2021
Composed of 83 spectacular islands, the archipelago of Vanuatu features an authentic and unique blend of breathtaking landscapes, rich culture and friendly locals. After just a short plane…
Mobile & Social

10 of South Australia’s most Instaworthy locations

Angela Symons Jun 30, 2021
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…
Global

Top 7 COVID-safe destinations you should visit this summer

Megha Paul Jun 24, 2021
Wego explores seven COVID-safe destinations you should visit this summer
Interviews

South Australia tourism is back in the spotlight for all the right reasons

Anthony Gallagher May 28, 2021
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.
Tourism Boards

How to upsell South Australia to the visiting friends and family market

Kristin Mariano May 21, 2021
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.
Interviews

Why passengers can rely on Qatar Airways for a safe journey

Kristin Mariano Mar 11, 2021
Here is a story of an airline that embraced the change and immediately adapted to the “new normal” while keeping the mission of “connecting families” at its core.

‘36+3’ is the latest luxury train in Kyushu perfect for sightseeing

Kristin Mariano Dec 16, 2020
Recently launched this fall, the 36+3 sightseeing train joins the Seven Stars sleeper train in Kyushu, adding five new routes to Japan’s southernmost main island.

What To See In Phu Quoc, Vietnam?

Sale Govietnamvisa Sep 2, 2020
Have you considered visiting Phu QUoc? Phu Quoc is a peaceful tropical paradise, is about 50km away from the Vietnamese mainland. We review for you the top places and destinations to visit
Guest Column

Tours to India

anjali kumari Aug 10, 2020
Bored with office ordinary that appears to have turn out to be a vicious circle of your life? You want a spoil from the monotony to unwind the stress of recurring lifestyles. India is a…

Your next adventure awaits! Pullman creates tropical playground for new generation of global travellers

Megha Paul Jul 7, 2020
Along the southwestern coastline of Phu Quoc Island, Pullman will unveil flagship resort on 1 August. Located on the island’s southwest coast just 10 minutes from the airport, Pullman…

Podcast – Overview: Western Australia

Steve Collins Jun 7, 2020
if you wish to drive from Eucla in the south east corner of Western Australia around the coast to Kununurra in the north east, in the Kimberley region, you would have to drive a distance of…

Our expansion in mid-2021 will set AYANA apart: Stefan Fuchs

Anthony Gallagher Mar 10, 2020
A true passion for innovation with a keen ability to inspire and instill passion in his team members on both an executive and front-of-house level is what best describes Stefan Fuchs, the…

Preferred Hotels & Resorts updated portfolio for 2020

Alastair Newport Mar 3, 2020
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its latest tranche of properties to come under its umbrella, which saw  24 new hotels join the independent brand's global portfolio, at the end of…

Top 5 places to visit outside of London

Christian Tolentino Jan 29, 2020
London is known for its iconic attractions and luxury shopping, but venture beyond the confines of the capital and even more spectacular highlights await.

Warner Leisure unveils ‘Learn to Dance’ breaks

Megha Paul Jan 17, 2020
Warner Leisure Hotels has launched new 'Learn to Dance' breaks across selected Warner Gold stays. Offering guests who wish to grasp the basics of dance the chance to improve their skill,…

MICE focus: The Breakers Palm Beach

Alastair Newport Jan 6, 2020
Veteran rocker Rod Stewart hit the headlines this weekend when he and his eldest son, Sean Stewart, were charged with 'simple battery' this weekend, following an incident with security…

Vietjet hat trick: Airlines adds three new services

Alastair Newport Dec 24, 2019
Vietjet has announced the launch of three new services connecting Da Nang with Taipei, Singapore and Hong Kong. The inaugural flights’ ceremonies were held on location, within the…

Here’s why Villa Chada has the best Instagram spots

Kristin Mariano Dec 20, 2019
Do you like to travel and take amazing photos on what is called the best Instagram spots? Get your Instagram-worthy shots at the following sites in Villa Chada.

Hot hotel openings: The best of 2020

Christian Tolentino Dec 20, 2019
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.
Guest Column

Montenegro by car: 10 unmissable attractions

GrgM Dec 11, 2019
Montenegro by car: 10 unmissable attractions Montenegro is like a precious treasure chest: it seems small, but the riches inside are stunning. It only takes three hours to drive from one…

Hot hotel openings: Club Med’s new resort in Michès and more

Christian Tolentino Nov 29, 2019
From the unspoiled beaches of the Dominican Republic to the streets of London and Germany — here are this week's hottest hotel openings around the world.

6 Iceland locations that inspired Frozen 2

Kristin Mariano Nov 18, 2019
As Disney’s Frozen 2 hit the theatres, moviegoers are treated with awe-inspiring Icelandic landscape. Travellers can retrace the magical landscapes across Iceland’s regions which helped…

5 activities you shouldn’t miss in Koh Samui

Kristin Mariano Oct 31, 2019
Travelling to Koh Samui? Make sure you don’t miss out on some of the activities that you can only experience on the island.

Jet2 launches new direct service to Tivat in Montenegro

Megha Paul Oct 7, 2019
Jet2 and Jet2holidays has announced new direct services to Tivat in Montenegro, with flights and holidays going on sale from London Stansted and Manchester Airports. Montenegro which…

Top 10 global hospitality brands in Africa

Alastair Newport Sep 19, 2019
According to new research from STR, Accor and Marriott International represent the largest hotel supply and pipeline counts in Africa. As part of the STR 500, the company will release…

Eurowings adds Gdansk and Sofia to new offerings

Megha Paul Sep 10, 2019
Eurowings route network has added two new destinations for the winter timetable 2019/2020. With the Polish city Gdansk as well as Sofia in Bulgaria, the airline is further expanding its…

‘Yappy Hour’: 15 dog-friendly hotels in the USA

Christian Tolentino Aug 15, 2019
To honour man's best friend on International Dog Day (26 August), we've listed down some of the best dog-friendly hotels where you can hang with your furry friend.
Tourism

Full steam ahead: UK’s 7 steam railway journeys for sightseeing

Kristin Mariano Aug 2, 2019
Another way to witness the amazing sights in England is through the country’s trains that traverse the land giving the passengers front row seats to nature’s wonders.
Hospitality

Going green: AKARYN Hotels kickstarts new culinary series with sustainable dining

Megha Paul Jul 30, 2019
Thailand’s boutique hotel specialist AKARYN Hotel Group, is kickstarting its new AKARYN culinary series with a sustainable dining concept, on Thailand’s golden gulf coast, which aims to…
Tourism

Surfers Alert! 5 places to ride the waves in Portugal

Kristin Mariano Jul 26, 2019
Explore the stunning coasts offering the world’s best waves 365 days a year! Portugal is a truly remarkable destination – where nature works in wonderful symphony to create unforgettable…
Hospitality

Riu Hotels opens doors in Bulgaria

Megha Paul Jun 27, 2019
Spanish hotel chain Riu Hotels & Resorts has opened a new five-star hotel in Bulgaria in the Palace adults-only range, with all-inclusive service and free WiFi. Located in the Sunny…
Tourism

Top wedding destinations when you want to elope

Kristin Mariano May 31, 2019
Historically, June has always been the most popular month for weddings. The month of June derives its name from Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage. It was thought that couples who married…
Airlines and Aviation

Bird’s eye view: Why Brits love the window seat

Alastair Newport May 30, 2019
Thomas Cook Airlines has unveiled, in a new study, that when it comes to choosing where to sit on a plane, the elevated view of the world below from the window seat is the most popular…
Hotels

Hard Rock grows European portfolio with EUR 200m property in Barcelona

Christian Tolentino May 20, 2019
Hard Rock International has announced the development of Hard Rock Hotel Barcelona, continuing to grow its European hotel portfolio.
Hotels

“Kissed by the gentle sea breeze”: Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach GM on the Pearl of the Andaman Sea

Alastair Newport Apr 19, 2019
On a glorious April morning I had had the opportunity to fly down to Thailand's largest island Phuket, to spend a couple of nights on the sun-drenched tropical idyll as a guest of the…
Tourism

Holi 2019: Top 10 Indian destinations to celebrate festival of colours

Kristin Mariano Mar 20, 2019
Often celebrated sharing sweets and colouring the loved ones red, yellow, pink and blue, this festival of colors celebrates the victory of good over evil.
United States

Bit of alright: Old school 8-bit maps of the USA

Alastair Newport Feb 8, 2019
Do you remember 8-bit Google Maps? You don’t have to be an ‘80s kid to recall that colorful Nintendo-style product: it was a (rather useful) April Fools prank pulled by Google as recently as…
Partner content

Discover Sri Lanka’s UNESCO World Heritage Site with Amari Galle

Christian Tolentino Dec 17, 2018
Here are some of the best things to do at Amari Galle, to make sure your Sri Lankan itinerary is an unforgettable one.
Hotels

Preferred Hotels unveils 23 worldwide hotels for 2019

Alastair Newport Dec 3, 2018
Preferred Hotels unveil the latest properties to be added throughout next year.
Airlines and Aviation

United doubles down on Singapore-San Francisco by doubling up daily offering

Alastair Newport Nov 2, 2018
United’s second SG-SFO connection gives “passengers what the asked for: better sleep in the sky,” says country manager Laurence Chin.
Tourism

Royals on tour: Five ways to experience Abel Tasman National Park like Harry and Meghan

Alastair Newport Nov 1, 2018
Royal couple Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, arrived at Totaranui in Abel Tasman National Park on Monday 29 October. Here’s how you can experience the same location –…
Cruise

SuperStar Virgo makes homeport debut in Tianjin

Christian Tolentino Oct 8, 2018
Genting Cruise Lines has celebrated SuperStar Virgo’s inaugural homeport sailing from Tianjin to multiple destinations in Japan.
Tourism

Bad blood: Thailand’s tourism in peril facing China’s wrath

Kristin Mariano Oct 3, 2018
Do not mess with China as it may cost you a lucrative market of 1.4 billion. Thailand’s tourism industry is in jeopardy after Chinese tourist arrivals dropped for the first time ever.
Hospitality

Off The Beaten Track: Explore ancient Turkey with D-Resorts

Mili Aug 31, 2018
With the experience economy booming, it’s time to start meandering off the beaten Turkish track for experiences that give travellers a taste of ancient Turkey.
Attractions & Tours

Island hopping: Top ten island holiday destinations

Christian Tolentino Aug 23, 2018
Luxury leather goods company, David Hampton, has analysed 50 global islands, ranking each for 11 key holiday destination priorities, to find the ultimate island holiday destination.
Hospitality

Mövenpick opens oceanfront property in Hua Hin, Thailand

Christian Tolentino Aug 3, 2018
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced its latest property, Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin, a five-star oceanfront retreat in Thailand.
Tourism

Bournemouth and Poole encourage visitors to ‘Leave Only Footprints’ this summer

Mili Jul 18, 2018
Under the banner, Leave Only Footprints, beach-goers are invited to enjoy one of UK’s best beaches and to help keep them fabulous by clearing up at the end of the day.
Hospitality

IHG celebrates 1000th EMEAA hotel in Vietnam’s world-famous Phu Quoc Long Beach

Christian Tolentino Jun 22, 2018
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has more than a thousand reasons to celebrate as it opens its latest hotel in the Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa (EMEAA) region.
Hospitality

Hidden Iceland: “Trips we’d be proud to take our friends and family on”

Alastair Newport Jun 13, 2018
It is still less than a year from when Hidden Iceland was first set up by Scott Drummond, Ryan Connolly and Dagný Björg Stefánsdóttir – a small group of friends who came together through…
Transport

8 minimalist maps for the most epic U.S. road trips

Christian Tolentino May 25, 2018
Road trips are part of the American pop culture, inspiring countless movies and songs. If you’re planning to go on a drive, or just plain curious - here are eight minimalist maps to guide…
UK

Goa Experience new brochure trips out on Delhi, the Taj Mahal and Bengal Tigers

Alastair Newport May 10, 2018
UK tour operator Goa Experience, part of Serenity Holidays, who specialise in holidays to the popular coastal province in the west of India, has updated its list of guided, private tours to…
Asia

Thailand’s biggest travel trade show hits Pattaya for the first time

Alastair Newport May 10, 2018
Following the success of last year’s final event in Chiang Mai, Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) is heading south to the ever popular Thai beach town of Pattaya for TTM+ ‘Amazing Gateway to…
Air

Icelandair celebrates new Boeing 737 MAX 8 with a photography masterclass

Alastair Newport Apr 25, 2018
Icelandair announced the arrival of its first new Boeing 737 MAX 8 last week in a really smart and memorable way. On top of the usual ceremonies and speeches, the airline also invited a…
Hotels

You can now book these iconic U.S. locations for the first time ever

Christian Tolentino Mar 8, 2018
Booking.com introduces ‘Book the U.S.’ List featuring some unique places in the United States – from caves and castles to train cars and treehouses.
Hotels

Centara Hotels & Resorts launches all-inclusive marine experiences at two resorts in the Maldives

Christian Tolentino Feb 19, 2018
Centara Hotels & Resorts is offering all-inclusive marine packages at the Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa and the Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa.
OTAs & Tour Operators

Premier Holidays unveils new-look America portfolio

Jill Sayles Jan 16, 2018
Premier Holidays’ America brochure for 2018 has a new look and focuses on key experiences across the country. Fourteen new tours, 30 new excursions and six additional side trips have been…
Tourism

Which Asian countries made the top 10 locations for budget surfers?

Alastair Newport Dec 27, 2017 21
Heads up wannabe surfers! If you want to learn how to ride the waves without wiping out your bank account, a new ranking suggests heading to Ecuador, which offers the most affordable surfing…
Sri Lanka

Amari Galle Sri Lanka

Alastair Newport Nov 13, 2017 16
Sri Lanka, an island nation strategically situated in the Indian Ocean, steeped in rich culture and history, natural beauty, and stunning coastlines offers a unique blend of hidden…
Tourism

El Salvador announces new country brand

Jill Sayles Oct 30, 2017 15
El Salvador Tourism has launched a new country brand to enhance the destination’s attractions and Salvadoran identity in the international market.  The tourism board will be at this…
United States

The Ritz-Carlton Unveils A Tropical Paradise In Malaysia

Mark Elliott Sep 21, 2017 0
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi opens amid the island’s lush rainforest      LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA – 21 September 2017 – The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is pleased to announce the debut of…
Face‑to‑Face

New in Colorado Ski Country for Winter 2017-18

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2017 0
Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) member resorts will open for the 2017-18 ski season with new events, offerings, investments and capital improvements to continue providing a…
Tourism

Ffestiniog Travel adds escorted holidays to Albania and California

Jill Sayles Sep 1, 2017
Rail holiday specialist Ffestiniog Travel has released the 2018 edition of its escorted tours brochure.  It features six new escorted itineraries for next year - from the tramways of…
Cruise

Titan launches ocean and river cruise 2018 brochures

Jill Sayles Aug 10, 2017
Titan has launched its new 2018/19 Ocean and River cruise brochures adding more than 40 new itineraries.  The operator has introduced its new partnership with Regent Seven Seas Cruises®…
United States

Cruise Industry Reveals Fast Facts about the Small Ship Cruise Experience

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2017 0
Interest in small ship cruising, traveling onboard ships with a smaller passenger capacity, is on the rise among travelers. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s…
Hotels

Phuket under pressure as tourism growth exposes issue of unlicensed hotels

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2017
One of Asia’s most desirable tourist destinations, Phuket is attracting an ever-increasing number of international visitors to its golden beaches and turquoise seas. But many of the…
United States

Sonoma County, California – A Traveler’s Dream Vacation Spot

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2017 0
https://s3.amazonaws.com/rmexch.content/videos/1080/HynRr9nbb.mp4With more than 425 wineries, miles of rugged Pacific coastline, towering redwood forests, and its close proximity to San…
United States

2017 Road Trip Survey Uncovers That Nearly 75% of Americans Plan to Take a Road Trip This Year

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2017 0
Survey Commissioned by the GM BuyPower Card® Notes Trends on How Much Road Trippers Will Spend, What They Eat and Where They Travel While On The RoadJuly 4th is almost here, bringing with it…
Airlines and Aviation

Build it and they will come: Qatar Tourism Authority’s mega fam trip

Jill Sayles Jun 7, 2017
Shimmering gloriously in the golden glow of evening light, the waters of Doha bay with their bobbing wooden dhow boats provided a splendidly serene welcome to the Qatar Tourism Authority’s…
OTAs & Tour Operators

HF Holidays launches five new worldwide tours for 2018

Jill Sayles May 8, 2017
Walking and outdoor holiday specialist, HF Holidays, has announced five new worldwide tours for 2018.  Early booking offers are available plus free connecting flights to London.…
United States

Superstar Tony Hawk Carves It Up on Stockton Sand Dunes

Simon Willmore May 4, 2017 0
Dozens of skate-parks with steep bowls, ramps and rails are popping up all around NSW. Professional vertical skateboarder, Renton Millar said, “At the moment NSW is going through an…
Guest Column

Stepping into Sri Lanka’s south

Gemma Greenwood Apr 9, 2017
Sri Lanka’s south is on the cusp of change. “It’s like we hit a gold mine and are running into it,” said Skandha Ponniah, marketing manager for travel company Sri Lanka in Style…
United States

Escaping to Nature at Nova Scotia’s Liscombe Lodge

Simon Willmore Apr 9, 2017 0
Nova Scotia's eastern shore is a place of nature at its most raw and beautiful. Still remote, the region is best experienced via a trip to a destination hotel, like the Liscombe Lodge, on…
Guest Column

Stepping into Sri Lanka’s south

Gemma Greenwood Apr 4, 2017
Sri Lanka’s south is on the cusp of change. “It’s like we hit a gold mine and are running into it,” said Skandha Ponniah, marketing manager for travel company Sri Lanka in Style…
UK

Atlas Essaouira & Spa: Blending international comfort with Moroccan flair

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2017
Overlooking the golden sands of the Tagharte Beach and the rolling waves of the Atlantic Ocean, Atlas Essaouira & Spa is an ideal escape for visitors to the Moroccan coast. Perfectly…
Cruise

P&O Cruises introduces first ever Arabian Gulf fly-cruise programme

Simon Willmore Mar 8, 2017
P&O Cruises has announced details of an Arabian Gulf fly-cruise programme, the first time it has ever based a ship in the region. Between January 10 and April 4 2019, P&O Cruises…
United States

Exploring Fort Lauderdale

Simon Willmore Mar 1, 2017 0
Once a legendary wild child, Fort Lauderdale has matured since her 1980s spring break party heyday. Today the city on the Atlantic Coast between Miami to the south and Palm Beach to the…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Uzbekistan Airways, Jetstar, Tibet Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2017
New link between biggest cities in Uzbekistan and Pakistan Where? Tashkent (Uzbekistan) to Lahore (Pakistan) When? Twice a week, effective immediately Who? Uzbekistan Airways Why?…
UK

Fairmont St Andrews joins Clean the World initiative

Gemma Greenwood Jan 23, 2017
Fairmont St Andrews has joined the Clean the World hospitality initiative, which will see the five-star Scottish resort donate its soaps and discarded hygiene products to be recycled for…
United States

Under-The-Radar 2017 Must-Go Festivals

Simon Willmore Jan 19, 2017 1
While many travelers and locals enjoy national holidays and traditional festivals, it's the quirky ones that make America such an amazing and fun place to live in. These are the…
Maldives

Coming to San Francisco in 2017

Simon Willmore Jan 17, 2017 0
The year 2017 in San Francisco will be a time of welcoming the new and unique while celebrating the richness of the past.  Here are some of the major highlights: 50th Anniversary of the…

Five New South Wales Trips to Help Keep Your Summer Holiday Glow

Simon Willmore Dec 11, 2016 0
Reliving those long summer days and balmy nights with nothing to do except whatever you want? The Summer holidays might be over, but there's no reason not to keep the holiday vibe going with…
Hotels

Hoi An’s US$4bn plan to become beach resort hub

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2016
The historic town of Hoi An, on Vietnam's central coast, will become a major new Southeast Asian beach resort destination by the end of the decade, under new plans unveiled this week. A…
OTAs & Tour Operators

Polar Routes launches in the UK

Aaron Greenwood Nov 17, 2016
Specialist tour operator to South America Latin Routes has announced the launch of its new sister company, Polar Routes, a specialist expedition cruise operator to the polar regions.…
World Travel Market

ChIIC nations deemed ‘hot’ travel destinations at WTM

Aaron Greenwood Nov 9, 2016
China, India, Iceland and Cuba are tipped as hot spots for travel in 2017 – having been dubbed the ‘ChIIC’ new destinations at World Travel Market London this week.  A report released…
World Travel Market

India on the radar for travelling Brits in 2017

Aaron Greenwood Nov 8, 2016
Half of travel companies which conduct business in India expect to do more business in the country next year, according to research by World Travel Market London.  A travel industry…
Tourism Boards

TCA Abu Dhabi launches new global destination campaign

Gemma Greenwood Oct 31, 2016
Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) has launched a new worldwide promotional campaign aimed at encouraging travellers to experience Abu Dhabi’s ‘extraordinary stories.’…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates arrives in Republic of Guinea

Gemma Greenwood Oct 30, 2016
Emirates has resumed services between Dubai and Conakry in the Republic of Guinea today (30 October). The four-times-weekly service via Dakar, reopens access for Guinean travellers to…
Guest Column

Where to go in 2017 – hottest adventure destinations revealed

Gemma Greenwood Oct 30, 2016
When it comes to knowing what’s on the radar for travellers looking for a new and culturally adventurous trip, the experts at G Adventures have their fingers firmly on the global pulse. Here…
Hotel

La Dolce Vita at Paradise Resort & Spa, Sardinia

Gemma Greenwood Oct 24, 2016
When you think of the north east coast of Sardinia, it is ‘Costa Smerelda’ (Emerald Coast) running north of Olbia, that tends to grab the limelight; this idyllic coastline of marinas and…
UK

Abu Dhabi unveils state of the art new cruise terminal

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2016
You know that feeling, you’ve seen one cruise terminal - you’ve seen them all? Well, Abu Dhabi’s new cruise terminal well and truly bucks that trend. Bright and airy, with the comfort of…
UK

Discover Ferries highlights best alternative beaches from the UK

Mark Elliott Sep 7, 2016
Discover Ferries, the industry body representing 12 ferry operators in the UK and Ireland, has highlighted some fresh ideas for autumn breaks with tips for alternative beaches easily reached…
Face‑to‑Face

Face to face: Vicenç Capdevila, director, Catalan Tourism Board, UK & Ireland

Aaron Greenwood Jul 26, 2016
How is the UK market performing for Catalonia?  The UK market is incredibly strong. In 2015 we welcomed more than 1.8 million British tourists to Catalonia; from January to April of…
UK

Haven beaches receive Blue Flag status

Aaron Greenwood Jun 7, 2016
Haven has revealed two of its own beaches have been awarded Blue Flag status this year. Sandy Bay in Devon and Lydstep Beach in South Wales were among the 115 UK beaches entered into the…
Hotels

山东烟台金海岸希尔顿酒店开业

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2016
5月31日，希尔顿酒店及度假村宣布，烟台金海岸希尔顿酒店正式开业，标志着希尔顿首次亮相烟台。烟台金海岸希尔顿酒店由山东东银集团投资兴建并由希尔顿全球管理经营。 希尔顿全球大中华及蒙古区运营高级副总裁麦金信 (Bruce McKenzie)…
Hotels

Hilton opens new seafront hotel in China

Mark Elliott May 31, 2016
Hilton has continued its rapid expansion in China with the launch of a new seafront hotel in Shandong province. The new Hilton Yantai Golden Coast marks the company's entry into…
UK

Guernsey to welcome Petit Train

Aaron Greenwood May 10, 2016
Guernsey is set to welcome a new visitor attraction - its own Petit Train - from the end of May.  The on road train service will tour sites in a 35 minute narrated circuit operating…
UK

AA B&B 2016 Award winners honoured

Aaron Greenwood May 10, 2016
UK Bed and Breakfast operators from the South Coast to the Highlands of Scotland were celebrating yesterday at the AA Bed and Breakfast Awards.   The awards, presented at the annual…
Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Apr 27, 2016
FOO CHAI WOO has been appointed chief executive of SilkAir. He will take over at the Singaporean airline on 18 May, replacing Leslie Thng who returns to SIA. Foo has spent 21 years with…
Train

James Martin joins Virgin Trains F&B team

Aaron Greenwood Apr 14, 2016
Virgin Trains is set to partner with well-known British chef and TV presenter, James Martin, as part of the train operator’s continued transformation of the East Coast services.  From…
UK

Half of Brits believe UK is ‘undervalued’ as a holiday destination

Aaron Greenwood Apr 5, 2016
Almost half (42%) of all Brits believe that the UK is undervalued as a holiday destination according to new research by UK short break specialist, Butlin’s. The research comes as the…
UK

Brittany Ferries offers family discounts this half-term

Aaron Greenwood Feb 15, 2016
Brittany Ferries is offering families the chance for two children to travel free for selected sailings to France until 30 May, for bookings made by 10 April. The Kids-go-free promotion is…
Airlines and Aviation

香港航空开通澳大利亚凯恩斯及黄金海岸航线

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2016
1月8日，香港航空正式开通首条澳洲新航线服务，提供每周三班直航服务，逢周二、五及六由香港出发前往黄金海岸，再由开恩兹返回香港。…
Hotels

Ramada expands in Queensland

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2015
Wyndham Hotel Group has expanded its Ramada brand in Queensland with the launch of a new resort on the Sunshine Coast. The former WorldMark Golden Beach Resort has now been rebranded…
UK

Devon honours tourism leaders

Gemma Greenwood Nov 29, 2015
The 6th annual Devon Tourism Awards, sponsored by Hoseasons, took place last Thursday night at Plymouth’s Holiday Inn on the Hoe. The awards ceremony was hosted by Judi Spiers. The…
Guest Column

Check-In: Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort

Mark Elliott Oct 5, 2015
Almost exactly a year ago Outrigger Resorts, the Hawaiian hospitality company with 68 years of history, announced a new resort strategy for Asia and the Indian Ocean. The vision was to…
Ocean Cruising

Silversea announces 246 cruises planned for 2017

Aaron Greenwood Sep 28, 2015
Silversea Cruises has unveiled its new collection of 246 voyages for 2017 that are now available for booking.  These include itineraries for Silversea's current fleet of eight ships,…
UK

Why Guernsey’s a winter top seller

Gemma Greenwood Sep 9, 2015
I visited the Channel Islands almost every year as a child and have many fond memories of both summer and winter family trips to this unique collection of islands in the English Channel.…
Tourism

Kenya expands UK options after FCO drops travel warning

Gemma Greenwood Jun 22, 2015
The Kenya tourism industry is preparing to reintroduce Mombasa and the region north of the city to Watamu back into travel programmes for the UK market following a revision of the travel…
UK

CLIA welcomes new member

Aaron Greenwood Apr 2, 2015
Polar cruise specialist Ponant Yacht Cruises & Expeditions has joined industry body Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).   Ponant is the CLIA’s 28th Global Cruise Line…
Consumer

Top 10 reasons to get married abroad revealed

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2015
Loveholidays.com has revealed the reasons as to why one in 10 Brits gets married abroad.  The company commissioned a survey with TLF to ask the British public about their own marriage…
Malaysia

Anantara to arrive in Malaysia with Destination deal

Mark Elliott Feb 12, 2015
Thailand's Minor Hotel Group is planning to bring its Anantara brand to Malaysia, following the signing of a new partnership with Destination Resorts & Hotels (DRH). Under the…
Tourism

AMI charts over 100,000 tourists

Mark Elliott Oct 21, 2014
Al Marjan has turned out to be a golden goose for Ras Al Khaimah. HE Mohammed Ahmed Ruqait Al Ali, chairman of Al Marjan Island Company (AMI) has hailed the Island as a major tourism…
Hotels

Hilton opens beach resort in Qingdao

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2014
Hilton has launched a new resort property in the coastal city of Qingdao, in eastern China's Shandong province. The Hilton Qingdao Golden Beach offers 431 rooms and suites, all with…
Hotels

Palm resort marks Avani’s debut in Malaysia

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2014
Thailand's Minor Hotel Group has launched its upscale Avani Hotels & Resorts brand in Malaysia. The company has taken over the management of the former Golden Palm Tree Iconic…
Tourism

Gaddafi’s old Tripoli fortress to be turned into park

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2013
Muammar Gaddafi's Tripoli compound is to be turned into a public park, mentioned tourism minister Ikram Abdusalam Bash Imam. The sprawling Bab al-Aziziya complex once housed a swimming pool,…
Hotels

Best Western adds new hotel in Nha Trang

Feb 22, 2013 15
Best Western International has launched a new hotel in the Vietnamese resort town of Nha Trang. The Best Western Sea & Sun is a 10-storey property situated just five minutes’ walk…
Expedition Cruising

Titan reveals incentives

Mark Elliott Feb 19, 2013 14
Titan has announced that its agency sales team is launching incentives for February and March 2013 across a number of company’s brands. Agents that make a booking on any Rocky…
Hotels

Couples Resorts takes over ex-Almond resort

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2013 17
Couples Resorts and Casuarina Beach Club has taken over the Almond Casuarina Beach Resort in Barbados. Couples is to take over the lease of the resort from 10 February and under its…
OTAs & Tour Operators

New brochure releases (10Jul12)

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2012 18
The latest brochure releases in the UK market.... Titan’s ‘World’s Best River Cruises’ Titan Travel has issues its 2013 brochure covering its ‘World’s Best River Cruises’. The…
Airlines and Aviation

Tiger to boost Malaysia, China services

May 18, 2012 17
Tiger Airways will increase its flights to the Kuching and Penang in Malaysia, and the Chinese city of Haikou during the August holiday period. The Singapore-based low-cost carrier will…
Hotels

Shaza Hotels launches new luxury resort in Oman

Mark Elliott May 2, 2012 0
Shaza Hotels unveiled plans for Shaza Salalah - a luxury beach resort in Salalah, Oman. The development was launched at a signing ceremony by Shaza Hotel's CEO Simon Coombs and Taameer…
Train

IRCTC, OTDC to promote rail packages

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2011
The Indian Rail Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has inked an MoU with the Orissa Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) to promote tourist places in the state. IRCTC which offers…
United States

Rocky Mountaineer launches cruise product

Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2011
Tour operator Rocky Mountaineer has launched a range of rail and cruise itineraries and a new rail route from Seattle to strengthen its ties with the cruise industry. The new product has…
Global

Crystal Cruises launches Pacific voyages

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2010
Crystal Cruises has launched two new seven-day sailings on the Pacific Coast. The Crystal Symphony itineraries will travel between Los Angeles and Vancouver on the 'Pacific Escape' and…
Events

Pandharpur Yatra to be given tourism accreditation

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2010
Mumbai, Maharashtra, June 17, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- Visit Golden Maharashtra, a joint initiative of Maharashtra Economic Development Council (MEDC), Maharashtra…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia to launch direct daily KL-Yangon flights

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2010
Kuala Lumpur, 14 June 2010 - AirAsia, the preferred ASEAN airline is extending its route network to another South-East Asian country with direct daily flights to the city of…
Global

VisitBritain promotes Wales to UK market

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2010
In a bid to promote new UK experiences to the Middle East market, VisitBritian is promoting adventure holidays Wales, the area of land located to the West of Central England."More…
Global

Shangri-La to open in Istanbul

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2010
HONG KONG, April 16 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, has signed an agreement with Tanriverdi Holding Company to…
Global

Life Resort opens on Danang beachfront

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2010
DA NANG, Viet Nam (14 April 2010): Life Resorts delivered an encouraging vote of confidence to the Vietnamese tourism industry as Life Resort Da Nang becomes the first new resort to…
Global

W Retreat Koh Samui on track to open this summer

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2010
KOH SAMUI (March 17, 2010) - W Hotels Worldwide, the hotel category buster and industry innovator, has announced that W Retreat - Koh Samui, the first W Retreat in…
Global

Indian Pacific celebrates 40th anniversary

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2010
23 Feb 10 (TravMedia.com): The mighty Indian Pacific celebrates its 40th Anniversary today (23 February). A train acclaimed not only as an Australian icon but as one of the worlds greatest…
Global

U Hotels announces four new Indian hotels

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2010
Mumbai, India (February 17, 2010) - Jonathan Wigley, Chairman of Absolute KBJ Hotel Services India and CEO of Absolute Hotel Services Thailand announces four more new…
Global

Life Resort Danang eyes April launch

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2010
DANANG, Vietnam - One year after the global recession curtailed hospitality developments all over, including the premier resort development strip in Vietnam, Life Resort…
Global

Life Resort Danang to open in March

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2010
DANANG, Vietnam (25 Jan. 2010) - One year after the global recession curtailed hospitality developments all over, including the premier resort development strip in…
Airlines and Aviation

V Australia and Delta pen FFP, codeshare deals

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2009
Tuesday, 15 December, 2009 (Australia) - Virgin Blue Airlines Group's new boutique international long-haul airline, V Australia, and the world's largest…
Global

V Australia and Delta pen FFP, codeshare deals

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2009
Tuesday, 15 December, 2009 (Australia) - Virgin Blue Airlines Group's new boutique international long-haul airline, V Australia, and the world's largest…
Global

Jaz Hotels plots major expansion

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2009
Wednesday 11 November 2009: Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises, Egypt's most successful hotel company, is set to undergo the largest expansion to its portfolio to date…
Global

Private yacht available at Anantara Phuket

Mark Elliott Nov 2, 2009
Explore tropical islands all lying in close proximity to Phuket; it just seems a natural progression to further the luxury of Anantara Phuket's private pool villa resort by including a…
Global

Seawings launches experiences from Dubai Creek

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2009
DUBAI, UAE, October 28/PRNewswire/ -- Seawings LLC, the only seaplane tour operator in the Middle East, is pleased to announce that due to growing demand, they have…
Sports Tourism

World’s longest golf course planned

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2008
An 18-hole golf course, set to be the world's longest, has been pegged-out in Australia, news.com.au has reported. The Nullabor Links, on Western Australia's Nullabor…
Features

So Lonely?

Mark Elliott Feb 14, 2008
The beauty of the Lonely Beach is immediately obvious. As soon as you can seethrough the palm trees and down to the golden sands and turquoise waters, you realize you made the right…

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