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The bustling cities of China are getting a whole lot closer to New Zealand as capacity between the countries expands this week. On 2 May, Air New Zealand’s alliance partner Air China touched…

Following its official return to New Zealand last year, American Airlines has announced a new seasonal service between Auckland (AKL) and Los Angeles (LAX).

Emirates’ flagship A380 made a landmark touchdown at Auckland Airport. This is first time the Emirates double-decker has landed in Auckland since February 2020, demonstrating increasing…

AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated its resumption of services to Melbourne, as one of its first key destinations to return to post-pandemic.

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…

Emirates will restore its non-stop A380 services to and from Auckland and Kuala Lumpur starting from 1 December.

Hawaiian Airlines this weekend resumed its three-times-weekly service between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), welcoming the first Kiwi…

Mövenpick hotel brand coming to New Zealand - Accor’s premium Swiss-born hospitality brand, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, launches its first property in New Zealand with the official…

I last spoke about Naumi Auckland Airport back in January when the Singapore-based hotel group announced the location as its first property in Australasia (quickly followed by two further…

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…

Philippine Airlines will launch direct flights to New Zealand later this year, reducing the current travelling time between Manila and Auckland by more than two hours. The national…

Fiji Airways will be able to attract more Asian travellers in future, following the signing of a codeshare agreement with Hong Kong Airlines. The arrangement will see the Fijian…

X2 Vibe Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel Location: In the On Nut district of Bangkok Grade: Upper-midscale Keys: 145 rooms and 121 serviced residences Facilities: Café, bar, saltwater…

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…

Langham Hospitality Group has unveiled plans for the expansion of its new upper-upscale brand, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, across Asia Pacific. Following Cordis' global debut in Hong…

Hospitality group, Avani Hotels & Resorts has announced the acquisition of Metro Suites business in Auckland. In a deal worth over NZD 11 million, the Metro Suites business currently…

Novotel Lucknow Gomti Nagar Location: In the centre of Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh Grade: Midscale Keys: 106 Facilities: Four F&B outlets including a rooftop…

With less than 80 days to go until the first match of the British & Irish Lions rugby series in New Zealand, three All Blacks players have created a video offering tourist tips to…

Marriott International has unveiled plans to launch its Four Points by Sheraton brand in New Zealand. The company has penned a deal for the Four Points by Sheraton Auckland, which is…

With visitor numbers between New Zealand and South Australia continuing to soar, Air New Zealand has announced that it will start flying its twin-aisle Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft…

ibis Saigon Airport Location: Five minutes' drive from Ho Chi Minh City's airport, Tan Son Nhat International Grade: Economy Keys: 282, including 65 serviced apartments Facilities:…

Jeju gets new budget service from Taiwan Where? Taipei (Taiwan) to Jeju, pictured (South Korea) When? Twice a day, effective 28 March 2017 Who? Tigerair Taiwan Why? Low-cost carrier…

Sit back, relax and prepare yourself for the world's longest commercial flight - a 17-and-a-half hour ultra-long-haul slog from Doha to Auckland. Qatar Airways' new 14,535km non-stop…