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Special Reports

58% of Aussies will amend travel plans to navigate higher prices and disruptions 

Kanchan Nath Dec 9, 2022

This year, Australians have travelled in droves, with domestic travel in particular increasing to 89 per cent of pre-COVID levels. The promising bounceback, however, has been met worker…

Cruise

PONANT has A Holiday Gift to You

Kristin Mariano Dec 8, 2022

PONANT has a holiday gift to every passenger joining their 2023 voyages.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates’ A380 touches down in New Zealand

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2022

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…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Fortescue and ATCO unveil Western Australia’s 1st green hydrogen refuelling station 

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2022

Fortescue and ATCO Australia have opened Western Australia’s first green hydrogen refuelling station at ATCO’s Clean Energy Innovation Hub in the Perth metropolitan area. 

Cruise

Ponant Unveils Cruise Program For Northern Summer 2024

Joe Cusmano Dec 6, 2022

Ponant has launched its Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024 program, with highlights including the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and Northern Europe. Fifty new sailings have opened, from…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Niugini renews distribution and distributor agreements with Sabre

Kanchan Nath Dec 2, 2022

Sabre Corporation announced the renewal of its distribution agreement with Air Niugini. The deal will ensure that the airline can continue to reach Sabre’s extensive network of global travel…

Tourism

Solomon Islands tourism slowly returns

Kristin Mariano Dec 2, 2022

Just three months after the Solomon Islands reopened its border on 01 July after an 800-day lockdown, official visitor arrival (VA) numbers for Q3 2022 show the destination has gotten off…

Hotels

Accor to open new properties across Australia and New Zealand in 2023

Kanchan Nath Dec 2, 2022

Accor reveals some of its newest properties across Australia and New Zealand that travellers can look forward to visiting in 2023 and beyond.

Train

Great Southern journey returns in December

Kanchan Nath Nov 30, 2022

Taking guests on a culinary and scenic summer adventure between Brisbane and Adelaide, the all-inclusive Great Southern journey returns in December, with exciting new Off Train Experiences…

Cruise

Fourth Virgin Voyages Ship “Brilliant Lady” Launched

Joe Cusmano Nov 30, 2022

A major milestone was reached on Friday when the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy floated out the Brilliant Lady, the fourth cruise ship for the innovative cruise company Virgin Voyages.…

Air

Soaring Airfares Make Australians Rethink Holiday Plans

Joe Cusmano Nov 30, 2022

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…

Partner content

Here’s why your next outdoor adventure holiday should be in the authentic U.S. South

Kristin Mariano Nov 30, 2022

If you are planning a great outdoor adventure holiday for your clients, head to the South of the USA.

TD Syndicated Partner

Air Niugini renews distribution agreements with Sabre

Harry Johnson Nov 30, 2022 0

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced the renewal of its distribution agreement with Air Niugini. The deal…

Travel insurance

Insurers inflate travel cover costs by AUD $560 for differently abled people

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2022

New research shows that disabled tourists are paying AUD $560 (approx. USD 375.79) more than non-disabled customers for travel insurance cover to go on holiday, a significant premium…

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways Announces New Flights To Tonga And Samoa

Joe Cusmano Nov 29, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines Adds A380 Flights To Sydney And Melbourne

Joe Cusmano Nov 25, 2022

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…

Interviews

Aurora Expeditions takes travellers to the “Garden of Eden”

Kristin Mariano Nov 24, 2022

Travel Daily Media has spoken with Eamon Larkin, Expedition Guide for Aurora Expeditions, about the voyage to Costa Rica and Panama.

TD Syndicated Partner

Seychelles leaves a lasting impression on South Asian market

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Nov 24, 2022 0

Seychelles’ participation in ITB Asia Singapore held in October at Marina Bay, provided an excellent opportunity to showcase the destination. Seychelles leaves a lasting impression on South…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Health and Safety top concern for Asia Pacific Corporate Travellers

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

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…

Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line Brings Back Masks For Australian Sailings

Joe Cusmano Nov 22, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

 Air New Zealand Regional Lounges go gourmet 

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2022

Taste buds are firing on all cylinders as Air New Zealand launches a tasty new menu in its regional lounges. Air New Zealand chief customer and sales officer Leanne Geraghty says these…

Cruise

Aurora Expeditions offers single supplements savings for select sailings in 2023

Kristin Mariano Nov 21, 2022

Aurora Expeditions is feeling festive and is offering individual travellers solo savings on some of its most popular Arctic and global voyages when booked and deposited before December…

Cruise

PONANT offers cash back and more on select Le Commandant Charcot Expeditions

Kristin Mariano Nov 18, 2022

Luxury small ship cruise line PONANT offers an array of discounts and cash back to joiners of select Le Commandant Charcot Expeditions.

Cruise

Celebrity Edge’s Heading Downunder For The 2023-24 Season

Joe Cusmano Nov 17, 2022

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…

TD Syndicated Partner

Gender affirmation policy launched by Accor

Editor Nov 17, 2022 0

Accor Pacific today introduced a new gender transitioning policy to support its employees to navigate gender identity and affirmation at work. Aptly launched during Trans Awareness Week…

TD Syndicated Partner

Montreal 2022 Cruise Season: Encouraging Results

Harry Johnson Nov 16, 2022 0

The first post-pandemic cruise season welcomed more than 50,000 passengers and crew, surpassing our spring forecast. This summer of recovery began on May 7 with the arrival of American Queen…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand to welcome 2.8 million customers this summer

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2022

Air New Zealand is gearing up its resources to welcome 2.8 million passengers between 15 December 2022 and 31 January 2023, following a surge in demand for what will be the first summer…

Air

Electric Planes To Service Australia’s Outback

Joe Cusmano Nov 16, 2022

A new Letter of Intent inked between Alice Springs-based Northern Territory Flying Services, and US-based electric plane developer Eviation will put Australia’s Outback at the vanguard…

Cruise

Holland America Arrives In Australia

Joe Cusmano Nov 16, 2022

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…

Cruise

Oceania arrives back in Australia

Joe Cusmano Nov 16, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Goodbye boarding passes, hello biometric facial recognition

Kristin Mariano Nov 16, 2022

Boarding passes will soon be a thing of the past. Last week, Air New Zealand customers were some of the first to experience biometric verification at the boarding gate after a…

Associations

AFTA now accepting EOI for NTIA Custodians

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2022

The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) is now accepting expressions of interest for the 5 positions of the NTIA Custodians Council, who will ensure the travel industry’s night of…

TD Syndicated Partner

New Zealand’s new quirky tourism campaign

Editor Nov 9, 2022 0

The West Coast of New Zealand is hoping to pique the interest of travellers with a quirky new campaign. ‘Pretty Great, Actually’ entices visitors to “tackle a mighty West Coast adventure, or…

Australia

 Travelex launches cricket-themed ‘Digital Airport’ store at Adelaide Airport

Kanchan Nath Nov 9, 2022

Travelex has launched the first phase of its operations at Adelaide Airport with the opening of a brand-new store and ATMs.

Features

Aurora Expeditions releases its 2024 Arctic Program

Kristin Mariano Nov 9, 2022

Aurora Expeditions has released its latest Arctic & Beyond 2024 program featuring multi-destination voyages and experiences in some of the most remote and remarkable places on the…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda Resumes Nonstop Flights From Melbourne To Bali

Joe Cusmano Nov 8, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines Reintroduces Flights To Brisbane And Auckland

Joe Cusmano Nov 7, 2022

China Airlines’ flights between Auckland, Brisbane, and Taipei have resumed, with three flights per week from October to December, increasing to five flights per week from January to…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Driving sustainability in corporate travel and beyond

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand launches ambitious programme for zero emissions aircraft

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2022

Some of the world’s most innovative aircraft developers will join forces with Air New Zealand with the ambition of making zero emissions aircraft technology a reality in Aotearoa New…

Travel insurance

Travel Insurance more important than ever!

Kanchan Nath Nov 4, 2022

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Rex and Delta Begin Interline Partnership

Joe Cusmano Nov 3, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand resumes non-stop flights to Bali

Kristin Mariano Nov 3, 2022

Kiwis wanting to escape wintery months next year will be delighted to hear Air New Zealand will be returning to the tropical shores of Bali in March 2023. Air New Zealand Chief Customer…

Cruise

Aurora Expeditions founder to lead Arctic expedition

Kristin Mariano Nov 3, 2022

Award-winning adventure travel company Aurora Expeditions is offering an exciting and unique opportunity to discover the natural wonders of the Arctic with one of the world’s greatest…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X resumes operations to Melbourne

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand Service To New York Avoids Stopover

Joe Cusmano Nov 2, 2022

Passengers from New York to Auckland on Air New Zealand were informed of a stopover; however, the airline has since confirmed that the trip would go as planned and will fly the entire…

Cruise

Carnival Luminosa arrives in Australia

Kanchan Nath Nov 1, 2022

Carnival Luminosa officially arrived in Queensland, Australia, marking the first ship from the fleet to be homeported in Brisbane.

New Zealand

Christchurch to host International Association of Geomorphologists Conference

Kanchan Nath Nov 1, 2022

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.

Travel Agents

Countries That Require Australians To Be Vaccinated

Joe Cusmano Nov 1, 2022

The number of countries that demand proof of COVID-19 vaccination before entry continues to decrease. Rather than declaring victory and calling off the global pandemic, governments are…

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines Makes Its Landing In Brisbane

Joe Cusmano Nov 1, 2022

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…

Cruise

Ovation Of The Seas Docked In Sydney With Covid Cases

Joe Cusmano Nov 1, 2022

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…

Cruise

Grand Arrival Of Celebrity Cruise In Sydney

Joe Cusmano Oct 31, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Removes The A380 From Melbourne-Los Angeles

Joe Cusmano Oct 28, 2022

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…

Tourism

Aussies want to travel to Japan: Airbnb

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2022

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…

Hotels

Accor and Avis extend partnership across Australia and New Zealand

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

REX Returns To Profitability

Joe Cusmano Oct 27, 2022

Rex turned a profit in September for the first time since commencing operations in February 2022. Rex’s domestic aircraft network had increases in passenger numbers of 60%, 34%, and…

Cruise

Ponant deploys Le Jacques-Cartier To The Kimberley

Joe Cusmano Oct 27, 2022

Ponant has revealed its 2024 Kimberley season, during which the brand-new expedition ship Le Jacques Cartier will make her Australian premiere alongside the already-established Le…

Airports

Melbourne Airport’s international Passengers Rose 5,525% In September

Joe Cusmano Oct 26, 2022

The number of international passengers passing through Melbourne Airport in September 2022 increased by a staggering 5,525 percent over the same month the previous year, when Melbourne…

Cruise

P&O Cruises Showcased Its New Pacific Adventure In Sydney

Joe Cusmano Oct 26, 2022

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…

Cruise

Princess Cruises lifts Covid-19 protocols for most voyages

Kristin Mariano Oct 25, 2022

Beginning October 21, Princess Cruises is lifting its Covid-19 protocols, meaning there are no longer vaccination or testing requirements on most voyages. Guests sailing with Princess…

Air

Australia’s Discount Airfares Reach A 15-Year High

Joe Cusmano Oct 24, 2022

As airlines in Australia attempted to meet rising demand while also absorbing the costs of higher fuel prices and inflation, domestic flight discounts reached their highest level in…

Cruise

Celebrity Cruises Returns To New Zealand

Joe Cusmano Oct 24, 2022

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…

Australia

Bespoke experiences in the Grampians with Journey Beyond

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2022

The Great Southern has enhanced its coastal journey with new Off Train Experiences in the Grampians for guests travelling between Adelaide and Brisbane

Features

Qantas Outlines Its Christmas Strategy Plan

Joe Cusmano Oct 21, 2022

Qantas has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to address the service disruptions that have plagued the company in recent times, including the reduction of its aircraft capacity by…

Associations

AFTA welcomes “Come and Say G’Day” Global Campaign

Kanchan Nath Oct 19, 2022

The “Come and Say G’Day” global campaign is a critical investment in rebuilding Australia’s visitor economy, reviving Australia’s Tourism industry, and, by default, bringing much needed…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to restart Sydney– Los Angeles flights from next week

Kanchan Nath Oct 19, 2022

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…

Global

Smartvisit launches first ever Western Australian Pass

Kanchan Nath Oct 19, 2022

Powered by Smartvisit Technology, the Great Southern Flexi Pass will showcase the unique beauty of this region, with fun for the whole family.

Airlines and Aviation

Thai Airways Doubles Melbourne-Bangkok Flights

Joe Cusmano Oct 19, 2022

Thai Airways is capitalising on the increase in international travel and Australia’s upcoming summer holiday season by increasing the frequency of its flights between Melbourne and…

Tourism

Japan Is Now Fully Open To Australian Tourists

Joe Cusmano Oct 18, 2022

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…

Air

Travel Demand Helps Mitigate The Weakening Aussie Dollar

Joe Cusmano Oct 18, 2022

According to Qantas CFO Vanessa Hudson, rising demand for international travel is helping to mitigate the effects of the declining Australian dollar on the company’s operations.…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Resumes Direct Brisbane Tokyo Services On 1 December

Joe Cusmano Oct 17, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Project Sunrise To Begin With New York

Joe Cusmano Oct 17, 2022

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…

Oceania

EU proposes suspension of visa waiver agreement with Vanuatu

Kanchan Nath Oct 14, 2022

The Commission of the European Union has proposed the full suspension of the visa waiver agreement with Vanuatu due to golden passport systems risks.

Train

Quintessentially Australian experience of ‘The Ghan’ with Journey Beyond

Kanchan Nath Oct 13, 2022

Due to unprecedented demand across the 2023 season, Journey Beyond has announced additional departures on The Ghan.

Cruise

Paul Gauguin Cruises Opens 2024 Small Ship Bookings

Joe Cusmano Oct 12, 2022

The three-masted sailing yacht Le Ponant, which has recently emerged from several months-long renovations at the San Giorgio del Porto shipyard in Italy, is set to arrive in Australia…

Hotels

Novotel Devonport opens with 187 keys in Tasmania

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2022

The doors have officially opened at Novotel Devonport, north Tasmania’s most anticipated hotel launch for 2022.

Global

Travelex launches first foreign currency ATM at Brisbane Airport

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2022

Travelex, the foreign exchange brand in Australia, has launched the foreign exchange industry’s first ever Foreign Currency ATM click & collect service, enabling customers to pre-order…

Partner content

5 exciting features of Queensland’s new travel trade website

Kristin Mariano Oct 10, 2022

Here are the five features of Queensland’s new travel trade website especially designed for trade partners.

Interviews

Board the life-changing expeditions in Antarctica

Kristin Mariano Oct 10, 2022

TD had a chat with snorkelling and diving guide Edwin Sargeant about Aurora Expeditions’ journey back to Antarctica.

Cruise

The Cruise Market In Australia Shows A Strong Rebound

Joe Cusmano Oct 6, 2022

Statistics produced by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia show that consumer interest in sailing is on the upswing. CLIA commissioned an independent…

Air

Rex Supports Qantas Bid To Take Over Alliance

Joe Cusmano Oct 5, 2022

Qantas’ quest to acquire FIFO specialist Alliance received unexpected support when Rex said it would support the deal. The local provider of the E190, Alliance, has claimed that any…

Air

Domestic Air Volume Still Down By 25%

Joe Cusmano Oct 5, 2022

According to the most recent annual report from Tourism Research Australia, domestic overnight trips dropped by over a quarter in the year to 30 June 2022 compared to the same time in…

Cruise

Carnival Splendor Makes A Grand Entrance Into Sydney Harbour

Joe Cusmano Oct 4, 2022

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,…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Fares Rise As Jetstar Deals With High Cancellation Rates

Joe Cusmano Oct 4, 2022

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.…

Air

Australian Airlines Should Guarantee Delayed Flight Compensation

Joe Cusmano Oct 3, 2022

There has been a rise in the number of people demanding that airlines ensure compensation for passengers whose flights are either cancelled or delayed. There has been widespread…

Tourism

Australia Removes Mandatory COVID Isolation

Joe Cusmano Oct 2, 2022

The national cabinet has decided to end mandatory isolation for COVID-19. After a meeting on Friday at Parliament House, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and state and territory…

TD Syndicated Partner

Hurtigruten Expeditions updates COVID-19 protocols

Harry Johnson Sep 30, 2022 0

Hurtigruten Expeditions, the world’s largest and leading expedition cruise line, has updated, adjusted and simplified the Covid-19 protocols. The main change is removing pre-departure…

Australia

Bringing the immersive Australia wildlife experience alive

Kanchan Nath Sep 29, 2022

Australian Geographic in partnership with global presenting partner, Tourism Australia, launches Australian Geographic: Our Country Immersive Experience (Our Country).

Cruise

Magic At Sea Begins With Disney Cruises

Joe Cusmano Sep 29, 2022

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…

Air

Australia’s Best And Worst Airline For Operational Performance

Joe Cusmano Sep 28, 2022

New data issued by the Department of Transport compares the top and worst performing airports and airlines. When it came to on-time departures in August, Rex was the best airline, and…

Cruise

New Caledonia Officially Opens To Cruises on 5 October

Joe Cusmano Sep 27, 2022

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,…

TD Syndicated Partner

Tropical North Queensland promotes accessible tourism

Harry Johnson Sep 26, 2022 0

An Accessibility Hub has been added to the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef destination website to assist travellers with mobility impairment select activities and itineraries for their…

TD Syndicated Partner

Samoa’s Borders Open to International Travelers

Editor Sep 24, 2022 0

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Fourth AIRcelerate generation takes off with Austrian Airlines

Kanchan Nath Sep 24, 2022

This week the fourth generation AIRcelerate, a dual study program offered by Austrian Airlines in cooperation with Worms University of Applied Sciences since 2018, was kicked off.

Tourism Boards

Re-think travel experiences with New Zealand

Kanchan Nath Sep 24, 2022

When it comes to re-thinking tourism, New Zealand invites travellers who are curious enough to look a little deeper and go a little further to discover more authentic, meaningful connections…

Cruise

Cunard Confirms Queen Elizabeth Coming To Australia

Joe Cusmano Sep 23, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand Dismisses Virgin Merger Reports

Joe Cusmano Sep 21, 2022

On Friday, Air New Zealand issued a strongly worded statement to the ASX denying rumours that it has conducted negotiations with Virgin about a prospective merger. A statement…

Cruise

Aurora Expeditions and ‘Hero of the Planet’ Dr. Sylvia Earle to host an Antarctic Climate Expedition in 2023

Kristin Mariano Sep 21, 2022

Aurora Expeditions is offering one final opportunity to join the world-first Antarctic Climate Expedition sailing in February 2023, led by renowned oceanographer, marine biologist,…

Cruise

P&O Will Pilot Test Vanuatu Cruises For Safe Restart

Joe Cusmano Sep 20, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand Touches Down In New York

Joe Cusmano Sep 20, 2022

The first of Air New Zealand’s nonstop flights between the city of sails and the city that never sleeps landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport yesterday. NZ2 took off from…

Tourism

Great Barrier Reef On Top Of Bucket List

Joe Cusmano Sep 20, 2022

Visiting the Great Barrier Reef is the most popular bucket list destination for Gen Z, accounting for about a quarter of all people’s bucket lists. Planet Cruise research uncovers the…

TD Syndicated Partner

14 new Marriott Luxury Hotels in Asia Pacific

Juergen T Steinmetz Sep 20, 2022

 Marriott International, Inc. today announced it expects to open 14 additional luxury properties in the Asia Pacific by the end of 2023. The planned additions highlight the strategic growth…

Interviews

The pandemic changed how we travel, hospitality should follow suit

Kristin Mariano Sep 20, 2022

TD sat down with Trent Fraser, CEO of Choice Hotels about the emerging travel trends and navigating the post-pandemic era in the hospitality sector.

TD Syndicated Partner

New nonstop Auckland to New York flight on Air New Zealand

Harry Johnson Sep 19, 2022

Air New Zealand's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touches down at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in the Big Apple. New nonstop Auckland to New York flight on Air New Zealand

Tourism Boards

Destination NSW Unveils Resource To Capture Cruise Passenger Spending

Joe Cusmano Sep 19, 2022

Destination NSW has developed a new tool to assist tourist economy businesses in capturing passenger expenditure in the state’s cruise port network. The new handbook, developed in…

Tourism

New Zealand Ends COVID Restrictions

Joe Cusmano Sep 19, 2022

The New Zealand government has signalled a return to normality for the first time since the pandemic began; New Zealand lifted most of the remaining COVID-19 restrictions on Monday,…

Airlines and Aviation

More time and flexibility to use Air New Zealand credits 

Kanchan Nath Sep 16, 2022

Air New Zealand is extending the expiry date on all credits to give customers more time to get back out and explore the world.

Cruise

Coral Princess visits Melbourne

Kanchan Nath Sep 16, 2022

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…

TD Syndicated Partner

Qatar Airways Doha to Perth flight on Airbus A380 now

Harry Johnson Sep 15, 2022

Previously operated by the Boeing B777-300ER, passengers will now have a chance to journey on board the Airbus A380 Qatar Airways Doha to Perth flight on Airbus A380 now

Indonesia

Australia is the largest source market for Indonesia

Kanchan Nath Sep 14, 2022

Australia is the largest source of Indonesian visitors, it represents nearly 40% of foreign visitors.

Tourism

Cook Islands removes Covid vaccination requirements

Kristin Mariano Sep 14, 2022

COVID-19 vaccination requirements have been removed and no longer apply for travel and entry to the Cook Islands by Aircraft and Sea vessel as from 6th September 2022. The news comes as…

Hotels

Establish new markets to grow tourism: Derry

Kanchan Nath Sep 13, 2022

The tourism industry will require government support for tourism generation and the establishment of new markets such as India stated Sarah Derry, CEO of Accor Pacific. She added that to…

New Zealand

Air New Zealand airlifts NASA mission

Kanchan Nath Sep 13, 2022

In a world-first, Air New Zealand flight NZ8844 took off this morning from Christchurch to Nelson carrying a NASA next-generation satellite receiver.

New Zealand

New Zealand beckons the American tourist

Kanchan Nath Sep 13, 2022

Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand have launched a joint campaign in the US and Canada to showcase Aotearoa and encourage North American travellers to book a holiday to New Zealand.

New Zealand

Air Chathams takes tech partner Maxamation to optimise revenue

Kanchan Nath Sep 13, 2022

Air Chathams, has implemented Maxamation’s Aviator Revenue Management solution.

Cruise

Ponant Reveals A New Itinerary For New Zealand And The Chatham Islands

Joe Cusmano Sep 13, 2022

A new itinerary touring New Zealand and the Chatham Islands has been revealed by Ponant. On 7 January 2023, it will sail from port aboard the small luxury adventure ship Le Lapérouse.…

Cruise

Disney Cruise Line Making Its Way Downunder

Joe Cusmano Sep 13, 2022

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,…

Airlines and Aviation

Bonza’s Launch Delayed Again

Joe Cusmano Sep 13, 2022

Another setback has emerged in the launch of Australia’s new ultra-low-cost airline Bonza. There is still some ambiguity about when Bonza will take off because the budget airline is…

Tourism Boards

WebBeds partners with STB for familiarisation trip

Kanchan Nath Sep 12, 2022

WebBeds teams up with Singapore Tourism Board (STB) for a five-day action-packed fam trip enabling top Australian product managers to rediscover the wonders of the “Lion City”.

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand ‘unmasks’ from 13 Sep

Kanchan Nath Sep 12, 2022

Masks will no longer be required on any Air New Zealand operated flights from 13 September 2022 following the Government’s announcement that face masks will no longer be required on inbound…

Airlines and Aviation

Fly AirAsia from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur or fly thru for AUD239

Kanchan Nath Sep 12, 2022

AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated the return of services from Sydney and welcomed flight D7220 to Kuala Lumpur with 61% load factor on Friday.

Australia

Carnival Luminosa joins the Carnival Cruise

Kanchan Nath Sep 9, 2022

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…

Cruise

Carnival Newest Ship Luminosa Open For Bookings

Joe Cusmano Sep 9, 2022

Reservations for the maiden season of Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Luminosa, which will launch on 6 November from Brisbane before repositioning for seasonal service from…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways begins partnership with Virgin Australia

Kanchan Nath Sep 9, 2022

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia, have officially commenced a strategic partnership that significantly expands the networks, lounges and loyalty programs of both airlines, bringing…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia Partnership Kicks Off

Joe Cusmano Sep 9, 2022

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have announced the kick-off of their alliance formed in May, which will open up markets in Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and extend…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Focus forward – bigger, better, stronger

Kanchan Nath Sep 7, 2022

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’…

Airlines and Aviation

REX Reports Strong Performance In August

Joe Cusmano Sep 7, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Baggage Handler Set To Strike On 12 September

Joe Cusmano Sep 7, 2022

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,…

Cruise

Coral Expeditions launches new Passages at Sea series

Kristin Mariano Sep 7, 2022

Coral Expeditions has launched a new series of voyages that showcase an authentic seafaring experience. The ‘Passages at Sea’ voyages aboard its modern Australian-flagged fleet allow…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand Delays B787 Deliveries

Joe Cusmano Sep 6, 2022

Due to the production delays at Boeing, Air New Zealand has delayed the delivery of further B787s by a year. Richard Thomson, the airline’s CFO, revealed on a recent earnings call that…

Features

Australia Drops Mask Mandate For Domestic Flights

Joe Cusmano Sep 6, 2022

Some COVID restrictions, including the mask mandate for domestic flights, are set to be lifted very soon. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that the national cabinet has agreed…

Airlines and Aviation

Australia Approves Korean Air-Asiana Merger

Joe Cusmano Sep 6, 2022

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…

Partner content

Enter the world of next-level luxury in The Langham, Melbourne

Kristin Mariano Sep 6, 2022

You have never experienced next-level luxury until you’ve stayed in The Langham, Melbourne, which exudes opulence in every feature and service making it a top favourite by travellers.

Appointment announcement

BCD Travel appoints Andrew Yeo as managing director for Australia and Singapore

Kristin Mariano Sep 6, 2022

Leading travel management company BCD Travel announced the appointment of Andrew Yeo to the role of Managing Director, Australia and Singapore, effective September 1. In this newly created…

TD Syndicated Partner

New Samoa flights on Fiji Air, Qantas, Air NZ and Virgin Australia

Harry Johnson Sep 5, 2022

Airlines ramp up their schedules in alignment with operational capacities, regulatory approvals and pent-up demand New Samoa flights on Fiji Air, Qantas, Air NZ and Virgin Australia

Cruise

Australia’s Cruise Surge Set To Resume This Summer

Joe Cusmano Sep 5, 2022

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”…

Tourism

India is one of the priority emerging markets for New Zealand: Wafelbakker

Kanchan Nath Sep 5, 2022

Tourism New Zealand’s iconic trade event, Kiwi Link returned with a spectacular buzz this year as it welcomed travel trade partners from Asia to reconnect with New Zealand tourism…

Airports

Brisbane Airport Says Curfew And Caps Could Cost Jobs and 1 Billion Dollars

Joe Cusmano Sep 5, 2022

According to Brisbane Airport, limiting aircraft to reduce noise would cost the local economy jobs and $1 billion yearly. Gert-Jan de Graaff, the airport’s CEO, warned that closing…

TD Syndicated Partner

Australia lets more migrants in due to massive labor shortages

Harry Johnson Sep 2, 2022

Australian healthcare, hospitality and agriculture sectors have been hit particularly hard by workforce shortages Australia lets more migrants in due to massive labor shortages

Quarantine Free Travel

No face masks for Australian flights from 9 Sept

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2022

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…

Hospitality

Radisson Hotel Group to expand across Australasia

Kanchan Nath Sep 1, 2022

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas, Air New Zealand Benefit From Foreign Airlines Operation Constraints

Joe Cusmano Aug 31, 2022

The projections of Qantas and Air New Zealand are optimistic for at least the next 12 months. Executives from both airlines expect a healthy revenue environment as tourists return to…

Travel Agents

CT Partners adds Anywhere Travel

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2022

CT Partners, with industry veterans Anywhere Travel the latest members to recognise the inherent business value offered by the rapidly growing national network. 

Air

Will Airfares Get Cheaper? When Should You Book Your Trip?

Joe Cusmano Aug 30, 2022

In July, airfares for domestic and international destinations were exceptionally high, and the bad news is that it isn’t the end. Qantas just announced an increase of 10 percent to…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia Orders Four Additional B737 MAX 8s

Joe Cusmano Aug 30, 2022

Virgin Australia has placed an order for four more Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes, raising its potential Boeing 737 fleet to 92. According to a statement issued by the airline, deliveries of…

Airlines and Aviation

A star is born as Air New Zealand unveils new Star Alliance aircraft

Kristin Mariano Aug 30, 2022

Kiwis will see a new star in the sky over Aotearoa as Air New Zealand reveals its world-first Star Alliance livery. The airline’s newest A321neo will sport a one-of-a-kind look – a…

Global

Air New Zealand unveils the world’s first black Star Alliance aircraft

Kanchan Nath Aug 29, 2022

Kiwis will see a new star in the sky over Aotearoa as Air New Zealand reveals its world-first Star Alliance livery.

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia Gets Green Light For Qatar Airways Code-share Fights

Joe Cusmano Aug 29, 2022

Virgin Australia passengers will now be able to jet off to Paris, Milan, and Rome on newly minted partner Qatar Airways, with code-share agreements to the trio of European cities…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Increases Domestic And International Airfares

Joe Cusmano Aug 29, 2022

In a media address for Qantas’ full-year results on Thursday, Qantas CEO Alan Joyce warned of steep airfare increases. He said the upcoming increase would be 20% on international…

Airlines and Aviation

Say G’day to “Shazza” Bonza Reveals Name Of Its First Aircraft

Joe Cusmano Aug 29, 2022

Bonza has announced that the name of its first brand-new plane will be “Shazza,” the Australian short form of Sharon. Earlier this month, the budget airline put out a request for…

Air

Emirates to resume Auckland and Kuala Lumpur A380 routes

Kanchan Nath Aug 26, 2022

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

Cruise

Australia ready for summer cruise renaissance

Kristin Mariano Aug 26, 2022

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…

Cruise

Experience life on a working expedition ship

Kanchan Nath Aug 25, 2022

Coral Expeditions has launched the ‘Passages at Sea’ voyages for guests to partake in a unique life experience on a working expedition ship undertaking navigational crossings.

Airlines and Aviation

Alan Joyce Spotted On Tarmac With Qantas Ground Crew

Joe Cusmano Aug 25, 2022

Before the airline asked its senior executives to work as baggage handlers in an internal email earlier this month, Qantas CEO Alan Joyce was spotted on the tarmac in a high visibility…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Site Crashes as Frequent Flyers Claim Goodwill Rewards

Joe Cusmano Aug 24, 2022

The Qantas frequent flyer website went down Monday morning as frequent flyers flocked to redeem the perks the airline had promised them as an apology for its recent lousy performance.…

Airlines and Aviation

New Qantas Move Benefits Millions Of Frequent Fliers

Joe Cusmano Aug 23, 2022

Three years in the planning, Qantas has finally unveiled a significant change that could benefit the airline’s millions of frequent flyer members. Qantas has partnered with the…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Apologizes to Win Back Customers Loyalty

Joe Cusmano Aug 23, 2022

Over the weekend, Qantas issued a formal apology to its customers, along with offers of discounts, perks, points, and more for the airline’s disastrous recent performance, acknowledging…

Global

Post its 47 AGM, AFTA continues work for Australia’s travel sector

Kanchan Nath Aug 22, 2022

Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) post its 47th Parliament has moved to secure key meetings at a political and bureaucratic level and shape the future.

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines upgrades Australian Routes To A330neos

Joe Cusmano Aug 22, 2022

Malaysia Airlines has decided to upgrade its fleet of A330 jets to the most recent A330neo type, promising passengers a more modern and pleasant experience on flights from Australia to…

Features

New Zealand Retunes Tourism Priorities

Joe Cusmano Aug 22, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas To Build New Flight Training Centre In Sydney

Joe Cusmano Aug 19, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand Announces Capacity Cuts And Emission Goals

Joe Cusmano Aug 19, 2022

Air New Zealand has decided to run with 1,5 percent fewer seats than intended to make up for staffing deficiencies. That means that AIR NEW ZEALAND’s domestic and international schedule…

Air

The Qantas-Alliance Airlines Merger Raises Concerns

Joe Cusmano Aug 19, 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released a statement of issues outlining preliminary competition concerns with Qantas Airways’ proposed acquisition of Alliance…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates’ A380 To Return To Perth

Joe Cusmano Aug 18, 2022

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…

Expedition Cruising

Aurora Expeditions announces Patagonia treks

Kristin Mariano Aug 18, 2022

The award-winning Australian adventure travel company, Aurora Expeditions, is pleased to announce its new treks in Patagonia commencing from 19 November 2022. The two 10-day itineraries,…

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways To Launch Service To Vancouver

Joe Cusmano Aug 17, 2022

Fiji Airways will add Canada to its list of destinations in November, bolstering its North American offering.

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand Brings Back 777S From Mojave Desert

Joe Cusmano Aug 17, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Bonza Invites Australians To Name Its First Plane

Joe Cusmano Aug 17, 2022

Bonza’s first plane touched down at Sunshine Coast Airport earlier this month; the company is now reaching out to the Australians for assistance in choosing a name. The airline has…

Air

Domestic Airfares Increased Significantly This Month

Joe Cusmano Aug 16, 2022

In Australia, domestic airfares skyrocketed in August due to soaring jet fuel costs and general inflation.

Cruise

Signalling travel recovery, New Zealand welcomes first cruise ship since Covid-19

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2022

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

Cruise industry celebrates first visit to Auckland

Kristin Mariano Aug 12, 2022

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.…

Reopening updates

Samoa’s borders reopen to international travellers

Megha Paul Aug 10, 2022

Samoa’s beautiful shorelines have once again welcomed international travellers on the first direct flights from American Samoa, Fiji, Australia and New Zealand

Air

Qantas Executives Tasked With Handling Baggage

Joe Cusmano Aug 10, 2022

Executives and senior management at Qantas have been asked to work as baggage handlers for a three-month “contingency programme” in order to combat labour shortages and aircraft delays.

Airlines and Aviation

El Al to Oz

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 8, 2022

Israeli airline El Al says it plans to launch scheduled flights between Tel Aviv and Melbourne in the coming months, a route made possible following a recent opening of Saudi air space.…

Hotels

Aerotel opens inside Sydney International Terminal

Joe Cusmano Aug 5, 2022

Aerotel has just opened within Sydney Airport’s International Terminal, Australia’s busiest international hub.

Airlines and Aviation

The Absence Of Chinese Carriers In Australia Raises Airfares To Europe

Joe Cusmano Aug 5, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines Understaffing And War Push Airfares Up

Joe Cusmano Aug 4, 2022

As costs continue to rise, Australians pay hundreds of dollars more for their flights than before COVID-19.

Features

Rex Ready To Launch Frequent Flyer Program

Joe Cusmano Aug 4, 2022

Rex is launching its loyalty programme later this year to compete with Qantas and Virgin Australia.

Tourism

Australians Cut Spending, But Travel Still Top Priority

Joe Cusmano Aug 3, 2022

According to a new ANZ Bank report, the growing cost of living significantly impacts how Australians choose to spend and save, with seven out of ten reducing their expenditure. In…

Airlines and Aviation

REX To Test Airplane Electric Engines On Short Routes In 2024

Joe Cusmano Aug 3, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas To Cut Flights And Hire More Staff

Joe Cusmano Aug 3, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Bonza’s First Aircraft Touches Down In Australia

Joe Cusmano Aug 3, 2022

Bonza’s first plane landed at Sunshine Coast Airport, a massive regional win. Sunshine Coast Airport was awarded the nation’s first Bonza base and head office location in…

Cruise

Cruise360 Australasia embraces renewal and opportunities in packed line-up

Kristin Mariano Aug 2, 2022

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced details of its upcoming Cruise360 Australasia conference, celebrating cruising’s revival Down Under with a packed program…

TD Syndicated Partner

Skal applauds return of Hua Hin – Cha Am Golf Festival

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Aug 2, 2022

One of Thailand’s leading golf events, the Hua Hin – Cham Am Golf Festival, will return this summer from today August 1 to September 30. Skal applauds return of Hua Hin – Cha Am Golf…

Tourism

Travel sector working to keep Australia safe

Kristin Mariano Jul 29, 2022

Australia’s Travel Agents and businesses are doing their bit to help Australians travelling and keep Australia foot-and-mouth disease free.

Partner content

Adventure is within reach with Cosmos

Kristin Mariano Jul 27, 2022

They say adventure is subjective. For Cosmos, it doesn’t mean thrills and adrenaline rush, it means amazing food, incredible sights and meaningful connections.

Hotels

Pullman Auckland re-opens after extensive makeover

Kristin Mariano Jul 27, 2022

Pullman Auckland has announced that the Hotel Tower has reopened. Pullman Auckland Hotel & Apartments is welcoming the public making a notable first impression with a renewed…

Airlines and Aviation

Non-stop Rome to Oz

Malcolm Ginsberg Jul 25, 2022

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…

Hotels

Intercontinental Sydney

Malcolm Ginsberg Jul 25, 2022

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…

Hotels

Five gorgeous reasons to get you travelling to New Zealand

Kristin Mariano Jul 21, 2022

Two decades ago, moviegoers fell in love with New Zealand while watching a certain fantasy trilogy that follows its main characters across Middle-earth in their quest to destroy an…

Sumatra

Australia Travel Restrictions on Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak

Juergen T Steinmetz Jul 18, 2022

Australian visitors love to travel to Bali. Bali Hotel Associations issued information fo Aussie visitors on restrictions. Australia Travel Restrictions on Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak

Travel Tech

Aeronology rolls out Journey Beyond to make process for travel advisors hassle-free

Megha Paul Jul 14, 2022

Journey Beyond is focussed on bringing Australia’s unique an iconic experiences to life, with experiential tourism experiences

Partner content

Here’s why Avalon Waterways’ Romantic Rhine River cruise should be on top of your bucket list

Kristin Mariano Jul 14, 2022

A romantic Rhine River cruise will take you to one of the timeless and historical rivers in Europe dotted with storied scenery including hillside castles, craggy cliffs, terraced vineyards…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand brings back Covid Flexibility Policy to help customers

Kristin Mariano Jul 12, 2022

In response to increasing levels of illness in the community, Air New Zealand is reintroducing its Covid Flexibility Policy until 31 July, offering customers the flexibility of opting into…

TD Syndicated Partner

Tropical North Queensland pays all tourists $100

Juergen T Steinmetz Jul 11, 2022

Tourism Tropical North Queensland, Australia will pay visitors $100 flight subsidies to generate 50,000 more visitors nights. Tropical North Queensland pays all tourists $100

TD Syndicated Partner

Flights to Melbourne: Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad, Turkish Airlines?

Juergen T Steinmetz Jul 7, 2022

Airlines are jealous. The love for Melbourne. Qatar Airways competing with Emirates, Etihad and Turkish Airlines - gloves are off. Flights to Melbourne: Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad,…

TD Syndicated Partner

Vibe Hotels Adelaide reaches major milestone

Juergen T Steinmetz Jul 7, 2022

TFE Hotels has celebrated the topping out of Vibe Hotel Adelaide – the first for the brand in South Australia – Vibe Hotels Adelaide reaches major milestone

Hotels

Mercure Pakenham set to open in September 2022

Kristin Mariano Jul 7, 2022

The stunning new Mercure Hotel in Pakenham, Victoria is set to open its doors in September 2022.

Tourism

Australia removes requirement to declare COVID-19 vaccination status for international travellers

Megha Paul Jul 5, 2022

International travellers will be able to enter Australia without declaring their COVID-19 vaccination status from this week

Hawaii

Hawaii Welcomes First Kiwi Travelers in Two-Plus Years

Juergen T Steinmetz Jul 5, 2022

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…

Tourism

Vanuatu says Welkam Back! to Australian visitors as first flight lands in Port Vila

Kristin Mariano Jul 5, 2022

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…