Australia’s buoyant economic setting and ramped up global vaccination rollouts have gotten the stars aligning for the travel sector. … Continue Reading
• ANA Debuts World’s First Hands-Free Lavatory Doors
Each month, American Way features an article written from the perspective of an American Airlines team member — a unique way to connect the airline’s customers with the people who care for them on life’s journey. In the April issue, Jill Blickstein shares how American is focused on long-term sustainability as the airline returns its aircraft to the skies. … Continue Reading
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has completed a project to extend the AirTrain electric people mover system to Long-Term Parking. With this accomplishment, the AirTrain now provides seamless connectivity between all terminals, all parking garages, the on-airport hotel, BART station, and Rental Car Center. … Continue Reading
• Temporary cessation of operations cost EUR 3 million / Dismantling and clearance to cost a further EUR 6 millionThe Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the election of two new government members to the PATA Executive Board.
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the agreement by the G20 Tourism Ministers to support the safe restoration of mobility by following the G20 Rome Guidelines for the Future of Tourism. … Continue Reading
Sydney is the envy of Australia with a whale watching season that lasts over five months of the year. One of the best ways to see Humpback whales in their natural environment is aboard Captain Cook Cruises. … Continue Reading
Raffles Hotel Singapore is delighted to announce the launch of “The Raffles Affair”, a thrilling whodunnit novel set in the iconic Raffles Hotel Singapore penned by the latest Writer-in-Residence, Vicki Virtue, a seasoned travel writer from New Zealand. … Continue Reading
A new national survey of Travellers Choice members has revealed unprecedented approval ratings for the award-winning group’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 crisis. … Continue Reading
• Tourism industry keen to partner with Govt on revitalisationThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) released March 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand continued to outperform pre-COVID levels (March 2019) with demand up 4.4%. March demand reached the highest level recorded since the series began in 1990. … Continue Reading
Melco Resorts & Entertainment announces Studio City has achieved the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification for food safety after successfully passing an audit by third-party certification agency SGS Hong Kong Limited. … Continue Reading
As part of South Korea’s 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties with Australia, Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Sydney Office will be hosting a series of conversations, with interesting Australians who all share a special link to the destination from sportswomen, popstars to influential photographers, to take viewers on unique journeys as they talk about the best of Korea. … Continue Reading
It comes as wealthy countries have faced increased pressure from WTCC and the World Health Organization (WHO) to share technology and rights with vaccine manufacturers in poorer and middle-income countries. … Continue Reading
Offering 30% in savings of up to $3,940 based on Ponant’s full fare price, agents booking Ponant’s Kimberley itineraries through Travel the World can secure prices starting from $10,060 per person twin share for the Deluxe Stateroom for their clients. … Continue Reading
I sometimes feel I am like a lonely voice in the wilderness writing articles and interviewing people about the incredible plight of the Australian cruise industry with the delay and silence of the government in still not allowing Australian cruising even within our own bubble absolutely disgraceful and reprehensible. … Continue Reading
With Executive Chef Bernd Brademann at the reins, Braddon Merchant has reintroduced its weekday lunch service, providing good, honest food to the locals and professionals of Braddon. … Continue Reading
Darwin Festival is back in a big way for 2021 and a tantalising taste of some of the many treats on offer from Thursday 5 – Sunday 22 August is out now! There really is no better place to spend Hot August Nights than in the Top End, and with ten sizzling shows on sale, now is the time to get planning. … Continue Reading
The 17th Istanbul Biennial, its curators and participants continue to be affected by the pandemic and its life-altering consequences. … Continue Reading
Regional Tourism New Zealand has welcomed Tourism Minister Stuart Nash’s announcement of a further Government funding package for Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs). … Continue Reading
• Market Cap of Top Five Online Travel Companies Jumped by $54B in Four Months, Expedia the Biggest GainerThe NDC (New Distribution Capability) servicing features that are critical to achieving NDC at scale are those than enable refunds and the management of customer and airline-initiated changes, according to new research by the Travelport hosted NDC Leadership Council. … Continue Reading
Kakadu National Park is looking forward to the seasonal opening of various sites across the park to visitors after a big wet season, as water levels drop and crocodile surveys near completion.
One of the world’s top women’s golf tournaments, the Honda LPGA Thailand 2021, is set to tee off tomorrow behind closed doors and features 72 of the world’s best women’s professionals. … Continue Reading
According to the latest report by Horwarth HTL, Accor Southeast Asia, Japan & South Korea signed more new hotel rooms than any other hotel operator in the region for 2020, with 9,243 rooms signed across the region’s 12 countries (Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam). … Continue Reading
In our newsletter series on ecotourism and mindfulness, we write about Green Pearls® hotels that combine these two future trends in unique and special ways. … Continue Reading
Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands, opening in mid- June, is pleased to reveal the first exclusive M Club lounge in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific region. … Continue Reading
Strengthening its presence in the GCC, Swiss-Belhotel International will soon welcome yet another stunning hotel in Bahrain – Swiss-Belsuites Admiral Juffair – that is undergoing final finishing touches. … Continue Reading
Gross operating profit for U.S. hotels reached 50% of the comparable 2019 level, according to STR‘s March 2021 monthly P&L data release. … Continue Reading
As travel starts to resume with all the required health and safety procedures in place, we are at least experiencing some liberation. On the cruise lines websites you will see their stated policies regarding reservations and cancellations. … Continue Reading
Qatar Airways Privilege Club is excited to announce more new options for its members to earn and spend Qmiles. Privilege Club members can now stay or drive away with Qmiles, with the launch of Hotel & Car Rewards. … Continue Reading
Nestled among the luscious greenery of Bodrum Peninsula’s mesmerizing Paradise Bay, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum offers its guests remarkable experiences and venues within a unique setting – and this year is no exception. … Continue Reading
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) today announced the launch of the inaugural Hong Kong Start-up Fiesta campaign that will run in May and June. … Continue Reading
Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms supporting and providing for their families. This Mother’s Day, treat the queen of your life to a luxurious staycations and make it a day she’ll never forget. … Continue Reading
Terranea Resort invites guests to immerse themselves in its annual Summer Celebrations with a variety of sun-soaked activities designed for wellness seekers, families, couples, adventure travelers, and more. … Continue Reading
With a promise to create one of the most connected sporting events in history, Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, will power The Ocean Race with its cutting-edge technology as Official Satellite Communications Partner for the sixth consecutive time. … Continue Reading
Holidu.com, the search engine for holiday rentals, has released a study that looks at the difference in the price of both tap and bottled water in over 100 cities around the world. … Continue Reading
Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, zero waste to landfill by 2027 and protecting iconic ecosystems in South America, are some of the commitments that are part of the LATAM Group Sustainability Strategy, launched today. … Continue Reading
Bunnik Tours is pleased to be partnering with the South Australian Tourism Commission to promote their unique range of small group tours in their home state. … Continue Reading
The World Tourism Organization, in keeping with its firm commitment to democratizing online education; IE University, with more than 20 years’ experience in online training, and Sommet Education, global leader in higher education in hotel management and culinary arts are partnering to accelerate on-line education in the Hospitality sector. … Continue Reading
Save 10 per cent on Intrepid Travel’s five day Australia Retreat: Queensland Daintree when booked from 15th May-30th June 2021 … Continue Reading
MTN Bushfire is on the cutting edge as it develops further into the digital space, bringing the many diverse elements of the festival to the virtual and broadcast worlds. … Continue Reading
The May edition of “Discover Arkansas” is available at www.arkansas.com/discover-
In spite of Covid-19’s effect on the worldwide travel industry, the Lao tourism, and hospitality sector continues to look towards a brighter future. However, our global tourism partners and clients are uncertain of the situation in Laos, and what the plan is for reopening when international travel gets rolling. … Continue Reading
French butter is lauded as one of the true flavour enhancers of the world. It is now making its way into the most important meal of the day during Ramadan as chefs look to utilise the versatile ingredient through a range of Iftar dishes. … Continue Reading
The next phase of Tourism Australia’s Holiday Here This Year campaign launches today, with ambassadors Hamish Blake and Zoe-Foster Blake showcasing some of Australia’s most epic holiday experiences. … Continue Reading
Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC) in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) are determined to make the most of the boom in domestic tourism and the heavily discounted and air fare war with wore than 500 tourism industry professionals, including, Visitor Information Centre volunteers from the Sunshine Coast, Gympie, Noosa, Moreton Bay and Brisbane regions, meeting at the Sunshine Coast Convention Centre for the region’s largest tourism exchange of the year: SCouT 2021. … Continue Reading
At the Asia Video Industry Association’s (AVIA) recent Future of Video India conference, industry leaders remained upbeat on the potential for growth despite a painful 2020 which had seen a 25% drop in TV advertising revenue. … Continue Reading
During a year full of highs and lows, quarantine-free travel is not the only dream that has infiltrated the minds of Australians. In a tourism first, Tourism New Zealand today launches its first international campaign partnering with an expert to translate dreams. … Continue Reading
One year on and a reversal of fortune. A year ago, well just over, on 18th March 2020 I flew to the UK on a mission to view a prospective property investment in Cornwall.
Australia-based travel sales and marketing consultancy, Linkd Tourism, has been appointed by the Arizona Office of Tourism to represent the State on several initiatives across Australia and New Zealand in the lead up to international travel resuming.
