Vivid Sydney 2023 program unveiled
Vivid Sydney will deliver the biggest and most culturally relevant program in its event history when it returns in 2023 from Friday 26 May to Saturday 17 June.
Renovated Capella Sydney opens to offer luxury
Occupying an entire city block just moments from Circular Quay, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, the hotel welcomes guests to a benchmark destination of luxury accommodation, exceptional…
MSC Poesia Makes Her Australian Debut, Starting in Sydney
During her 119-day World Cruise on Monday, MSC Poesia made her first stop in Sydney. Only the MSC Magnifica (2019 and 2020) and MSC Orchestra (2015 only) have previously visited…
VietJet Announced New Service To Sydney
VietJet announced it would begin service to Melbourne in April of this year, and now the airline has announced the expansion of its service to Sydney.
Vietjet will operate three…
United and Virgin Australia celebrate LGBTQ Pride on Sydney flight
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United flight 863 will be operated by United LGBTQ+ pilots and crew, and will connect US travelers to…
ICC Sydney Strengthens Its Corporate Citizenship
The International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) on Gadigal Country, managed by ASM Global, made 73,600 cultural impressions across 67 events in 2022, demonstrating the impact of…
100 days to go until Vivid Sydney dazzles again
The countdown to Vivid Sydney 2023 has officially begun, with today marking 100 days until the festival’s 'Lights on moment' at 6pm on Friday 26 May.
Now fly Vietjet direct from Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney and Melbourne from 8 April
Vietjet will launch its new direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney and Melbourne. As part of the launch, thousands of free promotional tickets are available for travellers.
ANA Increases Service To Sydney To Double Daily
ANA has announced that it will increase its services to Sydney from 10 to 14 flights per week beginning 26 March.
While both current flights operate at night, each leg of the new…
BESydney appoints Joo-Rei Mathieson
Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has appointmented Joo-Rei Mathieson who will be joining the BESydney bidding team in mid-January as Associate Director – Global Corporate & Incentive,…
China Eastern Ups Services To Sydney And Melbourne
China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will increase its Sydney-Shanghai route to three weekly flights commencing on 16 January in response to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions…
Delta Ups Sydney Los Angeles Flights
Delta Air Lines has upped the stake on the Sydney-Los Angeles route by increasing its nonstop schedule to 10 flights per week starting 16 December 2022.
The flights will be operated…
Sydney Awaiting The Arrival Of Seven Seas Explorer
This ship has been dubbed “The Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built.” Regent Seven Seas Cruises is looking forward to the arrival of its Seven Seas Explorer ship in Sydney, which is making its…
Ponant Le Lapérouse Sails Into Sydney After 3 Years
After an absence of more than three years, the small exploration ship Le Lapérouse returned to Sydney Harbour last Friday, marking the beginning of the much-awaited 2023 season for…
Singapore Airlines Adds A380 Flights To Sydney And Melbourne
Singapore Airlines’ flagship Airbus A380 is returning to Melbourne, and the airline is increasing the number of flights to Sydney using the superjumbo.
This change will provide a…
Ovation Of The Seas Docked In Sydney With Covid Cases
On Saturday, 29 October, one of the world’s largest cruise ships, the Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas, made her long-awaited return to Australian waters, docking at Sydney’s Overseas…
Grand Arrival Of Celebrity Cruise In Sydney
Celebrity Eclipse’s arrival in Sydney Harbour last week, Celebrity Cruises has returned to Australian waters after an absence of over a thousand days.
In 2022-23, the ship will sail…
P&O Cruises Showcased Its New Pacific Adventure In Sydney
One day before her maiden commercial cruise from Australia – a three-night Sydney round trip voyage – P&O Cruises Australia gave travel agents and cruise operators in Sydney a sneak…
American Airlines to restart Sydney– Los Angeles flights from next week
After a five-month pause, American Airlines is relaunching service between Sydney (SYD) and Los Angeles (LAX), resuming a daily flight to connect citizens from Down Under to North American…
Carnival Splendor Makes A Grand Entrance Into Sydney Harbour
Friday marked the official start of the summer cruise season for Carnival Australia’s eight brands with the arrival of the Carnival Splendor, a ship from the Carnival Cruise Line,…
Fly AirAsia from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur or fly thru for AUD239
AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated the return of services from Sydney and welcomed flight D7220 to Kuala Lumpur with 61% load factor on Friday.
Qantas To Build New Flight Training Centre In Sydney
To teach up to 4,500 new and current Qantas and Jetstar pilots and cabin crew per year beginning in early 2024, the Australian airline has announced that it will establish a…
Aerotel opens inside Sydney International Terminal
Aerotel has just opened within Sydney Airport’s International Terminal, Australia’s busiest international hub.
Emirates Now Offers Premium Economy From Sydney
Emirates’ new Premium Economy service is now available on its A380 flights from Sydney.
Intercontinental Sydney
With Australia back on the global map the Intercontinental hotel on Circular Quay Sydney by the Botanic Gardens, will relaunch in September this year following a transformation worth…
General Manager of new Porter House Hotel Sydney– MGallery named
MGallery is a collection of exclusive, design-led boutique hotels, each with its own original design and unique stories to tell
General Manager of new Porter House Hotel Sydney– MGallery…
Ascott acquires first lyf coliving property in Sydney
CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is acquiring its first lyf-branded coliving property in Sydney, Australia.
Ahoy Sydney-London route! Qantas announces world’s longest direct commercial flight
The airline said the 20-hour journey will become possible when it takes delivery of a dozen Airbus A350-1000 planes, which can do more than 10,000 miles without refuelling
Qantas to unveil direct flights on Bengaluru-Sydney route for the first time
Australia’s national airline Qantas will fly non-stop from Bengaluru to Sydney, and is finalising a code-share partnership with IndiGo to make travel between India and Australia easier
Delta To Increases Frequency From Sydney
Delta Air Lines will increase frequencies on its nonstop transpacific service from Sydney to Los Angeles beginning 16 December 2022, just before Christmas.
Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney is the new must-do dining experience on Sydney Harbour
Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney is ready to welcome back international travel and showcase the iconic Sydney Harbour.
American Airlines Suspends Sydney Flights
American Airlines has confirmed it will suspend flights from LA-Sydney from 5 May, in light of ongoing delivery delays on its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
British Airways to restart Sydney-London services
Next month, British Airways will fly passengers between Sydney and London for the first time since April 2020.
Etihad Increases Sydney And Melbourne Flights To Daily
Etihad Airways will increase its Melbourne and Sydney services from five per week to daily starting 27 March 2022, offering 14 weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Australia.
Emirates Uppers Sydney To Double Daily
Starting on 01 March, Emirates will operate a second daily flight between Sydney and Dubai, totalling 14 weekly flights between the two cities.
Rex To Build 737 Training Facilities And New Hangar In Sydney
After securing funding through NSW job-fuelling programme, Rex Airlines has announced plans to build a new Boeing 737 flight simulator centre at its Mascot headquarters.
Shareholders Accept The $23.6Billion Sydney Airport Bid
Shareholders at Sydney Airport have largely approved a $23.6 billion acquisition deal from a coalition of super funds and foreign investment partners.
AirAsia X Restarts Services To Sydney
AirAsia X, Malaysia’s low-cost long-haul airline, has announced the restart of flights between Sydney and Kuala Lumpur on February 14.
Qantas Suspend Flights Between Honolulu And Sydney
Qantas will suspend all flights to Honolulu for the next two months while it adjusts its schedule and decreases capacity — the number of seats in the air – “to better match travel demand in…
Covid Isolation Causes The Cancellation Of 78 Flights In Sydney
Omicron is still wreaking havoc on the airline industry, as demonstrated by the fact that Sydney Airport was forced to cancel nearly 80 flights on Tuesday due to the isolation of aviation…
Test Wait Times And Isolation Cancel 80 Sydney Flights
Australians face the possibility of missing out on their summer vacations because of long delays in COVID testing.
November Saw A Huge Increase In Passengers At Sydney Airport
After very subdued numbers in October, passenger traffic at Australia’s busiest airport, Sydney, increased in November.
Qantas Restarts Sydney-Singapore-London Flights
On March 27 of 2022, Qantas’ flagship QF1 flight from Sydney to London will once again have a stopover in Singapore, with the return of the Airbus A380 on June 19.
THAI starts Phuket-Sydney route to boost Phuket Sandbox programme
THAI’s chief commercial officer Nond Kalinta said the airline will operate a three-weekly service on the Phuket-Sydney-Phuket
Qantas Sydney to Delhi inaugural flight takes off
A nonstop Qantas flight from Sydney to Delhi took off on Monday morning, marking the airline’s first journey to the Indian metropolis in more than 40 years.
Virgin Australia Partners With Link To Re-start Sydney-Canberra
Virgin partnered with Link Airways to restart regular flights between Sydney and Canberra, which were suspended at the start of the pandemic.
Sydney Airport Arrivals From Southern Africa Test Positive For Covid-19
Urgent genomic testing is underway to ascertain whether two overseas passengers who tested positive for COVID-19 after landing in Sydney are carrying the new Omicron variant.
Sydney Airport to sell for USD 17 billion
Sydney Airport said it had agreed to USD 17.5 billion takeover bid by an Australian investor consortium, just days after reopening to international travel
Fully vaccinated Singaporeans can enter Sydney & Melbourne quarantine free
Australians were free to travel overseas without prior approval from the country’s federal government from last Monday (November 1, 2021).
British Airways will resume Sydney flights in March 2022
According to Executive Traveller, the British Airways website will once again show availability on flights from London Heathrow (LHR) to Sydney (SYD) with a refuelling stop in Singapore…
First international flights land in Sydney after 590 days
For the first time in 20 months, tearful reunions have returned to Sydney Airport, with arriving Australians free to hug relieved relatives and friends waiting to greet them.
Which airlines are operating international flights from Sydney?
More flights will depart Australia beginning this month, as Qantas and Jetstar have moved forwards the restart of some international routes.
Hawaiian resumes flights to Sydney from 15 December
Hawaiian Airlines is the latest international carrier to announce a return to Australia's shores, with plans to operate five flights per week between Sydney and Honolulu beginning on…
Delhi-Sydney boost! Qantas marks India return after a decade from December
The Australian carrier Qantas will start non-stop services to India after a decade as the carrier will have three-weekly flights between Delhi-Sydney from 6 December
Cathay Pacific increases frequency to Sydney from November
Cathay Pacific is the latest airline to announce plans to resume service to Sydney on November 1.
Singapore Airlines delivers Sydney early Christmas gift with return of flagship A380
Singapore Airlines announced Sydney will once again welcome the carrier's flagship Airbus A380 from 1 December 2021, increasing capacity to the Sydney market ahead of the Christmas holiday…
Here’s what to know as Melbourne welcomes vaccinated Sydney residents without quarantine
Travel restrictions between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's largest cities, eased on 20 October as Victoria opened its borders to fully vaccinated residents from New South Wales
More than 20 airlines have said “C-ya” to Sydney
The border closure has taken its toll on Australian aviation, with Sydney losing more than 20 airlines since the outbreak began.
Sydney lockdown could last until September
Experts have warned Sydneysiders to brace for another two months of lockdown restrictions because authorities waited too long to go hard.
Sydney flights cancelled as states impose border restrictions
Sydney Airport was a ghost town yesterday morning as more than 90 flights arriving in the city have been cancelled today.
Western Sydney airport unveils final terminal design
Sustainability and energy efficiency are at the core of the airport as CEO Simon Hickey reveals details of the $5.3 billion project.
NSW’s AUD50m bid to make project sunrise a Sydney-only venture
The NSW government secretly offered $50 million to Qantas in exchange for the business making Project Sunrise a Sydney exclusive for five years and retaining its base in the state.
Qantas to keep HQ in Sydney, Jetstar head office in Melborne
Qantas has committed to keeping its headquarters in Sydney and the Jetstar office in Melbourne following a property footprint review.
Rex seeks to stimulate demand with Melbourne-Sydney fare sale
Regional Express (Rex) has gatecrashed the country’s busiest domestic airline route between Sydney and Melbourne.
Virgin Australia launches unprecedented sales on Sydney-Melbourne
Virgin Australia has launched unprecedented low fare sales between Australia’s two largest cities.
Regional Express to launch Sydney-Canberra flights from April 19
Regional Express is poised to break Qantas' current monopoly on the Sydney-Canberra route with the launch of its own flights to the capital city starting 19 April.
Sydney to London in four hours, could it be possible?
Sydney to London in 4 hours or 80% shorter than the current time, it may be possible by 2030, should a hypersonic rocket engine being developed in the UK get off the ground.
Cathay Pacific to axe flights to Australia except for Sydney
Cathay Pacific Airways has announced they will be axing all flights to Australia, except routes servicing Sydney, following Hong Kong’s plan to introduce tough new quarantine rules on…
Rex offers USD49 Sydney-Melbourne fares, business class at USD199
With its first Sydney-Melbourne flights barely three weeks away, Regional Express is showing just how heated competition could get on Australia's most popular route.
Sydney to Use Drones for Monitoring Beaches and Parks
Surf Life Saving New South Wales has decided to use drones to monitor all beaches across Sydney in order to ensure that people are following COVID-19 guidelines.
Emirates resumes flights to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne
Emirates has announced today that it will resume flights in and out of Australia, reversing a decision it made only a week ago.
Podcast: My Sydney Boat Beckons
Sydney Harbour is arguably the most beautiful harbour in the world. It is also the largest natural harbour in the world.
Featuring: Steve Collins & Mark Dalgleish
Sunshine State reopening! Queensland to open border with Sydney on 1 December
Queensland will open its borders to Greater Sydney on 1 December after the city recorded no mystery cases of Covid-19 for 28 days in a row
Changing course: Qantas mulls shifting headquarters from Sydney in new cost reduction drive
Qantas Airways is considering shifting its headquarters from Sydney in an effort to cut costs as the pandemic forces it to scale down operations
Plaza Premium Lounge expands in Australia with new addition at Sydney airport
Plaza Premium Lounge has rolled out its newest space offering at Sydney Airport’s International Terminal. It is the brand’s third addition in Australia joining locations in Melbourne and…
Nordic Inspiration: Mantra Chatswood Sydney gets multi-million dollar makeover
Mantra Chatswood Sydney has received a multi-million dollar refurbishment, which has transformed the hotel into a contemporary urban oasis with scores of sophistication. Simple yet…
Why Four Seasons Hotel is the most luxurious hotel in Sydney
Here are some reasons why Four Seasons top other 5-star hotels in the area.
DiDi to launch services in Sydney in March
Ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing (“DiDi”) has announced that it will launch its ridesharing services in Sydney, New South Wales, on 16 March.
MGallery by Sofitel in downtown Sydney on the anvil
After three years of construction, Sydney’s new MGallery by Sofitel is set to open next year. The boutique Porter House Hotel, MGallery by Sofitel in downtown Sydney will have 121 rooms.…
Take Lunar New Year celebrations to new heights with Sydney Tower Eye sunrise Skywalk and more
Get ready to set your alarm clock, because for one weekend only – 25-26 January – Sydney Tower Eye will host a series of sunrise and early morning Skywalk sessions to bring in the Year…
Hot hotel openings: The Fullerton arrives in Sydney and more
On this Friday’s hotel openings round-up, Singapore’s The Fullerton Hotels arrives in Sydney, The Standard opens in the Maldives and more.
World’s longest flight: Qantas jets from NYC to Sydney in 20 hours
Aussie airline Qantas has completed the first non-stop commercial airline flight from New York to Sydney, touching the tarmac in Australia after 19 hours 16 minutes in the air.
A…
Ascott acquires USD 192 million property in Sydney
CapitaLand’s wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott is investing USD 192 million in a freehold serviced residence in the Central Business District of North Sydney through the…
Accor opens Mercure Sydney Rouse Hill
Accor and Lewis Land Group have announced the opening of their newest venture, Mercure Sydney Rouse Hill – a new-build hotel located in Sydney’s burgeoning Hills District. To mark the…
Air Canada inaugurates service to Sydney, Nova Scotia from Montreal
Air Canada has inaugurated a new, non-stop service between Montreal and Sydney, Nova Scotia. The arrival of flight AC7998 in Sydney marked the beginning of daily service between the two…
Sydney Airport launches new support for passengers
Sydney Airport has partnered with Medical Travel Companions (MTC) to provide extra assistance for a wide variety of needs, allowing passengers to relax and enjoy their travel experience.…
SKYE Suites Sydney: “A striking addition to Sydney’s skyline”
Australian property development group, Crown Group Holdings, has announced the opening of SKYE Suites Sydney—the city’s first boutique serviced apartment.
Sydney to host ‘Maximum Occupancy Accommodation Industry Conference’
A must-attend for hoteliers and accommodation providers of all types, Australasia's leading accommodation industry conference Maximum Occupancy returns to Sydney in 2018.
Qsuite launches in Sydney, coming soon to key cities worldwide
Redefining business and luxury travel, Qatar Airways' Qsuite is now available on flights to and from Canberra via Sydney and will soon be offered in destinations all over the world.
Vivid Sydney – art meets technology with “a little magic on top”
This weekend saw the night above Sydney’s skyline erupt into a dazzling rainbow of colour with the opening celebrations of Vivid Sydney, described by organisers as “the world's largest…
MICE – The top four hotels for meetings & events in Sydney
When it comes to Australian cities, there is no doubt Sydney has the highest international profile. Canberra may be the country capital but, I think we can all agree, Sydney has the…
onefinestay launches in Sydney, Melbourne and… Mykonos
Private rental brand and Accor Group subsidiary onefinestay, has unveiled a glut of new sites to its global portfolio of luxury destinations today, with the announcement it will add 22…
Singapore’s M&L Hospitality boosts presence in Australia with Sydney hotel
M&L Hospitality celebrated the opening of its newest premium independent hotel in Sydney, West Hotel. The hotel was officially opened by the Minister for Tourism, the honourable Adam…
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour: Sydneys’s first new-build international branded luxury hotel in 20 years
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour has opened its doors, making it the first new-build, international luxury hotel to open in Sydney’s CBD this millennium. Centrally located opposite the…
BESydney: Indian MICE market doubles in size
Pirate ships, buried treasure, sailing regattas, and racing through sand dunes on quad bikes were all on offer as Business Events Sydney (BESydney) hosted six of India’s leading MICE agents…
The Exquisite Swissôtel Sydney
Last year Swissôtel joined the Accor Hotels stable and is one of the best located five-star business and leisure hotels in Sydney.It offers modern and well appointed rooms with very…
Aircraft bomb plot foiled in Sydney
Australian police have foiled a bomb plot linked to an aircraft in Sydney.
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that counter-terrorism teams conducted raids at several addresses in…
Two new hotels touch down at Sydney Airport
Travellers at Sydney Airport will soon have the option of breaking up their journey at a choice of two new hotels.
Earlier this week, Australia's Mantra Group officially opened Mantra…
New ferry service for Sydney conference centre
Captain Cook Cruises has been given the green light to launch new ferry services to and from the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Sydney.
The new service will commence in just…
Qantas to Host 74th IATA AGM in Sydney
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Qantas will host the 74th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit.
The event will…
Qantas boosts Sydney-Auckland capacity as Emirates pulls out
Qantas will add more seat capacity on the Sydney-Auckland sector next month, following the suspension of Emirates' services on the route.
The Dubai-based carrier currently flies its…
Etihad A380 goes double daily to Sydney
Etihad Airways has announced all 14 weekly flights on the Abu Dhabi – Sydney route will be operated with its flagship A380 aircraft, from October 29.
The current daily A380 Sydney…
Where to Stay: New hotels in KL, Shenzhen, Sydney and more…
Mercure Kuala Lumpur Shaw Parade
Location: Pudu, on the fringe of KL's Bukit Bintang retail and entertainment area
Grade: Upper-midscale
Keys: 213
Facilities: Restaurant, lobby…
Adele boosts Sydney hotel sector
Sydney's hotel sector continued to perform strongly in March 2017, as Adele's Australian tour helped push citywide occupancy over the 90% mark.
According to the latest data from STR,…
Asian air route updates: new flights to Sydney, Bangkok, Nha Trang and more…
New Chinese connection for Thailand's Hat Yai
Where? Kunming (China) to Hat Yai, pictured (Thailand)
When? Three times a week, effective 1 April 2017
Who? Kunming Airlines
Why?…
LEADERSHIP: Sydney Finkelstein- Superbosses
Sydney Finkelstein- Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent
Listen to this 30-minute interview with Sydney to learn how to be a superboss.
If you don’t…
Thailand showcases stories on Sydney trams
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is ramping up its promotional efforts in Sydney with a new campaign on the city's trams.
The so-called "Megasides" on Sydney's Light Rail carriages…
Plaza Premium opens Chinese restaurant Sydney Airport
Plaza Premium, the Hong Kong-based airport lounge operator, has unveiled a new Chinese restaurant at Sydney International Airport.
The Terrace Chinese Kitchen is based on The Terrace,…
Chinese mega-incentive returns to Sydney
More than 8,000 representatives of Amway China have descended on Sydney for a mega-incentive trip.
The group, which is attending the Amway China Leadership Seminar 2017, is one of the…
Sydney expects 10 million summer visits
Sydney is gearing up for a bumper tourist season, with 10 million visitors expected to head to the city this summer.
Destination NSW revealed that the projected total would include…
Restaurant pops up at top of Sydney Harbour Bridge
Australian celebrity chef Luke Mangan embarked on his most ambitious culinary venture last week, when he opened a pop-up restaurant at the top of Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Mangan served…
New look for ibis budget Sydney
The results of a AU$2.5 million (US$1.9m) revamp of the ibis budget Sydney East hotel have been unveiled, with a new look for the property's rooms and communal areas.
All 115 rooms…
Sydney expands Chinese links with new Hangzhou flights
The connections between mainland China and Sydney continue to multiply.
Just weeks after the announcements of new connections to the Australian city from Kunming, Chengdu and…
Four Seasons Sydney to revamp high-rise club
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney has unveiled plans to renovate of its Executive Club, the 32nd floor lounge that overlooks Sydney Harbour.
The venue will close on 25 September to undertake the…
China Eastern to connect Kunming with Sydney
China Eastern Airlines will expand its long-haul route map from Kunming later this year, with the launch of the city's first ever flights to Australia.
Commencing on 24 November 2016,…
Air China to link Sydney with Chengdu
Air China has confirmed plans to launch a new direct service between Chengdu and Sydney.
At a press conference in Chengdu on Thursday, the airline revealed that the new route would…
Sydney gets connected to two more Chinese cities
China's Hainan Airlines will launch its first ever flights to Australia next month, with the launch of two all-new routes to Sydney within the space of three days.
On 12 September 2016,…
Parkroyal adds new club rooms in Sydney
Pan Pacific Hotel Group will soon be able to offer more options to business travellers in Sydney, following a major revamp of its Parkroyal hotel in the city that has included the…
Sydney Opera House set for biggest-ever revamp
The government of New South Wales has unveiled plans for the biggest programme of upgrades to the Sydney Opera House since the attraction opened in 1973.
Troy Grant, the state's…
ibis Sydney Airport revamps rooms
AccorHotels has unveiled the redesigned rooms at the ibis Sydney Airport.
Local Sydney-based designer Carmen Glenister led the project, modernising all 200 rooms at the budget hotel.…
Starwood signs second Four Points in Sydney
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed its second new Four Points hotel in Sydney in the space of a month.
Following a deal penned earlier in June for the 297-room Four Points by…
Starwood signs new Four Points hotel in Sydney
Starwood has signed an agreement for a brand new Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Sydney.
Following the recent announcement that the existing Four Points hotel at Darling Harbour will…
Four Points Sydney to become a Hyatt
Hyatt will add another hotel to its Sydney portfolio this year, with the launch of its Hyatt Regency brand in the city.
The company has secured the management contract for the…
Brand new Pullman opens at Sydney Airport
AccorHotels has opened the Pullman Sydney Airport, a new-build property located 600 metres from Sydney Airport’s domestic terminal and 3km from the international terminal.
Spanning 12…
Sydney Airport embarks on new phase of terminal upgrades
Sydney Airport has commenced the next stage of upgrades to its international terminal, T1.
The latest phase of the project will include the redevelopment of gate lounges, improvements to…
Is Airbnb affecting hotels in Sydney? New report reveals the truth…
Airbnb’s presence in Sydney is growing, but it does not appear to be having a significant impact on the city’s hotel performance, a new report has revealed.
STR this week revealed the…
Sydney welcomes Qatar Airways inaugural flight
Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight to Sydney recently touched down at Sydney Airport with a delegation of VIPs from Qatar.
The high-profile delegation included QA group chief executive…
Qatar celebrates arrival of inaugural Doha to Sydney flight
Qatar Airways has celebrated the arrival of its first flight from Doha to Sydney, making this the airline’s third gateway into Australia.
A delegation of VIPs from Qatar, including…
Ritz-Carlton to open at The Star Sydney
Ritz-Carlton will return to Sydney as part of a major expansion of The Star development, it has been revealed.
At the Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME) in Melbourne…
Vivid Sydney to illuminate zoo
Vivid Sydney, the annual Australian light show, will illuminate the city's Taronga Zoo for the first time this year.
Marking the 100th anniversary of the zoo, Vivid Sydney will…
Air China plans direct Chengdu-Sydney flights
Air China intends to launch the first direct service between Sydney and Chengdu next year.
The airline has applied to Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for permission to…
ANA launches Dreamliner flights to Sydney
Japan's ANA has launched a new direct service to Sydney.
The airline's Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, painted in a Star Wars-themed livery, touched down in the Australian city on 13…
Xiamen Airlines launches first flights to Sydney
Xiamen Airlines touched down Australia for the first time on Monday morning, with the launch of its first new service to Sydney.
The Chinese airline commenced the first of two new…
China Southern to connect Shenzhen with Sydney
China Southern Airlines will launch a new service connecting Shenzhen with Sydney early next year.
Commencing on 20 January 2016, the new route will mark the first direct link between…
IHG signs new Crowne Plaza in central Sydney
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement for a new Crowne Plaza hotel in Sydney’s central business district.
Scheduled to open in 2019, the 160-room…
Hainan Airlines links Xi’an with Sydney and Tokyo
Hainan Airlines has announced further plans to expand its international network from Xi’an, the capital of northern China’s Shaanxi province.
Following the recent announcement of a…
Singapore claims fastest London-Sydney route
Singapore Airlines has launched new flight times from London to Singapore, which it claims provide the fastest means of travel between the two cities.
Travel from London Heathrow to…
Sydney hotel rates highest since Olympics
Sydney's already booming hotel sector improved even further in September.
According to the latest preliminary data from STR Global, the city's average daily rate (ADR) increased 6.3%…
Naumi makes Australian debut with Rendezvous Sydney acquisition
Naumi Hospitality has launched its first hotel in Australia, located in the centre of Sydney.
The Singapore-based company has acquired the Rendezvous Hotel Sydney Central in an AU$38…
Qatar Airways to launch Sydney flights
Qatar Airways will launch daily direct flights to Sydney next year.
Commencing on 1 March 2016, the new service will depart Doha every day at 2010 and arrive in Sydney at 1805 the…
Radisson Blu Sydney unveils major revamp
Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney has unveiled the first phase of its AU$12 million (US$8.4m) refurbishment - the first major upgrade of its rooms and function spaces since the hotel opened in…
Philippine Airlines flies daily to Sydney
Philippine Airlines will increase the frequency of its Manila-Sydney route next month.
Effective 25 October, the national carrier will operate daily flights to Australia's largest…
Sydney to be promoted through Expedia
Sydney and New South Wales will be promoted globally through Expedia's online channels, following the signing of a new one-year partnership.
The deal between Destination NSW and Expedia…
Five P&O ships to meet in Sydney Harbour
P&O Cruises has announced that its five Australian ships will come together in Sydney Harbour for the first time on 25 November 2015.
The event will form part of a major festival…
World famous noma restaurant relocates to Sydney
noma, the world famous Copenhagen restaurant, will arrive in Sydney next year for a 10-week residency.
Head chef Rene Redzepi and his team will temporarily close the original noma…
American’s new LA-Sydney flights to go on sale
American Airlines' new flights between Los Angeles and Sydney go on sale this Sunday.
The new direct route will launch on 17 December 2015, as part of the airline's partnership with…
ANA to launch new Sydney route with Dreamliner
ANA has unveiled plans to launch flights to Sydney, using its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Pending government approval, Japanese airline will launch daily flights between…
Etihad flies A380 to Sydney
Etihad Airways has launched its largest and most luxurious aircraft, the Airbus A380, on the Abu Dhabi-Sydney route.
The double-decker aircraft will touch down in Sydney on Monday…
Asian incentives most valuable market for Sydney
Asian incentive delegates are Sydney’s highest yielding visitors, outspending holiday visitors by an average of 6.5 times, new research has shown.
According to a new report from…
Air New Zealand unveils new lounge concept in Sydney
Air New Zealand has revealed its new lounge design at Sydney Airport.
The new concept, which will eventually be rolled out to the airline's other global lounges, features a modern design…
Starwood signs first Aloft hotel in Sydney
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement for its first Aloft hotel in Sydney.
Scheduled to open in November 2016, the new Aloft Sydney Pitt Street will also become…
TFE Hotels to bring new Vibe to Sydney
TFE Hotels has unveiled plans to bring its "next generation" Vibe Hotel concept to Sydney.
The new-build property in the north of the Australian city is due to open in early 2017, and…
Cricket World Cup boosts Sydney hotels
The start of the Cricket World Cup led to Sydney's hotels posting record operating figures in February 2015.
According to the latest preliminary data from STR Global, the city's…
Sydney gets MICE funding boost
Business Events Sydney (BESydney), the organisation responsible for bringing major corporate events to Australia's largest city, has welcomed a decision to provide it with AU$6 million…
Third tower planned at Four Points Sydney
The Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Sydney's Darling Harbour has embarked on a major AU$200 million (US$156m) expansion plan.
The project will see the addition of a third tower at the…
SkyTeam opens new Sydney lounge
SkyTeam has opened a new lounge at Sydney Airport.
The new 'Exclusive Lounge' is designed to serve the premium passengers and frequent flyers of seven SkyTeam member carriers that serve…
Crown Suites to debut in Sydney
Australia's Crown Group has unveiled plans to launch its first suites in Sydney.
Scheduled to open in 2017, the new suites will form part of Crown’s AU$250 million (US$204m) Sydney by…
Accor signs new Pullman at Sydney Airport
Accor has signed a management agreement for a new luxury hotel near Sydney Airport.
The new Pullman Sydney Airport will form part of a new AU$100 million (US$85m) mixed-use…
Sydney Airport trials electric buses
A fleet of electric buses is being rolled out at Sydney Airport.
Carbridge, the airport ground transport provider, has commenced a six-month pilot programme which will use an electric…
InterContinental relaunches famous Sydney hotel
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has rebranded and relaunched one of Australia's most famous hotels.
Since opening in 1991, the former Ritz-Carlton hotel at Double Bay has hosted…
Carnival Legend sails into Sydney Harbour
The Carnival Legend cruise ship has sailed into Sydney Harbour, marking the start of the Carnival Corporation’s largest ever seasonal deployment in Australia.
The 88,500-tonne vessel…
Cebu Pacific enters Australia with Sydney service
Cebu Pacific Air has launched its first ever flights to Australia. The Philippine low-cost carrier touched down in Sydney for the first time on 9 September 2014, marking the start of a new…
Sofitel to manage major MICE hotel in Sydney
Sofitel will launch a major new MICE hotel in Sydney after Accor sealed an agreement to manage the hotel planned for development at the new Sydney International Convention Centre (ICC).…
Etihad A380 to serve Sydney next Summer
Etihad Airlines has confirmed plans to operate its Airbus A380 aircraft on routes to Sydney from 1 June 2015.
The world’s largest airliner will initially operate Etihad Airways’ daily…
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour hits market 2017
Accor has added to its growing luxury portfolio with Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, after signing a management agreement for the new ICC Hotel.
Construction of the 35 storey Sofitel…
Sydney revPAR continues to rise
Sydney's hotel sector continued to perform strongly in June, with rising rates, occupancy and revPAR.
According to the latest monthly data from STR Global, rising demand (+5.0%) for…
Taj sells Sydney hotel
The Taj Group has sold its Sydney hotel to Hong Kong's Ovolo Group.
The Blue Hotel, which was officially owned by Samsara Properties Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Taj's parent…
Cebu Pacific adds Sydney in long-haul expansion
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has unveiled the latest phase of its long-haul expansion, with more flights to the Middle East and the launch of its first ever services to Australia.
Following…
Etihad opens Sydney Airport lounge
Etihad Airways has opened its new First and Business Class Lounge at Sydney Airport.
The new facility, which becomes the airline's first in lounge Australia, is located adjacent to…
Fiji Airways launches Suva-Sydney flights
Fiji Airways has launched its inaugural direct service between Suva and Sydney.
The new direct connection between Fiji's capital and Australia's largest city took off for the first…
Sydney’s second airport gets green light
The Australian government has given the green light for the development of Sydney's long-awaited new airport.
In an announcement on Tuesday 15 April 2014, the Prime Minister's office…
Sydney Sebel to rebrand as Rydges
A Sebel-branded hotel in Sydney is being taken over by Rydges.
The management contract for the 271-room Sebel Surry Hills has been awarded to Rydges Hotels & Resorts, and the…
Sydney hotel boom continues in 2014
Sydney's hotel performance has continued to improve in 2014.
Releasing the city's results for January, STR Global revealed that demand (+6.9%) continued to outpace supply (+2.1%).…
Sofitel Sydney up for sale
The Sofitel Sydney Wentworth has been put up for sale.
The property's owner, LaSalle Investment Management, has appointed sister company Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels & Hospitality…
Sichuan Airlines launches Sydney flights
Sichuan Airlines has commenced its first ever flights to Sydney.
The Chinese carrier landed in the Australian city for the first time today (20 December 2013), marking the start of a…
Best Western opens near new Sydney waterpark
Best Western has opened a new hotel in Western Sydney.
The 30-room Best Western Casula Motor Inn recently underwent a five-month refurbishment prior to reopening as a Best Western and…
Tigerair launches Sydney-Perth flights
Tigerair Australia today launched its first coast-to-coast services connecting Sydney and Perth.
The new flight took off for the first time on Thursday (19 December 2013), marking the…
Record month for Sydney hotels
Sydney's hotels experience record revPAR (revenue per available room) in November 2013.
According to the latest data from STR Global, the city's revPAR jumped 8.7% last month to…
Ferraris to roar into Sydney
Sydney will host a new motor racing series next year.
The Ferrari Racing Days event will take place in April 2014, including a round of the Ferrari Asia Pacific Challenge series and a…
Four Seasons Sydney harbour view suites
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney has unveiled its new range of full harbour view junior suites.
As the name suggests, the new suites overlook Sydney Habour, with views of the Opera House and…
T-rex comes to Sydney
A new exhibition dedicated to the tyrannosaurus rex is coming to Sydney.
Running from 23 November 2013 to 27 July 2014 at city's Australian Museum, the new dinosaur exhibition will…
Accor rebrands Sydney budget hotel
Accor has rebranded one of its Formule 1 hotels in Sydney as an ibis.
The property, located on William Street, has rebranded as the ibis Budget East Sydney, becoming the 18th Formule…
Sichuan Air flies to Sydney
Sichuan Airlines will continue its international expansion next month with the launch of services to Sydney.
The airline has signed an agreement with the Port Management Office of…
Etihad Airways celebrates Sydney Opera House’s 40th birthday
An Etihad Airways Airbus A340-600 performed a low-altitude aerial salute to Sydney Opera House as part of the venue’s 40th birthday celebrations. The flight EY9240 flew at approximately…
New Travelodge for Sydney airport
Toga Hotels has announced plans to expand its Travelodge brand in Sydney.
Scheduled to open in late 2015, the new Travelodge Mascot will be located close on King Street - less than a…
Tigerair to fly Sydney–Perth
Tigerair Australia has announced plans to launch flights between Sydney and Perth, just in time for Christmas.
Commencing on 19 December 2013, the low-cost carrier will operate six…
Air India commences Delhi-Sydney
Air India has commenced operations for its Delhi-Sydney flight yesterday.
“Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport is now connected to Australia with the launch of Air India’s…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Sydney, Bangkok
Japan Airlines will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Sydney and Bangkok later this year.
Effective 1 December 2013, all of the airline's services between Tokyo Narita airport and…
QantasLink moves to Sydney T3
QantasLink has moved to Terminal 3 at Sydney Airport.
Following the development of the terminal as the new home of all Qantas services, the airline's regional carrier has now moved…
New InterCon to arrive in Sydney
IHG has signed a deal to that will see it open its second InterContinental hotel in Sydney.
The company has penned a new management deal to take over the running of a famous hotel in…
China Southern’s new A330 lands in Sydney
China Southern’s newest Airbus A330 aircraft touched down in Sydney for the first time this morning (Thursday 11 July 2013), continuing a major upgrade of the fleet operating on the…
Major expansion planned for Sydney integrated resort
Plans have been unveiled for a major expansion of Sydney’s integrated resort complex, The Star.
A new development plan put forward by the Echo Entertainment Group features two new…
Sydney to host Major League Baseball
Sydney will host a Major League Baseball match next year.
The opening series of 2014 season, between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks, will be played at the Sydney…
China Southern flies new A330 to Sydney
China Southern Airlines has announced plans to launch its latest Airbus A330-300 aircraft on flights to Sydney.
From 11 July 2013, the carrier will operate the twin-aisle, 275-seat…
X2 goes international with Sydney apartment
Bangkok-based Boutique Hotel Management Asia (BHM Asia) has announced plans to launch its first international X2 hotel in Sydney.
The X2 Sydney will also become the first member of…
Sydney Airport plots expansion course
Sydney Airport has unveiled a new masterplan designed to help it cope with a huge projected increase in passenger traffic over the coming decades.
Released today (5 June 2013), the…
Sydney to host huge indigenous festival
Sydney will play host to Australia's largest ever indigenous arts and culture festival later this year.
Called Corroboree, the new annual festival will take place in Sydney for at…
Accor revamps Pullman Sydney
Accor has completed a major refurbishment project at the Pullman Sydney Hyde Park.
Less than 12 months since the rebranding of the Sydney Marriott Hotel, the 241-room upscale hotel…
Accor unveils Sydney Harbour suites
Accor has launched seven new suites overlooking Sydney Harbour.
The new suites at the Sebel Pier One Sydney include four Harbour View Balcony Suites which have direct access to large…
London-Sydney aircruise announced
An aircruise by private jet from London to Sydney is to take place this September, it has been announced.
Australian firm Bill Peach Holidays will operate the 18-day ‘Passage through…
BA flies new B777 to Sydney
British Airways will start flying its new Boeing 777 aircraft to Sydney from today.
Effective 1 April 2013, the UK national carrier will replace the B747-400 that currently operates…
Emirates to add second Sydney A380 flight
Emirates will add a second Airbus A380 service to Sydney this summer.
From 1 June 2013, the airline will operate its double-decker aircraft on the early morning flight to Sydney, in…
New Novotel launches in Sydney
Accor has rebranded the Citigate Central Sydney, to become the Novotel Sydney Central.
The 255-room hotel, located in the Haymarket area of the city, was formerly operated by Mirvac…
Four Seasons Sydney adds meeting suites
The Four Seasons Sydney has launched four new residential meeting suites, creating a new option for event planners.
The hotel's entire second floor has been used to create the new spaces,…
Etihad partners Sydney Opera House
Etihad Airways has formed a new partnership with the Sydney Opera House.
The three-year, multi-million dollar deal will see the Abu Dhabi-based airline become the Sydney attraction's…
Sydney puts up the cash for international MICE
The City of Sydney will invest AU$1.5 million (US$15.7 million) to promote Sydney as a world-class conference city, attracting tens of thousands of visitors who will contribute millions to…
Hawaiian Airlines adds 7,644 seats to Sydney route
Hawaiian Airlines will introduce 26 extra flights on the Sydney – Honolulu route in April and May 2013, to accommodate increased travel demand.
The airline will add three extra flights…
BA boosts Sydney, Singapore
British Airways will enhance its Sydney and Singapore services next year, with the addition of new aircraft and a move to the new Terminal 5 at London's Heathrow airport.
From 31 March 2013…
Sydney welcomes ‘home’ biggest ship
Sydney Harbour has welcomed the Carnival Spirit to its waters, the biggest and newest ship ever to be homeported in Australia.
The decision to bring the 2,680-passenger vessel to the…
Sydney’s Harbour Rocks Hotel joins Accor’s MGallery
The Harbour Rocks Hotel in Sydney has joined Accor's MGallery Collection following the completion of a major refurbishment.
The 59-room property, which dates back to the 1880s, is located…
THAI to fly A380 to Sydney
Thai Airways International (THAI) will launch Airbus A380 flights to Sydney next year.
The new superjumbo will be flown daily to the Australian city from 16 September 2013, becoming the…
Sydney and London join THAI’s A380 network
Thai Airways International (THAI) will launch Airbus A380 flights to Sydney and London next year.
The new superjumbo will be flown daily to the Australian city from 16 September 2013,…
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium back in business
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium reopened yesterday following a nine-month AU$10 million overhaul.
Half the budget was spent on the new 100 metre walk-through tunnel which takes visitors through…
Design Hotels launches in Sydney
The QT Hotel opened in Sydney yesterday, becoming Design Hotels' first member in the city.
The hotel is set within two famous city buildings – the Gowings department store and…
Air Canada to boost Sydney flights
Air Canada is increasing its direct flights to Sydney this winter.
The national carrier will add three extra weekly flights to its currently daily Vancouver-Sydney service, taking the total…
Report pushes for more Sydney night flights
Tourism New South Wales has issued a new report urging the Australian government to increase the number of night flights at Sydney airport.
In its Visitor Economy Taskforce Report, which…
Langham launches in Sydney
Langham Hospitality Group has arrived in Sydney with the acquisition of The Observatory Hotel, which today (8 August) becomes The Langham Sydney.
Located near Sydney's Rocks district, the…
Novotel Sydney Manly revamps MICE space
The Novotel Sydney Manly Pacific has completed a major two-year refurbishment, including major upgrades to its conference and event space.
The 213-room Accor property now offers nine…
BESydney delivers a record year
Business Events Sydney (BESydney) announced a record level of business from Asia for the financial year 2011–2012, winning 33 events with an estimated economic impact of AU$91 million.
The…
Recovering Tiger opens Sydney base
Tiger Airways has commenced services from its new base at Sydney's Kingsford-Smith International Airport.
The launch of the new base - Tiger's second in Australia following Melbourne -…
Sydney Aquarium unveils new ray display
Sydney Aquarium today unveiled a brand new exhibit to the public - the Tropical Bay of Rays.
The new area will feature a variety of ray species, including the leopard whipray, blue-spotted…
Four Seasons Sydney to add new F&B and MICE options
The Four Seasons Hotel Sydney has started work on a multi-million dollar refurbishment to its food and beverage outlets and meeting facilities.
The hotel is planning to upgrade its guest…
Design Hotels to add first Sydney hotel
Design Hotels will add its first member in Sydney this year, with the addition of the new QT Sydney hotel.
The new hotel will form part of two historic buildings; Gowings department store…
Toga to open Sydney airport hotel
Toga Hotels has unveiled plans to open a new hotel close to Sydney airport.
Launching in 2013, the Adina Apartment Hotel Mascot will feature 123 rooms, comprised of studios and one- and…
Sydney Oceanworld to be rebranded
Merlin Entertainments Group has revealed that the Sydney aquarium, Oceanworld Manly, will relaunch as the Manly Sea Life Sanctuary on 28 June.
The rebranded attraction will relaunch with a…
Hawaiian launches A330 flights to Sydney
Hawaiian Airlines will start flying its brand new Airbus A330-200 to Sydney tomorrow.
The new 294-seat aircraft will take over the daily service from Honolulu, adding 30 more flights…
Tiger Airways to establish Sydney base
Tiger Airways will establish a second Australian base in Sydney later this year.
In a statement released today, the low-cost carrier said that it would base three Airbus A320 aircraft at…
Sydney airport restrictions could cost Australia US$6 billion – report
A report has found that Australia could lose AU$6 billion (US$6.4 billion) over the next 25 years due to air traffic restrictions at Sydney airport. The study by the Australian and New South…
New hotel planned for Sydney Airport
Realtor Rydges and the Denwol Group have tabled plans to construct a new four-star hotel at Sydney Airport International Terminal. The property will offer 317 rooms, a restaurant and hotel…
Sydney hope for Bollywood boost
Australia has pinned hopes of increased Indian tourism on Bollywood appearances. A new blockbuster titled "Form Sydney
Sydney features in Bollywood Blockbuster
Australia pins hopes of Indian tourism on Bollywood appearances. A new blockbuster titled "Form Sydney
Interview: Park Hyatt Sydney prepares for re-opening
Hyatt has announced that its Park Hyatt Sydney hotel will re-open in December following a complete refurbishment. The hotel, which has stood between Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour…
New name for Sydney’s Star City
Star City Hotel & Apartments, the luxury hotel and apartment complex in Sydney, has been renamed the Astral Tower & Residences at The Star.
The move forms part of a US$860 million…
Sea Princess arrives in Sydney
Princess Cruises' superliner, Sea Princess arrived in Sydney this morning on its maiden Australian visit. The 77,000-tonne liner is one of a record six Princess Cruises' ships which will be…
Shangri-La Sydney unveils refurbished rooms
Shangri-La Hotel Sydney has unveiled 477 newly-refurbished rooms and suites. The rooms, located on levels four to 29 of the hotel, all now include window seating to offer views across the…
Sydney event space to be expanded
Sydney is set to see a major expansion of its MICE facilities. The New South Wales government had initially planned to redevelop the site of the existing Sydney Entertainment Centre to cater…
The Star launches in Sydney
Sydney's leisure and entertainment venue, The Star has been officially relaunched, with a spectacular opening ceremony. The AU$870 million (US$894 million) transformation of Star City…
Sydney authorities review cost of airport link
The New South Wales (NSW) Department of Transport is reviewing the cost of City to Airport rail travel in Sydney. The review comes in response to widespread criticism over the expense of…
New car park for Sydney airport
Construction of a new eight-storey car park will start this week at the International Terminal of Sydney airport. The AU$47 million (US$49 million) facility will provide an additional 2,300…
Mercure Sydney introduces Indian service standards
The Mercure Sydney has become the first hotel to achieve accreditation under Accor's new Optimum Service Standards for Indian Visitation. The standards will ensure the hotel can cater for…
Madame Tussauds to open in Sydney
Madame Tussauds will launch its first attraction in Australia, when the waxwork museum comes to Sydney's in Darling Harbour in May 2012. The AU$14 million (US$14.4 million), 1,800m
Sydney convention centre launches new website
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has launched a new website with a host of features to assist event organisers. Centre Chief Executive Ton van Amerongen said; "Instead of a…
China Southern sponsors Sydney Festival
China Southern Airlines has signed a AU$600,000 (US$650,000) deal to sponsor the Sydney Festival 2012, becoming the event's first Chinese partner. The sponsorship deal was finalised during…
New luxury hotel to open in Sydney
Sydney will see the launch of a new luxury hotel later this year. The Darling will open on Sydney Harbour in October 2011, offering 171 rooms and suites, with the top floors featuring two…
Sydney-siders paid to move from beach to bush
Residents of Sydney have been offered money to leave the city and resettle in rural parts of New South Wales. With the population of Sydney forecast to grow by 40% by 2050, and the city…
Air NZ to cut Sydney-Rotorua flights
Air New Zealand has cancelled six trans-Tasman flights between Sydney and Rotorua because of declining demand. The NZ Herald reported an airline spokesperson as confirming that two scheduled…
China Southern appoints Sydney PR agency
China Southern Airlines has appointed Sydney-based MG Media Communications to handle its public relations in Australia and New Zealand.
Guangzhou-based China Southern is China's biggest…
New hotel management school to open in Sydney
Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School (BMIHMS) has announced plans to open a Sydney campus. The school, which opened in Leura, New South Wales, in 1991, this year celebrates…
Radisson Sydney becomes Blu
The Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney was renamed on 1 May, becoming the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney. The change is in part of a move by Carlson to align its global Radisson products into…
ATE injects US$10.5m into Sydney economy
The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) took place in Sydney last week, injecting AU$10 million (US$10.5 million) into the city's economy. During the week-long event, 1,700 delegates…
New red panda cub for Sydney’s Taronga Zoo
Taronga Zoo is celebrating the birth of a red panda cub. The male cub, born in December 2010, and has now started venturing outside and is now on show to visitors. the cub has been named…
Sydney to attract 60,000 MICE delegates
Sydney will host in excess of 60,000 delegates to more than 70 major business events by the end of 2012, generating an estimated AU$300 million (US$311 million) for the city.
Business…
Hawaiian goes daily to Sydney
Hawaiian Airlines will increase its Honolulu-Sydney services from four flights per week to daily services from tomorrow (6 April) until 1 August. The seasonal increase is the first time…
Sydney Harbour Marriott to get US$20m revamp
The Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel in Circular Quay is set complete the first stage of a US$20 million refurbishment in April 2011. The first stage of the project includes the revamp of all…
Serviced Apartment Summit to be held in Sydney
The first ever Serviced Apartments Summit will be held in Sydney on 22 June this year. The event aims to gather more than 400 delegates, including serviced apartment and hotel investors,…
Four Seasons Sydney revamps suites
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney has completed the final phase of a two-year hotel refurbishment, unveiling its four newly-refurbished suites.
The US$1.6 million upgrade included a complete…
Sydney to host ecotourism conference
The 2011 Global ECO Conference will be held in Sydney from 7-10 November 2011. Supported by the New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service, Ecotourism Australia expects to attract…
Sydney Convention Centre expands social media
The Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre has launched an expanded social media programme, in an effort to improve interaction between with event organisers, delegates, suppliers and…
Accor opens new Mercure hotel in Sydney
Accor has announced the opening of its latest hotel in Sydney. The former Landmark Potts Point Hotel The Crest, which had been closed for two years, is now known as the Mercure Sydney…
Shangri-La Sydney to undergo room refurb
Shangri-La Hotel Sydney will commence a AU$20 million (US$20.3 million) refurbishment of its guestrooms from May 2011. The upgrade will include the refurbishment of 442 guestrooms located…
Park Hyatt Sydney unveils plans for major renovation
The Park Hyatt Sydney is set to undertake the largest renovation in the hotel's 20-year history. Scheduled to commence in April 2011, the renovation programme, will take place over…
Sydney to spend US$7 billion on events infrastructure
Sydney has announced plans to spend US$7 billion to develop a new waterfront area for conferences, conventions and incentive travel. Details of Barangaroo, the Sydney Convention…
Sydney hosts major medical conferences
The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre will next month welcome thousands of international medical specialists to kick off a busy year for the city's MICE industry.Sydney's biggest…
P&O Cruises’ latest superliner kicks off Sydney season
The arrival of P&O Cruises' latest superliner Pacific Pearl in Sydney Harbour has kicked off one of the city's busiest ever cruise periods. Pacific Pearl's maiden visit to Sydney marks…
New rides at Sydney’s Luna Park
Luna Park, the Sydney theme park, has announced the addition of two new rides. Disk'o, a giant spinning disc which speeds 24 riders around a 28-metre pipe at high speed,…
Cunard plans ‘Royal Rendezvous’ in Sydney
Cunard has announced details of a 'Royal Rendezvous' in Sydney this February, when Queen Mary 2 and the new Queen Elizabeth will meet in Sydney Harbour for the first time.The Royal…
Hawaiian to go daily to Sydney
Hawaiian Airlines has announced that it will launch daily flights to Sydney for the April to August peak travel season. The daily services will operate between Sydney and Honolulu from 6…
Tourism New South Wales launches Sydney campaign in UK
Tourism New South Wales launched its new global Sydney campaign in the UK this week. The Tourism board is keen to develop close relationships with the British travel trade and will be…
Bridge Climb Sydney website sees 10 million hits
10 Jun 10 (TravMedia.com): As BridgeClimb Sydney moves towards its twelfth anniversary this year, it has marked a milestone in the global online marketplace by reaching 10 million…
Qantas adds Perth-Sydney services
PERTH, 10 June 2010: Qantas today announced an additional six weekly services on its Perth-Sydney route, to commence from July this year.Qantas Regional General Manager Western…
Sydney Aquarium unveils shark adventure
08 Jun 10 (TravMedia.com): These school holidays and for a limited time only, Sydney Aquarium will be transformed into a thrilling shark adventure. Face your fears, get up close…
Sydney Harbour Marriott comes to light
07 Jun 10 (TravMedia.com): This year Sydney Harbour Marriott is lighting up Circular Quay with a spectacular explosion of light and colour as part of the Vivid Sydney festival celebrations.…
Young business leaders attend forum at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Almost 200 young professionals in the 20-35 year-old demographic attended last week's Young Business Forum at the Sofitel Wentworth Sydney where Ralph Norris, Chief Executive Officer,…
Young business leaders attend forum at Sofitel Sydney
Almost 200 young professionals in the 20-35 year-old demographic attended last week's Young Business Forum at the Sofitel Wentworth Sydney where Ralph Norris, Chief Executive…
New tourism campaigns for Sydney, NSW
22 Apr 10 (TravMedia.com): Minister for Tourism Jodi McKay was at Rockpool Bar and Grill in Sydney today with City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore, Tourism & Transport Forum…
Sofitel Sydney hosts Miss Universe hopefuls
Marc Cherrier, General Manager of the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth had a tough day at the office today, with the arrival of dozens of Miss Universe hopefuls to audition in front of…
Sofitel Sydney adds Little Guests’ Lounge
March 2010: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth believes five-star pampering should be for everyone - not just the grown-ups - and so is launching its new Little Guests Lounge in time for the…
Sofitel Sydney adds ‘Little Guests Lounge’
March 2010: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth believes five-star pampering should be for everyone - not just the grown-ups - and so is launching its new Little Guests Lounge in time for the…
2.5 millionth climber scales Sydney Harbour Bridge
12 Mar 10 (TravMedia.com): BridgeClimb Sydney has celebrated the 2.5 millionth Climber to experience "The Climb of their Life" on the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge.At 10.05am on Friday…
Virgin Blue to launch Sydney-Uluru flights
Monday 8 March 2010: Virgin Blue has announced plans to launch flights to one of Australia's most iconic and revered tourist destinations.From Monday 2 August, the airline will…
Four Seasons Sydney unveils new lobby
04 Mar 10 (TravMedia.com): Four Seasons Hotel Sydney has unveiled a stunning transformation of its impressive three-tiered atrium lobby following a $1.2 million refurbishment of the…
5,000 Aussies strip off for Sydney art event
More than 5,000 people have stripped off on the steps of the Sydney Opera House to take part in a huge art installation, the BBC has reported. Commissioned by the Sydney Gay and…
Seabourn Odyssey makes maiden call in Sydney
One of the world's most luxurious vessels, Seabourn Odyssey, has arrived in Sydney for the first time.The first ultra-luxury vessel to be launched in more than six years,…
Australia’s first CHI spa opens at Shangri-La Sydney
22 Feb 10 (TravMedia.com): CHI, The Spa - Shangri-La's signature spa brand - officially opened in Australia at Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney on 16 February 2010. The opening…
Royal Caribbean announces new ships in Sydney
Royal Caribbean International has announced it will homeport two ships in Sydney from October 2011: Rhapsody of the Seas, currently in its third Australian summer season, will be…
Royal Caribbean to double capacity from Sydney
Sydney, February 18, 2010 - The world's most innovative cruise holiday company, Royal Caribbean International, today announced it will double the number of ships it sails…
Carnival Australia opens new Sydney office
Carnival Australia has now become a permanent part of the Sydney skyline, with the cruise company's name going up in lights on its new premises at North Sydney last week.Despite the…
Huge croc comes to Sydney Wildlife World
One of the largest and deadliest crocodiles in the world - weighing in at 700kg and stretching 5 metres - has taken up residence at Sydney Wildlife World and to celebrate the…
Sofitel and Etihad brings master chef to Sydney
Celebrated UK chef Albert Roux will travel to Australia with Etihad Airways this April to host an elegant lunch and dinner series at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. Roux will fly the…
Military Tattoo boosts Sydney hotel performance
5 February 2010: While major events such as the Australian Tennis Open, Grand Prix and Ashes cricket predictably fill city hotels to capacity, the most surprising "house-full"…
Formule 1 to expand at Sydney airport
29 January 2010: A 13.7% increase in room sales at Formule 1 Sydney Airport for January 2010 (compared to January 2009) has justified the $7 million investment in new accommodation at the…
Sydney to host international neurology conference
Business Events Sydney (BESydney) is delighted to announce today Sydney has won the right to host the 17th International Conference on Neural Information Processing (ICONIP) in 2010.As the…
China Southern upgrades Sydney services
Effective 11 January, China Southern Airlines, the largest airline in the People's Republic of China, will upgrade its Sydney services from the current Airbus A330-200 twinjet…
Air NZ to launch Sydney- Rarotonga flights
Air New Zealand will launch direct services between Sydney and Rarotonga, Cook Islands, next year, according to a NZ Herald report. To run between July and October next…
Pacific Sun passengers remember HMAS Sydney
As news broke this week of the discovery of torpedoed Australian hospital ship, Centaur, off the Queensland coast, passengers and crew on P&O Cruises' Pacific Sun paused…
First international hotel for Southwest Sydney
The first international hotel in Sydney's south-west, the new Mercure Sydney Liverpool, will has its soft opening this week. The development of the $20 million, four-star…
Sydney ibis launches free Wi-Fi
Ibis King St Wharf, which opened just one year ago, is about to offer what many five-star hotels still do not - free WIFI access across the lobby and all rooms, for all guests at all times…
JAL introduces Tokyo-Sydney premium economy
Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce Premium Economy service on the Tokyo (Narita) - Sydney route starting from December 1, 2009. The once-daily flight, also equipped with the…
Baroque opens in Sydney
09 Nov 09 (TravMedia.com): Baroque Bistro Patisserie (Baroque) opens it's doors this week to an already eager patronage from the popular Franco-Australian Charkos family's La Renaissance…
Sydney-Melbourne Touring in new PR campaign
09 Nov 09 (TravMedia.com): Sydney-Melbourne Touring has appointed Klick Communications to deliver a PR and social media campaign that illuminates the variety of experiences unique to the…
Sydney hosts 6,000 for ‘Breakfast on the Bridge’
SYDNEY, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- NSW Premier Nathan Rees today confirmed the success of the first breakfast on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.For the first time in its history,…
Sydney’s only hotel Kosher kitchen opens at Sofitel
Sydney's only hotel Kosher Kitchen has launched at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, successfully meeting the needs of the Jewish community under the supervision of respected Rabbi,…
Boutique Tours launches bespoke Sydney tours
18 Oct 09 (TravMedia.com): Boutique Tours Australia have announced thelaunch of a new brand of luxury touring into the Sydney market, withBoutique Bespoke Tours, offering…
Sofitel opens Sydney’s first Kosher kitchen
PRESS RELEASE: Sydney's only hotel Kosher Kitchen has launched at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, successfully meeting the needs of the Jewish community under the supervision of…
Top chefs team up to promote Sydney
28 Sep 09 (TravMedia.com): Some of Sydney's top chefs will join forces with the NSW Government to promote Sydney as Australia's premier restaurant and fine dining destination. Minister for…
Dust cloud causes Sydney flight chaos
Sydney has been shrouded in a cloud of red dust blown from the deserts of the outback, leading to flight disruptions and travel chaos across the city. Qantas said in a statement that…
Sydney Olympic Park bucks occupancy trend
Sydney Olympic Park has highlighted its position as Sydney's fastest growing business, meetings, events and leisure destination with a 68% increase in hotel occupancies for the…
Shangri-La Sydney’s Caf
15 Sep 09 (TravMedia.com): Guests can enjoy fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets prepared by theatre chefs, featuring Indian, Japanese, Australian and Chinese…
Sydney gears up for Latin fiesta
11 Sep (TravMedia.com): Get ready for the non-stop Latin dance and music explosion that is Darling Harbour Fiesta - three days and nights of hot, Latin-infused FREE entertainment!This…
Silversea announces Sydney-Singapore voyages
PRESS RELEASE 10 September 2009 On 3 December 2009, Silversea's stylish, all-suite ship, the Silver Whisper will make its way from Singapore to Sydney, offering…
Eight Residences launched in Sydney, Paris
07 Sep 09 (TravMedia.com): A new venture by Australia's leading boutique hotel operator in response to our guests' desire for experiential travel, to live like locals and enjoy…
TMS Academy concept comes to Sydney
07 September 2009 - TMS Asia-Pacific has commenced the international roll-out of its 'TMS Academy' concept following the successful implementation of the executive training school model…
THAI to relaunch Royal First Class on Sydney route
(29 Aug 09) THAI is delighted to announce the return of Royal First Class cabins to Australia from 25 October, 2009 when the Airbus A340-600 aircraft comes into service on the…
Dutch couple find themselves in wrong Sydney
Adding to the ever-growing list of travel geniuses who apparently wouldn't know an atlas if you hit them with it, a Dutchman and his grandson were left confused with their long-awaited…
Sydney to get image makeover
Sydney is to rebrand itself as a place of "vibrant magnetism" where its citizens work hard and "live large", as part of a AU$1 million (US$821,000) overhaul of the city's image.…
AirAsia X denied entry to Sydney, Seoul
Long-haul low-cost carrier, AirAsia X, has been denied permission by the Malaysian government to fly into Sydney and Seoul, ChannelNewsAsia has reported. The move has forced…
Fire engulfs Sydney marina
Five large boats have been damaged in a spectacular blaze at a marina in the north of Sydney. One boat caught alight while moored at Newport about yesterday, and spread to other vessels…
Tiger to boost Sydney flights
Tiger Airways will increase flights on its Sydney-Melbourne and Sydney-Adelaide routes later this year, when its seventh aircraft arrives. According to report in The Australian,…
Airlines push for local second Sydney airport
Airlines have hit out against the Australian government that its plans to build a second Sydney airport away from the city. According to a report in The Australian, the Board of Airline…
LAN restores daily Sydney services
LAN Airlines will resume daily, one-stop flights between Sydney and South America from today, after cutting back to six frequencies per week to enable refurbishment of its Airbus…
Sydney welcomes two new carriers
Sydney Airport will welcome the launch of services by two new carriers today - Delta Airlines and Tiger Airways. Delta, the world's largest airline, will commence a daily…
Surfer in Sydney shark attack
A man was attacked by a shark while surfing at a beach south of Sydney on Saturday. The surfer was bitten at Seven Mile Beach near the town of Kiama. He was taken to hospital where he is…
Macquarie ups stake in Sydney Airport
Macquarie Airports has increased its stake in Sydney Airport to 74% through a cash payment to help reduce the airport's debt. AAP reported a company statement as saying that Macquarie…
Cunard’s royal rendezvous on Sydney Harbour in 2011
Cunard Line has announced its newest ocean liner, Queen Elizabeth, will make a maiden visits to three Australian cities in 2011 as part of her inaugural world voyage, which…
Second Sydney airport site considered
Australia's federal government will consider the Richmond air force base among potential sites for a second airport for Sydney, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. The national interest…
Boost for Greater Sydney tourism
MsMcKay said the Greater Sydney Tourism Partnership Funding Programme wouldincrease awareness of the depth and variety of experiences Sydney has to offer beyond the iconic…
Sydney hotel siege ends with gunman surrender
A gunman at the centre of a siege at a southeast Sydney hotel has given himself up and freed two hostages after keeping police at bay for four hours, reports the Australian. Just before…
Fire rages in centre of Sydney
A fire broke out at Westfield Centrepoint tower in Sydney 's CBD yesterday, sending thick plumes of smoke over the city skyline. The building had been closed for construction work.…
Sydney rail plan won’t replace Metro
New South Wales ' Premier, Nathan Rees, has said that plans to extend Sydney 's light-rail line will not replace the Metro system planned for the city. According to a Sydney…
BESydney opens North America office
Australia's Business Events Sydney (BESydney) has announced the opening of a dedicated, full service office in North America. BESydney, formerly known as the Sydney Convention and…
Sydney Opera House – Paris style
France may soon have its very own Sydney Opera House. Architect Roland Castro proposed the design to be built on the banks of the River Seine to improve Paris' outer suburbs. Source: Sydney…
Sydney falling behind Asian rival cities
Sydney must compete with Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai for a shrinking pool of foreign investors and tourists, the Sydney Morning Herald has reported a leading Australian…
Viva Macau to reduce Sydney flights
Viva Macau Airlines is to reduce its Sydney services from four to three flights a week from, effective 21 May. The move will see the airline's Friday service being terminated, with…
Schindler’s List found in Sydney
A list compiled by the German industrialist Oskar Schindler has been discovered at a library in Australia. Schindler's list, which inspired the Oscar-winning film, helped hundreds…
Sydney power failure review ordered
Sydney authorities have ordered a review of the city's terrorism emergency warning system after a peak-hour power failure knocked out part of the network. The two-hour shutdown left many…
Sofitel Wentworth Cup tees-off in Sydney
The French Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FACCI) has teamed with Sofitel Luxury Hotels to host the annual 2009 Sofitel Wentworth Golf Cup.Marc Cherrier, a French…
Officers hurt in Sydney airport blaze
According to a Sydney Morning Herald report, the blaze broke out in astorage area and spread to chemical drums which were ruptured.No flights or passengers were thought to be affected…
Fresh shark attack in Sydney
A young surfer has suffered severe leg injuries after being attacked by a shark off a beach in northern Sydney. According to a Sydney Morning Herald report, 15 year-old Andrew Lindop…
QM2 arrives in Sydney
The world's largest passenger ship, the Queen Mary 2, entered Sydney harbour yesterday. Cunard's 151,000-tonne vessel with 2,450 people on board, docked at the…
Sydney welcomes cruise bonanza
Twenty eight cruise liners will have visited Sydney Harbour in as many days this month, according to a Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) report. The cruise bonanza is expected to provide the…
Sydney transport worse than Mumbai, Sao Paolo - report
Sydney has been ranked at the bottom of a list of the world's most important 20 cities for the quality of its transport infrastructure, behind Mumbai, Sao Paulo and Mexico…
New Ibis set for Sydney launch
Accor will launch the first new-build inner-city hotel in Sydney for over a decade, with the opening of the Ibis King Street Wharf on 18th December. The 8-storey, 91-room property…
China Southern boosts Sydney flights
China Southern Airlines has announced increased services between Guangzhou and Sydney from 2 December until 15 February 2009, to accommodate increased demand in the peak festive period.…
Etihad adds four extra Sydney flights
Etihad Airways has added an extra four weekly services from its Abu Dhabi home to Sydney. The UAE's national carrier will now offer 11 weekly services as part of its growth plans for…
Sydney’s giant ferris wheel plan
Following the examples of London and Singapore, a giant ferris wheel could soon become another landmark on Sydney's skyline, news.com.au has reported. The 45m attraction has been…
China Southern’s new Sydney services
China Southern Airlines will introduce new daylight schedules from Sydney to Guangzhou from 26 October, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The services, departing…
BridgeClimb Sydney celebrates 10th anniversary
137 climbers scale Sydney Harbour Bridge yesterday to celebrate the 10th anniversary of BridgeClimb Sydney. Each climber carried a flag onto the arch of the iconic Australian landmark to…
Jetstar adds Sydney, Melbourne connections
Low-cost carrier Jetstar will introduce more services from its major domestic Australian hubs of Sydney and Melbourne from 26 October, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported.…
Sydney airport outlines Master Plan
Sydney Airport's has updated its existing Master Plan to outline its visions for operation and development up to 2029. According to a Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation report,…
Record numbers for Sydney event
Sydney has followed through on an impressive year of bid wins by hosting its biggest ever seminar on winning and holding international conventions.Held late August, the Platform08…
Pullman Sydney opens
New South Wales Tourism Minister Jodi McKay officially opened the Pullman at Sydney Olympic Park on Thursday. The AU$70 million (US$56.3 million) hotel was developed by Tourism Asset…
SCVB to become Business Events Sydney
The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau is changing its name to Business Events Sydney as part of its drive to win more business meetings for the Australian city. SCVB Managing…
Preferred Hotel Group launches Sydney office
Preferred Hotel Group has made marked the arrivals of their new Sydney office with a lavish party. Over 130 travel industry executives and media attended the event at the Star City Hotel…
New DOS for Sydney convention bureau
The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB) has appointed new Director of Sales Christine Judd to oversee a major boost in the bureau's business development activities worldwide.Judd…
Formule 1 comes to Sydney
Accor have announced the launch of its budget property Formule 1 at Sydney Olympic Park. The AU$19million, 156-room development will open on 13 August. The new propertywill add to existing…
Airlines seeks end to Sydney curfew
Qantas and Singapore Airlines are requesting the removal of the 11pm-6am curfew at Sydney Airport, Bernama has reported. The carriers want to start operating flights throughout the…
Sydney wins more conferences
Sydney has won its third major conference in as many weeks, adding a A$15.6 million (US$14.7 mil) insurance congress to its June score card.The Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau…
London wants to copy Sydney’s bridge climb
Visitors could walk across the 365m-diameter dome, 50m above ground, for views across the capital, the repot said. However, even the owners had admitted it would be…
Calls for 2nd Sydney airport
It said Virgin and other airlines were becoming increasingly vocal about problems at Sydney Airport and the need to start planning for a second one.According to the report, Chief…
New campaign for Sydney
A tourism campaign will highlight the biggest events in Sydney's calendar to attract more visitors to the city, the Sydney Morning Herald said.State Tourism Minister Brown officially…
Branson vows cheap Sydney-LA flights
Richard Branson has vowed to take Qantas on with bargain A$400 (US$364) airfares between Sydney and Los Angeles on his new V Australia."Our philosophy is never to leave with an empty…
Sydney by starlight
Sydney's tallest building, Sydney Tower, will turn off its lights and offer two special "Sydney by Moonlight" Skywalks during Earth Hour on March 29.The two tours will see…
Sydney Showground set to double
There are plans to double the space at Sydney Showground to make way for more conventions and exhibitions. The proposed plans will increase the size from the current 21,600 sqm to…
Sydney Mardi Gras turns 30
Around 300,000 revelers took part in Sydney's 30th annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras last Saturday. What began in 1978 as a protest march by 1,500 brave homosexual, lesbian…
Air China starts Beijing-Sydney route
The new service departs Beijing every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3:30 p.m. (flight CA173) and arriving in Sydney the next day at 6:15 a.m. (all times local). The return…
Sydney builds on APEC meet
SCVB Managing Director Jon Hutchison said, "APEC was a fantastic event which raised awareness of Sydney as part of the Asia Pacific region."It also served to broaden our image by…
CX increases Sydney flights
Whenthe new Sydney services begin, Cathay Pacificwill operate a total of 25 flights each week to the city and a total of 58weekly flights from Hong Kong to Australia.CXsaid the…
Viva Macau all set to go to Sydney
The approval processing was delayed, causing Viva's inaugural flight last week to be cancelled at the last minute. Con Korfiatis, Viva Macau's Chief Executive expressed his…
Viva to Sydney
The service launch overlaps the delivery of VivaMacau's third B767 and ahead of plans to introduce services to Japan beforemoving on to Europe by late 2007. Viva Macau now flies to…
Norwegian Spirit To Call Australia Home For A Third Season
Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Spirit, will spend her third season in Australia, with a brand-new local route between Sydney and Bali.
During the 2024/25 season, Norwegian Cruise…
Vietjet opens first ever direct flights between Vietnam and Queensland in June
The airline will operate twice weekly services between Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) from June 16, 2023, every Monday and Friday.
Vietjet to fly direct to Queensland starting June
Vietjet will launch the first non-stop flights connecting Vietnam to Queensland this June following its announcement of two services between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne/Sydney in a…
Emirates ramps up operations across continents including Bangkok
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
Kerry Healy to lead Accor’s Commercial Organisation for Middle East, Africa, Turkey & Asia Pacific
Accor has introduced its new Commercial organisation and executive committee, with Kerry Healy taking the lead as chief commercial officer for Premium, Midscale & Economy brands in…
Egis launches new Architecture Line at leading real estate event
The renowned multidisciplinary engineering and operations company, Egis, launches line of leading architecture practices to address the challenges of urbanisation and climate change
Go City and Mandai Wildlife Group announce multi-year strategic partnership to inspire travel to Singapore
Collaboration will bring Go City’s long-haul travelers to Mandai Wildlife Reserve, home of Singapore’s wildlife parks.
Emirates ramps up operations across continents
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
CLIA Awards celebrate cruising renaissance in Australia and New Zealand
The brightest stars of the Australasian cruise community have been honoured at the 20th Cruise Industry Awards in Sydney, where close to 500 people gathered to celebrate the role of the…
FlyArystan upgrade to new web-based Aviator
FlyArystan are the highly successful LCC in the Air Astana group. In more than 3 years since FlyArystan commenced operations they have established themselves as the premier LCC in Central…
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces Three Ships for Asia Pacific
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 56-year history of breaking boundaries, announced that, for the first time, three ships – Norwegian Spirit,…
Cunard Announces Queen Anne Debut Sailings To Australia
Queen Anne will make her first voyage to Australia as part of Cunard Line’s 2024/2025 local season.
In January 2025, Queen Anne will make history by setting sail on her first-ever…
Cunard Presents Circa Circus On Board Queen Elizabeth 23-24 Season
Circa Circus to Entice Cunard Passengers During the Queen Elizabeth’s 2023/24 Homeport Season, Circa will perform a 6-week residence on board the beautiful Queen Elizabeth when the ship…
GlobalTix partners with Go City to digitise travel services
GlobalTix, Asia's preferred reservation and distribution platform, and Go City, the world's largest attraction pass business, announced a collaboration that will provide convenience and…
Vietjet offers promotional tickets for Indians to Australia
Vietjet has announced promotional offer for Indians travelling to Melbourne and Sydney in Australia with ticket priced from only USD0 (*), which will go on sale every Monday, Tuesday, and…
Regional business flights 10.5% higher than before the pandemic
Data analysed by Australia’s travel management provider for SMEs has revealed a growing proportion of businesses are seeking regional routes in their travel.
Malaysia Airlines announces ‘Airfare Sale’
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance announces a flight sale, offering travellers a range of exciting deals for immediate travel until 30…
MGallery delivers “Stories that Stay” and a positive outlook for 2023
MGallery Hotel Collection, a one-of-a-kind global collection of hotels where captivating stories are lived and shared, announced the launch of Stories that Stay, an inspired brand campaign…
Accor Celebrates Its Success At AIME
This year at AIME, Accor played a prominent role, as demonstrated by its very large and prominently located stand, which was built to celebrate AIME's 30th anniversary as a successful…
Tourism Australia & Singapore Airlines to boost business events travel to Australia
Tourism Australia and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a new three-year marketing agreement aimed at promoting business events travel to Australia.
Gavin Landry appointed as the new Ex VP for Americas by VisitBritian
VisitBritain announced two major appointments on its team that will majorly affect its operations in its number one overseas market, the U.S
Japan Airlines Increases Melbourne Tokyo Flights
Great news for travellers planning holidays to Japan: Japan Airlines will begin operating more flights out of Melbourne starting at the end of March.
The national airline of Japan now…
Accor Pacific names new operations leaders
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Hotel operator Accor has announced changes to its senior operations leadership team to drive growth and elevate…
Accor’s latest hotel openings from across the world
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…
Summer of concerts at Accor Stadium
Accor Stadium is famous for delivering some of the biggest and best stadium concert experiences in Australia - more than 180,000 people can be expected for the two Ed Sheeran shows on…
Vietjet parent company reports profit of nearly USD38.7 million
Vietjet has transported 20.5 million passengers on 116,000 flights in 2022, of which domestic transport grew by 20% over 2019’s, supporting the airline’s recovery momentum.
Crystal Cruises Announces Four Sails In Australia From December
As part of its rebirth under the A&K Travel Group’s leadership, one of the most prestigious luxury cruise lines, Crystal Cruises, will sail from Australia aboard the Crystal Symphony…
BWH Hotel Group’s Aiden begins 2023 by doubling size of global portfolio and launches hologram concierge
BWH Hotel Group is expanding its upscale, chic boutique brand,
Aiden, as the brand is set to grow by over 200% in the years ahead with the portfolio doubling in 2023 alone. Highlights…
Top five Amadeus travel trends 2023
The Amadeus 2023 Travel Trends identify five new developments which the company believes will play a part in shaping travel over the coming year.
The Tasman Hotel: New 5-star boutique hotel in Hobart, Tasmania
Hobart’s recently opened Tasman Hotel is a welcome addition to Tasmania’s luxury hotel and resort space. It is not an exaggeration to say that The Tasman would be a welcome addition to…
Oceania Cruises Expands Asia Pacific 23-24 Cruise Offering
Due to unprecedented guest demand for exotic luxury cruises, Oceania Cruises will significantly expand its offerings in the South Pacific in 2023-2024, with more sails from Australia…
Virgin Australia Launches Massive Sale And Corporate Offering
To celebrate the return of business travellers to levels greater than 110% of those seen in January 2019, Virgin Australia has just announced a massive sale on domestic and international…
Royal Caribbean’s New Sale Offers Bargain South Pacific Itineraries
Royal Caribbean offers a limited-time promotion with special pricing on Quantum of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas sailings to Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.
Guests…
Delta announces new Los Angeles-Auckland service
Delta has announced that on 28 October 2023, they will start operating a brand-new nonstop service between Los Angeles and Auckland. Delta will operate its Airbus A350-900, which has 32…
Emirates adds two more Australia services as demand soars
Emirates has taken yet another significant step in the resumption of its Australia capacity by increasing its service to two major cities – Sydney and Melbourne.
AHC has signed an MOU with SEC to host the Asia Pacific Hydrogen 2023 Summit & Exhibition
The Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC) has signed an MOU with the Sustainable Energy Council (SEC) to host the Asia Pacific Hydrogen 2023 Summit & Exhibition at the ICC in Sydney,…
Corporate Traveller reveals top travel perks for credit cardholders in 2023
This year’s strong demand for domestic and international travel has also seen a resurgence in the accumulation of rewards points.
Emirates to restore daily direct service between Singapore and Melbourne
Emirates will relaunch its daily direct flight between Singapore and Melbourne from 26 March 2023, as part of its frequency ramp up to Sydney and Melbourne in response to strong travel…
Accor introduces Handwritten Collection – a global portfolio of hotels curated with passion
Accor Group has announced an exciting new addition to the Group’s unparalleled network of brands: Handwritten Collection, a global portfolio of charming bespoke hotels that offer an…
Airlines Are Wary About Restarting Flights To China
After being isolated for over three years since the initial Covid-19 outbreak, China made the bold step to stop quarantine and testing for all inbound international travellers.
The…
Jumeirah Bali welcomes multi-disciplinary expert Paula Choi to lead resort’s wellness programme
A mystic destination combining luxurious spa experiences with the authentic healing traditions of Java, Jumeirah Bali has welcomed an experienced wellness therapist from Australia, Paula…
Paul Walters appointed as general manager of The London EDITION
The London EDITION is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Walters as General Manager. Originally from Australia, Walters has been based in London for over 10 years where he…
MSC World Cruises Depart On Separate Itineraries
MSC Cruises set an “industry first” last week when two world cruises set sail on round-the-world journeys on the same day.
The cruise line welcomed almost 5,000 guests aboard the MSC…
Silversea sets sail on 139-day ‘South Side Story’ world cruise 2023
Silversea Cruises’ 2023 World Cruise, South Side Story, is set to depart from Sydney on January 10, marking the first time the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line has set sail…
Biofouling Delays Cruise Ship In New Zealand And Australia
Biofouling has prevented the Viking Orion from docking for the second time in two weeks. Passengers on the Viking Orion, a luxury cruise ship to which people flew in from all over the…
Carnival Unveils Its 2024-2025 Packed Australian Cruise Program
Carnival Cruise Line unveiled its 2024-2025 calendar, which includes 76 cruises sailing from Sydney from June 2024 to June 2025 and from Brisbane from September 2024 to March 2025.…
Unforgettable family travel experiences with Four Seasons
Whether looking to relax on a beach, taking on a snowy adventure, or crossing off an exotic bucket-list destination, explore the world in new ways together as a family with Four Seasons.
Trip.com sees HK inbound/outbound search surge following eased restrictions
Following the Hong Kong Government’s announcement on further easing restrictions on 13 December, inbound searches for flights to Hong Kong on Trip.com recorded a 2004% increase as compared…
Princess Cruises Returns To Japan In March 2023
Princess Cruises has announced that it will start homeporting in Japan from 15 March 2023. Diamond Princess, quarantined in the Port of Yokohama at the commencement of the COVID-19…
New Cruise Line Set To Enter The Australian Market
A new cruise line is coming to our shores, with its eyes set firmly on the Australian market. On its maiden voyage to Australian waters, Ambassador Cruise Line will dock in Sydney…
Countdown To Norwegian Spirit’s Australian Arrival
The long-awaited brand-new Norwegian Spirit will finally dock in Sydney on 21 December. Norwegian Spirit’s arrival in Australia symbolises Norwegian Cruise Line’s long-awaited return to…
The most luxurious ship sails into Asia-Pacific for her maiden season
Dubbed ‘The Most Luxurious Ship Ever Built’, Seven Seas Explorer arrives in Singapore on 12 December 2022, before sailing throughout Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Regent Seven Seas…
Etihad Airways Brings Back The A380
After weeks of speculation, Etihad Airways announced last Friday that its Airbus A380 jets will return to the skies in 2023.
Etihad grounded all ten of its famous double-decker planes…
Princess Cruise Ship Skips Port Call Due to COVID-19 Cases
This most major outbreak of COVID-19 in Australia has hit the Grand Princess, a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises. Some media sources stated that Newcastle officials turned away…
Philippine Airlines returns to Perth
Philippine Airlines continues to rebuild flights back to Australia by adding Perth as the fourth destination to the country. Beginning next summer in 2023, the carrier will commence flights…
Accor to open new properties across Australia and New Zealand in 2023
Accor reveals some of its newest properties across Australia and New Zealand that travellers can look forward to visiting in 2023 and beyond.
Cunard Queen Elizabeth Bound For Bali Diverted Due To Covid Outbreak
Cunard Queen Elizabeth ship headed for Bali has been redirected to Fremantle following a covid outbreak on board.
The Queen Elizabeth, a Cunard ship, departed Sydney on the 15th of…
Soaring Airfares Make Australians Rethink Holiday Plans
While one in three Australians still plans to travel throughout the popular Christmas and summer holidays, the significant increase in international and domestic airfares has put seven…
Fiji Airways Announces New Flights To Tonga And Samoa
Fiji Airways has announced the introduction of services to the popular tourist destinations of Tonga and Samoa, as well as new advantages for tabua club members.
The airline also…
The St. Regis Venice brings in avant-garde botanical studio Mary Lennox to offer a lush festive intervention
A tireless advocate for modernity, The St. Regis Venice has made a name for itself as a hub of contemporary art that celebrates the hotel’s gorgeous heritage bones while embracing innovation…
Royal Caribbean Quantum Of The Seas Arrives in Airlie Beach
On the weekend, the Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas made its maiden voyage to Airlie Beach.
The arrival of Quantum heralded the beginning of the summer season for Royal Caribbean…
Singapore Airlines to increase services to Australia, resume flights to Busan
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the…
The Cathay Pacific Green Friday sale returns!
Cathay Pacific is offering exclusive fare prices to some of the best locations in Asia Pacific. Once again the airline is offsetting double the carbon emissions, free of charge, for…
Carnival Cruise Line Brings Back Masks For Australian Sailings
Carnival Cruise Line has reinstated mandatory mask-wearing requirements for the line’s sailings in Australia out of caution following recent cases reported onboard.
Masks will now be…
Harbour Air Seaplanes joins forces with Maxamation’s Aviator Revenue Management Solution
Harbour Air operates one of the largest seaplane fleets in the world over an extensive network throughout British Columbia and into the USA.
Celebrity Edge’s Heading Downunder For The 2023-24 Season
The $1 billion Celebrity Edge will debut in Australia during the 2023–2024 cruise season, bringing multi-level suites and a large spa.
Between December 2023 and April 2024, cruises…
Holland America Arrives In Australia
After more than two years of absence owing to the pandemic, Holland America Line has returned to Australia.
The Westerdam, the first ship in Holland America’s fleet to return to…
Oceania arrives back in Australia
As part of Oceania Cruises’ OceaniaNEXT project, the Regatta underwent a “re-inspiration” and returned to Australia last Friday.
The Regatta, which can hold 656 passengers, has…
Garuda Resumes Nonstop Flights From Melbourne To Bali
Garuda Indonesia has announced that on 10 December 2022 will resume its service from Melbourne to Bali. Just three weeks after announcing it will resume flights between Melbourne and…
Driving sustainability in corporate travel and beyond
With COP27 about to commence, the Association of Travel Management Companies (ATMC) is proud to be promoting sustainability as a core focus of members with Chair Tass Messinis invited to…
Washington, DC selected to host WorldPride 2025
InterPride, an international association of over 400 Pride organizations from over 70 countries, announced that the Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) has been selected to host WorldPride in…
Rex and Delta Begin Interline Partnership
Thanks to a new interline arrangement between Rex and Delta Air Lines, travellers from Armidale and Wagga Wagga may book a single ticket for round-trip travel to the United States. All…
AirAsia X resumes operations to Melbourne
AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated its resumption of services to Melbourne, as one of its first key destinations to return to post-pandemic.
First Emirates A380 rolls in for full cabin refresh and refit
Emirates began its massive 2-year retrofit programme with work starting on the first of 120 aircraft earmarked for a full cabin interior upgrade and the installation of the airline’s latest…
United Airlines Makes Its Landing In Brisbane
United Airlines’ debut flight from San Francisco to Brisbane landed on Saturday, making it the first American airline to offer regular, non-stop service between the US mainland and…
Qantas Removes The A380 From Melbourne-Los Angeles
According to the most recent wave of schedule changes washing across Qantas’ calendar, anyone intending to travel first class on the superjumbo next year between Melbourne and Los…
Emirates highlights support for UAE and Egypt
Emirates has carried more than 9.3 million passengers on close to 38,000 flights between Cairo and Dubai since the start of its operations, and Egypt’s capital city is one of the major…
Accor and Avis extend partnership across Australia and New Zealand
Accor, Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, has extended its partnership with Avis car rentals across Australia and New Zealand, allowing members of ALL - Accor Live Limitless…
Celebrity Cruises Returns To New Zealand
Following an absence of more than 900 days, Celebrity Cruises has returned to New Zealand waters with the introduction of Celebrity Eclipse, the line’s third cruise ship to dock in…
Flights Are Full, And Airfares Are Increasing
You might want to finalise your Christmas holiday arrangements as soon as possible because airfares are soaring and showing no signs of going down anytime soon.
Flights to some of our…
AirAsia X Group relaunch strategy gaining strong momentum
The AirAsia X Group (AAX) relaunch strategy continues to gain strong momentum as the airline remains focused on its medium haul markets in the short term, where proven demand is strongest.
Japan Is Now Fully Open To Australian Tourists
Last Tuesday, Japan eased its previously rigid COVID restrictions, allowing international travellers to enter the country without a visa for the first time since the pandemic’s…
Qantas Resumes Direct Brisbane Tokyo Services On 1 December
The Sunshine State’s tourism industry will get a boost from 1 December 2022, when Qantas will resume three weekly flights between Brisbane Airport and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport.
Ryan…
Qantas Project Sunrise To Begin With New York
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has revealed that New York is more likely than London to be the initial destination for nonstop flights departing from Australia’s east coast as part of Project…
Waldorf Astoria set to debut in Vietnam with Waldorf Astoria Hanoi
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s iconic luxury hotel brand, announced its entry into Vietnam with the signing of Waldorf Astoria Hanoi.
Virgin Atlantic Cancels London-Hong Kong Route After 30 Years
Due to the closure of Russian airspace, Virgin Atlantic will not resume service between London Heathrow and Hong Kong.
After nearly 30 years of service, the Hong Kong–London flight…
American Airlines appoints Kyle Mabry as VP of operations and commercial for EMEA & APAC
American Airlines has announced the appointment of Kyle Mabry to Vice President of Operations and Commercial for EMEA and APAC, following over 25 years at the airline in commercial,…
Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan
Frequent flyers will be able to take advantage of thousands more reward seats as Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan for international travellers following years of COVID…
Disney Cruises Unveils Its New Ship
Disney Cruise Line’s sixth ship, Disney Treasure, will join the fleet in 2024, and Peter Pan was on hand at the recent D23 Disney Fan Expo to assist unveil the ship’s details. On stage…
Qantas Fares Rise As Jetstar Deals With High Cancellation Rates
In an email to its network of travel agencies, Qantas announced a 4% rise in their economy fares. This revision affects Qantas’s basic pricing for all of its domestic services.…
Thailand fully opens for tourists
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has stated that from 1 October international travellers to Thailand will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or ATK test results, and a…
Bringing the immersive Australia wildlife experience alive
Australian Geographic in partnership with global presenting partner, Tourism Australia, launches Australian Geographic: Our Country Immersive Experience (Our Country).
Magic At Sea Begins With Disney Cruises
Disney Cruise Line is reaching Australia and New Zealand for the first time. Disney Magic at Sea delivers magic and beloved Disney characters to our shores for a short time beginning in…
New Caledonia Officially Opens To Cruises on 5 October
New Caledonia is officially reopening on 5 October, allowing cruise ships to pass through its territorial waters. On 4 October 2022, the Pacific Explorer, operated by P&O Cruises,…
Cities and countries with the most eco-conscious travellers
With the approach of World Tourism Day, which celebrates a number of causes, including rethinking the impact of tourism on the planet as well as the ever-growing popularity of sustainable…
THAI announces its winter flight schedule 2022-2023
Thai Airways (THAI) is operating flights on 34 European, Australian and Asian routes with increased frequencies in selected routes, from 30 October 2022 to 25 March 2023.
Samoa’s Borders Open to International Travelers
Flights to Samoa currently operate direct from Auckland with Air New Zealand, Sydney/Brisbane with Qantas, Nadi (Fiji) and Honolulu (Hawaii) with Fiji Airways. Commencing September 22…
Cunard Confirms Queen Elizabeth Coming To Australia
Cunard Line, the operator of the luxury liner Queen Elizabeth, has announced that the ship would arrive in Fremantle, Australia, on 7 November for her first local call since the…
Airline advertisements grounded across the UK in protest of fossil fuel burning
Campaigners are calling for tobacco-style advertising bans to curb demand on flights and prevent emissions from rising further.
The End Of The Iconic Queen Of The Sky
The Boeing 747 is undoubtedly the most well-known jet aircraft in history. Over fifty years ago, in Everett, Washington, the first 747 ever built took to the skies. Because it was larger…
Marriott to add 14 luxury properties in Asia Pacific by 2023
Marriott International, Inc. has announced it expects to open 14 additional luxury properties in Asia Pacific by the end of 2023. The planned additions highlight the strategic growth of…
P&O Will Pilot Test Vanuatu Cruises For Safe Restart
Starting in November, P&O Cruises Australia and Vanuatu authorities will work together to restart cruising to the island paradise. During this time, two cruises will depart from…
Coral Princess visits Melbourne
The Coral Princess arrived at Melbourne’s Station Pier Cruise Ship Terminal early Thursday morning for her maiden visit. It is the first cruise ship to visit Melbourne in more than two…
‘Goverseas’ with Traveloka
From 13 September 2022, visit 'GOverseas' and discover flight and hotel deals to favourite destinations along with 'EasyReschedule' and 'CleanAccommodation' features for a worry-free…
Disney Cruise Line Making Its Way Downunder
Disney Cruise Line has announced that its Magic at Sea cruises will now be offered in Australia and New Zealand!
The season will begin in October 2023 and go through February 2024,…
Emirates To Operate A380 With Premium Economy To Five Destinations
Starting in December 2022, Emirates will begin flying to five additional cities with its refurbished A380 jets, including the airline’s newest Premium Economy cabins.
Melbourne,…
Accor launches ALL members’ rate in the Pacific
ALL – Accor Live Limitless’, the lifestyle loyalty program for world-leading hospitality group Accor, has launched a special members’ rate in the Pacific region.
Focus forward – bigger, better, stronger
Flight Centre Corporate opens registrations for ‘Illuminate 2022’, to be held at Alexandria’s The Venue in Sydney on Thursday 20 October, with a ‘Focus Forward – Bigger, Better, Stronger’…
REX Reports Strong Performance In August
The airline, which previously recorded a full-year after-tax loss of $46 million on revenue of $319 million, has credited its successful turnaround to the high volume of passengers…
Qantas Baggage Handler Set To Strike On 12 September
Ground personnel at Qantas are planning a 24-hour strike on 12 September, adding to the airline’s woes.
Ground personnel at Qantas are planning a 24-hour strike on 12 September,…
Australia Approves Korean Air-Asiana Merger
After consulting with relevant stakeholders, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided to approve Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines.
Even though…
Australia’s Cruise Surge Set To Resume This Summer
As international ships return for the first summer season since the 2020 ban, interest in cruising has skyrocketed to levels not seen before the pandemic.
September is “Cruise Month”…
Add a sense of culture to your next event in these Marriott International hotels
With the many Marriott International hotels in different regions in APAC, take your guests to a city full of historical and cultural experiences.
Radisson Hotel Group to expand across Australasia
As part of the Group's APAC Expansion Plan, brands such as Radisson Individuals, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Radisson RED will spearhead widespread growth in the market.
Thai AirAsia X to fly direct Thailand – Australia from December
Thai AirAsia X will fly from Bangkok to both Melbourne and Sydney, beginning December 1 and 2 this year, respectively.
AirAsia X To Restore Fleet And Network After Pandemic
Following the COVID-19 downturn, AirAsia X is working to restore its network by launching additional long-haul services to Istanbul, Dubai, and London by year’s end.
The low-cost…
Australia ready for summer cruise renaissance
Australia’s tourism industry is preparing for a resurgent summer cruise season, with 46 ships bringing economic opportunities back to ports around the country as part of a carefully…
New Zealand Retunes Tourism Priorities
The first cruise ship to visit New Zealand since the pandemic’s start arrived on Friday, marking an awaited return to normalcy for the country’s tourism industry and resetting the…
Jet setting with Four Seasons Private Jet Journeys for 2024
Four Seasons announces the first set of 2024 itineraries for the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience. While limited availability remains on select 2023 itineraries.
Emirates’ A380 To Return To Perth
As part of expanding its flights to Australia, Emirates will resume operating its flagship A380 between Dubai and Perth on 1 December. Due to the upgrade, Emirates can provide nearly 500…
Aviator customers see huge benefits from the latest cloud-based technology
The latest release of Aviator has the power to apply complex fare class inventory optimisations to over a thousand flights per minute and can optimise entire airline networks multiple times…
Air New Zealand Brings Back 777S From Mojave Desert
After over 700 days of storage in the California desert, Air New Zealand has begun reviving the first of its Boeing 777-300s in preparation for its return to passenger service.
This…
OTA Insight provides hoteliers the right tools to get ahead of the competition
OTA Insight is a company that gives hotels tools that help them make informed decisions.
Signalling travel recovery, New Zealand welcomes first cruise ship since Covid-19
Signalling a long-sought return to normalcy for the nation’s tourism industry, New Zealand has welcomed the first cruise ship to return since the coronavirus pandemic began
Cruise industry celebrates first visit to Auckland
New Zealand’s cruise industry has set a course for recovery, celebrating the arrival of the first international ship to sail into Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour in more than two years.…
Samoa’s borders reopen to international travellers
Samoa’s beautiful shorelines have once again welcomed international travellers on the first direct flights from American Samoa, Fiji, Australia and New Zealand
The Absence Of Chinese Carriers In Australia Raises Airfares To Europe
To experience Europe’s late summer beauties, consider flying to Paris in the middle of September for a three-week vacation. From Melbourne or Sydney, you may expect to pay between $3500…
Rex Ready To Launch Frequent Flyer Program
Rex is launching its loyalty programme later this year to compete with Qantas and Virgin Australia.
Travel is a tonic: Bart Buiring shares optimism and excitement on the return of travel
Travel Daily Media met Bart Buiring, chief sales and marketing officer - APAC at Marriott International, to discuss insights and optimism in hospitality and tourism.
Travel Daily…
REX To Test Airplane Electric Engines On Short Routes In 2024
As early as 2024, Rex will test the use of planes with retrofitted electric engines on short regional flights of less than an hour.
With this new idea, Rex might have Australians…
Qantas To Cut Flights And Hire More Staff
In the wake of a slew of complaints from dissatisfied passengers, Qantas has issued an apology and announced plans to increase staff and reduce flights.
As Qantas recovered from the…
10 Marriott hotels in APAC with amazing scenery for your next MICE event
Here are some of the Marriott hotels in APAC with magnificent views that will immediately enhance your meetings, events, and conferences:
Cruise360 Australasia embraces renewal and opportunities in packed line-up
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced details of its upcoming Cruise360 Australasia conference, celebrating cruising’s revival Down Under with a packed program…
Non-stop Rome to Oz
With its large ex-Italian population and shorter flight time to other possible European mainland destinations it was little surprising that Rome was chosen as the first non-stop first foray…
AirAsia X launches three new routes
AirAsia X confirms its latest services to Melbourne (Tullamarine), and Perth in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand will launch on 1 November 2022
WTTC introduces new report on best practices for short-term rentals
The report, ’Best practices for short-term rentals’, developed by WTTC with the support of Airbnb, leading global platform for short-term rentals, draws from the experiences of cities around…
Top 10 cities for runners
To help runners to find the perfect run, HOKA has shared the world’s top cities with the best conditions for running.
Vanuatu says Welkam Back! to Australian visitors as first flight lands in Port Vila
The first flight since Vanuatu reopened its borders to international travellers landed in Port Vila today, with visitors now able to travel freely throughout the country’s islands and…
Langham Hospitality Group debuts new wave of luxury on the Gold Coast, Australia
On 23 June 2022, Langham Hospitality Group officially unveiled The Langham, Gold Coast, the first luxury hotel with direct beach access on Australia’s globally-renowned Gold Coast in…
4 reasons why catering services are important when deciding for meetings and events venue
Catering services should not be an afterthought when planning a meeting or event.
International tourists back, but rebuild will take time
International Visitor Survey results, the first solid measure of our inbound market since borders reopened, show the export tourism industry will take some time to recover as both domestic…
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts set to debut in Malaysia
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton’s luxury hotel brands, has announced its expansion into Malaysia with Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur.
Scheduled to open in 2024, Waldorf…
This Is How We Party: Scoot gives away 10,000 tickets
Continuing the celebrations for Scoot’s 10th Anniversary, Scoot is hosting its largest flight ticket giveaway ever: 10,000 free tickets to anywhere across the Airline’s network.
AirAsia X is back as it spreads wings to London, Istanbul and Dubai
Marking a new era for long haul low cost air travel, AirAsia X (AAX) announced that it will be flying from Kuala Lumpur to London, Dubai and Istanbul this year
Carnival Luminosa to transfer to Carnival Cruise Line fleet
Costa Luminosa cruise ship will join the Carnival fleet in September and will start guest operations as Carnival Luminosa in November 2022 from Brisbane, Australia, Carnival Cruise Line…
Aussie business will increase their travel to pre-pandemic levels this year
New research from a leading travel management provider reveals good news for Australia’s travel industry: 54% of SMEs plan to increase their travel this year, to match or exceed…
Emirates rolls out full premium economy experience
Emirates is the only airline in the region to offer a Premium Economy cabin.
Go City invests in Thailand with new product launch and expanded global offerings
Go City, the world’s largest multi-attraction pass, has announced its official launch of Go City Bangkok, and a renewed investment in Thailand. The reimagined product now offers…
Singapore Airlines to increase flights to India amid demand recovery
Singapore Airlines plans to increase the number of flights to India where the group is currently operating at around 75 per cent of its pre-pandemic capacity
Malaysia Airlines launches a Bonus Side Trip in Malaysia on selected tickets to Asia and Australasia
Malaysia Airlines is pleased to announce that it has re-launched its Bonus Side Trip product campaign where passengers can add a stop in Malaysia to their journey from the UK to Asia and…
QT’s Brand Of Hotel Coming To Australia’s Newcastle
QT’s Brand Of Hotel Coming To Australia’s Newcastle -
QT Hotels & Resorts, the designer hotel collection in Australia and New Zealand, will soon debut its newest hotel in Newcastle, the…
Emirates launches Premium Economy experience
Emirates airline unveils its full Premium Economy offering onboard and on ground, and will open this cabin for sale from June 1
Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia launch partnership at ATM
Commencing mid-year, the partnership will give travellers greater access, unparalleled customer experience and unique benefits when travelling between Australia and Qatar Airways’ global…
TFE Hotels announces expansion into Southeast Asia
Australia’s International Hotel Group, TFE Hotels, has announced a rapid expansion into Asia with their homegrown brands, Adina and Vibe Hotels, due to open for business in Q3 and Q4 of this…
10 world’s most luxurious cities
From Michelin-star restaurants and top shopping destinations to opulent parties and high-end hotels, bon vivants are people defined by a life full of excitement and adventure.
Western Australia removes testing for international visitors
Starting 29 April 2022, international visitors arriving into Western Australia will no longer be required to test on arrival. The easing of restrictions also sees the requirement of the…
United Airlines: San Francisco to Melbourne flights resume now
United Airlines: San Francisco to Melbourne flights resume now -
United today announces the return of its nonstop service between San Francisco and Melbourne, beginning with…
Qantas loves Airbus for new non-stop flights to London and New York
Qantas loves Airbus for new non-stop flights to London and New York -
Australia’s Qantas Group has confirmed that it will order 12 A350-1000s, 20 A220s, and 20 A321XLRs. The news was…
Australia’s ban on cruise ships ends
The ban on foreign cruise ships by Australia — imposed in March 2020 after a Covid outbreak aboard the Ruby Princess spilled into Sydney once the vessel docked — cost the Australian economy…
SIA resumes A380 service to Delhi
The return of the superjumbo to India is part of SIA’s larger effort to progressively bring frequency and capacity back to pre-Covid levels in the coming months
Air New Zealand welcomes Aussies back
Air New Zealand welcomed over 4,000 customers on board as the border restrictions between Australia and New Zealand were removed
Qatar Airways announces Amy Stainlay as marketing manager, Australasia and North Asia
Qatar Airways today announces the appointment of Amy Stainlay as Marketing Manager, Australasia and North Asia.
Sky battle for high paying customers
After more than two years of pandemic travel restrictions, airlines are deploying their most expensive product to entice high-paying customers to fork out more money for more room on board.
Rediscover the joy of meeting face-to-face in Marriott hotels
Are you tired of meeting your friends and colleagues virtually for almost two years in the pandemic? Marriott hotels are more than ready to hold your next event.
Australia’s newest premium hotel brand, A by Adina, will make your visit uniquely memorable
CBD Sydney: With a post-COVID-19 city stay renaissance, A by Adina is the new jewel in Sydney’s crown, having raised the ‘apartment hotel’ bar with an unrivalled premium contemporary…
Amazing Thailand, New Chapters champions country’s COVID-19-adapted tourism products
Luxperience Australia and Thailand Tourism Authority hosted a bespoke event in Sydney to celebrate Thailand's unique MICE luxury experiences and the amazing culture.
Singapore Airlines and Scoot reopen network for fully vaccinated travellers from 1 April
Fully vaccinated travellers on all Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot flights will enjoy quarantine-free entry into Singapore, without any on-arrival test or quarantine requirements
Why you need to book an Australian vacation
Australia tops most travelers’ bucket lists, and the fact that the country has been cut off from the rest of the world for the last few years has made this even more enticing. Now is the…
Australia to lift ban on cruise ships in April
Australia announced it would lift its entry ban for international cruise ships next month
Singapore Airlines to expand VTL network to India and 26 other countries
Singapore Airlines and its low-cost carrier Scoot will expand its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network from March 16 to connect to 66 cities in 27 countries, including India
Crowne Plaza accelerates growth in Asia Pacific
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest and best known upscale brands and part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ premium collection, is continuing its rapid growth across…
How many trees would you need to plant to offset your holiday flight?
Tourism is responsible for 8% of the world’s carbon footprint, with transport making up nearly half of that figure
Event alert! Australia sets the stage for AIME 2022
AIME 2022 event will see a new array of exhibitors on the showfloor as part of the Activate and Activate Live feature in two weeks
Bali Lifts Quarantine For Fully Vaccinated Australians
Many Australians will be happy to know that they can now travel to Bali this week after the Aussie favourite abolished quarantine for vaccinated tourists and reinstated visas on arrival.
Scoot Offers More Destinations On Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) Flights
Scoot has launched Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) services to Singapore from the following countries and territories: Australia*, Germany, Hong Kong (SAR), Malaysia, Philippines, Saudi Arabia,…
Air New Zealand To Fly Non-Stop To NYC This Year
Air New Zealand is launching a non-stop service between Auckland and New York City this year, making it one of the world’s longest flights.
Qatar Airways Increases Frequency To Australia
Qatar Airways has stated that it will boost its Doha-Brisbane frequency from three times weekly to daily beginning March 1, 2022, in addition to increasing its frequency across Australia.
Rex Aims To Expand 737 Fleet From 6 To 30
Over the next five to seven years, Rex plans to increase its Boeing 737 fleet to 30 planes, to put one new plane into service every two to three months.
Japan Will Reopen Its Borders From March But Not For Tourists
Japan announced on Thursday that it would cautiously reopen its borders in March by lifting the daily restriction on the number of people allowed to enter the country while remaining closed…
ATPI acquires Australia’s The Travel Authority in Southern Hemisphere expansion
Global travel management, events and sustainability consultancy, the ATPI Group, has acquired the Sydney (Australia) headquartered The Travel Authority in a new deal that sees the business…
Emirates To Resume Daily A380 Service To Brisbane
Dubai is bringing back the Airbus A380 to serve Brisbane daily starting on 1 March 2022, as travel demand rise due to the opening of the Australia borders on 21 February.
United Resumes Melbourne-San Francisco Flights in May
While United Airlines hasn’t been flying between Melbourne and the United States since a pandemic put life on hold, they have scheduled the return of its Melbourne to San Francisco route for…
Domestic Economy Airfares Have Dropped 25% In The Last 12 Months
The average domestic economy price has plummeted by nearly 25% since February 2021, according to a report by Australia Aviation, while business class airfares have dropped by 20%.
Qantas Avoids Singapore On London Flights Due To Testing
Qantas has announced changes to its long-haul network beginning in late March.
SIA Group expands VTL flight network with new destinations and increased flight frequencies
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will expand its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network to 47 cities from 25 countries in the coming weeks.
Ahead of reopening, Tourism Australia unveils global ad campaign
Tourism Australia has launched a new campaign internationally to encourage travellers to book their next big holiday to Australia, as borders re-open to all fully vaccinated tourists and…
UK Lifts All Covid Testing Requirements For Vaccinated Travellers
Travellers who have received at least two doses of an approved coronavirus vaccine are now just required to fill out a passenger locator form before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Emirates Resumes Daily A380 Service To Melbourne
Emirates resumed its daily A380 Dubai-Melbourne service on February 1, 2022, nearly two years after stopping all A380 flights to Australia because of the pandemic.
Qantas Boss Compared WA Border Restrictions To North Korea
Qantas boss Alan Joyce has compared Western Australia’s ongoing border shutdown to North Korea’s authoritarian regime.
Australians Can Return To Bali But There Is A Catch
Australians can fly into Bali again as of last Friday, as the popular Indonesian tourist island announced a relaxation of its strict border restrictions.
Qantas Group Cuts Capacity As WA Delays Border Reopening
In light of the Western Australian government’s decision to delay indefinitely reopening its borders due to an increase in Omicron cases, Qantas has announced that it will cut its projected…
Qantas Offers A Slew Of Benefits For Direct Bookings,
Qantas is making a concerted effort to make it easier than ever for consumers to book flights directly.
Meliá Phuket Mai Khao Celebrates It’s Opening
The Meliá Phuket Mai Khao, a wellness-inspired resort on Thailand’s largest island, has opened with a laid-back beach club and private pool villas on Phuket’s longest sandbar.
Qantas To Re-Launch Perth-London Nonstop Service
Qantas will resume its daily nonstop service from Perth to London, from 27 March.
Volcanic Ash Cloud Forces Airlines To Cancels Fiji Flights
The eruption of Tonga’s underwater volcano over the weekend is causing airlines to cancel flights between Australia and Fiji.
Jetstar Starts Services to Phuket, Holydays in Thailand Are Back
Thailand holidays are back, with Jetstar’s first flight to Phuket since borders reopened, departing from Sydney on Wednesday and Melbourne yesterday.
Singapore Airlines Has Added Milan as 5th Freedom Route
Singapore Airlines will launch a new fifth freedom route in Europe later this month after receiving regulatory approval to transport passengers between Barcelona and Milan Malpensa.
Qantas Resumes Flights To Johannesburg After A Lengthy Absence
Qantas will resume its operation in South Africa, with the flight landing to Johannesburg for the first time since early 2020 and the first “rescue flights” to bring Australians back home.
Airline Start-Up In Australia: What Makes It So Challenging?
Bonza, a new low-cost airline with big plans for Australia, will launch in mid-2022.
Emirates Reopens 20 More Airport Lounges
Experience a truly relaxing time before your flight at one of Emirates’ lounges, with more scheduled to reopen soon.
Cathay Pacific Has Cut Flights To Australia
Since operating and travel limitations continue to affect Cathay Pacific’s scheduling, the airline has decided to terminate nearly all flights between Australia and Hong Kong effective…
Qantas Returns A380 Sooner To Relieve B787 Pilots
Qantas is speeding up the first of its iconic A380 superjumbos back into service this month to relieve pressure on pilots of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners in Queensland.
How Will Travel Be In 2022 And What Will Change
On March 1, 2020, Australia announced the first COVID-19 death: a 78-year-old Perth man who was a passenger on the Diamond Princess and had been evacuated and treated in Western Australia.
Virgin Australia Takes-Off With First International Flight
With its new daily Fiji service, Virgin Australia has restarted commercial international flights for the first time since the beginning of the COVID crisis.
Qantas Announces Staggering Loss After An Unprecedented Year
Quarterly losses of more than $1.1 billion are expected, although Qantas says it has made progress in decreasing its debt.
Visiting The U.S. Is Easy Now: Here Is What You Need to Know
Australian visitors can enter the United States for pleasure and business purposes once again.
Cruise ship ban extended to 2022
The cruise industry in Australia has taken another blow as Saturday, Australia extended its ban on cruise vessels entering the country, according to a statement by the country’s Health…
American Airlines Will Cuts A Number Of International Flights
Due to delays in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft delivery, American Airlines is reducing its international flight schedule for next summer.
Qantas Launches Direct Flights To Rome In 2022
Last September, Qantas announced a significant change to the non-stop Perth to London flight, suspending Australia’s only non-stop flights to the UK, citing Western Australia border…
Virgin Australia Announces Partnership With United Airlines
Virgin Australia Group said today that it will partner with United Airlines beginning in April 2022, increasing the number of U.S. destinations Virgin Australia customers can access while…
Omicron Pushes Back Airline Industry’s Recovery
According to airline and airport officials, new travel restrictions imposed by the Omicron coronavirus variant have delayed the embryonic recovery in international flights, causing delays…
The New Aircraft That We Will Be Set To Fly In Starting 2022
Aircraft deliveries have been delayed due to the pandemic, but there’s still something exciting in store for travellers who enjoy trying out new aircraft.
Qantas To Recommence B787-9 Delivery In 2022
Qantas has confirmed that it will take delivery of three further Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners as early as next year, after suspending deliveries in May 2020.
Virgin Australia Launches Celebration Sale As Queensland Reopens
As the Queensland border reopens, Virgin Australia has unveiled a major sale on flights to the state, with some fares as low as $59.
India signs air bubble pact with Australia. Here’s what you need to know
Australia has finally joined the list of countries that has a travel bubble with India
AIME 2022 to set stage for reconnecting travel biz
With AIME 2022 showcasing its new event format of in-person and online, buyers can expect an experience like no other to help supercharge business for next year
Vietnam resumes regular international flights from 15 December
In a plan submitted by the Transport Ministry, Vietnam wants to resume regular international flights on nine routes from 15 December
Travel the world and get paid for it
Insuranks is offering one lucky American over the age of 18 years old the chance to work for them for one year, travelling the world as digital nomads, taking part in local activities and…
Four Seasons announces 2023 Private Jet journeys in response to pent-up demand
Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts has announced its 2023 Private Jet itineraries for the ultimate luxe experience in the sky and on the ground, exploring Egypt, Bora Bora, London, Thailand, and…
NSW and VIC will keep borders open
Despite fears that the Omicron variant will spread between states, Victoria and NSW will keep their borders open, Covid restrictions also eased.
Qantas To Offer All A380 Seats To Frequent Flyers
Has the pandemic prevented you from redeeming many of your Qantas points? Qantas is giving some amazing deals right now, so take advantage of them.
Podcast: The spotlight on Aviation, Part I – Geoffrey Thomas
In this limited aviation focused podcast series, the first episode drops today, when we have a chat to Mr Aviation himself, Geoffrey Thomas, Editor-In-Chief of AirlingRatings.com, who is one…
Introducing the Accor Stadium
Accor has won the naming rights for Stadium Australia, with the iconic venue in Sydney Olympic Park to begin the transition to Accor Stadium.
Fiji Welcomes Fully Vaccinated Australians
Concerns about the Omicron strain and additional coronavirus restrictions have indeed been raised not only in Australia but all throughout the world.
International Arrivals Now Subject To Additional Restrictions
International travellers will be required to undergo a 72-hour self-isolation period upon arrival in Australia considering the finding of a new form of COVID-19, the Australian government…
Qantas Secures Crucial Regulated Longreach Route
The Queensland government has renewed its contract with Qantas to continue serving the northern Queensland communities of Longreach, Barcaldine, and Blackall for another five years.
Arizona Office of Tourism sharpens its international focus with Vacaay, reaching new audiences and guaranteed engagement
Visit Arizona has partnered with performance-based destination marketing platform, Vacaay, to highlight the depth and splendour of Arizona through an inspirational pictorial journey…
Air New Zealand set to take off in January
Air New Zealand has welcomed the news that from 17 January 2022, New Zealanders will be able to travel to and from Australia
Flying home for Christmas? This is when flight costs will start to spiral
Research by hotel booking platform, hoo, has revealed that the cost faced by those flying home for Christmas will soon start to spiral by as much as 184% as a result of heightened December…
Qantas resumes flights from Melbourne
Qantas has announced that it will increase international flights from Melbourne beginning Monday and reintroduce Melbourne-London services beginning this Saturday, for the first time in 20…
Air New Zealand cancels 1000 flights due to trans-Tasman uncertainty
Due to ongoing border uncertainty between New Zealand and Australia, Air New Zealand has cancelled over 1000 flights between the two countries until December 31, 2021.
Qantas debuts Melbourne-New Delhi flights in December
Qantas is doubling down on its move into India, launching direct flights between Melbourne and New Delhi for the first time in its history alongside a new service from Sydney set to start…
Why are many Australians cautious to book their holidays?
Many Australians want to travel abroad but figuring out where and when is becoming a huge problem.
Virgin Australia to add seven aircraft to meet growing demand
Virgin Australia said on Thursday that it would add seven additional Boeing Co 737 NG aircraft to its fleet, practically returning it to pre-pandemic levels, to achieve a one-third share of…
Australia opens for fully vaccinated international students
Next month, Australia will be open to fully vaccinated international travellers, students, working holidaymakers, and provisional family visa holders.
Rex finally announces the addition of Brisbane to its network
Rex Airlines is expanding beyond regional flights, adding Brisbane to its domestic network as the independent airline pursues Australia’s so-called “Golden Triangle.”
Rex rolls out wi-fi on its 737 fleet
As it resumed flights between major cities yesterday, Rex has begun gradually putting out Wi-Fi connection equipment throughout its fleet of Boeing 737-800NG aircraft.
Australia’s travel bubble with Japan and South Korea to start soon
Australia will soon open to two additional countries as the national vaccination rate prepares to reach 90%.
First Qantas A380 returns to Australia
Qantas A380s will resume service early next year.
Post-pandemic travel, the hidden cost of testing
Mandatory Covid testing will add hundreds of dollars to the expense of a solo vacation overseas and thousands to the cost of a family vacation.
Keen traveller snaps up dozens of flights in one day
One keen traveller evidently driven stir crazy by the pandemic purchased a staggering quantity of flights in just 24 hours, Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has revealed.
Western Australia COVID-19 roadmap to opening state border
WA Premier Mark McGowan has set the lofty aim of 90 per cent immunisation in the people aged 12 and older before he will drop the state’s border.
Qatar Airways launches rediscover Europe promotion from $1409 return
For the first time since the reopening of Australia’s international border, Qatar Airways will be offering special tickets and discounts for travel between February 1 and October 31 in 2022,…
Epidemiologist calls for arrival airport testing in Australia
One of Australia’s leading epidemiologists has called for international arrivals to be tested for COVID-19 before leaving the airport.
Emirates increases services to Australia as borders reopened
With Australia's borders now open to international travellers, Emirates is celebrating by expanding its operations in the country.
Tourists will be allowed back to Australia before year-end
Tourists will be able to enter Australia without quarantine by the end of the year, but they must be double vaccinated, according to Scott Morrison.
Qantas prepares planes for reopening of international travel
Qantas Airways engineers are hard at work preparing the airline's fleet for international flights to commence today, the first day that Sydney is open to fully vaccinated citizens and…