TCS Sydney Marathon now seventh major race for Abbott World Marathon
The famed TCS Sydney Marathon presented by Asics is now the seventh major race of the Abbott World Marathon.
Ovation of the Seas Returns to Sydney Harbour for a Record-Breaking Season
Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas has made a grand return to the iconic Sydney Harbour, marking the start of a record-breaking season for the holiday brand.
Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas returns to Sydney Harbour
Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas is back in the iconic Sydney Harbour to mark the start of a record-breaking season for the holiday brand.
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth reveals its post-renovation look
The five-star Sofitel Sydney Wentworth unveils its extensive $70 million (AUD) refurbishment with final completion set for November.
China Southern Launches Direct Flights from Sydney to Beijing Daxing
In an exciting development for Australian travellers, China Southern Airlines has announced the launch of a direct service between Sydney and Beijing Daxing Airport, starting
Explore the iconic Sydney venues featured in ‘Made in Bondi’ series
The highly anticipated Australian reality series, Made in Bondi premiered in the UK last night on E4, offering viewers an exhilarating look into the glamorous lives of Sydney’s young social…
Turkish Airlines to launch flights to Sydney from 4 December
Turkish Airlines has announced it will launch flights to Sydney from 4 December, adding a second Australian destination to the carrier’s global network.
Ben Mellor to take helm of The EVE Hotel Sydney
TFE Hotels announced the appointment of Ben Mellor as general manager of its newest luxury boutique hotel The EVE Hotel Sydney.
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney celebrates 150 years of the General Post Office building
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney looked back on the glories of the past as it celebrated the 150th anniversary of its home.
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth offers first look into its renovation
Slated to reopen in October of this year, the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth released images to the public featuring its new look.
Namia River Retreat hosts intimate lunch for Australian Society of Travel Writers’ Sydney Members
Namia River Retreat hosted a lunch for Sydney members of the Australian Society of Travel Writers (ASTW) to introduce the resort prior to its opening on December 20, 2024.
Accor returns as SXSW Sydney’s preferred accommodation partner
Accor Pacific announced that it returns as the preferred accommodation partner for this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) Sydney this October.
Mercure Sydney named official hotel partner for Sydney Fringe Festival
Organisers of the Sydney Fringe Festival named Mercure Sydney as the official accommodation for the event which returns this September.
Australian travel professionals laud Federal Government’s reforms to Sydney Airport slot management
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) welcomed the Federal Government’s recent announcement regarding reforms to slot management at Sydney Airport.
Qantas revises schedule for Queenstown-Sydney route
Qantas announced a change in schedule for flights between Queenstown and Sydney, beginning in November of this year.
Thai AirAsia X Suspends Sydney-Bangkok Flights, Promises Stronger Return
Thai AirAsia X, the long-haul budget airline, has announced the temporary suspension of its flights between Sydney and Bangkok, effective from 1 August 2024. This
Vivid Sydney reveals groundbreaking ‘Tekno Train Experience by Paul Mac’
Train travel will never be the same again: in an Australian first, Vivid Sydney have announced Tekno Train by Paul Mac, a one-of-a-kind event that will transform a Sydney Trains service into…
Go City lights up your city break in Sydney – it now includes Vivid Sydney Harbour Cruise, Sydney Tower Eye, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and more!
The annual light and music festival, Vivid Sydney, returns on 24th May till 16th June, with lots of mesmerising art displays and 3D light projections with exhilarating live music…
Amora Hotels & Resorts selects Sydney as Regional Hub to drive Asia Pacific Brand expansion
Amora Hotels & Resorts is positioning itself for a new phase of expansion in Asia Pacific as it prepares to introduce its unique style of customer-centric luxury hospitality to new…
Qantas Adjusts Asia Network: Suspends Sydney-Shanghai Flights Adds Brisbane-Manila
Qantas will suspend the Sydney-Shanghai service on 28 July and will introduce new routes from Brisbane to Manila beginning 28 October 2024, as well as extra flights to Singapore and India.
Sydney’s Change Agenda helping associations to ‘Meet with Purpose’
Business Event Sydney (BESydney) and International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) have been leading the way in business events for 65 years (55 years and 10 years respectively).
Amy Poehler to appear at Vivid Sydney 2024
The Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actress and comedian, Amy Poehler will join this year’s Vivid Sydney line-up for a special Vivid Ideas event at the Sydney Opera House on Monday 27…
Amora Hotels & Resorts selects Sydney as regional hub to drive Asia Pacific brand expansion strategy
Independent hospitality company Amora Hotels & Resorts is positioning itself for a new phase of expansion in Asia Pacific as it prepares to introduce its unique style of customer-centric…
BESydney shares customised event smarts on new portal
Business Events Sydney (BESydney) launched its new event planning portal to support event organisers to access tools, resources and funding to host their business event in Sydney.
Vietjet strengthens Asia-Pacific connectivity, launches Hanoi-Sydney Route
Vietjet has opened new direct routes connecting the capital city of Hanoi with the beautiful port city of Sydney, bringing the total number of routes connecting Vietnam and Australia to 7 …
Turkish Airlines Touches Down in Melbourne, Eyes Sydney Next
Turkish Airlines’ inaugural flight to Melbourne landed on Saturday, marking a significant milestone for the airline. The new route connects Australia to Istanbul, a city
The post Turkish…
“Respect” ICC Sydney’s Winning Philosophy
Australia’s premier convention, exhibition and entertainment venue leads the way to inclusive, sustainable, and innovative events by activating its expanded Legacy Program – now featuring an…
Sydney Airport Reforms: A Turbulence or Smooth Landing for Travellers
Sydney Airport is bracing for a significant overhaul. However, the question remains: will airlines embrace the changes, or will they lead to more delays and
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ATIA welcomes Federal Government’s reforms to Sydney Airport Slot Management
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) strongly supports the significant reforms to the slot management system at Sydney Airport as the first step towards making flying fairer.
Capella Sydney Unveils Inaugural Lunar New Year Celebrations
Capella Sydney, renowned for its commitment to exceptional luxury experiences, is proud to unveil the program for its inaugural Lunar New Year celebrations. Embracing a
The post Capella…
Conquering Heights and Horizons: A Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb Adventure
The Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb seamlessly combines history and adventure, providing a unique perspective on Sydney's evolution.
Princess Cruises announces new partnership with the Sydney Swans
Princess Cruises has announced a dynamic new partnership with Australia’s most supported AFL club, the Sydney Swans, becoming the team’s Official Cruise Partner.
Celebrity Edge Sets Sail From Sydney on Her First Voyage of the Season
Celebrity Edge is the first cruise ship to receive an endorsement from Australia's esteemed Forbes Travel Guide.
Virgin Voyages’ Resilient Lady Makes Her Grand Entrance in Sydney
The Resilient Lady of Virgin Voyages arrived in Sydney Harbour, where Sir Richard Branson greeted it. According to a news announcement, the Virgin Group founder
Jetstar Launches The Only Service Between Sydney and Margaret River
Jetstar has launched the first-ever direct route connecting Sydney to one of the west’s major tourist destinations – Busselton Margaret River – ahead of the next Easter holidays.
The…
Jetstar To Fly Direct From Sydney to Osaka
Jetstar will commence direct flights between Sydney and Osaka (Kansai), offering more than 100,000 low-cost tickets between the two popular destinations every year.
From 1 April…
Emirates Operated First SAF Flight From Dubai To Sydney
Last month, Emirates’ EK412 aircraft from Dubai to Sydney was the first to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied by Shell Aviation.
Shell supplied 315,000 gallons of blended…
Singapore Airlines Increases Sydney Frequency to 5 Daily Flights
Singapore Airlines announced that from 27 October 2024, it will add a new daily flight from Sydney to Singapore, departing at 0645 AM, with the company saying that this will be available…
Chinese Airlines Are Now All Flying Back To Sydney
Sydney has welcomed back all eight Chinese airlines that were operating before COVID-19.
In November, there will be 86% as many seats available from Sydney airport to mainland China…
Ovation of the Seas Returns to Sydney for Royal Caribbean’s Biggest Australian Season
The action-packed vacation adventure Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas returned to Sydney Harbour on Friday for a sixth season Down Under. With a summer itinerary of 3-…
Capella Sydney Opens Luxurious SPA To The Public
Capella Sydney’s luxurious Auriga Spa opened to the public on 1 November, offering various beauty and relaxation services to Sydneysiders and tourists. The spa and its world-class…
BESydney AGM delivers results cementing return to pre-covid figures
Business Events Sydney (BESydney) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 31 October at the Art Gallery of NSW where it presented its positive end of financial year results, outlined future…
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney: Australia and New Zealand’s No. 1 Hotel
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney has been recognised as the #1 hotel in Australia and New Zealand in Condé Nast Traveller's 2023 Readers' Choice Awards. This is a prestigious accolade, as the…
First-Ever Disney Cruise Line Departs from Sydney
As the cruise season in Australia is heating up last Saturday, 28 October, Disney Cruise Line made history with the first-ever departure of the Disney Wonder from Sydney. Hobart,…
Discovery Princess to Call Sydney Home for the 2025/26 Australian Summer Season
Princess Cruises announced that its current flagship, the Discovery Princess, will call Sydney home for the summer season of 2025/26.
The 145,000-ton ship, which measures 330 metres…
Iconic festival SXSW has a new home in Sydney
Sydney has become the first-ever host city of an annual South by Southwest (SXSW) event outside Austin, Texas with the inaugural Asia Pacific edition of the iconic creative industries…
Sydney Opera House turns 50
20 October marks 50 years since the Sydney Opera House was officially opened.
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour and the Indian Pacific: Two Iconic Experiences in One Journey
Journey Beyond’s 2024 Stagelights and Sydney Sights holiday package pairs a journey on the Indian Pacific with a night at the opera that promises to be just as dazzling as the diverse…
BESydney appoints Rahul Shah as Director for North America
BESydney has appointed Rahul Shah as Director for North America to lead the organisation’s presence across the US and Canada to maximise global meeting opportunities in both the Association…
The Ascott Limited’s Citadines Walker opens with 252 keys in North Sydney
The latest offering from The Ascott Limited Australia, (Ascott Australia) Citadines Walker boasts the highest room count in North Sydney, offering 252 rooms across 19 levels inside the now…
Emirates to go all A380 to Sydney by November, plans return to Adelaide
Further building on its commitment to provide customers expanded access to its route network, Emirates has announced that it will be upgrading its services to Sydney to an all-A380…
Demands For A Third Cruise Terminal in Sydney
Industry experts believe New South Wales needs a new cruise terminal to accommodate super-sized ships and surging demand, which may bring up to $2 billion for the state’s economy this…
Broadway’s biggest blockbuster flies into Sydney
The musical phenomenon WICKED begins performances in Australia’s very own Emerald City at the Sydney Lyric Theatre.
Sydney gears up for the Sydney Marathon 2023
Sydney, renowned for its iconic landmarks and vibrant culture, is bustling with excitement as it prepares to host the highly anticipated Sydney Marathon on Sunday 17th September 2023. With…
Sydney to host FIFA Women’s Football Convention 2023
Sydney has secured the second edition of the FIFA Women’s Football Convention from 18 - 19 August 2023 to conclude the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023TM which ends with the final in Sydney.
W Sydney to debut at Darling Harbour on 12 October, 2023
Having already made its mark on Darling Harbour with its iconic curved architecture, W Sydney will energise the city when it opens
SXSW Sydney announces speakers for the inaugural Sydney festival
In its 37-year history, Austin’s famed South by Southwest (SXSW®) has become the byword for cool and the launchpad for what’s next.
Heinemann brings the Mediterranean sun to Sydney and Gold Coast airports
International passengers travelling through Sydney Airport and Gold Coast Airport can now start their European summer holiday experience early with Heinemann Australia’s new EuroSummer…
400 members of Accor’s regional leadership team attend ‘EMPOWERED’ at Sydney’s ICC
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, hosted its first ever Pacific Leaders EMPOWERED Conference and Awards with more than 400 general managers
Sydney, The Future City Now
Ever evolving, Sydney is moving into the future and planning for the 22nd century now. The New South Wales state government has invested in major developments that will enhance the…
Take your events to Sydney, the future city
Ever evolving, Sydney is moving into the future and planning for the 22nd century now. The New South Wales state government has invested in major developments that will enhance the…
REX Launches Services From Sydney To Adelaide
Flights between Sydney and Adelaide, the fourth capital city in the airline network, have begun as part of Rex’s debut of its capital city services.
The maiden flight, operated by REX…
Vivid Fire Kitchen heats up Vivid Sydney 2023 with a sizzling local line-up
The Vivid Food program presents a stellar line-up of local culinary heroes along with internationally acclaimed pitmasters for Vivid Fire Kitchen
Vivid Sydney 2023 kicks off with biggest opening weekend on record
Vivid Sydney has enjoyed its largest-ever opening weekend, attracting more than 453,000 visitors to experience Australia's largest event in 2023.
Aussie-first sleep hotel opens doors in Sydney
In an Aussie-first, the world’s largest D2C sleep company and expert in all things sleep, Emma Sleep, will open doors in June to the ultimate sleep experience, the Emma Sleep Hotel, to…
eSIM Go powers Sydney Airport’s game changing new travel add-on
eSIM Go announced its role in the successful launch of Sydney Airport’s tripsim service – a new eSIM-enabled product offering that gives passengers access to affordable data on their travels…
Business Events Sydney appoints new director to lead UK/European Engagement
Sydney business events bidding specialists Business Events Sydney (BESydney) announced the appointment of Jamie Ades as its new Director, Europe.
Sydney Airport Surpassed Important Milestone In March
There were 3,166,000 travellers who went through Sydney Airport in March 2023, an 86.7% increase from March 2019 before COVID. This is the best result after COVID so far.…
Discover more down-under: A guide to Sydney’s iconic central neighbourhoods
Sydney is divided into a collection of neighbourhoods, each with their own identity and unique characteristics. All within walking distance of each other, here are 6 must-see central…
Asiana Airlines Announces Seasonal Flights Increase to Sydney
Asiana Airlines is growing its presence in Australia. It has announced plans for a seasonal increase on its Sydney to Seoul route beginning August 2023. In addition, four of Asiana’s…
Turkish Airlines Plans To Launch No-Stop Flight To Sydney
Turkish Airlines has announced intentions to extend its nonstop flight services with a new long-haul route from Istanbul to Sydney, which would take 17 hours.
Turkish Airlines’…
Air Canada to Boost Flights To Brisbane And Sydney
Air Canada has announced that it would increase its Sydney-Vancouver and Brisbane-Vancouver flights in time for the northern winter ski season.
Due to strong demand from the…
Vietjet Launches Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney Flight
The Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet inaugurated its routes to Australia on April 13 with a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to Kingsford Smith…
Sydney’s showstopping showcase for Business Events Australia Asia Mega Famil
Host city Sydney designed an itinerary that highlighted Sydney’s harbour for the Business Events Australia Asia Mega Famil Showcase this week as Business Events Sydney (BESydney) and its…
Qatar Airways extends partnership with Sydney Swans
Qatar Airways has announced it has extended its partnership with Australian Football League (AFL) club, the Sydney Swans.
World First comes to Wynyard Tunnels as part of Vivid Sydney 2023
Australia's largest festival, Vivid Sydney, announced that it will add a first-ever activation of the Wynyard railway tunnels to the festival's upcoming program with the world premiere of…
CT Partners meet in Sydney as override payments to members set to triple
CT Partners Members came together at the Shangri-La, Sydney for an all-day business meeting, with 35 Members taking the opportunity to reflect on best practice strategies for success and…
5 reasons why Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach is the perfect family-friendly beachfront getaway
Are you looking for the perfect family-friendly hotel to stay in while visiting Coogee Beach, NSW? Look no further than the Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach. This stunning beachfront hotel…
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,…
Ten Summer Dream Destinations in Australia and the Pacific
As summer approaches, it’s time to start planning your next adventure. Australia and the Pacific offer some of the most breathtaking and diverse destinations, perfect
Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Over 400 New Voyages for Fall-Winter 2026/27 Season
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled over 400 new voyages for its fall-winter 2026/27 season. This exciting announcement coincides with NCL’s highly anticipated Black Friday
Etihad Airways ends codeshare and frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia
Effective 1 June 2025, Etihad Airways will conclude its unilateral codeshare and bilateral frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia.
Qatar Airways Cargo partners with MASkargo
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, is proud to announce the launch of a new strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia…
Intrepid Travel’s James Thornton is 2024 CEO of the Year
Intrepid Travel chief executive James Thornton came away with the coveted overall CEO of the Year award at The CEO Magazine’s 2024 Executive of the Year Awards.
Emirates partners with SailGP
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is proud to announce a five-season global sponsorship with SailGP which will see it become the exclusive Global Airline Partner of the…
EaseMyTrip acquires Planet Education
EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's largest online travel tech platforms, announced the approval of acquisition of Planet Education Australia Pty Ltd, an Australia-based comprehensive education…
Qatar Airways Pending Acquisition of 25% Stake in Virgin Australia: A Game-Changer for Australian Aviation
In a significant move set to reshape the Australian aviation landscape, Qatar Airways has announced its plan to acquire a 25% minority stake in Virgin
Singapore Airlines elevates suites and first-class experience by exclusively offering Cristal 2015 champagne
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will become the world’s only airline to serve the iconic Cristal 2015 champagne, following an exclusive agreement with leading French champagne house Louis Roederer.
ACCC confirms soaring domestic airfares amid reduced competition
Since regional airline Rex went into administration in July 2024, domestic airfares in Australia have surged, driven by reduced competition. The Australian Competition and Consumer
Air New Zealand Launches Thirteen Forty Five Wine Label Inspired by Historic Flight
Air New Zealand is taking its in-flight experience to new heights with the launch of its own wine label, Thirteen Forty Five. This new venture
Japan Airlines flying the flag high for Expo 2025 Osaka
Japan Airlines is helping promote Expo 2025 Osaka, with special livery on one of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft operating international routes.
Princess Cruises Unveils Its Most Destination-Rich Voyage Ever: The 131-Day Circle Pacific Cruise
Princess Cruises has announced an extraordinary new voyage that promises to be its most destination-rich journey yet. The 131-day Circle Pacific Voyage, set to depart
flydubai and Batik Air announce interline agreement
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and Batik Air Malaysia have announced an interline agreement that will offer flydubai passengers access to more than 40 destinations across Batik Air’s…
Qantas and Skytrans Partner to Ensure Continued Flights to Lord Howe Island
Qantas customers can look forward to continued flights between Sydney and Lord Howe Island, thanks to a new agreement with regional airline Skytrans. As Qantas
It’s oyster season on Australia’s Sapphire Coast
New South Wales tourism board Destination NSW just announced that oyster season is on in Australia’s Sapphire Coast.
Philippine Airlines and Queensland Australia team up for exclusive seat sale
Philippine Airlines (PAL), in partnership with Queensland Australia, the state tourism board of Queensland, is currently holding an exclusive seat sale for travel on PAL’s nonstop flights to…
Qantas Launches Nonstop Flights from Brisbane to Manila
Thanks to the Flying Kangaroo’s new service that took off last week, Qantas customers can now enjoy the convenience of flying nonstop from Brisbane to
Emirates Reconnects Adelaide and Dubai with Daily Service
Emirates has relaunched its daily service between Adelaide and Dubai, marking a significant milestone for both cities. The reinstated service, operated by a Boeing 777-200LR,
Perth Airport and Accor team up for the area’s first airport hotel
Perth Airport partnered with Accor, Australia’s largest hotel operator, to operate the first hotel on the airport estate under the Pullman Hotels & Resorts brand.
Mercure Hotels introduces its 1000 Hours of Local Flavours
Mercure Hotels invites the world to embark on a unique culinary journey with its new concept: 1000-Hours of Local Flavours.
Farewell to the Boeing 717: A New Chapter for QantasLink
Last Saturday marked the end of an era for the Qantas Group as the last remaining QantasLink Boeing 717 jet took to the Australian skies
Australian Travel Industry Association reveals new initiatives at Beyond Borders Summit
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) announced a series of landmark initiatives aimed at reshaping Australia’s travel sector at the first-ever Beyond Borders Summit in Sydney.
Air India and Singapore Airlines expand codeshare agreement
Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) recently agreed to significantly expand their codeshare agreement, adding 11 Indian cities and another 40 international destinations to their…
Hong Kong Tourism Board brings the Cha Chaan Teng experience to Art Basel Paris
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) successfully held the first activation in its pioneering three-year global partnership with Art Basel.
Nicolas Mercier takes general manager role at Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road
Hotel Indigo Bangkok Wireless Road announced the appointment of Nicolas Mercier as its new general manager.
Qantas Expands International Network with New Routes and Aircraft
Qantas is set to significantly enhance its international network with the addition of 220,000 seats, new aircraft, and a new route. These changes will cater
Viking Welcomes the New Viking Sobek to Its Nile River Fleet
Vikings proudly announced the delivery of its newest ship, the Viking Sobek, at a ceremony in Cairo, Egypt. This 82-guest vessel joins Viking’s esteemed fleet on the
Tourism Australia launches its first Muslim consortium in Indonesia
Tourism Australia is expanding its outreach to Muslim travellers in Indonesia with its first consortium of travel agencies.
Qantas continues to grow its global network
Qantas is boosting its international network with new aircraft and a new destination, as well as schedule changes.
The Ascott Limited presents a travelling art showcase for lyf’s 5th anniversary
The Ascott Limited unveiled a travelling art showcase today, 16th October, in celebration of the fifth anniversary of its hospitality brand lyf.
Essential to grow air connectivity to Oceania
Mabrian's analysis highlights a growing gap between rising travel demand and lagging air connectivity in Oceania. While key markets like the United States, India, China, and Europe show…
Philippines to boost tourism promotion in Australia
The Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) aims to ramp up the promotion of the country’s key destinations to the Australian market.
Cunard Announces New Voyages for 2026-2027
Luxury cruise line Cunard has unveiled its exciting new programme of voyages, set to sail from October 2026 to April 2027. Guests will have the
AirAsia, SEGA, and ATLUS team up for new leg of The Colour of Connection campaign
AirAsia announced that it is collaborating with global gaming powerhouse SEGA and its affiliate ATLUS to bring two iconic gaming franchises to life.
Cultural Attractions of Australia launches new itinerary options
Cultural Attractions of Australia (CAOA), a collection of Australia’s most iconic attractions and bespoke immersive experiences, announced the launch of nine itinerary ideas that travel…
Carnival Cruise Line Expands Australian Itineraries for 2026/27
Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter Join Carnival Splendor and Carnival Luminosa to expand Australia cruise options,
Qantas to Shake Up Japan Travel with New Haneda Flights
In a significant move set to transform travel between Australia and Japan, Qantas has announced plans to shift its Melbourne and Brisbane flights from Tokyo
Qatar Airways to Acquire 25% Stake in Virgin Australia, Strengthening Partnership
In a significant move for the aviation industry, Qatar Airways Group has announced its intention to acquire a 25% equity stake in Virgin Australia from
Qantas Unveils New Brand Campaign in North America
For the first time in a decade, Qantas has launched a new brand campaign in the North American market, responding to the growing demand for
ATIA lauds Qatar Airways’ investment into Virgin Australia
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) extended appreciative comments regarding Qatar Airways’ impending investment into Virgin Australia.
Maximizing on the growing demand for Sports tourism
Thomas Cook (India) Limited, India's omnichannel travel services company, and its Group Company, SOTC Travel have partnered with Cricket Australia for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar…
Historic Milestone: Qantas’ First A380 Flights to South Africa
Yesterday marked a significant milestone in aviation history as Qantas launched its inaugural Airbus A380 flight to Johannesburg, making it the first time the national
Thai Airways extends partnership with Gulf Air
Thai Airways and Gulf Air announced the expansion of their long-standing partnership, strengthening their joint commitment to provide passengers with seamless travel options across their…
SeaLink expands operations into India
SeaLink Marine & Tourism recently announced the appointment of Connect2India as its new trade distribution representative for India.
Accor Plus celebrates 30th anniversary
Accor Plus marks its 30th anniversary by extending its exclusive "surprise and delight" experiences throughout the Asia Pacific.
Virgin Australia and Tourism & Events Queensland present limited-run fare sale
Virgin Australia and Tourism and Events Queensland are currently running a major online sale featuring over half a million fares to the sunshine state ranging from as low as $45.
Etihad Airways presents its schedule for summer 2025
Etihad Airways announced an enhanced schedule for the summer of 2025, including double-daily debuts for several key destinations in Europe.
Wendy Wu Tours launches sale on select China tours for 2025
Wendy Wu Tours launched its exclusive Earlybird Sale which offers Australians an opportunity to save up to AUD1,100 per person for selected China tours slated for 2025.
Qantas flies inaugural flight to Vanuatu
Qantas officially launched its route to Vanuatu through its inaugural flight from Brisbane to the capital city of Port Vila on 10th September.
Accor Pacific gets Sustainable Tourism Certification for 100th hotel
Accor Pacific’s Novotel Sydney City Centre officially became the company’s 100th hotel to receive Ecotourism Australia’s Sustainable Tourism Certification.
AirAsia X clinches Best International Airline at 2024 Australian Aviation Awards
AirAsia X received the Best International Airline Flying to Australia title at the Australian Aviation Awards 2024 in Sydney.
VisitBritain to host its first trade mission to Australia from 9 to 13 September since 2016
The best of destination Britain will be on show in Australia as VisitBritain Chairman Nick de Bois CBE leads the agency’s first trade mission to the country since 2016.
Qantas Group posts strong results in 2024 report
Qantas Group, which covers Australian carriers Qantas and Jetstar, released its 2024 annual report, achieving an underlying profit before tax of $2.08 billion and a statutory profit after…
Accor Pacific signs renewals for more than 40 hotels in Australia
Accor announced that it recently renewed partnership agreements with over 40 hotels throughout Australia, making up 5,500 keys of the country’s available accommodations.
ATIA achievements featured in 2024 Federal Government aviation white paper
ATIA's advocacy over the past nine months has paid off, as five key areas were featured in the Australian Federal Government’s Aviation White Paper for this year.
Air New Zealand treats Koru Care kids to a scenic tour
Air New Zealand (ANZ) and Koru Care took 50 critically ill children aboard a charter flight for a scenic tour over the South Island over the weekend.
Norwegian Cruise Line offers more options for port-immersive Europe itineraries for its 2026 spring/summer season
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has opened for sale additional cruises for its 2026 spring/summer season with more port-immersive Europe sailings across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and…
Marriott opens its 600th property in the Asia-Pacific
Marriott International, Inc announced the opening of its 600th property in the Asia Pacific region: the Adelaide Marriott Hotel.
Qatar Airways introduces ‘Caviar’ to Business Class
As the only airline in the world to have won the Skytrax World’s Best Business class 11 times, Qatar Airways announces further enhancement to its business class service with the introduction…
Emirates’ first retrofitted 777 aircraft takes-off to Geneva
The first Emirates Boeing 777 with a nose-to-tail cabin refresh sporting a new look has rolled into service, as it prepares to take off to Geneva as EK 83.
Air India Express launches virtual interline platform with Scoot as first partner
Air India Express has become the first Indian airline to launch a Virtual Interline platform, offering flyers a wider range of booking options.
Go City – Gateway to family adventures in Asia and Australia
With its APAC passes, Go City is the gateway to child-friendly experiences. From tours to top attractions in Hong Kong, Sydney, and Singapore, here is how the sightseeing pass company…
Qantas’ Project Sunrise: Balancing Comfort and Cost in Ultra-Long-Haul Flights
Drawing from my experience as a past executive in the aviation sector, I’ve been keenly tracking the progress of Qantas’ audacious ‘Project Sunrise’. This pioneering
Oceania Cruises: Celebrate the Holidays in Style
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is excited to announce its festive holiday voyages for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 seasons. Offering…
Qatar Airways partners with The British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025
Qatar Airways is proud to announce its latest partnership as the Official Title Partner and Official Airline Partner of The Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025.
Cruise360 Australasia casts spotlight on global experts
The Cruise Lines International Association announced that six of the leading voices of the global cruise sector will take the stage at this year’s Cruise360 Australasia.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises®: Unveiling the 2026-2027 Voyage Collection
The New Voyage Collection Features 173 sailings with 16 New Ports, 8 New Immersive Overnight Sailings and 4 Grand Voyages.
Qantas Introduces Unique Cabin Lighting for Project Sunrise Flights
Qantas has announced a unique and customisable cabin lighting design for its upcoming Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights. The design, inspired by the colours of the
Judd Rabbidge takes helm of Avani+ Fares Maldives
Minor Hotels announced the appointment of Judd Rabbidge as general manager of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort.
Emerald Princess Begins Scenic Voyages from Boston
On Sunday, 14 July, the Love Boat arrived in Boston, its newest hometown. Princess Cruises, the world’s most renowned cruise line, ships the 3,080-guest Emerald Princess to
Thai AirAsia X moves flights to Don Mueang this October
Thai AirAsia X flights will be taking off from Don Mueang Airport beginning 1 October, moving from its current base of operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Cathay Pacific Launches Groundbreaking Two-for-One Fare to Hong Kong
Are you a Hong Kong enthusiast? Cathay Pacific has some exciting news for you! The airline has just announced a new offer to make your
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection appoints Sebastian Seward as VP and GM, Asia Pacific
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Sebastian “Seb” Seward as the Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific, coinciding with the introduction of new itineraries in the…
Qantas Frequent Flyers Take to the Skies with Classic Plus
Last week marked a significant milestone for Qantas Frequent Flyers as thousands of members departed Australia using the airline’s new Classic Plus reward seats for
Cathay Pacific Returns to Full Pre-Pandemic Capacity in Perth and Brisbane Markets
Cathay Pacific is set to return to its full pre-pandemic capacity in the Perth and Brisbane markets. From 28 October 2024, the oneworld carrier will
Air New Zealand ramps up school holiday schedule with 30,000 extra seats across Aotearoa
Air New Zealand is preparing to welcome nearly half a million customers on its domestic network over the July school holidays as travellers look to make the most of a mid-winter getaway.
Monsoon Mania: Indian Travellers embrace the rainy season with record getaways
Once considered an off-peak season, the monsoon is now captivating Indian travellers who are eagerly planning getaways to coincide with the rains and long weekends in August and September.
Kita Food Festival returns to Kuala Lumpur in September 2024 and Singapore from January to March 2025
Food-lovers rejoice as Kita Food Festival returns to Malaysia and Singapore for its fourth instalment, kicking off in Kuala Lumpur from September 4 – 8, then Singapore from January to March…
Emirates unveils first destinations to be served with refurbished Boeing 777
Emirates has today unveiled the first cities on its network to be served with its newest Boeing 777 cabin interiors.
Qantas and Jetstar Launch Direct Services to Vanuatu
Qantas and Jetstar have announced a significant boost to their flight schedules. Up to nine return flights each week will be available between Australia and
Qatar Airways Eyes Stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways, the Qatari Government-owned carrier, has unveiled plans to acquire a 20% stake in Virgin Australia (VA), which could significantly reshape the Australian aviation
AirAsia reconnects Kuala Lumpur with Chiang Rai
AirAsia announces the launch of a new route from Kuala Lumpur to Chiang Rai, Thailand. The new route will kick off with three weekly flights starting 2 November 2024.
Galapagos Islands to double tourist entry fees amid concerns over rising visitor numbers
Tourists to the Galapagos Islands will be asked to pay twice as much in entry fees from this year amid concerns that a rise in visitor numbers is putting pressure on the ecologically…
Air New Zealand’s seasonal service to the Sunshine Coast returns
It’s good news for Kiwis looking to escape the winter blues, with Air New Zealand’s seasonal service to the Sunshine Coast returning on 26 June 2024.
Cruise community gearing up for biggest ever Cruise360 Australasia
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is preparing for its biggest ever Cruise360 Australasia conference on August 30, with record numbers of travel agents and cruise leaders…
Qantas Soars to New Heights: Launching Flights to Vanuatu
Qantas, has received the green light from the International Air Services Commission (IASC) to launch its own flights to Vanuatu. This exciting development comes as
Project Sunrise: A New Dawn for Ultra-Long-Haul Travel
After a period of uncertainty, the skies have cleared for Qantas’s ambitious Project Sunrise. The Australian flagship carrier has confirmed that its groundbreaking initiative is
The Sky’s the Limit: A Look at Australia’s Booming Domestic Air Travel
As Australia’s skies hum with the return of domestic flights, the latest data from the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) reveals a
New data shows Brits prioritising staycations and Greek Islands this summer
Staycations and the Greek Islands are set to prove particularly popular with British holiday makers this summer, according to new readership data from Taboola, the global leader in powering…
VietJet opens new direct route to Australia
VietJet officially welcomes passengers on direct flights connecting one of Australia's largest cities – Melbourne with Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.
oneworld says “Bula” to Fiji Airways as its 15th full member airline
oneworld®, the world’s airline alliance, has announced that Fiji Airways is to become its 15th full member airline.
P&O Cruises to retire its brand in Australia
P&O Cruises Australia has announced its fleet will soon be sailing to its final berth, ceasing its operations in 2025 after more than 90 years on the water. The Australian travel brand…
Bonza’s Lifeline: Administrators Granted Extension to Find Buyer
Administrators have been granted a crucial extension to secure a buyer in a pivotal moment for the future of Bonza, the grounded Australian low-cost carrier.
Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail with Over 30 New Voyages Across Asia Pacific
Norwegian Cruise Line is offering nearly 90 cruises in Asia Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand from 15 departure ports, with calls to more than 60 destinations from September 2024 to March…
Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail with Over 30 New Voyages Across Asia Pacific
Norwegian Cruise Line is offering nearly 90 cruises in Asia Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand from 15 departure ports, with calls to more than 60 destinations from September 2024 to March…
Vietjet adds 1.4 million seats for the summer period and enhances international travel
To meet soaring demand during summer holidays, Vietjet is expanding its domestic routes in Vietnam by 35% and increasing night flights by 46%.
Norwegian Cruise Line expands its presence across Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand with over 30 new itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) launches over 30 new port-intensive cruises across Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, for a total of 85 voyages from September 2024 through March 2026 on…
Vietjet celebrates a decade of connections between Singapore and Vietnam
Celebrating a decade of connecting travellers to the beautiful tropical island of Singapore, Vietjet joyfully announces the offer of 10,000 promotional tickets for all direct flights…
TFE’S Australian hospitality brand, A by Adina, to debut in Europe in 2025
Three years after TFE’s homegrown A by Adina made its debut in Australia, TFE Hotels has announced the premium brand will head offshore with the opening of A by Adina Vienna Danube in…
Rex Launches Melbourne-Perth Route, Promising Affordable and Reliable Travel
Rex Airlines is introducing a unique Melbourne-Perth route in a strategic move to broaden its domestic reach. This route, designed to cater to the budget-conscious
Norwegian Cruise Line expands its presence across Asia Pacific, with 24 new itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, launches 24 new port-intensive cruises across Asia, for a total of 85 Asia…
Epic Journeys Await: Holland America Line’sLine’s 2026 Grand Voyages
Volendam and Zaandam will sail 132- and 93-day itineraries, respectively, exploring a total of 80 destinations across the globe in roundtrip journeys from U.S. homeports.
Accor & Everyday Rewards announce points partnership
Accor and Everyday Rewards today announced a new partnership, enabling members of Accor’s lifestyle loyalty programme, ALL - Accor Live Limitless, to transfer their points to the Everyday…
Cvent announces Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels in Asia-Pacific for 2024
Cvent, an industry meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, has released its lists of the Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for Asia-Pacific (APAC).
IHG debuts two brands in Vietnam
IHG Hotels & Resorts is proud to debut two Luxury & Lifestyle brands in Vietnam this year as it introduces Hotel Indigo and Vignette Collection to the market as part of its growth…
Emirates returns to Edinburgh with a daily A350 service
Emirates has announced it will resume flight operations to Edinburgh starting from 4 November 2024.
Air Vanuatu Collapses: A Blow to Pacific Tourism
In a shocking turn of events, Air Vanuatu, the national carrier of the Pacific nation of Vanuatu, has been placed into voluntary liquidation. The airline,
Princess Cruises unveils its most destination-rich world cruise ever for 2026
Princess Cruises has announced its most ambitious World Cruise yet for 2026. The 114-day voyage aboard the Coral Princess will visit a record-breaking 52 ports
Etihad Airways Expands Global Network with Five New Interline Partnerships
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced the launch of reciprocal interline partnerships with five new airline partners, further expanding
Etihad Airways boosts interline deals with five airlines making travel smoother
Etihad Airways has launched reciprocal interline partnerships with five new airline partners, further expanding travel options for guests across its expanding global network.
Air India adds Zurich to its growing European network
Air India, India’s leading global airline, will start a non-stop service between Delhi and Zurich starting 16 June 2024, marking the airline’s entry in Switzerland and taking the total…
Vietjet targets 27 million passengers and a 25% dividend payout for 2024
Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HoSE: VJC) recently concluded its 2024 General Meeting of Shareholders (GMS), where it approved the annual business plan for 2024.
Jetstar Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Record Reliability
As Jetstar proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary, the airline has again demonstrated its commitment to a new era of enhanced reliability. According to the latest
The post Jetstar…
Vietjet’s Q1 performance sets new standards for aviation growth
Overcoming the challenging aircraft shortages in the aviation industry, Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company has reported outstanding business performance in Q1/2024, providing a strong…
Emirates partners with Aviation Impact Accelerator
Emirates has become an industrial partner of the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), based at the University of Cambridge.
Bonza: Passengers stranded as Australian airline cancels flights
Australia's newest budget airline suspended all its flights on Tuesday, the move has left thousands of passengers stranded around the country, forcing competitors to step in.
SriLankan Airlines codeshares with Air Seychelles
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, have embarked on a codeshare partnership, ushering in seamless…
Melbourne on sale with Qantas
Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, has announced a limited run of sale fares to Australia. The sale will run from 29 April until 4 May 2024 and follows a week of campaign activity in the…
Melbourne Airport Soars to New Heights at World Airport Awards
Melbourne, Australia – Melbourne Airport has once again been recognized as the premier gateway in the Australia-Pacific region, clinching the title of “Best Airport” for
The post Melbourne…
Pan Pacific Hotels Group introduces “Thoughtful Hospitality: Bespoke Meeting Experiences”
Thoughtful Hospitality: Bespoke Meeting Experiences delivers tailored offerings that embody the unique attributes of the Group’s brands, perfectly aligning with every client’s specific …
A New Summer Anthem will Make its Way to Australia in 2025-26
Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas is Set for its Down Under Debut, joining Voyager of the Seas in November 2025.
The post A New Summer Anthem will Make its Way to Australia in 2025-26…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Announces 2027 World Cruise – World of Splendor
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2027 World Cruise – World of Splendor, inviting curious travellers and discerning adventurers to embark on a journey
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Qantas Implements Significant Changes to Baggage Fees
In April, Qantas is introducing several significant changes. These include a new tier for Classic Plus Flight Rewards, increased Qantas Club membership costs, and additional
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Get ready for your unforgettable trips to Vietnam and beyond with Vietjet
Get ready for an extraordinary celebration as Vietjet Air unveils "Real Deal to New Me", an extravagant event featuring a million Eco tickets and up to a fantastic 50% discount on Business…
Accor recognised as 5-star employer of choice by HRD Australia for second consecutive year
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, has once again been named as one of the best companies to work for in Australia, having been recognised as a 2024 5-Star Employer of Choice…
Sabre is taking to the road in India with Sabre Space to empower travel agency innovation and growth
Bringing Sabre experts and executives together with travel agencies in Delhi and Mumbai, Sabre Space offers a dynamic in-person platform for agents to explore the latest technology trends
Unwind before your next flight with Saudia’s world-class ALFURSAN and SkyTeam Lounges
Saudia's airport lounges, including the AlFursan lounges and SkyTeam Lounges, represent an extension of the premium travel experience, offering premium class passengers a seamless transition…
13 destinations around the world to get your Astro wellness fix
As people search for different forms of wellness through travel, 2024 has given rise to the Astro Tourism trend, with events such as the Total Solar Eclipse taking place on 8th April and the…
Cities in need of trees
With human activities releasing more carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere than natural processes can remove, new analysis has shed light on the number of extra trees that cities around…
ALL – Accor Live Limitless recognised as “best overall loyalty program” in Asia Pacific
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, proudly announces that its lifestyle loyalty programme, ALL – Accor Live Limitless, has been awarded top honours in two…
Rex and Etihad Airways Launch New Interline Partnership
In a significant development for travellers, Rex has announced a new interline partnership with Etihad Airways. This partnership marks a new era of choice and
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IndiGo introduces 11 new codeshare routes across Australia with Qantas Airways
IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier, has announced 11 new connections under its extended codeshare agreement with Australia’s national airline, Qantas Airways, starting from March 31, 2024.
Crystal Unveils 2026 World Cruise: A Masterpiece of Experiences
Embark on a journey of a lifetime with Abercrombie & Kent Crystal Cruises’ 2026 World Cruise. This extraordinary voyage will take you across the globe, offering an opportunity to explore…
World’s Best Free Tours revealed
At ITB Berlin, Freetour.com announced the winners of its annual awards, recognizing outstanding contributions from free tour providers worldwide. Notable figures from Freetour.com, including…
Turkish Airlines Becomes Melbourne Victory’s New Principal Partner
Turkish Airlines, a global leader in aviation, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Melbourne Victory Football Club a week after it landed for
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Emirates collaborates with Tourism Ireland to increase inbound traffic
Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tourism Ireland to boost inbound tourism to Ireland through the airline’s global network of more than 140 destinations.
Thai Airways Installs Royal Silk Business Class Seats on A320s
Thai Airways has announced a series of upgrades and expansions as part of its ongoing rehabilitation plan. The airline confirmed installing Royal Silk business class
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Turkish Airlines becomes Melbourne Victory’s new principal partner
Turkish Airlines is glad to announce its partnership with Melbourne Victory Football Club, becoming the Principal Partner of the esteemed professional sports team for the next three years,…
Unlock best city break with Go City and enjoy more perks & foodie delights
It's no secret - the sightseeing pass company Go City offers countless tickets to top attractions across 30 cities worldwide with greater savings. Beyond the tourist hotspots and lively…
Cunard Announces New Voyages from September 2025 through January 2027
The newest Ship, Queen Anne, and its Flagship, Queen Mary 2, will sail World Voyages in January 2026, with Queen Mary 2 passing through the Panama Canal for the first time.
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Accor Unveils New ALL Meeting Planner Campaign
Accor, the Pacific’s premier hotel operator, is set to revolutionise the meetings and events industry by launching its latest campaign, ‘We Must Start Meeting Like
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Holland America Line visits ‘All Seven Continents’ and Antarctic on 2026 Grand World Voyage
Holland America Line is set to sail one of its most ambitious Grand World Voyages in 2026. The meticulously planned 132-day cruise will span all seven continents, including a special…
SITA celebrates 75 years of innovation and leadership in air transport technology
SITA, a global leader in air transport technology, is celebrating its 75th anniversary, marking seven and a half decades of groundbreaking innovation, unwavering commitment, and exceptional…
Cunard Announces new Voyages from September 2025 through January 2027
Luxury cruise line Cunard has announced new voyages sailing from September 2025 to January 2027 across its iconic fleet of four Queens.
ChristchurchNZ launches ‘The Conference Legacy Project’
ChristchurchNZ has launched a ground-breaking three-year project — The Conference Legacy Project — to evaluate the legacy impacts of business events on Christchurch and the broader New…
Coworking Space ‘The Great Room’ launches in Australia
Premium hospitality-led coworking space, THE GREAT ROOM by Industrious, has opened its first Australian coworking space in Sydney, elevating the rapidly evolving sector with its sleek…
VietJet celebrates the year of the dragon with super deals from just SGD80
From now until 26 February 2024, Vietjet offers hundreds of thousands of Eco tickets starting from just SGD80 (USD60)/one-way (including all taxes and fees), across its entire flight…
New Amadeus study: Majority of aviation leaders expect flight disruption to remain elevated
Airlines and airports cite ‘brand damage’ ahead of ‘increased costs’ as top impact from persistent levels of disruption.
Virgin Voyages Avoids the Middle East Amid Growing Conflict
Amidst heightened tensions in the Middle East, Virgin Voyages has announced a significant repositioning of the itinerary for the Resilient Lady.
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Qantas Rejects the Price Gouging Allegation
In response to an investigation by former ACCC head Allan Fels, Qantas has once again rejected allegations of price gouging. The ACTU-commissioned study slammed Qantas
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Top 10 most romantic places in the world to propose this Valentine, according to social media
New data has revealed the most romantic places in the world to propose. The research conducted by the experts in customised jewellery at Glamira.com analyzed a list of 134 romantic places.
Holland America Line Opens Booking for Australia and New Zealand 2025/26 Season
Holland America Line announces that bookings have opened for Australia and New Zealand for the 2025-206 season.
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American Airlines to Commence Service to Brisbane in October
American Airlines will launch a new service to Brisbane in October with its newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft outfitted with Flagship Suite seats.
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Emirates boosts flights to Osaka, introducing A380 fitted with Premium Economy
Emirates will be boosting its services to Osaka with the introduction of the A380 starting from 1 June 2024.
Travel trends shaping experiential journeys and tours in 2024
While ‘revenge travel’ has abated, the return to travel reached new heights in 2023, from roads and rails to the seas, skies, and into space. Sightseeing pass company Go City witnessed a…
BWH performance continues to rebound strongly from recent global challenges: Berrivin
“Inspiring travel through unique experiences,” BWH hotels have had an exceptional demand for their core brands and experienced a solid performance from their soft brands. In a freewheeling…
Emirates to return to Adelaide in October 2024
Emirates has taken the final step in the restoration of its Australia capacity announcing its return to Adelaide. A daily service will relaunch between the South Australia capital and the…
Vietjet further boosts fleet capacity amid increasing travel demand for the Lunar New Year holidays
Vietjet is gearing up for the surge in travel demand during the Lunar New Year festival, one of the longest annual holidays in Asia, by expanding its fleet.
Regent Seven Seas Announces “Luxury Goes Exploring” Event Series
Travel Agents and Clients across Australia are Invited to the Event Series to Learn About Enticing New Offers Available on Voyages Through June 2026
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Princess Cruises Highlights 2024 Canada and New England Tourism Attractions
Princess Cruises’ upcoming Canada & New England 2024 cruise season offers guests the chance to discover the region’s many gems, including Saint John, New Brunswick,
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Emirates Increases Operations in Australia
Emirates has announced that it will expand its operations in Australia by upgrading its second daily flight, EK430/431, between Dubai and Brisbane to an A380
REX Scores Number 1 Spot for Reliability
According to the most recent data published by the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE), Rex has been named Australia’s most reliable and
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Top reasons to Visit Canada & New England for upcoming 2024 Season: Princess Cruises
The upcoming Canada & New England 2024 cruise season from Princess Cruises offers guests the chance to explore the many wonders of the region, including Saint John, New Brunswick,…
Virgin Australia Will Increase Regional Network with a Link Airways Partnership Deal
Virgin Australia and Link Airways have announced a new codeshare partnership set to expand Virgin Australia’s regional footprint significantly, increasing Virgin Australia’s reach into…
Turkish delight, Qantas quandary, Virgin victory?
When the Australian Government recently blocked a request for more flights by Qatar Airways, it was widely viewed as a win for Qantas, a setback for Virgin Australia, and a blow to…
Australia’s Cruise Industry Soaring to New Heights
Following record-breaking performance in 2023, the Australian cruise industry is gearing up for an even more spectacular 2024.
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Canberra to host ‘Flight’ – a spectacular drone sky show on 24th January
The National Capital Authority (NCA) is bringing a first-of-its-kind Drone Show to the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra.
Thai Airways Resumes Non-Stop Flights to Perth
Thai Airways will resume its daily service between Bangkok and Perth in March 2024, providing more than 93,000 additional inbound seats to Perth annually.
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Ascott inks eight new signings as lyf brand expands into city hotels and resorts
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), today announced the expansion of its award-winning lyf (pronounced ‘life’) brand with eight…
Powder Paradise: Top ski resorts to have on your radar for 2024
From the familiar slopes of Europe to enchanting winter scenes in the Far East, the USA and South America, visitors to these must-visit resorts for 2024 will be spoilt for choice with…
Go City fuels expansion boom in China market with successful launch of WeChat mini programme
The launch of Go City's Weixin (WeChat) mini programme was a big move of sightseeing pass giant Go City, and it has been consistently generating remarkable revenue growth from customers in…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers ‘Upgrade Your Horizon’ on more than 430 sailings
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® has launched Upgrade Your Horizon, inviting guests to enjoy An Unrivalled Experience™ with a generous FREE 2-Category Suite Upgrade up to a Penthouse Suite…
Plan your 2024 escape with special fares from Singapore Airlines
Just in time to celebrate the start of a new year, Singapore Airlines is pleased to announce special return fares for travel to a range of destinations across the Airline’s network in 2024,…
Malaysia Airlines launches new year sale on flights from London Heathrow
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, has just launched its New Year Sale on flights from London Heathrow to over 40 destinations across…
Australia: Gebrüder Weiss opens a third location
Gebrüder Weiss is expanding its network in Australia with the opening of a new Air & Sea office in Brisbane. This is now the third location operated by the international logistics…
Cunard announces 50 Exclusive Queen Anne Shore Experiences in 2024
With less than six months until Queen Anne's maiden voyage, Cunard has announced a treasure trove of exclusive, new shore experiences for guests sailing on Queen Anne during her maiden…
Singapore Airlines launches ‘Gatwick Gateway’ to Southeast Asia and beyond
Singapore Airlines announces a five-times weekly direct service from London Gatwick to Singapore Changi Airport, offering greater choice and connectivity to Southeast Asia and beyond.
Air New Zealand to fly a million customers across the country this Christmas
Air New Zealand is gearing up for an extraordinary Christmas, with more than a million customers expected to travel on the domestic network alone, and another 700,000 customers to…
Top 30 events Brits would love to travel abroad for
The Olympics, Mardi Gras festival and a Taylor Swift gig are among the top live events Brits want to head to next year.
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals new fall and winter 2025/26 Sailings
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, revealed new fall and winter 2025/26 voyages.
Agoda uses AI to share Global Destinations to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style
As the year draws to a close, digital travel platform, Agoda, uses AI technology to unveil the ultimate list of global destinations for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration.
Top five places to see the best fireworks around the world
Chief adventurer at CamperDays shares guide to the best places to enjoy fireworks this New Year’s Eve.
New research reveals the cheapest (and most expensive) times of the year to travel
The travel experts at Bounce analysed the average nightly cost of a 3-star hotel, comparing both months of the year and days of the week, in 60 of the most popular tourist destinations…
Virgin Voyages dives into highly anticipated 2024 wave season
Virgin Voyages is bringing back its most inclusive offer ever for the cruise industry’s annual wave season. The exclusively adult travel brand is also introducing 21 awe-inspiring new ports…
Qantas and Jetstar Get Ready for Busy Summer Travel
Following last year’s holiday travel chaos caused by a lack of staffing and preparation, Qantas and Jetstar are mobilising reserve workers and keeping aircraft on
Princess Cruises Unveils the Largest Americas Season Ever for 2025-26
The Love boat’s two newest ships will sail from Fort Lauderdale offering eastern and western Caribbean itineraries.
Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport welcome Iberia to Qatar
Qatar Airways welcomed Iberia’s first non-stop flight to Doha, Qatar from Madrid, Spain. This addition, further cements the Skytrax “Best Airport in the Middle East”
MSC Cruises Opens Bookings for 119-Day World Voyage
MSC Cruises' 2026 World Cruise is now open for sale! Set sail on an incredible adventure around the world, seeing 47 locations in 32 countries over 119 days.
Novotel and Disney unveil an enchanting adventure with WISH
Novotel, in collaboration with Disney, has announced the launch of a magical campaign in honour of Wish, the latest Disney movie set to grace Australian and New Zealand screens this Boxing…
SriLankan Airlines introduces double daily flights to Mumbai
SriLankan Airlines has introduced double daily flights between Colombo and Mumbai, multiplying the convenience for passengers travelling to and from India’s financial and entertainment…
Flight Centre reveals UK’s Year in Travel 2023 and 2024 Trends
Travel was back with a vengeance this year, and we've got the proof right here. Read on for some fascinating holiday facts, nuggets, and tidbits, based on what Flight Centre UK customers…
Celebrity Cruises Announces Unique Places and Elevated Spaces for 2025-26 Season
Features the inaugural season of Celebrity Xcel, year-round sailings in the Caribbean, new immersive itineraries throughout both Japan and Iceland and more.
Crystal Symphony Debuts Down Under
The Crystal Symphony docked at Freemantle, Western Australia, yesterday after undergoing a multi-million-dollar makeover under the new ownership of Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group. The
Kris+ by Singapore Airlines selects Airwallex to extend lifestyle rewards app in Australia
Kris+ by Singapore Airlines selects Airwallex, a leading global fintech platform, to power the expansion of its lifestyle reward app for its over 1.3 million KrisFlyer members in…
Planning Solo Holiday Travel? Cruise to sunny shores or snowcapped mountains with Azamara
The small-ship cruise line has some exciting new itineraries for the holidays, including sailing to Antarctica, and they invite solo travellers to embrace the adventure and join them aboard.
Virgin Australia Launches the 2024 Pride Flight
Virgin Australia Pride Flight is back for the fourth consecutive year, with more than 500 tickets currently available to purchase across three main Virgin Australia flights departing…
Malaysia Airlines launches cyber sale on flights from London Heathrow
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, has now launched its Cyber Sale on flights from London Heathrow to over 30 destinations across…
VietJet Launches New Services to Perth and Adelaide
By adding Adelaide and Perth, Vietjet has more than doubled the number of weekly flights it operates to Australia to 58—less than a year after entering the Australian market in April…
Cendyn and SiteMinder establish strategic partnership to grow revenue for hotels
Cendyn, a catalyst for digital transformation in the hospitality industry, and SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, are…
Vietjet links Adelaide and Perth to Ho Chi Minh City
Vietjet, Vietnam’s leading new-age carrier, launched its inaugural flight from Adelaide to Ho Chi Minh City, marking the first-ever Vietnamese carrier to operate flights between Vietnam and…
Catch the northern lights and spot stars in these 6 destinations
For travellers looking for incredible views at night as well as during the day, these 6 destinations will not disappoint. Whether visitors are ready to hike in the darkness to catch the…
Seabourn Announces 2026 World Cruise
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, invites guests to experience its “2026 World Cruise – Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems, ” a journey of ultra-luxury, comfort,…
Consumers losing up to £500 on poor exchange rates due to lack of travel insight
New research has revealed one in five (20 per cent) people are wanting to travel abroad for events in the next 12 months with The Summer Olympics, Oktoberfest, Rio Carnival and Sydney New…
Celebrity Cruises Announces Unique Places and Elevated Spaces for 2025-26 Season
Celebrity Cruises unveiled its most ambitious sailing season, with over 800 sailings to over 290 destinations in 72 countries across seven continents. The premium cruise line’s newly…
Sir Richard Branson Surprises Virgin Australia Flight With $1m in Free Cruises
Sir Richard Branson surprised passengers on a Virgin Australia flight from Melbourne to Hobart (VA1316) with a FREE cruise to celebrate Virgin Voyages’ debut in Australia next month.…
First Airbus A321neo Joins ITA Airways Fleet
A delivery ceremony for ITA Airways’ new Airbus A321neo was held last Friday at the Airbus manufacturing facility in Hamburg in the presence of Francesco Presicce, ITA Airways…
Carnival Cruise Line Opens 2025-26 Australia Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line has just announced the 2025-26 cruise season with more departures planned out of Sydney and Brisbane. Guests may now choose from a variety of new cruise choices,…
AirAsia X Announces The Return Of Gold Coast-Auckland Route
In response to popular demand, AirAsia X announced the resumption of the popular Gold Coast-Auckland service on 3 February 2024.
At the same time, the airline will discontinue…
AirAsia remains committed to serving the Indian market as network growth gains momentum
AirAsia remains committed to connecting India to the world as the airline continues its robust presence in the Indian aviation landscape, linking millions of Indian travellers to an…
Azamara’s New ‘Refer-a-Friend’ Program
Azamara has debuted its new referral program, ‘Refer-a-Friend’. This program provides an easy way for Azamara advocates to bring their friends and family onboard to discover the…
IndiGo and Qantas Airways to extend codeshare partnership
IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier, has announced extension of its codeshare agreement with Australia’s national airline, Qantas.
Azamara Launches ‘Work & Wander’ Package Redefining Remote Work for Cruisers
Azamara, the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days, launches ‘Work & Wander’, a program designed for business professionals looking…
Wellington Port Expects Record Numbers of Visitors and Substantial Growth
Wellington, the busiest port in New Zealand, expects over 200,000 guests during the 2023/2024 summer cruise season due to strong economic development in 2023 and the approaching peak of…
Holland America Line’s Black Friday Sale features up to 30% off on cruise fares
Cruisers can get an early start shopping for the holiday season with Holland America Line's Black Friday Sale that runs from Nov. 17 to Dec. 1, 2023.
Vietjet ramps up frequency, becoming largest airline operator between Australia and Vietnam
Vietjet has announced the expansion of its flight to Australia. The airline will operate a total of 48 flights in a week, making it the biggest operator between the two countries.
Strong demand over summer peak season drives record half-year results for SIA Group
The robust demand for air travel continued into the Northern Summer travel season, led by the rebound in passenger traffic to North Asia with the full reopening of China, Hong Kong SAR,…
First Emirates flights cleared for take-off with SAF from Dubai
The first Emirates flights operating with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provided by Shell Aviation have taken off from Dubai International Airport (DXB).
AirSwift selects Maxamation to multiply revenue opportunity
Aviator Insights first customer sets off on revenue management journey
CapitaLand Ascott Trust divests two hotels in Australia for AUD109.0 million
CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) is divesting two mature hotels in Sydney, Australia to an unrelated third party for a total of AUD109.0 million (S$95.6 million1).
Journey Beyond commences seven-day agent and guest servicing
Journey Beyond has announced an extension of its Travel Centre operations to seven days a week, to enhance the agent and customer experience.
Azamara redefines remote work for cruisers
Azamara, the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® and Extended Destination Days, launches ‘Work & Wander’, a program designed for business professionals looking…
Quantum of the Seas Returns to Brisbane for a Big Australian Season
Australian families can pack their bags as the ultimate family holiday has arrived. Royal Caribbean International’s Quantum of the Seas is back in Brisbane for the summer with a line-up…
Disney Cruise Line Unveils Early 2025 Voyages
Disney Cruise Line has announced an array of itineraries for its six ships beginning in early 2025, with five ships, including the upcoming new-build Disney Treasure, offering Caribbean…
Now fly Air India direct between Mumbai and Melbourne from 15 December
Air India announced it will be launching the first-ever non-stop services to Melbourne in Australia from Mumbai, as it expands its global route network.
Top ten Landmarks expected to bring in the highest ticket revenue
The landmarks across the globe that are estimated to bring in the most ticket revenue have been revealed in a new study. The highest estimated revenue sits at $748m!
Court Holds Carnival Responsible for COVID-19 Outbreak
The court ruled that Carnival Corporation misled guests about the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic aboard a Princess Cruises ship.
An Australian federal court set history when it…
World Cruise with AIDAsol starts in Hamburg
The cruise ship AIDAsol has several reasons to celebrate in the Port of Hamburg: With approximately 2,000 guests, it embarked on its first World Cruise.
Qantas Announces New Direct Flights From Perth To Paris
Qantas announces a new direct route between Perth and Paris, just in time for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as the European summer.
Following the success of Qantas’s…
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Will Return To Australia For The First Time Since 2020
Guests on board Borealis will visit breathtaking sites such as Hawaii, French Polynesia, Australia, Bali, and Oman as part of the 2024 World Cruise.
The epic 101-night cruise includes…
Norwegian Cruise Line Returns To Asia For The First Time In Three Years
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) celebrated its long-awaited return to Asia as Norwegian Jewel set sail from Tokyo and commenced its extensive six-month season of voyages in the region.…
Silversea Opens Exclusive Pre-Sale On Over 150 Winter 2025/2026 Voyages
Silversea has launched an exclusive pre-sale for their winter 2025/2026 voyage collection, which includes more than 150 new sailings to over 200 destinations. The new voyages extend the…
Bamboo Airways Withdraws From Australia
As part of its reorganisation, financially troubled airline Bamboo Airways has abruptly pulled out of the Australian market and laid off its local employees.
Brand Crawford, former…
Norwegian Cruise Line returns to Asia for the first time in three years
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 56-year history of breaking boundaries, today celebrates its long-awaited return to Asia as Norwegian Jewel set sail…
12 frightful hotels that will leave you sleepless
Looking for a stay so thrilling it’ll give you goosebumps? A hotel so eerie you won’t want to close your eyes at night? These spooky residences are home to some ghostly guests that will be…
Business travel gateway between Asia and Australia soars
New statistics released by FCM has revealed the gateway between Asia and Australia has soared for big business in the previous quarter when compared to 2022.
The figures showed that…
Virgin Australia Introduces New B737 Max Domestic Routes
As more of its 737 MAX 8 aircraft arrives, Virgin Australia will use it on additional domestic and short-haul international flights.
At the end of September, the airline received its…
P&O Cruises Unveils Winter 2025/26 Collection
P&O Cruises’ new winter 2025/26 holiday collection is on sale from 18 October 2023. It will include new ports of call and itineraries alongside introductory offers, such as a 10%…
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts unveils a distinctive Global Brand Evolution
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, the world's first and largest international luxury hotel brand, is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the launch of an extensive global brand…
Parkroyal Hotels & Resorts launches ‘All Things Local’
PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts launches a new brand experience enticing guests to go beyond the guidebook and explore the culturally rich precincts of its properties. The ‘All Things…
Virgin Australia Will Operate The New B737 Max 8s To Bali And Fiji
Virgin Australia has updated its schedule to include additional international flights using the Boeing 737 Max 8.
New international 737 Max routes for Virgin Australia include…
Hotel rates likely to continue upward trajectory in 2024 despite softening of leisure travel demand
Hotel rates likely will continue to rise in most locations globally during 2024 despite an expected softening of leisure travel demand, according to new forecasts from the consulting…
Taylor Swift and Coldplay concerts make people fly in APAC – Amadeus
Taylor Swift's highly anticipated Asia Pacific tour has caused a sensation among music fans, and the impact is not limited to the entertainment industry. Recent data analysis by Amadeus,…
REX Launches Long-Awaited Frequent Flyer Program
Rex unveiled the airline’s long-awaited and much-anticipated frequent flyer loyalty programme.
Passengers can now sign up for Rex Flyer and start earning Rex Flyer points and status…
Royal Caribbean Unveils Exclusive Wine Partnership
Royal Caribbean International has established a relationship with Ponting Wines, co-founded by Ricky Ponting, one of Australia’s most recognised cricket players and co-founder of Ponting…
Qatar Airways Disappointed By Australia’s Decision To Reject Additional Flights
Qatar Airways executives spoke before an Australian Senate enquiry into the airline industry after the government denied the company’s request for extra flights to the country.
Qatar…
SriLankan Airlines partners with Virgin Australia
SriLankan Airlines has entered into a first-ever interline partnership with Virgin Australia that will strengthen the airline’s network in Australia
Emirates’ Premium Economy to extend to São Paolo and Tokyo Narita
Emirates announced that its highly sought-after Premium Economy offering will be introduced to two more points in its network, São Paolo from 19 November and Tokyo Narita from 20 December.
Oceania Cruises Adds Seven 2025 Summer French Polynesia and Hawaii Sailings
Oceania Cruises has announced seven additional exotic summer sailings to French Polynesia and Hawaii in 2025 on board the 670-guest boutique hotel-style Regatta, which will go on sale on…
Virgin Velocity Program Launches Cashless Cruises With Virgin Voyage
Before the cruise line’s debut in Australia in December, Virgin Australia’s Velocity Frequent Flyer reward programme unveiled its first-ever cruise-for-points deal with Virgin Voyages.…
BWH Hotels appoints Rod Munro as Managing Director of Operations for Australia and New Zealand
Leading global hotel brand, BWH Hotels has appointed Rod Munro to the role of Managing Director of Operations for Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to Vice President, International…
Oceania Cruises announces seven new 2025 Summer Sailings to French Polynesia and Hawaii
Oceania Cruises has announced seven new exotic summer sailings to French Polynesia and Hawaii on board the 670-guest boutique hotel-style Regatta in 2025, which will open for reservations on…
Covid Inquiry must consider lockdowns and international travel ban
As the hardest hit sector in Australia’s economy as a result of COVID lockdowns and the international travel ban, the Travel Sector supports the Austalian Human Rights Commission in its…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces senior officer team to launch Seven Seas Grandeur
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces the inaugural senior leadership team that will deliver the unrivalled Regent experience on board the highly anticipated Seven Seas Grandeur™.
Qatar Airways Additional Flights Would Reduce Fares Senate Inquiry Hears
Evidence presented to a parliamentary enquiry indicates that reduced airfares and a $1 billion increase in tourism would have resulted from allowing Qatar Airways to operate additional…
ATIA tells Senate inquiry a revolution is needed
With international fares from Sydney in 2023 up to 99% higher than pre-COVID, and a lack of competition and capacity, the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has told the Senate…
Air New Zealand celebrates first year of service to New York
Air New Zealand wrote a touching love letter to New York to celebrate the first anniversary of the route. NZ's flagship carrier debuted the service on September 17, 2022 flying a 2018 …
Oceania Cruises Unveils Magical Holiday Voyages
Oceania Cruises, the world’s top culinary and destination-focused cruise company, offers once-in-a-lifetime holiday voyages on seven small, luxurious ships. Over 40 sailings from Miami,…
Luminosa Sets Longest Ever Sailing On Her Way To Australia
The Carnival Luminosa will sail from Seattle on Thursday on Carnival Cruise Line’s longest-ever voyage.
The 30-night transpacific voyage is part of the company’s Carnival Journeys…
NCL announces destination 2024/25 itineraries, including a return to Hong Kong Joe Cusmano 20 mins ago 3 min read
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled immersive, destination-rich itineraries for its 2024/25 season in the region. This fascinating programme includes a 12-day cruise on the luxurious…
Set Sail on a Spectacular Festive Voyage with Oceania Cruises
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading- culinary and destination-focused cruise line, invites travellers to experience a once-in-a-lifetime festive season voyage aboard seven of its small,…
Emirates Announces Capacity Boost To Australia
Emirates has announced that, beginning 4 November, all Sydney flights will be operated by A380 aircraft.
The move is part of the airline’s efforts to enhance customer connectivity and…
Virgin Voyages’ Major Australia Expansion Confirmed
With US$550 million in the bank for his new all-adults cruise line, Richard Branson has made a major announcement.
The cruise line, which will operate in Australia for the first time…
Vietnam Airlines To Connect Perth With Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam Airlines will begin three weekly nonstop flights on December 7, 2023.
The announcement was made in Perth on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and…
China Southern Gives Up The A380
About 12 years after receiving its first superjumbo aircraft, China Southern has decommissioned its last A380.
The airline’s peak saw them using their five A380s on domestic and…
LATAM Restarts Melbourne-Santiago Service
LATAM, the largest airline in South America, has resumed service between Santiago and Melbourne, restoring a direct link between the Australian state of Victoria and South America.
On…
Virgin Australia Launches Luggage Tracking Tool
Virgin Australia launched on Friday the nation’s first-ever airline baggage tracking tool across more than two-thirds of its domestic network tomorrow, allowing guests to know where…
Malaysia Airlines Launches Three New Indian Routes
By year’s end, Malaysia Airlines will provide three additional flights to India.
Malaysia Airlines will start a twice-weekly service between Kuala Lumpur and Amritsar on the eighth of…
Oceania Cruises Unveils Allura Maiden Voyage Season
Oceania Cruises has announced the first season of sailings for Allura, the company’s newest ship, which is set to join the fleet in the summer of 2025. The 26 first-season sailings span…
Oceania Cruises unveils inaugural season sailings for Allura
Oceania Cruises has revealed the Inaugural Season sailings for Allura, its newest ship, due to join the fleet in summer 2025.
Emirates renews longstanding partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand for the 37th America’s Cup
Emirates is pleased to announce a renewal of its longstanding partnership with reigning America’s Cup champions Emirates Team New Zealand for the 37th America’s Cup, and all preliminary…
Explore Queensland with Virgin Australia at flights starting from $49
Aussie travellers can get more for less on their next Queensland getaway with Virgin Australia slashing fares on over 30 flight routes in (and to) the Sunshine State from today Fares from as…
How to stay in style Down Under: Australia’s top Marriott hotels
With an ever-increasing number of stylish, luxurious and quirky hotels popping up all over Australia, there has never been a better time to plan a visit Down Under. Finding something for…
BWH Hotels expands its lifestyle brand Aiden into Western Australia
BWH Hotels (BWH) has announced the signing of new, stylish 120-room hotel, Aiden SCQ, the first Aiden property of BWH’s newest lifestyle boutique brand in Western Australia to join the…
Agoda reveals cheapest domestic, regional, and intercontinental air routes from India
To help bargain hunters on their way, digital travel platform Agoda shares the most affordable routes booked on Agoda in early August by travellers from India.
Top ten most popular cruise destinations, as per Brits
New research has discovered the most popular cruise destinations among Brits, with Norway taking the top spot.
Qatar Airways commemorates collaboration with FIFA at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ Final
Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, celebrated the conclusion of a remarkable FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, engaging global and domestic…
Peppers arrives at Manly Beach
Accor Pacific, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, is delighted to announce the highly anticipated grand opening of Peppers Manly Beach, managed by Accor Vacation Club -…
Unwine-d Down Under: new experiences on Australia’s drinks scene
The Ultimate Winery Experiences introduces a selection of wine tastings and guided tours, available across Australia. Wine-lovers, come and discover the unique characteristics of famous…
Explore art on the roads of Nevada
Nevada is the ideal destination for roadtrippers that enjoy a slice of culture with the roof down. Visitors can take a break, stretch their legs and feed their soul whilst exploring the…
Ascott Australia named one of the Best Places to Work for second year running
Based in Collingwood, Melbourne, The Ascott Limited, Australia (Ascott Australia) was named the 12th Best Place to Work in the over 100 employees category at the 2023 Best Places to Work…
Written in the stars: The perfect hotel for your Horoscope
Beat the mercury in retrograde blues and book a stellar escape into one of these hotels with amenities suited to your star sign.
Top ten most popular cruise destinations for Brits
New research has discovered the most popular cruise destinations among Brits, with Norway taking the top spot.
The UK’s favourite cruise destinations
Medical Travel Insurance specialists at AllClear Travel analysed data to discover the most Googled cruise-related searches by using a list of terms, such as ‘cruise to X’ and ‘X…
Top 10 most Instagrammed ‘Sunset Destinations’
Travel and luggage experts at Bounce have delved into Instagram post data, analysing hashtags such as #balisunset for a number of locations to reveal the world’s top 10 instagram viral…
Over 160,000 customers trade up to experience Emirates Premium Economy
After setting new industry benchmarks in Premium Economy travel, Emirates is celebrating a banner first year of full-service operations with the highly popular cabin class.
Members of Congress introduce Kangaroo Protection Act to end sales of Kangaroo Skins
Leading a bipartisan group of three Republicans and three Democrats as sponsors, U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., and Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the Kangaroo…
Top 10 most Instagrammed World Heritage Sites
When a location is recognised as a World Heritage site, it marks it as a site of great cultural value. But which sites are the most popular of all, and which should you be adding to your…
Three Artists. Three Epic Journeys. Journey Beyond announces The Art of Rail.
Three artists, three epic train journeys. Three perspectives on what it means to travel across Australia on The Ghan, Indian Pacific and Great Southern.
Top 7 celebrity-approved hotels around the world
Experience incredible hotels and accommodations around the world that have hosted some of the biggest names in show business, from Elton John and The Rolling Stones to Beyoncé and Britney…
Global Hotel Alliance reports another strong quarter
UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotels brands, has reported stronger-than-forecast H1 2023 results, with room revenue in its GHA…
Rex, Australia’s best regional airline, choose Aviator for Revenue Management
Rex are making technological advances on multiple fronts and have just commenced using the latest web-based Aviator revenue management system.
Journey Beyond partners with Silversea Cruises to launch exclusive ‘Australia by Land and Sea’ Holiday Package
Journey Beyond has launched one of its most extensive packages yet, combining not one, but two iconic rail journeys – The Ghan and the Indian Pacific – with a cruise provided by ultra-luxury…
FIFA Women’s World Cup to inject $21 million into NSW visitor economy
More than 1.1 million tickets have been sold for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, but its benefits to the NSW visitor economy go far beyond seats in stadiums.
Jetstar To Launch Direct Flights From Melbourne To Fiji
Jetstar has announced that it will start direct flights between Melbourne and Fiji (Nadi) on 16 December 2023*, in time for the busy Christmas holiday season.
The new service, flown…
More than two-thirds of Asia Pacific’s Gen Z and millennials intend to holiday closer to home
A regional survey by global luxury hospitality leader Marriott International has coined a term to describe a new generation of travellers set to disrupt the industry over the next few years.
International event takes Australia’s cultural heritage to the global stage
Cultural heritage experts from around the world will descend into Sydney as more than 1200 delegates from 100 countries attend the 21st General Assembly and Scientific Symposium of ICOMOS …
Taylor Swift concerts at Accor Stadium boost hotel room bookings
The highly anticipated Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour concerts at Accor Stadium have created a frenzy among fans, not only for tickets but also for accommodation.
Visit ALL.com for the best AU & NZ accommodation offers
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, is pleased to unveil its latest ALL.COM campaign to help travellers find their next dream holiday.
Top 10 coastal culture capitals
To find out who truly owns the crown as the top coastal culture capital of the world, Fred. Olsen Cruises conducted a study comparing 117 coastal cities worldwide.
Virgin Australia’s first Boeing 737 MAX to Arrive Today
In what will undoubtedly be hailed by the airline as another chapter in its extraordinary turnaround since collapsing into administration just over three years ago in April 2020, before…
Half a million Kiwis taking flight with Air New Zealand for school holidays
Air New Zealand is gearing up for a busy July school holiday period, with the airline operating more than 580,000 seats across its domestic network as Kiwis prepare to take to the skies.
Top nine insider hacks for cutting business travel costs
Business travel is continuing its growth, with a projected 188 per cent rise in the next five years. Alongside this trend, the costs associated with doing business, including travel, have…
AFTA: New Constitution, voting structure and Directors welcomed
AFTA’s members have approved one of the peak body’s most significant milestones since its creation in 1957, giving the green light to a new Constitution.
Sabre launches Sabre Space roadshow in Asia Pacific markets to empower agency partners to capture business growth opportunities
Sabre has kicked off its Sabre Space roadshow to help its agency partners to grow and optimize their businesses in today’s complex travel ecosystem.
As travel returns with a…
Vietjet to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Brisbane
Vietnam’s leading new-age carrier, VietJet has announced direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Brisbane, making it the first-ever carrier to fly directly between Vietnam and…
Accidentally Wes Anderson locations around the world for the TikTok trend
All Wes Anderson’s films follow a fascinating atypical aesthetic which showcases amazing architecture and a symmetrical style. His distinctive design has taken the internet by storm with…
Emirates to offer Premium Economy on routes to India from October
Emirates announced that its highly sought-after Premium Economy offering will be available to customers flying to and from Mumbai and Bengaluru, starting 29 October.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises tempts luxury travellers with 2025-2026 voyage collection
Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading luxury cruise line, has announced its 2025-2026 Voyage Collection. Showcasing new itineraries and an incredible 29 maiden ports of call in…
Manish Sonar has been appointed PONANT’s National Business Development Executive for India and Sri Lanka
Based in Mumbai, Manish Sonar has been appointed PONANT’s National Business Development Executive for India and Sri Lanka.
Make diversity and inclusion a part of every business event
We all know events have an extensive planning process. Sydney WorldPride 2023 showcased how to incorporate diversity and inclusion into major events.
Air Senegal – seizing opportunities in Africa and beyond with Aviator revenue management
Air Senegal has selected Aviator from Maxamation to help maximise flight revenues. The latest webbased Aviator system has recently been activated along with extensive training for the…
Is Convening the New C in TMC?
What were once empty spaces are now congested. As the skies begin to empty and fall silent in April 2020, desert storage facilities for aircraft are quickly carpeted with long streaks of …
The top 10 countries Brits want to spend their retirement in, according to new study
New research has revealed the top 10 countries Brits want to spend their retirement in, with Spain placing first.
Destination NSW transports Londoners down under at Outernet London
Destination NSW is re-launching activity in the UK travel market with a spectacular consumer installation open to the public this June, at Outernet London.
Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels in Asia Pacific for 2023: Cvent
The highly anticipated annual Top Lists, published for the first time since the pandemic, spotlight top performing MICE hotels and sought-after meeting destinations.
Top 10 most popular travel-inspired baby boy names in the USA
If you are after some baby name inspiration, you’re in luck as new research has revealed the travel-inspired baby names that are trending in 2023 - from Hudson to Sydney.
Top meeting destinations and MICE hotels in APAC
Cvent has released its lists of the Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for Asia Pacific. These lists – which also include regional rankings for North America, Europe, and the…
UK’s first self-driving buses launch on public roads
For the first time, self-driving buses will be entering service on UK roads, promising a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable future for public transit.
Emirates Debuts Rugby World Cup 2023 Livery On The A380
As rugby fans prepare for the Rugby World Cup in France in 2023, Emirates has taken to the air with its love for the game written on one of its flagships, A380 aircraft.
Over the…
Top 20 cities for destination weddings in 2023
Wedding season 2023 is here! Many couples now opt for a more adventurous destination wedding rather than a ceremony in the UK.
Arinex unveils new brand at 50th anniversary event
Australasian event management company, Arinex, has marked its 50th anniversary by launching a refreshed brand with new logo, and paying tribute to its visionary founder.
Phuket Hotels Association launches “Absolutely Fabulous Online Travel Sale” to fund scholarships
Phuket Hotels Association, the nonprofit organisation of hoteliers focused on promoting a positive image of Phuket, is inviting members of the public to take part in its “Absolutely Fabulous…
Accor partners with Opera Australia
Accor, Australia’s largest hotel operator, is pleased to announce its Gold Partnership with Opera Australia, Australia’s pre-eminent performing arts company, bringing together two iconic…
APAC hotel occupancy rose above pre-pandemic levels in Q1 2023
Travel across the Asia Pacific region (APAC) is well on its way to recovery, with growing travel demand across all markets as the industry approaches the second half of the year.
Oman Air Expands Thai Airways Codeshare To Australia
Oman Air has announced a new codeshare arrangement with Thai Airways International to carry the Oman Air flight number on flights from Bangkok to Sydney and vice versa as part of the…
Four Seasons unveils Eighth Private Jet itinerary in 2024, Ancient Explorer
Discerning travellers looking for exceptional one-of-a-kind travel experiences should look no further. Leading luxury hospitality company, Four Seasons, unveils the eighth Private Jet…
Global Hotel Alliance starts 2023 in growth mode
UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotels brands, has kick-started 2023 with accelerated growth, with 16 new hotels joining its portfolio…
Royal Caribbean Opens 2024-25 Australia-New Zealand Cruises
Royal Caribbean has just announced that they’re opening up bookings for their 2024 -25 cruises season in Australia and New Zealand. Two of their most popular ships, Quantum of the Seas…
Vietnam Airlines Expands Services To Australia
Just over a month after Vietjet started its first flights to Australia, Vietnam Airlines is planning to expand the number of routes and flights it offers to Australia.
Melbourne…
More Hong Kong to San Francisco Flights on United Airlines
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United now offers more flights to San Francisco as well as additional connecting options to more destinations in US, Canada, and Latin America
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China Southern Boosts Flights To Australia
China Southern Airlines is planning to expand its operations to Australia further.
The airline’s flights between Guangzhou and Sydney will begin operating twice daily starting early…
VietJet Ups The Number Of Flights On Its Australia Routes
VietJet will boost the frequency of flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne and Sydney a little over a month after beginning operations in Australia with Melbourne to meet the…
Best destinations to visit solo for a gap year
Interest in gap year has grown up to 200% during the last year, according to new findings from Post Office Travel Insurance.
The insurer partnered with travel expert Monica Stott, better…
Top 13 destinations around the world to fuel your inner creative
What better way to learn about different cultures while on holiday than to immerse yourself in local art. From traditional crafts in Japan, tattoo art in Tahiti, and even the art of wine…
Ascott to open 70 properties globally in 2023
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, has announced that it expects to open 70 properties in key travel destinations across…
Rex Cuts Back Flights On Nine Routes
Rex Airlines has announced that it will change 13 of its regularly scheduled flights, affecting its regional network in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and Queensland.
The…
Cost vs Conscience: Booking.com Delves into the Dilemma Dividing Sustainable Travel in 2023
64% of Australians say they want to travel more sustainably over the coming 12 months, Over half (58%) of Aussie travellers believe more sustainable travel options are too…
Top Ten destinations helping to stop food waste
A staggering 2.6 billion tonnes of food is wasted each year. On International Stop Food Waste Day, what better time to delve into the different locations across the world where you can enjoy…
Holland America Announces First “Pole-to-Pole” Cruise
In 2025, Holland America Line will sail the first Grand Voyage “Pole-to-Pole” roundtrip from the United States. Details of the upcoming 133-day sailing and a simultaneous 124-day Grand…
MSC Meraviglia Starts Year-Round Cruises From New York
MSC Cruises, the world’s third-largest and fastest-growing cruise company, moored the MSC Meraviglia at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. The modern and stunning mega-ship has already sailed…
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to host roadshows in Australia in 2023
Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Australia will hold the event Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in Australia 2023
Regent Seven Seas Unveils Details of 2025-26 Grand Voyages
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings subsidiary, has unveiled five Grand Voyages for 2025 and 2026. Four ships on cruises ranging up to 117 nights will visit…
Destinations-E introduces Legends-E Hotels & Resorts
Legends-E is a curated collection of the finest Hotels Resort’s worldwide. These are recognized as the epitome of luxury travel and lifestyle.
Accredify closes Series A funding round to bring digital trust to APAC and beyond
Accredify, APAC’s leading verifiable technology solutions provider, announced that it has raised USD$7 million during its Series A funding round, co-led by top venture capital firms iGlobe…
Turkish Airlines Plans To Double It’s Fleet In Ten Years
The recently revealed strategic plan for Turkish Airlines would effectively quadruple its size over the next decade, with the airline expecting to transport 170 million passengers and…
United announces largest South Pacific expansion in aviation history
United Airlines today announces the largest South Pacific network expansion ever to and from the continental U.S., including the first non stop flight between San Francisco and…
New direct United Airlines flights b/w San Francisco and Christchurch from 1 Dec, 2023
United Airlines announces the largest South Pacific network expansion ever to and from the continental U.S., including the first non-stop flight between San Francisco and Christchurch set to…
Singapore Airlines announces special fares for Australia and Texas
Singapore Airlines announces special limited return fares for travel to various Australian destinations, departing London Heathrow and Manchester Airport from just £994pp (approx. USD…
Top 10 countries Brits want to spend their retirement in
Equity release specialists at Retirement Solutions analysed the average monthly Google search volume for different terms relating to retiring abroad. They wanted to determine the…
REX Invests In Electric Propulsion Company
REX, the largest regional airline in Australia, has confirmed a substantial investment in an aviation startup, opening the door for electric planes to be used by passengers flying…
BLR Airport records a 96% growth during FY 2022-2023, welcoming over 31.91 million passengers
During FY 2022-2023, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB / BLR Airport) reported a strong growth in passenger numbers and maintained its leading position in processing…
Accor partners with CBA and BNZ to offer benefits to members of ALL
Accor partners with Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Bank of New Zealand to provide even greater benefits, privileges and experiences to members of ALL – Accor Live Limitless, the free…
Qatar Airways Launches Menu With Sustainably Sourced Produce
Qatar Airways has just introduced a freshly curated in-flight dining menu for its Australian flights, highlighting locally produced, sustainably farmed food. The airline’s Business and…
Fiji Airways To Launch Direct Flights To Canberra
Canberra locals will soon be able to take advantage of direct Fiji Airways flights to the capital city of Nadi, with connections available to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver.…
Top 5 gap year destinations for a perfect adventure
Interest in backpacking travel is on the rise in 2023 with Google searches up by 49% year-on-year, according to new findings from Post Office Travel Insurance.
The insurer partnered with…
Ascott sets sights on coliving sector in Australia as demand for lyf brand gains momentum
The Ascott Limited (Ascott) celebrated the burgeoning footprint of its coliving brand, lyf, at an event held at lyf Collingwood Melbourne on Tuesday, 28 March 2023.
lyf (pronounced…
Malaysia Airlines announces spring sale on Flights from London Heathrow
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance announces a Spring Sale on flights from London Heathrow to over 30 destinations across Southeast…
‘Tailor Made Holidays’ from Destinology
Destinology, one of the UK’s luxury holiday providers, has launched a new ‘Tailor Made Holidays’ range online, highlighting new example itineraries that go further than ever before
Swan Hellenic delivers SH Diana
Swan Hellenic announced that it had taken delivery of SH Diana from the Helsinki Shipyard on Friday the 31st of March, and that its newest and largest ship is en-route in the Baltic and will…
Top five tips for business travellers to navigate busier airports this Easter
The Easter weekend is among the busiest for the travel industries. Last April saw almost 2.5 million total passengers through Sydney Airport, 2.2 million through Melbourne and 1.5 million …
Egis’ Architecture Line Opens New London Campus
The renowned multidisciplinary engineering and operations company, Egis, has opened new studios in London, UK. The shared workplaces are designed to foster collaboration and design…
Sky Vacations expands portfolio to Queensland, Australia
Sky Vacations, the US based tour operators, specializing in custom crafted itineraries for individual and group travellers, announced the expansion of its products to Queensland, Australia.
MSC Meraviaglia to be based year-round in New York
In April, the MSC Meraviglia will make New York City her home port for voyages to New England, Canada, Bermuda, and the Caribbean, marking the first time MSC Cruises has offered year-round…
Christchurch Welcomes Back Emirates’ A380
Emirates' flagship A380 landed at Christchurch Airport, resuming daily service from Dubai to Christchurch via Sydney after a three-year hiatus.
Virgin Australia has resumed services to Samoa
Guests on Virgin Australia’s first flight to Samoa in three years were greeted warmly as a proud Samoan crew operated the flight.
Vietjet Announces New Service To Brisbane In June
In June, Vietjet will begin operating twice-weekly flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Brisbane, making it the first airline to connect the two cities directly.
Outbound flights will…
The AFTA Board held its board meeting in Melbourne
It was a busy agenda for the final board meeting of AFTA’s financial year, with the ongoing evolution of the peak industry body including the update of the Constitution and the focus on…
Marriott International celebrates 1,000 hotels in Asia Pacific
Marriott International, announced the milestone opening of its 1,000th hotel in Asia Pacific, signaling its continued confidence in the long-term growth potential of the region.
The World’s Most Popular Baby Names Inspired by Travel
A new study by the travel experts at SkyParkSecure reveals the top baby names inspired by travel locations and landmarks from around the world Sydney and Victoria inspired by Australian…
Crown Princess To Call Australia Home
Princess Cruises is set to hit a significant milestone in Australia, as Crown Princess will shortly become the country’s biggest cruise ship ever to be based year-round.
The…
Qantas’ Jetstar Repeatedly Mistreats Disabled Passenger
by: Dr. Anton Anderssen - special to eTN |
I am a disabled person, and I have terminal muscular dystrophy, therefore, I use a power wheelchair, when I travel.
Full article: Qantas’…
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…
5 trends powering the vacation rental industry
Hostaway has revealed major trends powering the industry ahead of the 2022 summer season from their data.
Long-stays are the new way to travel
Hot off the news that Airbnb’s…
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…
Qantas will resume the A380 services from April 2022
Three months earlier than previously planned; Qantas will resume the A380 service with two superjumbo jets beginning service to Los Angeles in April 2022.
Global hotel room prices increase by 184% as travel restrictions ease
Research by leading UK Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform and the first BNPL travel agent, Butter, reveals that global hotel prices are on the rise as demand surges after most travel…
Airlines get ready to fly again but what will be the airfare cost
When borders reopen, domestic and international airlines are bracing for a flood of tourists, as well as individuals who have not travelled to see their family in nearly two years.
Virgin Australia launches 1.7M fares sale on the network
Virgin Australia has launched over one million new discount fares across dozens of domestic and international destinations in advance of easing border restrictions and the approaching summer…
Qantas and Jetstar staff to return to work to handle the demand
Qantas has recently announced an accelerated return to service, bringing back more international flights from Sydney and announcing the debut of non-stop flights to India.
The rebirth of travel in Australia
The international travel ban in Australia will be lifted on 1 November 2021, when New South Wales reopens to quarantine-free overseas travel for fully vaccinated citizens and residents.
Thailand finally opens to vaccinated Australians from November
After announcing the country's re-opening to a list of countries that did not include Australia one week ago, Thailand's government has just altered that list to include Australians.
Rex launches sale cheap fares over Christmas going for just $69
Rex is offering a major bargain to celebrate the reopening of Australia's state borders to bring families together in time for Christmas.
Virgin Australia bookings surge after domestic border opening
Following the Victorian and Queensland governments' plan to reopen borders, Virgin Australia has seen a spike in website traffic and booking demand.
Australia-Singapore ‘travel bubble’ by November
Morrison stated that Australia's travel arrangement with Singapore would be similar to the one it established earlier last week with New Zealand's South Island.
Virgin Australia bookings surge after domestic border opening
Following the Victorian and Queensland governments' plan to reopen borders, Virgin Australia has seen a spike in website traffic and booking demand.
Qantas plans to commence ‘Project Sunrise’ flights by 2024
If all goes according to plan, Qantas will fly non-stop from Sydney to London, Paris, and New York City in just over 18 hours as early as 2024 as reported by Executive Traveller.
Virgin Australia brings international flight schedule forward
Flights between Australia and Fiji will resume one week earlier than previously scheduled, thanks to an announcement from Fiji on their tourism reopening plan.
Qantas launches super sale for domestic flights
Qantas has launched a promotional sale for some flights in response to states and territories reopening domestic borders ahead of Christmas.
Qatar Airways looks at discontinuing Canberra
Qatar Airways is looking to discontinue the Canberra leg of its Doha-Sydney route, claiming it is "uneconomical" for the airline.
Thai to resume regular international services to 36 destinations
Thai Airways is preparing to resume several of their regular overseas services, with a total of 36 destinations chosen for flights that will operate multiple times per week.
Qantas and Virgin’s bring forward flight schedules
Qantas has moved international flights to London and Los Angeles forwards by nearly three weeks, with flights to these locations now departing on November 1.
Airlines react to NSW decision to open international borders
Major airlines have reacted quickly to the NSW government's decision to end quarantine for returning Australians, enabling bookings for November, and adding extra flights.
How NSW decision to abolish quarantine will affect other states
NSW will be the first state to accept international travellers without requiring mandatory quarantine.
Cambodia reopening for international travellers set this Q4
The Cambodian government is gearing up to reopen to fully vaccinated tourists in the Q4 2021.
NSW ends quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers
Beginning next month, the state's border will be open to fully vaccinated Australian residents who will not be required to quarantine in hotels or at home.
Air New Zealand adds quarantine free flights to NSW from 5 November
Air New Zealand has added quarantine free flights from Auckland - Sydney for Australian citizens or permanent residents
Is Australia a big enough market to support another airline?
Bonza promises to be the independent low-cost airline that many Australian consumers have wished for. Still, some are sceptical that the market can support another operator.
Getting the MICE industry back together
Travel Daily caught up with the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) CEO Geoff Donaghy and discussed critical lessons from COVID-19 and the future of MICE in Australia.
International travel from Australia could be moved to November 1
The reopening of Australia's borders and the implementation of the home quarantine programme might be fast-tracked to November 1.
How Qantas financial stability was boosted by the pandemic
Qantas' relentless, even ruthless approach has enabled it not just to survive the airline industry's greatest crises but become unstoppable in its own market.
New ultra-low-cost airline Bonza to launch in Australia next year
"Bonza" will be Australia's sole independent low-cost airline specialising in regional leisure destinations, with a fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets equipped with all-economy seats.
Jetstar launches promo fare to Fiji from $199
Fiji's government declared two days ago that it will reopen to Australians in December, and it appears that travelling there has gotten a lot easier thanks to Jetstar.
Qantas confirms nonstop Darwin-London service
When international flights resume on November 14 following the reopening of Australia's border, Qantas has confirmed it will run its flagship direct service from Australia to London via…
Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022
After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.
Qantas operates the longest commercial flight in its history
It took the Qantas plane about 18 hours to get from Buenos Aires to Darwin through the Antarctic coast, and it was the airline's longest commercial journey ever.
India, Chicago, Brooklyn! Celeb trend for selecting holiday destinations as baby names gains mass popularity
A host of celebrities understand the allure of a holiday and have chosen to name their children after a destination that holds a special place in their hearts
Australia won’t welcome international tourists until 2022
International tourists won't be welcomed back to Australia until next year, with the return of skilled migrants and students given higher priority
Emirates to back Airbus A380 to Australia
According to Executive Traveller, Emirates plans to resume its flights to Australia with Airbus A380s following the country's return of international travel.
Qantas announces second wave of international flights
Qantas intends to resume international flights to the second group of overseas destinations on March 27, 2022, two years after the pandemic-related grounding.
Lewis flew Singapore Airlines business class on her birthday
This Greyhound travelled in business class on Singapore Airlines from Sydney to Europe via Singapore. Lewis, an ex-racing greyhound, "is a graduate of Melbourne's Greyt Greys Rescue," and…
Qantas sells out some overseas flights
Qantas said some of its December foreign flights were already sold out, particularly to London and Los Angeles.
Australia to reopen international border in November
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that the international border will reopen in November, initially permitting travel for vaccinated citizens and their relatives.
Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022
After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.
Rex extends suspension of services and stand downs
Following an extension of lockdown for greater Sydney and regional New South Wales (NSW), Regional Express (Rex) will extend its suspension of domestic services and stand-down period for…
Virgin Australia resumes flights to Fiji
There will be daily flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane to Fiji's Nadi Airport in late December, with Virgin Australia joining the list of airlines planning to restart foreign…
Qantas updated flight schedule shows interstate travel back on
Qantas has revised its flight schedule as millions of people in Australia's southeast prepare to escape from lengthy COVID lockdowns.
PM commits to open international travel by Christmas
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has backed the federal tourism minister's estimate that foreign travel will resume "at the very least" by Christmas.
Federal government aid for international aviation to continue
Another $184 million will be given to international aviation by the federal government until March 2022 to help the industry weather the current economic downturn.
NSW trialling home quarantine for vaccinated travellers
The first signs of quarantine in Australia after the country reaches its vaccination targets have been revealed in an NSW pilot 'at home' programme.
Qantas, Jetstar launch promo as states set to reopen
Jetstar and Qantas have launched a promo to entice travellers back to the skies as New South Wales and Victoria get ready to reopen.
Qantas website international flight searchers spike
Searches for flights on Qantas' website have tripled, indicating that Australians are eager to return to international travel.
Google makes some huge changes to the way it connects users and operators in the tours, activities and attractions vertical
As industry giant Google makes some huge changes to the way it connects users and operators in the tours, activities and attractions vertical, Mark Rizzuto, CEO of Livn speaks with TD to…
Philip Goh to lead IATA in Asia Pacific as regional vice president
International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Philip Goh as its regional vice president for Asia-Pacific with effect from now
Airlines may stop flights to Australia ahead of restart
Unfortunately, Australia has a government that is unable to take well thought and planned decisions that would make the country move on and give a little breath to the ailing aviation and…
Singapore Airlines suspends services to Australia
Singapore Airlines blamed the cancellation of dozens of pre-Christmas flights on a lack of clarity from the Australian government on international travel.
How will the vaccine passport work in each state and overseas?
Vaccine passports will be issued to adults who have been fully vaccinated by the federal government in the coming weeks, as promised by cabinet ministers.
Ban for international travel to be dropped as early as November
A federal ban on Australians leaving the country will be lifted as early as November, as part of plans to end an unusual travel restriction and embrace a "vaccine passport" to allow…
Check-in will be required in NSW pubs and restaurants
The NSW government is working on an update to the Service NSW app which combines QR code check-ins with vaccination status, so the fully vaccinated can easily check into venues.
Qantas reaffirms airline will ban unvaccinated travellers
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has reiterated that unvaccinated passengers will be barred from international flights when borders reopen, which he hopes will be in December.
How September 11 changed air travel
Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of the terrorist event that forever changed air travel, and I thought what better way to commemorate this day than by remembering what air travel was…
Qatar Airways launches sale from $1,399 to London and more
Award-winning Qatar Airways has taken the lead to launch a six-day sale leading up the potential re-opening of the international borders in December.
Here is Qantas’ new international flight schedule
Qantas has published the first international flights on Monday, December 20, 2021, resuming service after a whopping 21 months of absence.
Qantas CEO: A380 ‘perfect’ to meet pent-up demand for flying
As the Delta variant forces governments around the world to reintroduce coronavirus travel restrictions, global aviation is still struggling to recover from the pandemic.
Virgin Australia puts one million seats on sale
Virgin Australia has launched a sale with booking availability for travel until June next year, sale fares can be booked to popular destinations from now until midnight this Friday, or until…
Fiji Airways to resume Australia flights by December 2021
Fiji Airways intends to resume flights to Australia "before Christmas" in 2021.
Rex postpones jet deliveries until lockdowns ends
Regional Express has postponed the delivery of four additional jet aircraft to fly between major cities, citing the travel industry as too volatile to continue its domestic market expansion…
NSW to halve international arrivals and flights from next week
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has indicated that international travel will resume once 80 percent of residents are fully protected, with the state "leading the nation" in the…
Qantas plans international lounges reopening
Qantas has announced plans to reopen its international flagship lounges in Singapore, London, and Los Angeles in preparation for the resumption of Qantas international flights in December.
What the future of flying looks like post lockdown
Comes Christmas, it may be cheaper to go and visit friends and relatives in London than flying from Sydney to Perth “provided the state opens its border”.
Selo Group partners with acclaimed chef Will Meyrick to develop new culinary experiences at award-winning real estate projects
Selo Group, an award-winning and fully integrated development company based in Singapore, today announced internationally-recognized chef and acclaimed restauranteur Will Meyrick as its new…
Virgin Australia to offer more value in economy
Virgin Australia has launched three new economy fares today: Economy Choice, Economy Flex, and Economy Lite, each with its own set of booking options.
Qantas mandates Covid-19 vaccination for all staff
Qantas will require all of its employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, as the debate about mandatory vaccination in Australian workplaces intensifies.
Miss flying? Qantas has launched aviation-themed meeting backgrounds for your virtual meetings
Qantas has released series of aviation-themed meeting backgrounds to zoom you back on board a domestic or international flight with 10 easily downloadable in-situ backgrounds creating a…
Qantas Health Pass: Will we need one when the bubble resumes?
Qantas has confirmed it will introduce a digital health pass that would show passengers are Covid-free and fit to fly when regular international travel returns.
Streamlining booking process for tours, activities and attractions, the Livn way
Mark Rizzuto, CEO of Sydney-based technology platform Livn talks about the rapid changes taking place within this untapped vertical and how Livn is facilitating improvement in back-end…
Airlines offer perks to keep grounded elite flyers on board
From wellness workshops to dinner with a celebrity chef and flights to nowhere, Asia's big international airlines are working hard to keep their most lucrative customers engaged as the…
Government strips travel exemption for Australian’s living abroad
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the National Cabinet has agreed in principle on vaccine targets for the country's four-phase plan to recover from the pandemic.
Qantas and Jetstar to stand down 2500 frontline staff
Due to the COVID outbreak in Sydney and restrictions lockdown and border closures in all other states and territories will see around 2500 Qantas and Jetstar front line staff stood down.
Australian Airlines receive another lifeline
To avoid another round of job losses, Australian airlines will be able to claim $750 per week for half of their pilots and flight attendants.
Podcast: Overview Vanuatu
Composed of 83 spectacular islands, the archipelago of Vanuatu features an authentic and unique blend of breathtaking landscapes, rich culture and friendly locals. After just a short plane…
Scott Morrison announces target to COVID-19 freedom
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that a national COVID-19 vaccination target of 80% will be required for Australia to reopen and remove crippling pandemic restrictions.
Qantas sells old business class seats
Were you a Qantas frequent Business class flyer and aficionado? Stretching out on an A380 business class Skybed must rank as one of the highlights of a long-haul flight.
Qantas to launch ‘Digital Health Pass’ for international flights
Qantas will soon launch TravelPass, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 'digital health' smartphone app for international flights, with the ability to store and present proof…
Brits can now collect air miles without credit card
Customers of UK Direct Debit Travel Card Currensea can now collect KrisFlyer miles whenever they spend abroad thanks to a new partnership with Singapore Airlines
Rex considering legal options against Qantas
Regional Express is considering legal action to combat what it believes is capacity dumping and predatory pricing by Qantas on the carrier's now grounded domestic routes and core regional…
Lockdowns are once Again Posing a threat to Australia’s Airlines
Greater Sydney's lockdown has been extended until at least the 28 of August, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has confirmed.
Phuket Complex Sandbox visa process
Phuket, Thailand’s most popular island destination, welcomed international visitors for the first time in 15 months as the country cautiously reopens to some fully vaccinated visitors.
American Airlines suspends fights to Australia
American Airlines is pulling out of Australia after the federal government again cut the cap on air arrivals into the country.
Airlines are slowly recovering: Which countries are bouncing back
Floats were leaving the aircraft storage facilities to spend months at the warm, dry desert sunshine.
Australia-Singapore travel bubble delayed
Australia’s travel bubble with Singapore has been delayed until the end of 2021, the Federal Tourism Minister confirmed on Sunday.
Australia’s vaccine passport could be on phones by December
Covid-19 vaccines could be administered at your local Bunnings under a suggestion raised at talks between the federal government and business leaders.
Qatar Airways trials vaccine verification via IATA Travel Pass
Qatar Airways is the first airline to begin trialling Covid-19 vaccine authentication through the IATA Travel Pass mobile app, as the airline seeks to provide a more contactless, secure and…
10 greenest cities for eco-friendly fitness
A new study by Reebok has revealed the best cities to visit and live in to partake in eco-friendly exercise.
Airline caps will bump 18,000 Australians off flights home
According to airlines, 18,000 Australians will be bumped from flights back home in the next six weeks as a result of the Australian cabinet's decision to cut the number of international…
Flight prices to Australia soar ahead of new arrival caps
Airlines were already struggling to operate long-haul flights to Australia with 50-60 passengers onboard; with the reduced caps beginning in mid-July, they will have no choice but to raise…
Trans-Tasman travel bubble partially reopens with three states
With the partial reopening of the travel bubble, Australians from three states and the ACT can now travel to New Zealand without being quarantined.
PM Scott Morrison unveils four phases reopening plan
Fully vaccinated Australians would be allowed to spend only seven days in-home quarantine under a pilot programme.
Singapore’s bold innovative plan to live with COVID and reopen
A nation known well to Australians is pushing out the pandemic with controversy. No quarantine, testing and no daily data.
Latest lockdowns curtail hotel bookings in Australia
Key markets in Australia are showing noticeably lower levels of occupancy on the books for the coming weeks, according to data from STR
Rex to lease two more B737 for further network expansion
Rex has announced plans to secure two additional Boeing 737NG (Next Generation) aircraft through a new lease agreement with a lessor.
Qantas expected to come out of the pandemic stronger than ever
While COVID has proven to be fatal for many of its competitors, Qantas is poised to soar even further.
Warning for five interstate Virgin flights
Passengers on five different flights between three states are being forced into isolation after a Virgin Australia cabin crew member tested positive to Covid-19.
New Zealand suspends travel bubble with Australia
New Zealand has announced a three-day suspension of its quarantine-free travel arrangement with Australia, with Wellington citing ‘multiple’ outbreaks of Covid-19 in the neighbouring country
As capacity war continues, Jetstar starts Brisbane–Perth service
Jetstar will compete with rival Virgin and Qantas and launch five return services between Brisbane and Perth in time for the summer season.
Cathay Pacific will close its Australian flight crew base
Cathay Pacific has confirmed it will close its Australian base in July. This follows news the Hong Kong-based airline will shut its Canada base.
Air New Zealand to establish crew base in Brisbane
Air New Zealand has extended its agreement with the Australian Government to operate flights between Norfolk Island and Australia from 30 August 2021 until the end of August 2023.
Rex revises forecast to full-year loss
Rex said on Wednesday (9 June) that it is now forecasting a full-year loss of A$15 million due to ongoing lockdowns in various parts of Australia due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
All you need to know on a Fiji and Pacific Islands travel bubble
For over a year, we have heard whispers and rumours that Australia could potentially open up a travel bubble with neighbouring countries like New Zealand, Singapore, Fiji and the rest of the…
Virgin Velocity and 7-Eleven announce loyalty partnership
More than 10 million Velocity Frequent Flyer members will now earn Velocity Points whenever they shop for fuel, food, coffee, and convenience items at 7-Eleven from today.
Qantas passengers get sky-high view of Supermoon eclipse
From staying up all night to camping out on rooftops, people go to extreme lengths to catch a glimpse of a supermoon, particularly when it comes with a total lunar eclipse.
Qantas adds seven new routes and puts Dreamliner on domestic
Qantas has announced a further expansion of its ever-growing domestic network. The Australian airline confirmed start dates for seven new domestic routes.
Qantas plans to have six A380s flying again in 2023
Qantas has highlighted future plans that include the return of six Airbus A380 into operation by the end of 2023 as demand for outbound and inbound grows back to pre-Covid levels.
After the Covid blow, Virgin expands its flight schedule
Virgin will be running 700 extra flights across Australia by October, including on five new routes focused on the country's north.
Qantas announces USD1.5 billion loss
In a trading update on Thursday morning, Qantas revealed that it was preparing to see an annual loss of more than AUD2 billion (USD1.5 billion) in the 2021 financial year, following its…
Qantas supermoon ‘flight to nowhere’ breaks record sell out
Tickets for the trip sold out in two and a half minutes, and a waitlist was created following the sell-out but has since been closed, Qantas wrote.
The Australasian hotel industries greatest challenge – skilled manpower
Adelaide SkyCity recently hosted the 12th AHICE (Australasian Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition) with leading industry experts at the most prestigious hotel conference in…
Virgin Australia updates short-haul international network
After the federal budget released last week and the shifting projection of the opening of the international border, Virgin Australia also announced changes to its short-haul international.
Qantas launches supermoon scenic flight
Qantas will hold a one-off flight giving passengers the best view of this month’s rare supermoon and full lunar eclipse combo.
New Zealand reinstates COVID-19 travel bubble with NSW
Following the detection of two COVID-19 cases in Sydney last Thursday, New Zealand decided to temporarily suspend quarantine-free travel.
Qantas to launch new routes and increase flights in Adelaide
Adelaide will be the home base of five Embraer E190 aircraft as Qantas continues to boost domestic flights in response to growing leisure and corporate travel demand.
ACCC seeks to block Qantas, Japan Airlines alliance
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided against a proposed joint business agreement between Qantas and Japan Airlines, saying the alliance "breaches…
Jetstar launches sale where travellers can snap up free return
Jetstar has launched a flash sale offering jetsetters flights across Australia for as little as AUD55 and the chance to snap up return flights for free.
Trans-Tasman travel bubble ends dry spell of tourism
The much-hyped Australia-New Zealand travel bubble could pull the lever on a multi-billion-dollar jackpot for both countries.
Ways airlines can boost travellers’ confidence as travel resumes
As vaccines arrive, the world emerges from its collective hibernation.
Air New Zealand’s busiest day since Covid-19 started
There were big smiles under the masks last Friday, as Air New Zealand had their busiest day of flying since Covid-19 closed the borders.
Slow vaccine rollout in Australia affect the country reopening
Australia has only vaccinated less than 3 percent of the populations.
Virgin Australia shapes growth strategies to aid tourism recovery
Virgin Australia Group has announced fast-tracked plans to acquire new aircraft, create more frontline jobs and grow its network to further support domestic tourism.
5 things to do in South Australia when borders reopen
There are a lot of things to do in South Australia that travellers can look forward to once the country’s borders reopen.
Virgin and Alliance partnership gets the OK from the ACCC
Virgin Australia and Alliance Airlines have received the green light from the consumer watchdog to expand their partnership to cover 41 regional domestic routes and two short-range…
The top cruise lines for romance
Some cruise lines specialise in the sort of cruises that take romance at sea to a higher level.
Kia Ora New Zealand! The two-way travel bubble is a go
Australians will be able to travel across the ditch without having to quarantine upon arrival or on their return to Australia.
Queensland tourism operators stumble again with business recovery
After the snap lockdown was announced yesterday for greater Brisbane, thousands of people started cancelling their Queensland holiday plans.
Half the airlines pilots grounded by Covid-19
More than half of the airline pilots in the world are currently not flying for a living, according to the first worldwide survey of the profession since the Covid-19 crisis.
Qantas boss: Governments ‘to insist’ on vaccines for flying
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has told the BBC that "governments are going to insist" on vaccines for international travellers.
Details of the Australian government’s AUD1.2 billion ‘Ticket to Recovery’
Australian travellers will have access to hundreds of thousands of half-price airfares to more than a dozen tourism-reliant regions, subsidised by the government as part of the package…
Qantas launches Mystery Flight Experiences
Qantas announced on Wednesday the latest innovative offer to combat the closure of international borders by offering a series of flights.
Qantas to roll out health passports this week
Qantas announced that it is looking into the use of digital health pass apps to help resume safe international travel.
Even Better With You! This new campaign is welcoming interstate travellers to experience new Brisbane
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is welcoming visitors back to Brisbane with the launch of an interstate domestic tourism campaign highlighting the city’s appealing new attributes
Air New Zealand’s global digital travel pass a reality soon
Air New Zealand customers and employees will be among the first to trial a digital initiative to get people moving safely across the globe again
Proper quarantine methods vs. placing a state or city in lockdown
Does it cost more to put in place a proper quarantine system in hotels outside capital cities and with hotel workers fully protected and monitored, or does it cost more placing an entire…
Qantas allows more flexible flying
Qantas is now offering more flexibility to customers wanting to change their travel dates, now allowing unlimited flight changes until January 2022.
How hotels can increase revenue right now
When demand is slow, every bit of revenue counts.
Virgin Australia Cancel all Short Haul International Flights
Virgin announced yesterday all short-haul international services would be cancelled until June 19.
Important Things You Should do Before Every Cruise
There are many (mostly) little things you still need to do before you begin your journey to the pier to board your ship.
Queensland to Reopen Border for New South Wales
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced this morning that the state will open its border with NSW on the 1st of February.
The Bubble between Australia and New Zealand has Burst Again
With the recent discovery of 1 case of the Coronavirus variant in New Zealand, Australia has now paused quarantine-free travel from New Zealand for at least three days.
Is International Air Travel Shutting Down Yet Again?
I am seeing everyday changes that it may mean for the next couple of months, connectivity may become increasingly difficult.
Singapore Airlines Asks Crew to Wear Tracking Devices on Layovers
Singapore Airlines crew members are forbidden to leave their hotel rooms on layovers.
Current Coronavirus Border Restrictions Around Australia
Here are the various state restrictions as they stand:
Thailand Tightens Domestic Travel as Cases Rise
After months of avoiding the surge in cases seen by its neighbours, Thailand has been hit by its worst Covid-19 outbreak yet.
Government introduces new rules for International Travel
International passengers returning to Australia will now be required to provide a pre-flight negative COVID test, while masks will become compulsory on all flights, under new National…
Australia Moves COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout to Early March
With the community transmission not giving up, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, and now Brisbane where from 6:00pm tonight people living in greater Brisbane, will be required to stay home…
Qantas plans to restart international scheduled flights in July
Qantas is re-opening international flight bookings on all its regular routes from July 1, 2021.
Air New Zealand begins quarantine-free flights to Brisbane
Air New Zealand has announced it will operate first quarantine-free flight from Auckland to Brisbane on 7 January
A Reflection on The Status of the Pandemic as we Enter 2021
Let’s take a look at what has happened around the world in the last month as people have been preparing to welcome Christmas and a new year of hope.
Australia reimposes travel restrictions amid rising new cases of Covid-19
More Australian states and territories are reimposing travel restrictions to prevent the spreading of the coronavirus from new outbreaks in New South Wales and Victoria states
New coronavirus strain may force travel back into hibernation
Despite the arrival of promising vaccines and an undeniable sense of pandemic fatigue, travel seems to be slipping back into hibernation.
Melbourne To Resume International Flights from December 7
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews said Melbourne will once again welcome overseas flights.
How Qantas is offering fast-track to higher status to attract corporate travellers
The move could help boost Qantas’ market share in lucrative corporate and high-end leisure travel as domestic flights ramp up in Australia due to the reopening of state borders
Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin add additional flights
With the re-opening of the NSW borders for Victoria, Australian carriers have announced several additional flights between the two states.
Qantas and Jetstar will operate a combined 17…
Airlines continue with cuts and changes to their business model
The continued unrest of the spread of Covid-19 around the world is continuing to force airlines to make cuts and implement changes to their business models in order to continue fighting the…
CTM acquires Tramada to boost corporate travel
Australia-based Corporate Travel Management (CTM) has today affirmed the acquisition of Sydney-based travel technology company Tramada Holdings
Travel bubbles that could potentially happen soon
According to Sydney Airport CEO, more travel bubbles could happen as soon as early 2021, to Singapore, South Korea and Japan.
Podcast: Timeshare – True, Tried and Tested
Featuring: Barry Robinson, Wyndham Vacation Clubs Asia Pacific
Timeshare first emerged in the 1960s as a way for large families to secure a holiday home. The concept gradually changed to…
Sustainable dining: Ovolo unveils ‘year of the veg’
Ovolo Hotels has launched the ‘Year of the Veg’ becoming the first hotel group to go completely vegetarian across all its restaurants, bars, and food services for an entire year
Reopening now: Queensland throws open borders to parts of New South Wales
The 41 postcodes that make up Byron, Ballina, Lismore, Richmond Valley and Glenn Innes shires will be welcome in Queensland on 1 October
PCMA launches ‘Convening Asia Pacific’ forum to support business events industry recovery
PCMA will host a one-day hybrid event that will feature workshops to build the practical skills and knowledge event professionals and businesses need to be successful in the recovery phase…
Australians…are we still Young and Free?
On the 17th of March 2020 the Australian Government has implemented a total travel ban both outbound and inbound on all its residents. The ban was originally meant to be lifted on the 17th…
Emirates SkyCargo’s over 10,000 flights in 3 months keeps the world connected
Between April and June, Emirates SkyCargo has facilitated the movement of essential commodities and other supplies across the world by operating more than 10,000 cargo flights to…
The state of Australia’s tourism sector
Australia’s tourism sector has predominantly high contribution of more than 10% to the Australian economy making the country as the fourth largest contributor in the sector of Asia-Pacific…
Farewell fit for a Queen: Qantas says goodbye to final 747-400 flight
Australia’s national airline has said goodbye to an era of aviation that lasted half a century and encapsulated many major moments in the nation's history. Its final 747-400 plane took…
How Airbus aims to deliver Australian industry capability
Airbus Helicopters has joined hands with Australian partners to form Team Nightjar
Cathay “Cares” from check-in to landing
Cathay Pacific introduces health and safety protocol - Cathay Care.
Intrepid Travel officially endorsed by Reconciliation Australia
Things are looking grim in Australia at the moment with talks of a second wave hitting Melbourne in the state of Victoria and Sydney being on high alert in NSW. It’s taking a toll on a lot…
TMS Talent acquires Digital / Technology Specialist – SCOUT TALENT
Global recruitment firm, TMS Talent, has acquired digital and technology specialist recruitment business, Scout Talent. This key move effective 13 July 2020 is in line with TMS Talent’s…
Goodbye Queen of the Skies! Qantas bids farewell to Boeing 747 after 50 years
Qantas has organised three special flights so that customers and employees can personally bid farewell to the much loved ‘Queen of the Skies’ ahead of its retirement from the national…
Postcards with love! Local celebs back Gold Coast tourism push with personal touch
A couple of local celebrities are getting on board with a Gold Coast tourism push, by penning personal postcards to other Aussies. The letters feature messages about what they like most…
Low season is the new travel season
Low Season Traveller, a travel company exclusively dedicated to inspiring travellers to visit worldwide destinations during their low season has been launched. Headed by Ged Brown, who…
Traveller or Tourist?
Innovation and the ability to accept and embrace change are the key elements that will make a difference in the landscape of any sector, not just travel.
We’ve seen the last decade bring…
Podcast – Overview: Coral Coast, Western Australia
long stretch of coastline measuring about 1,100kms north of Perth, the Coral Coast extends from the town of Cervantes as far north as Exmouth and slightly inland.
Qatar Airways flights to Venice, Dublin, Milan and Rome
Qatar Airways has announced that the airline will be resuming its flights to Venice, Italy starting from 15 July 2020.
Travel in the Time of “You-Know-What”
Let's be honest, we all know what it is by now!
In the past couple of weeks good news could be read on headlines all over the world (with the exception of a few countries where…
Emirates resumes flights to nine destinations
Emirates has resumed its operations of scheduled flights to nine destinations.
Wonder.Full. Experience: Social distancing in comfort and style
Ovolo Hotels chose to turn lemons into lemonade and see this whole health crisis as an opportunity to innovate their latest offering – Wonder.Full.
100K in first 30 days: Vacaay thriving despite coronavirus outbreak
Despite the uncertainty clouding the industry, consumers have flocked to Vacaay's fun and innovative travel discovery platform to plan their holidays in advance.
MSC Cruises says no suspected COVID-19 patients steaming for Fremantle
The operator of the cruise ship Magnifica, which will soon arrive in Fremantle, has denied claims by Premier Mark McGowan that passengers possibly infected with COVID-19 are on board. In…
Cathay Pacific to reduce passenger capacity by 96% in April and May
Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon will reduce capacity by 96% across its passenger network in April and May in light of the severe drop in demand due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic…
Coronavirus: Qantas announces leadership pay cuts and network capacity reduction
Qantas Group has announced that CEO, Alan Joyce, will take "no salary" for the remainder of 2020, along with a range of sizeable cuts to its international services (reducing capacity by…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts updated portfolio for 2020
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its latest tranche of properties to come under its umbrella, which saw 24 new hotels join the independent brand's global portfolio, at the end of…
TD holds first-ever Thirsty Thursday in Manila
Thirsty Thursday is Travel Daily’s legendary networking event filled with fun for an evening of food, drink and networking with travel industry professionals.
AirAsia X unveils first-ever long haul free seat sale
Fly extra long on AirAsia for less than ever before, as the airline goes the extra mile to offer guests zero-fare seats for the first time ever on many popular long-haul destinations,…
Royal Caribbean deploys two ships for humanitarian efforts
Royal Caribbean Cruises has announced it will dedicate two ships to humanitarian efforts in Australia and California to support some of the people affected by recent crises. Richard…
Qantas takes off from Golden Gate to Sunshine state
San Franciscans flew direct from San Francisco to Brisbane for the first time, with Qantas operating a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on a brand-new route. The 13-hour 45 minute, 11,367km…
Best destinations to tie the knot
Travelling elsewhere for your wedding is often an ideal option. Aside from providing a picturesque backdrop when you say your vows, some destinations are relatively cheaper.
AAT Kings announces Bushfire Relief Giveback trips to support communities
In collaboration with Empty Esky and local businesses in Australia, AAT Kings is inviting the travel industry and wider community to join them on one of their newly launched not-for-profit…
Accor to eliminate single-use plastics in guest experience by 2022
Accor has announced its commitment to join the UN Global Tourism Plastics Initiative and to remove all single-use plastic items in guest experience from its hotels by the end of 2022.
Brisbane Tourism records smashed as visitor numbers surge
Brisbane international and interstate visitor and spending records have been broken after a dramatic surge in interstate visitors and key markets, including North America. Brisbane Lord…
SiteMinder pass the billion dollar mark
SiteMinder has completed a capital raise from international and Australian investors of the highest quality. The raise was led by equity funds managed by BlackRock. Other investors…
