HEADLINE NEWS

Headline News

Europe Business Travel: €404bn Bill, Just 0.7% More Trips

by Michelle Warner | Nov 6, 2026 | Association, Europe, Headline News, Travel Advisors | 0 |

Europe’s business travel spending is heading towards €404 billion in 2026, but the rise in...

GlobalTix, Plaza Premium Open Airport Lounges to Agents

by Soo James | Nov 6, 2026 | Airports, Headline News, Travel Advisors | 0 |
Emirates’ Tim Clark Slams Boeing 777X, Wants A380 Back

by John Alwyn-Jones | Nov 6, 2026 | Aviation, Headline News | 0 |
Mystery Cruises Rock the Boat at International Cruise Summit

by Octavia Koo | Nov 6, 2026 | Conferences, Headline News | 0 |
Air Tahiti Nui Plans Free Starlink Wi-Fi in 2027

by Bridget Gomez | Nov 6, 2026 | Aviation, Headline News | 0 |
Black Friday Flight Deals: Cyber Monday Has the Last Laugh

by Sandra Jones | Nov 6, 2026 | Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sales, Headline News, OTA News | 0 |
Black Friday Travel: Flight Centre’s Triple-Dip Secret

by Maria D’Souza | Nov 6, 2026 | Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sales, Headline News, Loyalty | 0 |
Ethiopian Airlines Black Friday Deal: 10% Off Flights

by Prae Lee | Nov 6, 2026 | Airfare Deals, Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sales, Headline News | 0 |

ELLIOT REPORT

GLOBAL TRAVEL CONNOISEUR

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Elliott Report

2026 Travel Mistakes: Visa Shocks, AI Traps And Costly Delays

by Christopher Elliott | Jul 2, 2026 | Elliott Report, Headline News, Insurance | 0 |

One of the newest mistakes travellers make is also one of the oldest: forgetting their paperwork....

Extreme Travel Inconveniences: Smart Ways to Beat Them

by Christopher Elliott | Jul 1, 2026 | Elliott Report, Headline News | 0 |

Global Travel Connoisseur

Kempinski Palace Engelberg: Swiss Alpine Luxury at Its Peak

by Robert La Bua | Oct 26, 2026 | Global Travel Connoisseur, Headline News, Reviews | 0 |

One of Switzerland’s prettiest villages, Engelberg is worth a visit for three very different...

Geneva Choco Pass: The Sweetest Passport to Swiss Luxury

by Robert La Bua | Oct 20, 2026 | Europe, Food & Beverage, Global Travel Connoisseur, Headline News, Reviews | 0 |

Up Close & Personal

Thailand Hospitality Roars as Arawana Rides High

by Punam Bakshi Mohandas | Sep 1, 2026 | Headline News, Up Close & Personal | 0 |

Manmeet Singh Thakralbutra is on a roll. Founder and CEO of Arawana Hotels and Residences (named...

AI Whisperer Brings Clarity to Hotel AI Strategy Surge

by Roderick Eime | May 21, 2026 | Headline News, Up Close & Personal | 0 |

ACCOLADES

AVIATION

BUSINESS NEWS

Accolades

Air New Zealand Soars to World’s Best Airline Crown

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 6, 2026 | Accolades | 0 |

Air New Zealand has been ranked the World’s Best Airline and Best for Inflight Entertainment in...

RealNZ Reigns Supreme at 2026 New Zealand Tourism Awards!

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 6, 2026 | Accolades | 0 |

Aviation

Garuda Indonesia Makes Flight Changes a Breeze

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 6, 2026 | Aviation | 0 |

Indonesia’s national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is advancing its digital transformation through...

Saudia Unveils Premium Economy Seat at WTM London 2026

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 6, 2026 | Aviation, Trade Events | 0 |

Business News

John Alwyn-Jones Is Back at GTM News – Look Busy!

by John Alwyn-Jones | Oct 28, 2026 | Business News, Headline News | 0 |

After what can only be described as a rather lengthy but, according to John, thoroughly enjoyable...

Fivelements Expands ANZ Reach with Unique Tourism Deal

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 27, 2026 | Business News | 0 |

BEVERAGE

EVENTS CALENDAR

DINING

Beverage

St. George’s Cocktail Star Shakes Up World Silver!

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 2, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Tuomas Hämäläinen, Bar Manager at Wintergarden Bar in Helsinki’s luxury Hotel St. George, has...

Wilder Heart Goes Wild With Two American Whiskeys

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 1, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Events Calendar

BlazeAid Hits the Right Note at 2027 Gympie Music Muster!

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 6, 2026 | Events Calendar | 0 |

BlazeAid is thrilled to have been named the charity partner for the 2027 Gympie Music Muster. The...

GourMay 2027 Serves Up Local Flavours & Fresh Ideas!

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 4, 2026 | Events Calendar | 0 |

Food & Dining

Sasi & Sons to Spice Up Potts Point Dining in 2027

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 6, 2026 | Food & Dining | 0 |

The Goodies Hospitality, the team behind Bar Copains, Bessie’s, Alma’s, Vin Cenzo’s and La...

QT Gold Coast Fires Up Its Favourite Feast Once Again!

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 6, 2026 | Food & Dining | 0 |

CRUISE NEWS

HOTEL NEWS

RESORT NEWS

Cruise News

MSC World Asia: One Month Until Cruise Magic Begins!

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 6, 2026 | Cruise News | 0 |

MSC Cruises is marking one month until the first guest sailing of MSC World Asia, the line’s...

Silversea’s Epic 77-Day South Pacific Voyage Wraps Up!

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 6, 2026 | Cruise News | 0 |

Hotel News

Holiday Inn Pattaya’s Bay Tower Gets a Bleisure Makeover

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 6, 2026 | Hotel News | 0 |

As hybrid working models and corporate travel trends continue to redefine regional tourism,...

Sapa Winter Magic: Vietnam’s Highland Wonderland

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 5, 2026 | Hotel News | 0 |

Resort News

Pullman Danang Beach Resort Goes Green with Key Certification

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 6, 2026 | Resort News | 0 |

Pullman Danang Beach Resort, a beachfront resort on Bac My An Beach in Da Nang, Vietnam, has...

Hawks Cay Resort Makes Waves with New Coral Cay Adventure Park

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 5, 2026 | Resort News | 0 |

AIRFARE DEALS

CRUISE DEALS

TRAVEL DEALS

Airfare Deals

Ethiopian Airlines Black Friday Deal: 10% Off Flights

by Prae Lee | Nov 6, 2026 | Airfare Deals, Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sales, Headline News | 0 |

Ethiopian Airlines has launched its Black Friday flight sale early, with 10% off eligible Economy...

New Caledonia Sale: Paradise Awaits from $589 Return!

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 30, 2026 | Airfare Deals | 0 |

Cruise Deals

Hurtigruten Black Friday Sale Makes Norway Twice as Tempting!

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 6, 2026 | Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sales, Cruise Deals | 0 |

Hurtigruten, the leader in iconic Norwegian coastal voyages, has launched its Black Friday Sale,...

Aranui 2028: More Island Magic in French Polynesia

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 5, 2026 | Cruise Deals | 0 |

Travel Deals

Trafalgar Black Friday: 50% Off Second Traveller!

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 5, 2026 | Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sales, Travel Deals | 0 |

Trafalgar is launching its 2026 Black Friday campaign, offering Australian travellers and travel...

Brendan Vacations Unwraps Celtic Black Friday Deals

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 5, 2026 | Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sales, Travel Deals | 0 |

INDUSTRY DEALS

BEVERAGE

GADGETS

Travel Industry Deals

Last-Minute Summer Cruises: Hot Deals, Cool Escapes!

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 31, 2026 | Travel Industry Deals | 0 |

Your Summer Escape Starts at Sea Celebrate Christmas beneath a different sky, discover Australia...

Discover Asia’s Wonders with Silversea & Seabourn!

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 24, 2026 | Travel Industry Deals | 0 |

Beverage

St. George’s Cocktail Star Shakes Up World Silver!

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 2, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Tuomas Hämäläinen, Bar Manager at Wintergarden Bar in Helsinki’s luxury Hotel St. George, has...

Wilder Heart Goes Wild With Two American Whiskeys

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 1, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Gadgets

Samsung Frames a New Era for Australian Hotels!

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 1, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

Samsung Electronics Australia today announced the local launch of The Frame (HL03H model) in...

Thermomix Brought Us Together. Motherhood Made Us Friends

by Vera Lee | Oct 29, 2026 | Gadgets, Headline News, Lifestyle News, Reviews | 0 |

EXPLORE CANADA

DISCOVER IRELAND

EXPLORE HAWAII

Canada

Vancouver Scores Big with Socceroos Hammock Goal

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 2, 2026 | Canada | 0 |

Destination Vancouver has gifted a one-of-a-kind Hammock Goal – a hammock crafted from the...

Ottawa’s Global Events Appeal Soars as Enquiries Jump 50%

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 19, 2026 | Canada | 0 |

Ireland

Ireland Food Travel: A Feast from Coast to Countryside

by Anne Keam | Oct 3, 2026 | Headline News, Ireland | 0 |

From Atlantic oysters and Cork’s market stalls to farmhouse cheeses and orchard country, Ireland...

Europe’s Biggest Irish Culture Festival Comes to Belfast

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 8, 2026 | Ireland | 0 |

Hawaii

BYRDLI Reveals a Different Side of Oʻahu

by Chutima Kerdmo | Sep 2, 2026 | Hawaii | 0 |

BYRDLI, the travel commerce platform made for creators and independent agents to transform their...

Tropical Storm Moke Puts Hawaiʻi Travel on Alert

by Anne Keam | Aug 24, 2026 | Hawaii, Headline News | 0 |

DESTINATION GLOBAL

DISCOVER MIDDLE EAST

DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND

Destination Global

Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2027: Where to Go Next

by Jill Walsh | Sep 24, 2026 | Destination Global, Headline News | 0 |

Lonely Planet has unveiled 50 destinations and experiences for 2027, with The Tweed and the Red...

Timor-Leste Storms Intrepid’s 2027 ‘Not Hot’ Top 10

by My Thanh Pham | Sep 16, 2026 | Destination Global, Headline News, Responsible Tourism | 0 |

Middle East

Dubai’s Hottest New Openings: What’s Next in 2026?

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 4, 2026 | Middle East | 0 |

For travellers planning a trip to Dubai in 2027, even a familiar itinerary could feel completely...

Dubai Police Make Waves with Floating 1,197hp Yangwang U8

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 25, 2026 | Middle East | 0 |

New Zealand

New Zealand Tourism: Australians Break Visitor Records

by Michelle Warner | Nov 2, 2026 | Headline News, New Zealand | 0 |

Record Australian arrivals and NZ$4.4 billion in visitor spending are giving New Zealand’s tourism...

NZ Tourism Hiring Heats Up as Industry Confidence Soars

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 30, 2026 | New Zealand | 0 |

Discover Thailand

Explore Arkansas

Explore Florida

Thailand

World’s Most-Travelled Explorers? Festival Reveals All!

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 6, 2026 | Thailand | 0 |

What does it take to be one of the most traveled people on the planet? The Extraordinary Travel...

Thailand’s Isan Blooms with Budding Travel Opportunities

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 5, 2026 | Thailand | 0 |

Arkansas

Arkansas Trails Reach New Heights with Major Expansion

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 27, 2026 | Arkansas | 0 |

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (ADPHT), in partnership with Central...

Petit Jean State Park Unveils Revamped Mather Lodge

by Chutima Kerdmo | Sep 26, 2026 | Arkansas | 0 |

Florida

Florida Tourism Brand Soars to Record $162 Billion

by Jason Smith | Sep 1, 2026 | Florida, Headline News | 0 |

Florida has put a formidable price tag on sunshine, beaches and holiday dreams, with its tourism...

VISIT FLORIDA Boosts Support for Rural Tourism

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jul 29, 2026 | Florida | 0 |

European News

Explore New York

Explore Queensland

Europe

Haglöfs Brings Swedish Outdoor Spirit to Innsbruck

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 6, 2026 | Europe | 0 |

This November, Haglöfs puts down new roots in Austria with the opening of its Innsbruck Brand...

Europe Business Travel: €404bn Bill, Just 0.7% More Trips

by Michelle Warner | Nov 6, 2026 | Association, Europe, Headline News, Travel Advisors | 0 |

New York

New York CityPASS Adds More Attractions for Less

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 3, 2026 | Attractions & Theme Parks, New York | 0 |

City Pass, Inc., a leading provider of bundled attraction tickets across North America,...

New York Rooms With Views: Stunning Escapes Across the State

by Jason Smith | Oct 2, 2026 | Headline News, Hotel News, New York | 0 |

Queensland

Great Barrier Reef’s Big Hookup Turns 45!

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 3, 2026 | Queensland | 0 |

The waters off Magnetic Island welcomed new life last night (30 October 2026), when millions of...

Moreton Bay Marathon Races Ahead with New Identity

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 2, 2026 | Queensland | 0 |

Explore South Asia

Explore South Pacific

North Asia News

South Asia

Kerala Ayurveda Meets Backwater Bliss with Indian Panorama

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 5, 2026 | South Asia | 0 |

Indian Panorama introduces a collection of Kerala journeys that combine traditional Ayurveda,...

Everest Helicopter Collision Kills Tourist, Injures Kiwi

by Jason Smith | Nov 5, 2026 | Headline News, South Asia, Travel Safety & Security | 0 |

All

ICC Sydney Raises a Glass to 10 Years of Local Wine!

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 6, 2026 | Venues | 0 |

Celebrating ten years of operation in 2026, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney),...

Emerging Travel Group Supercharges ETG Marketing Hub

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 6, 2026 | Travel Technology | 0 |

All

ICC Sydney Raises a Glass to 10 Years of Local Wine!

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 6, 2026 | Venues | 0 |

Celebrating ten years of operation in 2026, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney),...

Emerging Travel Group Supercharges ETG Marketing Hub

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 6, 2026 | Travel Technology | 0 |

Oceania News

EXPLORE NSW

OTA NEWS

Oceania News

Pitcairn Register Returns for Norfolk Bounty Day Roots

by Charmaine Lu | May 2, 2026 | Headline News, Oceania News | 0 |

There are moments in travel history when the past doesn’t merely whisper, it strides back into the...

Spectacular Red Crab Migration on Christmas Island

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jan 30, 2024 | Oceania News | 0 |

New South Wales

Enjoy the Now: A Fresh Twist on Aussie Summer

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 6, 2026 | New South Wales | 0 |

Launching today, the Orange Region’s new Enjoy the Now campaign invites Sydneysiders to...

Discover NSW: Epic Road Trips Begin at WSI!

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 30, 2026 | New South Wales | 0 |

OTA News

Black Friday Flight Deals: Cyber Monday Has the Last Laugh

by Sandra Jones | Nov 6, 2026 | Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sales, Headline News, OTA News | 0 |

Black Friday is still weeks away, yet Australians hunting cheap airfares already have a reason to...

Traveloka: Chonburi Travel Searches Surge 20% in Thailand

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 5, 2026 | OTA News | 0 |

AIRPORT

FINANCIAL

GADGETS

Airports

Virgin Australia Lounge Upgrade Takes Off in Style

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 6, 2026 | Airports | 0 |

Virgin Australia has today revealed plans for a new era of airport lounges, including the...

GlobalTix, Plaza Premium Open Airport Lounges to Agents

by Soo James | Nov 6, 2026 | Airports, Headline News, Travel Advisors | 0 |

Travel Business & Finance

Vietjet Revenue Soars 41% as Global Network Takes Off

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 6, 2026 | Travel Business & Finance | 0 |

Vietjet has reported a 41% increase in consolidated revenue for the first nine months of 2026, as...

AWC’s AWR REIT IPO Set to Make Thai Property History

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 6, 2026 | Travel Business & Finance | 0 |

Gadgets

Samsung Frames a New Era for Australian Hotels!

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 1, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

Samsung Electronics Australia today announced the local launch of The Frame (HL03H model) in...

Thermomix Brought Us Together. Motherhood Made Us Friends

by Vera Lee | Oct 29, 2026 | Gadgets, Headline News, Lifestyle News, Reviews | 0 |

TRAVEL ADIVSORS

TRADE EVENTS

MICE

Travel Advisors

Europe Business Travel: €404bn Bill, Just 0.7% More Trips

by Michelle Warner | Nov 6, 2026 | Association, Europe, Headline News, Travel Advisors | 0 |

Europe’s business travel spending is heading towards €404 billion in 2026, but the rise in...

GlobalTix, Plaza Premium Open Airport Lounges to Agents

by Soo James | Nov 6, 2026 | Airports, Headline News, Travel Advisors | 0 |

Trade Events

CIMX 2026 Debuts in Beijing, Putting MICE in Motion

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 6, 2026 | Trade Events | 0 |

The inaugural edition of the China International MICE Exchange (CIMX) officially opened on 3...

Saudia Unveils Premium Economy Seat at WTM London 2026

by Chutima Kerdmo | Nov 6, 2026 | Aviation, Trade Events | 0 |

Mice

Sarawak Makes Bold China Business Events Debut at CIMX

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 6, 2026 | Mice | 0 |

Sarawak is making a bigger push into China’s business events market, bringing together ten...

ICC Sydney Celebrates 10 Years of Game-Changing Impact

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 5, 2026 | Mice | 0 |

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ICC Sydney Raises a Glass to 10 Years of Local Wine!

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 6, 2026 | Venues | 0 |

Celebrating ten years of operation in 2026, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney),...

Emerging Travel Group Supercharges ETG Marketing Hub

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Vietjet Revenue Soars 41% as Global Network Takes Off

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AWC’s AWR REIT IPO Set to Make Thai Property History

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