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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.
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.
Hong Kong Airlines to resume direct service to Gold Coast, Australia
Hong Kong Airlines has announced that it will resume non-stop service between Hong Kong and Gold Coast from 17 January 2025.
Australian travel pros ease matters for those hit by IT outage
Australian travel professionals have worked round the clock since Friday, 19 July, to mitigate the impact of the global IT outage.
China to permit visa-free entry for Australia and New Zealand
China has announced to implement unilateral visa-free policy to Australia, allowing Australian passport holders to enter the country for business, tourism, and transit without a visa for up…
Trip.com: Increase in searches and bookings from Australia to China following visa-free announcement
Following the recent announcement that China has included Australia in its visa-free list on 17 June, there has been a significant surge in interest in the former destination.
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.
ATIA welcomes Government’s Fast-Track Passport announcement
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) welcomes the Federal Government’s Budget announcement to fast-track passport processing, a significant move that aligns with ATIA’s advocacy…
Accor grows its portfolio in the Sunshine State, signing Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill
Accor, Australia’s largest hotel operator, is excited to expand its network of Brisbane hotels with the addition of Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill in the heart of the River City.
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…
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.
Business Events Australia: A look into the future
In a recent conversation at AIME 2024 with Robin Mack, the Executive General Manager of Commercial & Business Events Australia, he shared his insights on the current state and future of…
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 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.
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.
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) to highlight successes in revitalising arid environments
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) will showcase its extensive environmental regeneration projects at the upcoming Society for Ecological Restoration's 10th World Conference (SER2023) in…
Travel trends with ‘2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup’
With the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in full swing, here are some exclusive data-driven insights about global travel trends to the host countries Australia and New Zealand.
Black Sheep Tourism launches TravelWorks in Australia
Black Sheep Tourism (Black Sheep) is launching TravelWorks in Australia, unlocking the benefits of the travel agency accounting and back-office systems for travel businesses in this market.
Maximum age for Australia’s Working Holiday Visa increases by five years
From 1 July, more than 16 million British adults will be able to live and work in Australia as the age range for the country’s popular Working Holiday Visa increases to 18-35 years…
SEAHIS 2023 successfully concludes in Bangkok
SEAHIS 2023, the 6th edition of the Summit, was held in Bangkok on 26-27th June at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit, with the first night reception on the rooftop at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok…
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.
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.
Quest Apartment Hotels expands partnership with Amadeus to include business intelligence
Australasia’s leading apartment hotel brand signs agreement for Amadeus’ Agency360 +® to gain access to the industry’s most robust business travel insights
battleface travel insurance partner platform lands in Australia
Travel Insurance provider, battleface, which offers embedded modular insurance for partners and their customers alike, has today announced the launch of its tech platform where partners can…
Tripadvisor releases Seasonal Travel Index Results (June – August 2023)
Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, releases its latest Seasonal Travel Index, providing an outlook for global travel patterns and demand over the next three months.
Vietjet reports VND168 billion profit in Q1/2023
Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company has recorded its positive performance in Q1/2023, resulting from stable domestic flight operation and expansion of the international network.
Registration opens for Interferry’s 47th annual conference
Global trade association Interferry is set to welcome a worldwide audience of industry professionals to Australia in November for its 47th annual conference, which will focus on customer…
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…
Versace walks away from iconic Gold Coast hotel
The Palazzo Versace hotel on the Gold Coast of Australia will soon be without the iconic Medusa head furnishings, as the House of Versace fashion brand has decided not to renew its branding…
44% Aussies don’t check fees or rates when exchanging currency or transferring money overseas
Plenty of Aussies choose to make international money transfers or buy foreign currency - whether sending money to family overseas, making overseas purchases, or exchanging currency for a…
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.
Thailand’s new ‘Really Cool Airline’ to fly to Australia
Really Cool Airlines’ slogan is “We Fly the Future,” and the company aspires to provide a lifestyle product by prioritising customer satisfaction, innovation, safety, and the environment.
Taiwan to host third ‘World Indigenous Tourism Summit’ in 2024
Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) Minister Icyang Parod on March 16 in Perth, Australia participated in the Second World Indigenous Tourism Summit with officials from the "Ministry of…
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.
Apt & Travelmarvel launches Australia & New Zealand 2023/24 Collection
Australian-owned APT & Travelmarvel has been an Australasian destination specialist for nearly a century, and the launch of its 2023/24 Australia and New Zealand Collection has been…
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,…
TRAVELEX partners with KAYAK
Travelex customers in the UK and Australia can now search for flights, stays and rental cars through the relaunched Travelex Money app.
Emirates doubles services to Brisbane
Addition of a Boeing 777-300ER service means Emirates will offer almost 12,000 seats per week to Brisbane combined with its daily A380.
Singapore Changi Airport adds Pune to its network
Singapore’s Changi Airport has re-established its link to all South Asian cities to the pre-pandemic level and added Pune to its network, reporting a strong rebound in passenger traffic
Introducing the Accor Hosted Buyer Lounge for AIME 2023
Accor Pacific, Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, has announced it will deliver a range of limitless experiences and the best in hospitality to the hosted buyers attending…
Bali Dynasty Resort Ranked No. 1 Best Family Hotel & Resort in Bali
Bali Dynasty Resort has been ranked No.1 in the Best Family Hotel & Resort in Bali category by the Out and About With Kids’ twelfth Reader’s Choice Awards.
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.
Nium unveils ‘Closed Loop’ payments alternative for airlines and OTAs
Nium, the global platform for Modern Money Movement announced the launch of Nium Airline Payments (NAP), a closed-loop payments solution powered by Universal Air Travel Plan (UATP).
Top five countries to work in that offer a Digital Nomad Visa
A new study from global payroll specialists, IRIS FMP Global, has revealed the best countries for remote working that offer a digital nomad visa; a specific type of work visa that allows…
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…
Health and Safety top concern for Asia Pacific Corporate Travellers
SAP Concur released new research that finds APAC corporate travellers are concerned about the continuing health and safety threats from COVID-19, even as they retain high interest in…
Asia Pacific airline passengers 12 times more confident about taking a flight than last year
Three quarters of airline passengers in Asia Pacific (APAC) feel confident about flying again. This is a significant rise from just 6% last year, according to Inmarsat’s 2022 Passenger…
Travel Insurance more important than ever!
If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel is one of the key take-outs of DFAT’s Consular State of Play report 2021/22 launched in Canberra.
Christchurch to host International Association of Geomorphologists Conference
Christchurch has won the right to host the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) Conference in 2026, only the second time this event has come to the Southern Hemisphere.
Aussies want to travel to Japan: Airbnb
As Japan has now reopened to the world for individual travel, more than half (56 percent) of Aussies are looking to travel to Japan when they are able, a new YouGov survey commissioned by…
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…
Top Ten picks for Destination Weddings
Research by wedding finance experts at money.co.uk has revealed that India is the world's most sought-after place for a destination wedding, according to Google search data.
Quintessentially Australian experience of ‘The Ghan’ with Journey Beyond
Due to unprecedented demand across the 2023 season, Journey Beyond has announced additional departures on The Ghan.
Expedia Group unveils enhanced features for TAAP Travel Advisors
Expedia Group announced enhanced features to help travel advisors prepare for the holiday travel season.
Klook: Asia Pacific travel recovery with strong 300% QoQ revenue growth
Klook announced that it is seeing accelerated cross-border travel growth in Asia Pacific with one of its strongest quarters (over 300% QoQ growth) as it celebrates its eight-anniversary…
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).
Experiencing Asia with ‘Booking Explorers’ campaign
Booking.com launches the second edition of its Booking Explorers campaign. The series is a follow-up to last year’s with more inspiring travel stories from leading personalities across Asia…
‘Winter Sun’ campaign by Travel Counsellors
Despite the current squeeze on UK finances, Travel Counsellors is currently witnessing record bookings for winter and 2023 with forward bookings up +45% percent on pre pandemic levels.
HL Assurance launches Singapore Travel Pass
HL Assurance has launched Singapore Travel Pass, the first of its kind in Singapore, combining travel insurance coverage, pre-paid mobile connectivity, and stored value public transport…
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…
Australia is the largest source market for Indonesia
Australia is the largest source of Indonesian visitors, it represents nearly 40% of foreign visitors.
Air Chathams takes tech partner Maxamation to optimise revenue
Air Chathams, has implemented Maxamation’s Aviator Revenue Management solution.
Wildlife tourism market to reach USD135 Billion in 2022: FMI
The wildlife tourism market is projected to reach USD 219.9 Billion in 2032 and USD 135 Billion in 2022. Its projected to grow at robust 5% CAGR during 2022-2032.
Carnival Luminosa joins the Carnival Cruise
Transitioning from sister line Costa, Carnival Luminosa has officially joined the Carnival Cruise Line fleet as the newest Fun Ship which will debut from Brisbane, Australia, on 6 November…
No face masks for Australian flights from 9 Sept
Australia also joins other countries in removing the airplane face mask mandate. Alongside the lifting of face mask rules, political leaders have also agreed to reduce the isolation period…
Exploring Magical Australia with Kids: Get Ready for a Fun-Field Trip
parents have certainly found themselves in an, especially challenging situation, spending almost every waking moment in close quarters with their youngsters, even while trying to work…
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…
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…
Bunnik Tours is a new way of touring for Australians
Bunnik Tours is not just another Australian tour company – it’s a better way of touring. In 2003, Marion Bunnik saw a gap in the Australian tourism market and set about establishing a…
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Philippine Airlines enters 2018 with ‘Great Winter Seat Sale’
Philippine Airlines (PAL) offers value for money on return flights to Asian and Australasian destinations with its 'Great Winter Seat Sale.' All daily flights on the airline’s new Boeing…
P&O Australia searches for young explorer to advise on latest ship
In an Australian first, P&O Cruises is calling for one adventure-loving holiday critic to advise on the final touches to Pacific Explorer, the cruise line's latest ship which arrives in…
