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MCEC To Host Thrilling Lineup For Melbourne International Games Week

Joe Cusmano Oct 4, 2023

As it prepares to host various thrilling events this week, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is prepared to become the hub of the gaming industry. MCEC is ready to…

Hotels

Wyndham Debuts La Quinta in Auckland with 246 keys

Kanchan Nath Oct 3, 2023

The opening of La Quinta by Wyndham Ellerslie Auckland marks the first La Quinta in Auckland and the  brand’s second in New Zealand, while reinforcing its longstanding partnership with New…

Partner content

Aurora Expeditions’ Arctic 2024 Program: A journey of unforgettable moments and adventures

Kristin Mariano Oct 3, 2023

Help your clients venture into the extraordinary and experience the thrill of Arctic exploration in 2024 with Aurora. Featuring multi-destination voyages and experiences in some of the…

Serviced Apartments

Ascott Limited’s Quest Geelong Central opens

Kanchan Nath Oct 3, 2023

The Ascott Limited, Australia (Ascott Australia) is proud to announce its latest apartment hotel in the heart of the gateway city, Quest Geelong Central, is now open.

Air

Qatar Airways Disappointed By Australia’s Decision To Reject Additional Flights

Joe Cusmano Oct 2, 2023

Qatar Airways executives spoke before an Australian Senate enquiry into the airline industry after the government denied the company’s request for extra flights to the country. Qatar…

Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan Airlines partners with Virgin Australia

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2023

SriLankan Airlines has entered into a first-ever interline partnership with Virgin Australia that will strengthen the airline’s network in Australia

Air

Australia’s New Low-Cost Bonza Launches Bonza Holidays

Joe Cusmano Oct 1, 2023

Australia’s newest low-cost carrier has launched a significant new offering, ‘Bonza Holidays’. From yesterday, Aussies can book tailored packaged holidays via the Fly Bonza app to any of…

Awards

NTIA Finalists in voted Categories announced

Kanchan Nath Sep 29, 2023

ATIA is excited to reveal the list of Finalists for the voted Categories (Categories #21 - 31) for this year’s National Travel Industry Awards (NTIAs).

Hospitality

BWH Hotels appoints Rod Munro as Managing Director of Operations for Australia and New Zealand

Kristin Mariano Sep 29, 2023

Leading global hotel brand, BWH Hotels has appointed Rod Munro to the role of Managing Director of Operations for Australia and New Zealand. Reporting to Vice President, International…

Corporate & Business

FCM expand its global meeting and events division

Kristin Mariano Sep 29, 2023

FCM Meetings & Events (FCM M&E), the long-standing specialists in the sector and flagship division of the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), has announced a global expansion of the…

Air

REX Welcomes Their Eighth B737 Jet To Their Fleet

Joe Cusmano Sep 27, 2023

Rex Airlines has just taken the delivery of the ninth Boeing 737-800NG aircraft in its fleet. The plane took a ferry flight from Changi Airport in Singapore, where it had been undergoing…

Global

Covid Inquiry must consider lockdowns and international travel ban

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2023

As the hardest hit sector in Australia’s economy as a result of COVID lockdowns and the international travel ban, the Travel Sector supports the Austalian Human Rights Commission in its…

Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern Announces The Resumption Of Service To Brisbane

Joe Cusmano Sep 25, 2023

China Eastern Airlines has announced that from 31 October, it will once again operate nonstop flights between Shanghai and Brisbane. China’s second-largest airline will start with…

Air

Bonza Announces New Services To Darwin And Alice Springs

Joe Cusmano Sep 25, 2023

Bonza has revealed Darwin and Alice Springs as its newest destinations, significantly boosting domestic tourism. With three new routes – Sunshine Coast to Darwin, Gold Coast to Darwin,…

Technology

Virgin Australia expands long-term partnership with Sabre

Kanchan Nath Sep 21, 2023

Sabre Corporation has strengthened and expanded its relationship with Virgin Australia to allow the carrier to deliver improved retailing capability while supporting its growth objectives.

Travel Agents

ATIA tells Senate inquiry a revolution is needed  

Kanchan Nath Sep 21, 2023

With international fares from Sydney in 2023 up to 99% higher than pre-COVID, and a lack of competition and capacity, the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has told the  Senate…

Awards

AIME wins at the Australian Event Awards and Symposium

Kanchan Nath Sep 21, 2023

The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has been awarded Best Exhibition or Trade Show at the 2023 Australian Event Awards & Symposium. 

Airlines and Aviation

Mount Isa Gets A Hearty “Bonza” Greeting

Joe Cusmano Sep 20, 2023

Bonza’s latest route confirms the low-cost carrier’s commitment to Queensland, and it is the 13th route from the Gold Coast base, with ten routes not covered by any other airline.…

Train

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour and the Indian Pacific: Two Iconic Experiences in One Journey

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2023

Journey Beyond’s 2024 Stagelights and Sydney Sights holiday package pairs a journey on the Indian Pacific with a night at the opera that promises to be just as dazzling as the diverse…

MICE

AIME Wins At The Australian Event Awards And Symposium

Joe Cusmano Sep 19, 2023

At the 2023 Australian Event Awards & Symposium, the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) was named Best Exhibition or Trade Show. AIME earned the coveted accolade on…

Hotels

The Ascott Limited’s Citadines Walker opens with 252 keys in North Sydney

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2023

The latest offering from The Ascott Limited Australia, (Ascott Australia) Citadines Walker boasts the highest room count in North Sydney, offering 252 rooms across 19 levels inside the now…

Air

Emirates Announces Capacity Boost To Australia

Joe Cusmano Sep 14, 2023

Emirates has announced that, beginning 4 November, all Sydney flights will be operated by A380 aircraft. The move is part of the airline’s efforts to enhance customer connectivity and…

Cruise

Virgin Voyages’ Major Australia Expansion Confirmed

Joe Cusmano Sep 13, 2023

With US$550 million in the bank for his new all-adults cruise line, Richard Branson has made a major announcement. The cruise line, which will operate in Australia for the first time…

Air

Vietnam Airlines To Connect Perth With Ho Chi Minh City

Joe Cusmano Sep 13, 2023

Vietnam Airlines will begin three weekly nonstop flights on December 7, 2023. The announcement was made in Perth on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and…

Air

Rising Airfares and Travel Costs Drive Australian Travel Growth

Joe Cusmano Sep 13, 2023

Travel restrictions have long eased, and wanderlust grows stronger; Australians are flocking back to the skies, igniting a surge in domestic and international travel. However, this…

Air

LATAM Restarts Melbourne-Santiago Service

Joe Cusmano Sep 11, 2023

LATAM, the largest airline in South America, has resumed service between Santiago and Melbourne, restoring a direct link between the Australian state of Victoria and South America. On…

Cruise

Demands For A Third Cruise Terminal in Sydney

Joe Cusmano Sep 11, 2023

Industry experts believe New South Wales needs a new cruise terminal to accommodate super-sized ships and surging demand, which may bring up to $2 billion for the state’s economy this…

Air

Bonza Announces New Service From Gold Coast To Launceston

Joe Cusmano Sep 11, 2023

Bonza has announced Launceston as its newest destination, with year-round direct service from the Gold Coast beginning in November. Flights start at $79 per person (one way) on the…

Global

Virgin Voyages Adds 19 Destinations Plus 27 Itineraries

Joe Cusmano Sep 11, 2023

Virgin Voyages is introducing 19 new ports and 27 exciting new itineraries until April 2025. The new choices span the world, including a return to the UK in response to strong Sailor and…

Air

Virgin Australia Launches Luggage Tracking Tool

Joe Cusmano Sep 11, 2023

Virgin Australia launched on Friday the nation’s first-ever airline baggage tracking tool across more than two-thirds of its domestic network tomorrow, allowing guests to know where…

Hotels

Accor Queensland hotels certified by Ecotourism Australia

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2023

Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, Accor, is delighted to announce that four of its hotels in Queensland have been Sustainable Tourism Certified by Ecotourism Australia, a…

Hotels

Accor unveils Peppers Gladstone

Kanchan Nath Sep 5, 2023

Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, together with Yaralla Sports Club are delighted to announce that construction has commenced on Peppers Gladstone - the…

Airlines and Aviation

Explore Queensland with Virgin Australia at flights starting from $49

Kanchan Nath Sep 4, 2023

Aussie travellers can get more for less on their next Queensland getaway with Virgin Australia slashing fares on over 30 flight routes in (and to) the Sunshine State from today Fares from as…

Hospitality

How to stay in style Down Under: Australia’s top Marriott hotels

Kristin Mariano Sep 4, 2023

With an ever-increasing number of stylish, luxurious and quirky hotels popping up all over Australia, there has never been a better time to plan a visit Down Under. Finding something for…

Hospitality

BWH Hotels expands its lifestyle brand Aiden into Western Australia

Kristin Mariano Sep 4, 2023

BWH Hotels (BWH) has announced the signing of new, stylish 120-room hotel, Aiden SCQ, the first Aiden property of BWH’s newest lifestyle boutique brand in Western Australia to join the…

Hotels

Mantra Melbourne Airport to undergo refurbishments with a new look by 2024

Kanchan Nath Sep 1, 2023

Mantra Melbourne Airport is delighted to announce that it will undergo a multi-million dollar refurbishment, providing guests with superb facilities and a relaxing stay, with the new-look…

Travel Agents

ATIA ‘Aspire to Hire’ webinar scheduled for 5th Sept

Kanchan Nath Aug 31, 2023

In response to the current industry landscape, ATIA is set to host the 'Aspire to Hire' webinar on Tuesday, 5th September, at 12:30pm AEST.

MICE

Be a part of Canberra’s Botanica Spirits & Food Festival from 2nd to 3rd September

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2023

If your idea of a weekend well spent is with a glass of something delicious (and botanically infused)  in hand, you might want to know about Canberra’s newest spirit and food…

MICE

Broadway’s biggest blockbuster flies into Sydney 

Kanchan Nath Aug 29, 2023

The musical phenomenon WICKED begins performances in Australia’s very own Emerald City at the Sydney Lyric Theatre.

Sports Tourism

Sydney gears up for the Sydney Marathon 2023

Kristin Mariano Aug 28, 2023

Sydney, renowned for its iconic landmarks and vibrant culture, is bustling with excitement as it prepares to host the highly anticipated Sydney Marathon on Sunday 17th September 2023. With…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways commemorates collaboration with FIFA at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ Final

Kanchan Nath Aug 24, 2023

Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, celebrated the conclusion of a remarkable FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, engaging global and domestic…

Cruise

Aurora Expeditions subsidiary Pacific Travel Partners acquires assets from Vantage Deluxe Travel

Kristin Mariano Aug 24, 2023

Earlier this week Pacific Travel Partners, a subsidiary of Aurora  Expeditions acquired the assets from Vantage Deluxe Travel which had been placed under the court's jurisdiction…

Hotels

Peppers arrives at Manly Beach

Kanchan Nath Aug 23, 2023

Accor Pacific, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, is delighted to announce the highly anticipated grand opening of Peppers Manly Beach, managed by Accor Vacation Club -…

Australia

Unwine-d Down Under: new experiences on Australia’s drinks scene

Kristin Mariano Aug 23, 2023

The Ultimate Winery Experiences introduces a selection of wine tastings and guided tours, available across Australia. Wine-lovers, come and discover the unique characteristics of famous…

Global

Priority to reinforce importance of choosing ATAS businesses

Kanchan Nath Aug 21, 2023

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is harnessing the significant consumer use of the ATAS website to showcase accredited businesses with the launch of a Member Deal platform.

Associations

Travel has a new home – the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA)

Kanchan Nath Aug 17, 2023

The biggest reform ever for Australia’s Travel Sector has been unveiled with the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) launched recently. 

Global

Qatar Airways Cup on the Line as the Springboks and All Blacks Clash at Twickenham Stadium on Friday, 25 August

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2023

One of rugby’s greatest rivalries, between South Africa and New Zealand, will be reignited at Twickenham Stadium later this month with the two nations playing for a brand-new trophy, the…

Awards

Ascott Australia named one of the Best Places to Work for second year running

Kanchan Nath Aug 15, 2023

Based in Collingwood, Melbourne, The Ascott Limited, Australia (Ascott Australia) was named the 12th Best Place to Work in the over 100 employees category at the 2023 Best Places to Work…

MICE

Sydney to host FIFA Women’s Football Convention 2023

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2023

Sydney has secured the second edition of the FIFA Women’s Football Convention from 18 - 19 August 2023 to conclude the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023TM which ends with the final in Sydney.

Hotels

Accor named accommodation partner of Pacific Airshow Gold Coast

Kanchan Nath Aug 11, 2023

Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, has been appointed official accommodation provider for the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast (PAGC).

Awards

NTIA Afterparty is going to be Viking-tastic!

Kanchan Nath Aug 9, 2023

 The highly anticipated National Travel Industry Awards will be held in Melbourne on the 18th of November. 

Air

Bonza Announces Gold Coast Airport As Its Third Base

Joe Cusmano Aug 6, 2023

Bonza has announced that it will use Gold Coast Airport as its third hub, adding flights to 11 already serviced destinations. Albury, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne…

Hotels

W Sydney to debut at Darling Harbour on 12 October, 2023 

Kanchan Nath Aug 4, 2023

Having already made its mark on Darling Harbour with its iconic curved  architecture, W Sydney will energise the city when it opens

Train

Journey Beyond introduces a new style of rail travel: Gold Premium

Kanchan Nath Aug 4, 2023

Journey Beyond has announced the on-sale launch of Gold Premium, now available to book on The Ghan and Great Southern for 2024.

Sports Tourism

Travel trends with ‘2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup’

Kanchan Nath Aug 3, 2023

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.

MICE

SXSW Sydney announces speakers for the inaugural Sydney festival

Kanchan Nath Aug 2, 2023

In its 37-year history, Austin’s famed South by Southwest (SXSW®) has become the byword for cool and the launchpad for what’s next.

Features

Heinemann brings the Mediterranean sun to Sydney and Gold Coast airports 

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2023

International passengers travelling through Sydney Airport and Gold Coast Airport can now start their European summer holiday experience early with Heinemann Australia’s new EuroSummer…

Features

Great Barrier Reef island resort now offers guest experience at Turtle Rehabilitation Programme

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2023

Australia’s Fitzroy Island Resort is offering guests the opportunity to help care for injured turtles and assist with monitoring the Great Barrier Reef as part of a new citizen science…

Cruise

Aurora Expeditions’ inaugural impact report

Kristin Mariano Jul 31, 2023

Australia’s leading expedition travel company, Aurora Expeditions, has released its inaugural Impact Report 2022-2023. Titled ‘Protecting the world’s wild places’, it marks the first…

Train

Three Artists. Three Epic Journeys.  Journey Beyond announces The Art of Rail.

Kanchan Nath Jul 29, 2023

Three artists, three epic train journeys. Three perspectives on what it means to travel across Australia on The Ghan, Indian Pacific and Great Southern.

Hotels

Rydges Melbourne reopens after transformation

Kanchan Nath Jul 25, 2023

Rydges Melbourne officially reopens, unveiling an incredible transformation with a new refreshingly local approach to the hotel experience in one of Australia’s largest cities.

Global

Black Sheep Tourism launches TravelWorks in Australia

Kanchan Nath Jul 25, 2023

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.

Awards

Singapore Airlines returns as NTIA major sponsor

Kanchan Nath Jul 21, 2023

The highly anticipated National Travel Industry Awards will be held in Melbourne on the 18th of November and AFTA is thrilled to announce Singapore Airlines as the major sponsor for the…

Technology

Rex, Australia’s best regional airline, choose Aviator for Revenue Management

Chris Head Jul 18, 2023

Rex are making technological advances on multiple fronts and have just commenced using the latest web-based Aviator revenue management system.

Hotels

400 members of Accor’s regional leadership team attend ‘EMPOWERED’ at Sydney’s ICC

Kanchan Nath Jul 17, 2023

Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, hosted its first ever Pacific Leaders EMPOWERED Conference and Awards with more than 400 general managers

Train

Journey Beyond partners with Silversea Cruises to launch exclusive ‘Australia by Land and Sea’ Holiday Package

Kanchan Nath Jul 17, 2023

Journey Beyond has launched one of its most extensive packages yet, combining not one, but two iconic rail journeys – The Ghan and the Indian Pacific – with a cruise provided by ultra-luxury…

Air

Bonza Cuts Unpopular Flights Months After Launch

Joe Cusmano Jul 15, 2023

Just six months after taking off in Queensland, Australia’s newest low-cost airline aiming to link regional destinations eliminates many unpopular routes and lowers the frequency of…

Mergers & Acquisitions

Arinex and Joyn combine forces to create The Arinex Group 

Kanchan Nath Jul 13, 2023

Joyn, a leading event technology platform, is excited to announce that it has acquired Arinex, the largest Australian owned business event management company.

Sports Tourism

FIFA Women’s World Cup to inject $21 million into NSW visitor economy

Kanchan Nath Jul 12, 2023

More than 1.1 million tickets have been sold for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, but its benefits to the NSW visitor economy go far beyond seats in stadiums.

Air

Jetstar To Launch Direct Flights From Melbourne To Fiji

Joe Cusmano Jul 10, 2023

Jetstar has announced that it will start direct flights between Melbourne and Fiji (Nadi) on 16 December 2023*, in time for the busy Christmas holiday season. The new service, flown…

Tourism

Sydney, The Future City Now

Joe Cusmano Jul 10, 2023

Ever evolving, Sydney is moving into the future and planning for the 22nd century now. The New South Wales state government has invested in major developments that will enhance the…

MICE

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre Records Its Biggest Month

Joe Cusmano Jul 10, 2023

Australia’s largest convention and exhibition centre, MCEC, hosted over 76 events during May, including manufacturing, hospitality, health, business, industry and consumer events.…

Associations

ATAS support through complaint process a winner

Kanchan Nath Jul 7, 2023

Support through successful management and resolution of customer disputes is one of the many benefits of being ATAS accredited according to participating travel professionals.

MICE

International event takes Australia’s cultural heritage to the global stage

Kanchan Nath Jul 7, 2023

Cultural heritage experts from around the world will descend into Sydney as more than 1200 delegates from 100 countries attend the 21st General Assembly and Scientific Symposium of ICOMOS …

Global

Take your events to Sydney, the future city

Kanchan Nath Jul 6, 2023

Ever evolving, Sydney is moving into the future and planning for the 22nd century now. The New South Wales state government has invested in major developments that will enhance the…

Hotels

Taylor Swift concerts at Accor Stadium boost hotel room bookings

Kanchan Nath Jul 6, 2023

The highly anticipated Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour concerts at Accor Stadium have created a frenzy among fans, not only for tickets but also for accommodation.

Visa updates

Maximum age for Australia’s Working Holiday Visa increases by five years

Kanchan Nath Jul 5, 2023

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…

Hotels

Visit ALL.com for the best AU & NZ accommodation offers

Kanchan Nath Jul 4, 2023

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.

Air

REX Launches Services From Sydney To Adelaide

Joe Cusmano Jul 4, 2023

Flights between Sydney and Adelaide, the fourth capital city in the airline network, have begun as part of Rex’s debut of its capital city services. The maiden flight, operated by REX…

Air

Virgin Australia’s first Boeing 737 MAX to Arrive Today

Joe Cusmano Jun 29, 2023

In what will undoubtedly be hailed by the airline as another chapter in its extraordinary turnaround since collapsing into administration just over three years ago in April 2020, before…

Cruise

Virgin Voyages Launches Limitless Voyages With Jennifer Lopez

Joe Cusmano Jun 29, 2023

A personal invitation from Jennifer Lopez, the cruise line’s Chief Celebration Officer, is a new A.I. tool available to passengers seeking to persuade relatives or friends to join them…

Associations

AFTA: New Constitution, voting structure and Directors welcomed

Kanchan Nath Jun 29, 2023

AFTA’s members have approved one of the peak body’s most significant milestones since its creation in 1957, giving the green light to a new Constitution.

Airlines and Aviation

Vietjet to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Brisbane

Kanchan Nath Jun 26, 2023

Vietnam’s leading new-age carrier, VietJet has announced direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Brisbane, making it the first-ever carrier to fly directly between Vietnam and…

Cruise

Aurora Expeditions’ Antarctic Explorer Express fits the bill with a limited-time offer

Kristin Mariano Jun 26, 2023

For busy travellers who wish to see and experience the Antarctic, Australia’s awarding-winning Aurora Expeditions has the perfect solution for those short on time. It offers its shortest…

Tourism

Five best places to catch a wave on International Surfing Day 2023

Kristin Mariano Jun 19, 2023

Uniting communities around the world, surfing is a great way to experience the ocean whether you are just starting out or you’re a seasoned wave rider. From the rugged Chilean coast to…

MICE

Vivid Fire Kitchen heats up Vivid Sydney 2023 with a sizzling local line-up

Kanchan Nath Jun 14, 2023

The Vivid Food program presents a stellar line-up of local culinary heroes along with internationally acclaimed pitmasters for Vivid Fire Kitchen

MICE

Make diversity and inclusion a part of every business event

Kanchan Nath Jun 9, 2023

We all know events have an extensive planning process. Sydney WorldPride 2023 showcased how to incorporate diversity and inclusion into major events.

Sports Tourism

Australian ski season at risk

Kanchan Nath Jun 7, 2023

With less than five nights until the proposed opening date for many of Australia's ski resorts, the latest webcam images and upcoming weather forecast from the slopes of New South Wales and…

Associations

A robust return to growth for AFTA – Board elections, new Constitution and Annual Report

Kanchan Nath Jun 6, 2023

The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has released its new Constitution for approval by members.

MICE

Vivid Sydney 2023 kicks off with biggest opening weekend on record

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2023

Vivid Sydney has enjoyed its largest-ever opening weekend, attracting more than 453,000 visitors to experience Australia's largest event in 2023.

Technology

Quest Apartment Hotels expands partnership with Amadeus to include business intelligence

Kanchan Nath May 30, 2023

Australasia’s leading apartment hotel brand signs agreement for Amadeus’ Agency360 +® to gain access to the industry’s most robust business travel insights

Finance

Over a quarter of Aussies wasting money on credit card fees for overseas payments  

Kanchan Nath May 25, 2023

With unnecessary and expensive international transfer fees attached to overseas credit card purchases and payments, it’s a concern that some Aussies are choosing this method of payment when…

Eturbo News

Cairns Convention Center to Open $176 Million Expansion

Harry Johnson May 24, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Cairns Convention Centre is opening its highly anticipated AUD$176 million expansion next month. With this transformative development, the Centre solidifies its position as a…

Hotels

Aussie-first sleep hotel opens doors in Sydney

Kanchan Nath May 22, 2023

In an Aussie-first, the world’s largest D2C sleep company and expert in all things sleep, Emma Sleep, will open doors in June to the ultimate sleep experience, the Emma Sleep Hotel, to…

Global

battleface travel insurance partner platform lands in Australia

Kanchan Nath May 18, 2023

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…

Global

Arinex unveils new brand at 50th anniversary event

Kanchan Nath May 16, 2023

Australasian event management company, Arinex, has marked its 50th anniversary by launching a refreshed brand with new logo, and paying tribute to its visionary founder.

Hospitality

Accor partners with Opera Australia

Kristin Mariano May 16, 2023

Accor, Australia’s largest hotel operator, is pleased to announce its Gold Partnership with Opera Australia, Australia’s pre-eminent performing arts company, bringing together two iconic…

Air

Virgin Australia Tokyo Launches With B737-700 Amid B737-Max Delay

Joe Cusmano May 13, 2023

After Boeing missed its deadline for delivering the airline’s first B737-8s, Virgin Australia will not debut the B737-8 on its first Cairns-Tokyo Haneda service in June. Instead, it will…

Airlines and Aviation

Bonza Launched Its First Flight Between Melbourne And Mildura

Joe Cusmano May 11, 2023

Monday evening, Bonza launched its first-ever flight between Melbourne (Tullamarine) and Mildura. The three times weekly service will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with…

Air

Bonza Launched Tamworth to Sunshine Coast

Joe Cusmano May 10, 2023

Bonza’s first flight from Tamworth to the Sunshine Coast launched last Saturday, and it was the 13th and final to launch as part of the low-cost carrier’s initial rollout from its home…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines Expands Services To Australia

Joe Cusmano May 10, 2023

Just over a month after Vietjet started its first flights to Australia, Vietnam Airlines is planning to expand the number of routes and flights it offers to Australia. Melbourne…

Airports

eSIM Go powers Sydney Airport’s game changing new travel add-on 

Kanchan Nath May 9, 2023

eSIM Go announced its role in the successful launch of Sydney Airport’s tripsim service – a new eSIM-enabled product offering that gives passengers access to affordable data on their travels…

Air

China Southern Boosts Flights To Australia

Joe Cusmano May 9, 2023

China Southern Airlines is planning to expand its operations to Australia further. The airline’s flights between Guangzhou and Sydney will begin operating twice daily starting early…

Hotels

‘Accommodation Australia’ unveils its logo

Kanchan Nath May 9, 2023

The logo for new peak hotels body Accommodation Australia has been unveiled at the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) in Adelaide.

Appointment announcement

Vanessa Hudson now helms Qantas as its first female CEO

Kristin Mariano May 8, 2023

It’s the changing of the guard! An end of an era! Vanessa Hudson is taking over Australia’s national carrier Qantas in November as Alan Joyce, who was supposed to retire in 2020,…

Global

Sydney Airport Surpassed Important Milestone In March

Joe Cusmano May 5, 2023

There were 3,166,000 travellers who went through Sydney Airport in March 2023, an 86.7% increase from March 2019 before COVID. This is the best result after COVID so far.…

Partner content

Unleash your inner explorer: Aurora Expeditions’ Antarctica 2024-2025 Season offers 25 adventure-packed itineraries

Kristin Mariano May 5, 2023

Aurora Expeditions, a leader in life-changing adventure travel, launched its Antarctica 2024-2025 season, and it is the most comprehensive season yet. The season will showcase 25…

Global

Discover more down-under: A guide to Sydney’s iconic central neighbourhoods

Kristin Mariano May 5, 2023

Sydney is divided into a collection of neighbourhoods, each with their own identity and unique characteristics. All within walking distance of each other, here are 6 must-see central…

Airlines and Aviation

VietJet Ups The Number Of Flights On Its Australia Routes

Joe Cusmano May 4, 2023

VietJet will boost the frequency of flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne and Sydney a little over a month after beginning operations in Australia with Melbourne to meet the…

MICE

Registration opens for Interferry’s 47th annual conference 

Kanchan Nath May 4, 2023

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…

Hotels

Brisbane Marriott hotel commemorates 25 years

Kanchan Nath May 3, 2023

Brisbane Marriott Hotel invites you to be their special guest for an eventful 25th anniversary in May 2023 marked by a week-long celebration that includes an indulgent accommodation offer, a…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines Plans To Launch No-Stop Flight To Sydney

Joe Cusmano May 1, 2023

Turkish Airlines has announced intentions to extend its nonstop flight services with a new long-haul route from Istanbul to Sydney, which would take 17 hours. Turkish Airlines’…

Cruise

Avalon Waterways’ Lighthouse Project: Giving back to the planet, people, and places

Kristin Mariano Apr 28, 2023

Luxury river cruise company Avalon Waterways has launched an initiative called the Lighthouse Project. The project is focused on three give-back categories: Planet, People, and…

Associations

AFTA Submission showcases ‘Economic Importance of Travel’

Kanchan Nath Apr 27, 2023

The important role of ATAS members in facilitating bookings of inbound travel, accommodation and all the related services which underpin Australia’s Tourism Industry deserves more Government…

Air

Korean Air Increases Flights to Queensland by 80,000 Seats

Joe Cusmano Apr 27, 2023

Korean Air will fly to Brisbane five times a week, with Korean visitors expected to spend more than $120 million annually in Queensland. The additional 89,000 inbound seats will…

Air

Rex Cuts Back Flights On Nine Routes

Joe Cusmano Apr 27, 2023

Rex Airlines has announced that it will change 13 of its regularly scheduled flights, affecting its regional network in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and Queensland. The…

Cruise

See Norway’s Majestic Fjords and Northern Lights with Globus

Kristin Mariano Apr 26, 2023

Norwegian fjords are one of the most breathtaking natural wonders of the world. They are characterized by steep cliffs, deep valleys, and clear blue waters. These fjords are…

Hotels

Australia’s newest Dorsett Hotel opens in Melbourne

Kristin Mariano Apr 26, 2023

Dorsett Melbourne has opened on April 18, 2023, in Melbourne’s CBD. Located at 615 Little Lonsdale St at the southern end of the CBD, Dorsett Melbourne will be a key component of West Side…

Hotels

Australia’s newest Dorsett Hotel has opened in Melbourne with 316 keys

Kanchan Nath Apr 25, 2023

Dorsett Melbourne has opened on April 18, 2023, in Melbourne’s CBD. Located at 615 Little Lonsdale St at the southern end of the CBD, Dorsett Melbourne will be a key component of West Side…

Tourism Boards

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to host roadshows in Australia in 2023

Kanchan Nath Apr 24, 2023

Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Australia will hold the event Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam Tourism Roadshow in Australia 2023

Features

Experience life-changing faith-based tours with Globus & Cosmos in 2023

Kristin Mariano Apr 24, 2023

Looking for a faith-based travel experience that is both inspirational and life-changing? Globus and Cosmos are proud to offer an extensive range of faith-based tours for 2023,…

Air

Air Canada to Boost Flights To Brisbane And Sydney

Joe Cusmano Apr 21, 2023

Air Canada has announced that it would increase its Sydney-Vancouver and Brisbane-Vancouver flights in time for the northern winter ski season. Due to strong demand from the…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines announces special fares for Australia and Texas

Kanchan Nath Apr 20, 2023

Singapore Airlines announces special limited return fares for travel to various Australian destinations, departing London Heathrow and Manchester Airport from just £994pp (approx. USD…

Air

REX Invests In Electric Propulsion Company

Joe Cusmano Apr 19, 2023

REX, the largest regional airline in Australia, has confirmed a substantial investment in an aviation startup, opening the door for electric planes to be used by passengers flying…

Features

5 reasons why Avalon Waterways is the best river cruise line

Kristin Mariano Apr 19, 2023

When it comes to river cruising, Avalon Waterways stands out as the best. From their award-winning Suite Ship design to their Active & Discovery cruises on every major waterway in…

Hotels

Versace walks away from iconic Gold Coast hotel

Kanchan Nath Apr 18, 2023

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…

Attractions

Scenic ‘Off Train Experiences’ on The Ghan

Kanchan Nath Apr 18, 2023

What could possibly enhance an iconic rail journey like The Ghan? How about a new selection of new Off Train Experiences for guests to choose from?

OTAs & Tour Operators

Australian operator (re)launches Asia Cycling Tours

Kristin Mariano Apr 18, 2023

Tour de Vines, Australia’s award-wining cycling tour operator, has relaunched tours in South East Asia. Choose from a journey down the Mekong from Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) to Phnom Penh in…

Cruising (River)

Discover the beauty of Portugal aboard the luxurious Avalon Alegria suite ship

Kristin Mariano Apr 17, 2023

River cruise operator Avalon Waterways offers a stunning itinerary in Portugal called Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages along the Douro. The itinerary takes passengers along the Douro…

Attractions

A&K charts a course to the North Pole in 2024

Kanchan Nath Apr 14, 2023

On the inaugural departure of North Pole Expedition Cruise: The Ultimate Frontier (Jul 10-27, 2024), Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) will exclusively charter the innovative luxury…

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways To Launch Direct Flights To Canberra

Joe Cusmano Apr 14, 2023

Canberra locals will soon be able to take advantage of direct Fiji Airways flights to the capital city of Nadi, with connections available to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver.…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietjet Launches Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney Flight

Joe Cusmano Apr 14, 2023

The Vietnamese low-cost airline Vietjet inaugurated its routes to Australia on April 13 with a flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to Kingsford Smith…

Reports

44% Aussies don’t check fees or rates when exchanging currency or transferring money overseas 

Kanchan Nath Apr 12, 2023

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…

Hospitality

Ascott sets sights on coliving sector in Australia as demand for lyf brand gains momentum

Kristin Mariano Apr 12, 2023

The Ascott Limited (Ascott) celebrated the burgeoning footprint of its coliving brand, lyf, at an event held at lyf Collingwood Melbourne on Tuesday, 28 March 2023. lyf (pronounced…

Spas & Treatments

Fluition to launch transformative retreats for optimal connection

Kanchan Nath Apr 11, 2023

Behavioural Science and Mindset Facilitator, Dan Czura, and Physiology, Fitness and Movement Expert, Rob Lyon, have teamed up to create Fluition - a unique approach to wellness, combining…

Awards

Quest Apartment Hotels to sponsor the 2023 TEMI Awards

Kanchan Nath Apr 11, 2023

The Australasian global talent mobility industry’s only annual awards program, presented by the Employee Mobility Institute (TEMi) in partnership with Quest Apartment Hotels (a member of The…

Air

Virgin Australia Relaunches Its Popular Service To Vanuatu

Joe Cusmano Apr 11, 2023

Virgin Australia has resumed its popular direct flights between Australia and Vanuatu, significantly strengthening its Pacific connectivity. Return flights from $459 are currently…

Cruise

Explora Journeys names Dr. Sylvia Earle as godmother For EXPLORA I

Kristin Mariano Apr 10, 2023

Explora Journeys is proud to announce that Dr. Sylvia Earle, the world-renowned oceanographer, explorer and conservationist, will be the Godmother of its first ship, EXPLORA I. Dr.…

Cruise

Aurora Expeditions Launches New Antarctica 2024/25 Program

Kristin Mariano Apr 10, 2023

Aurora Expeditions has launched its 2024-2025 Antarctic program packed with 25 voyages from 9 to 23 days duration, visiting the Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and,…

MICE

Sydney’s showstopping showcase for Business Events Australia Asia Mega Famil

Kanchan Nath Apr 7, 2023

Host city Sydney designed an itinerary that highlighted Sydney’s harbour for the Business Events Australia Asia Mega Famil Showcase this week as Business Events Sydney (BESydney) and its…

Hotels

Accor signs Mercure Melbourne St Kilda Road

Kanchan Nath Apr 6, 2023

Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, Accor, is thrilled to be expanding its portfolio in Melbourne and pleased to announce a signing agreement with Melbourne identity, Albert…

Partner content

Flyovers, falls and fun-filled boats: Explore a Kimberley landscape two billion years in the making

Kristin Mariano Apr 4, 2023

Beneath the white wings of the seaplane, the Kimberley coast is a broken pottery landscape of brown shards and splinters. Its ranges have been worn by millennia of hammering sun, wind and…

MICE

AIME to generate AUD200 mn in Business Revenue over next 12 months

Joe Cusmano Mar 31, 2023

Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), the trade convention for the meetings and events industry in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, has  released new insights into the success of…

Global

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport launches a vegetable garden sponsored by the Vanity Group

Kanchan Nath Mar 31, 2023

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport has partnered with leading luxury guest cosmetics provider, VANITY GROUP to introduce a Vegetable Garden, supporting the launch of their SOAK Superfood Skincare…

MICE

World First comes to Wynyard Tunnels as part of Vivid Sydney 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 30, 2023

Australia's largest festival, Vivid Sydney, announced that it will add a first-ever activation of the Wynyard railway tunnels to the festival's upcoming program with the world premiere of…

Attractions

AE Expeditions launches new Antarctica 2024/25 Programme

Kanchan Nath Mar 30, 2023

Australian-owned expedition company AE Expeditions,  launched its 2024-2025 Antarctic programme packed with 25 voyages from 9 to 23 days duration, visiting the Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Sky Vacations expands portfolio to Queensland, Australia

Kanchan Nath Mar 30, 2023

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. 

Airlines and Aviation

Christchurch Welcomes Back Emirates’ A380

Joe Cusmano Mar 30, 2023

Emirates' flagship A380 landed at Christchurch Airport, resuming daily service from Dubai to Christchurch via Sydney after a three-year hiatus.

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia has resumed services to Samoa

Joe Cusmano Mar 29, 2023

Guests on Virgin Australia’s first flight to Samoa in three years were greeted warmly as a proud Samoan crew operated the flight.

Airlines and Aviation

Thailand’s new ‘Really Cool Airline’ to fly to Australia

Joe Cusmano Mar 29, 2023

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.

Partner content

Discover the wonders of Queensland with this fantastic tool for travel trade partners

Kristin Mariano Mar 29, 2023

Tourism and Events Queensland's (TEQ) trade resources website is a fantastic tool for travel trade partners who are looking to showcase the beauty and diversity of Queensland, Australia…

Global

CT Partners meet in Sydney as override payments to members set to triple

Kanchan Nath Mar 28, 2023

CT Partners Members came together at the Shangri-La, Sydney for an all-day business meeting, with 35 Members taking the opportunity to reflect on best practice strategies for success and…

Air

Vietjet Announces New Service To Brisbane In June

Joe Cusmano Mar 28, 2023

In June, Vietjet will begin operating twice-weekly flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Brisbane, making it the first airline to connect the two cities directly. Outbound flights will…

Partner content

Embark on an immersive experience at the relaunched Melbourne Skydeck

Kristin Mariano Mar 28, 2023

Picture yourself slowly ratcheting up Luna Park’s Great Scenic Railway, a rollercoaster that has been making fun-lovers scream with delight since 1912. You reach the top, round a corner,…

Associations

The AFTA Board held its board meeting in Melbourne

Kanchan Nath Mar 27, 2023

It was a busy agenda for the final board meeting of AFTA’s financial year, with the ongoing evolution of the peak industry body including the update of the Constitution and the focus on…

MICE

Arinex heads to Cairns for 50th anniversary conference

Kanchan Nath Mar 27, 2023

In a significant milestone in the 50th anniversary year of Australasian event management company Arinex, around 55 team members will gather in for their first face-to-face conference. 

Cruise

Crown Princess To Call Australia Home

Joe Cusmano Mar 27, 2023

Princess Cruises is set to hit a significant milestone in Australia, as Crown Princess will shortly become the country’s biggest cruise ship ever to be based year-round. The…

Partner content

5 reasons why Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach is the perfect family-friendly beachfront getaway

Kristin Mariano Mar 27, 2023

Are you looking for the perfect family-friendly hotel to stay in while visiting Coogee Beach, NSW? Look no further than the Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach. This stunning beachfront hotel…

MICE

The New Melbourne e-Guide Makes Business Event Planning Easier

Joe Cusmano Mar 24, 2023

The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) is excited to launch its second edition of the popular interactive Melbourne e-Guide. Educating and influencing business event planners on why the…

Cruise

Norwegian Spirit To Call Australia Home For A Third Season

Joe Cusmano Mar 24, 2023

Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Spirit,  will spend her third season in Australia, with a brand-new local route between Sydney and Bali. During the 2024/25 season, Norwegian Cruise…

Hotels

Marriott unveils Le Méridien Melbourne to debut in Australia with 235 keys

Kanchan Nath Mar 23, 2023

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, unveils Le Méridien Melbourne, marking the brand's debut to Australia.

Tourism

Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria’s New Tourist Destination

Joe Cusmano Mar 23, 2023

I was lucky to be part of a Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) organised media fam to discover Melbourne last month while attending the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) in…

MICE

Taiwan to host third ‘World Indigenous Tourism Summit’ in 2024

Kanchan Nath Mar 22, 2023

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…

Air

EL AL Planning To Start Tel Aviv-Melbourne By June 2024

Joe Cusmano Mar 21, 2023

EL AL has agreed to begin nonstop service between Tel Aviv and Melbourne after signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Victorian government. According to the terms of the agreement,…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietjet opens first ever direct flights between Vietnam and Queensland in June

Kanchan Nath Mar 21, 2023

The airline will operate twice weekly services between Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) from June 16, 2023, every Monday and Friday.

Air

Vietjet to fly direct to Queensland starting June

Kristin Mariano Mar 21, 2023

Vietjet will launch the first non-stop flights connecting Vietnam to Queensland this June following its announcement of two services between Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne/Sydney in a…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia implements Sabre’s Revenue Optimizer and Dynamic Availability tools

Kanchan Nath Mar 20, 2023

Sabre Corporation announced the successful implementation of its Revenue Optimizer and Dynamic Availability solutions at Virgin Australia.

MICE

Vivid Sydney 2023 program unveiled

Kanchan Nath Mar 16, 2023

Vivid Sydney will deliver the biggest and most culturally relevant program in its event history when it  returns in 2023 from Friday 26 May to Saturday 17 June.

Hotels

Renovated Capella Sydney opens to offer luxury

Kanchan Nath Mar 16, 2023

Occupying an entire city block just moments from Circular Quay, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, the hotel welcomes guests to a benchmark destination of luxury accommodation, exceptional…

Cruise

CLIA Awards celebrate cruising renaissance in Australia and New Zealand

Kristin Mariano Mar 15, 2023

The brightest stars of the Australasian cruise community have been honoured at the 20th Cruise Industry Awards in Sydney, where close to 500 people gathered to celebrate the role of the…

Cruise

Adelaide Has Welcomed The Largest Cruise Ship

Joe Cusmano Mar 9, 2023

Since September of last year, when South Australia’s former $145 million cruise industry returned, around 80 cruise ships have docked there, carrying with them over 150,000 passengers and…

Partner content

There is no destination like it: Experience Rottnest Island with Rottnest Express

Kristin Mariano Mar 9, 2023

Just 30 minutes by ferry from Fremantle, Western Australia, lies a nostalgic island paradise, with pristine beaches, exhilarating water sports and photogenic marsupials. It’s worth…

Cruise

Silversea To Deploy Silver Cloud To The Kimberley

Joe Cusmano Mar 8, 2023

Silversea Cruises will deploy its hybrid expedition ship Silver Cloud to Western Australia’s Kimberley region in 2024, increasing capacity for the ultra-luxury cruise company in the…

Cruise

Aurora Expeditions is proud of its inspirational women

Kristin Mariano Mar 8, 2023

Award-winning, Australian-owned expedition company Aurora Expeditions, with over 32 years of history and purpose-driven exploration, prides itself on its innovative ways including its…

Cruise

Cunard Announces Queen Anne Debut Sailings To Australia

Joe Cusmano Mar 7, 2023

Queen Anne will make her first voyage to Australia as part of Cunard Line’s 2024/2025 local season. In January 2025, Queen Anne will make history by setting sail on her first-ever…

Air

REX Reports A $16.5 Million Loss In The First Half Of FY2023

Joe Cusmano Mar 7, 2023

Rex Express Holdings Limited (Rex) reported a loss of $16.5 million after taxes for the six months ending on December 31, 2022. This is a 55% improvement over the same time last year.…

Hotel

Quest Collingwood set to open on 31st March

Kanchan Nath Mar 6, 2023

The first Quest hotel for 2023 will open on 31st March to meet the growing demand stemming from rapidly accelerating economic activity in the Melbourne suburb of Collingwood.

Airlines and Aviation

Australia’s first SAF helicopter flight with Airbus H130

Kanchan Nath Mar 3, 2023

Airbus, Safran Helicopter Engines and leading Australian  helicopter operator, Microflite, have jointly operated the country’s first helicopter  demonstration flights on an Airbus H130 using…

Eturbo News

The Vibe Hotel Adelaide Opens Just In Time For ‘Mad March’

Harry Johnson Mar 2, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Vibe Adelaide is the brand’s fourth opening in, following on from the Vibe Darling Hotel Harbour, Vibe Hotel Hobart & Vibe Hotel Subiaco Full article: The Vibe…

MICE

Gold Coast to host Accessible And Inclusive Tourism Conference

Joe Cusmano Mar 2, 2023

In April this year, the Gold Coast will host the third annual Asia-Pacific accessible and inclusive tourism conference (aitcap 2023) to coincide with Queensland’s Year of Accessible…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietjet offers promotional tickets for Indians to Australia

Kanchan Nath Mar 2, 2023

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…

Reports

Regional business flights 10.5% higher than before the pandemic

Kanchan Nath Mar 1, 2023

Data analysed by Australia’s travel management provider for SMEs has revealed a growing proportion of businesses are seeking regional routes in their travel.

Interviews

How to empower next generation of hoteliers with technology

Kristin Mariano Mar 1, 2023

Never before have hoteliers relied on this scale of technology to power their basic decision-making and improve the guest experience. There is no denying that hotel technology has become…

Airlines and Aviation

Bonza Adds Twelve Additional Routes Before The Easter Holidays

Joe Cusmano Feb 28, 2023

Bonza Airlines, Australia’s newest airline, has announced the addition of several new destinations from its Melbourne Avalon hub, now available on sale just in time for the Easter…

Airlines and Aviation

Bonza Begins Service From Sunshine Coast To Melbourne Avalon

Joe Cusmano Feb 27, 2023

Bonza launched its third route from its Sunshine Coast hub to Avalon on Tuesday, continuing the phased development of its early network. Bonza arrived for the first time at Melbourne…

Airlines and Aviation

VietJet Announced New Service To Sydney

Joe Cusmano Feb 27, 2023

VietJet announced it would begin service to Melbourne in April of this year, and now the airline has announced the expansion of its service to Sydney. Vietjet will operate three…

Features

nib Travel: Aussies optimistic to travel 

Kanchan Nath Feb 24, 2023

A consumer survey by nib Travel confirms that the vast majority of Australian  travellers are keen to pack their bags and head off on holiday – preferably overseas.

Train

Journey Beyond expands with cruise line ‘American Queen Voyages’

Kanchan Nath Feb 23, 2023

Journey Beyond, part of the Hornblower Group, has expanded its brands and experiences to now include the North American cruise line, American Queen Voyages.

Eturbo News

United and Virgin Australia celebrate LGBTQ Pride on Sydney flight

Harry Johnson Feb 22, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News United flight 863 will be operated by United LGBTQ+ pilots and crew, and will connect US travelers to…

Attractions

Melbourne’s Time Rone Brings To Life Reminiscent History

Joe Cusmano Feb 21, 2023

Time, set in the long-abandoned third-floor wing of Flinders Street Station, is a nostalgic love letter to mid-century Melbourne and a homage to one of the city's great landmarks.…

Hotels

Accor Celebrates Its Success At AIME

Joe Cusmano Feb 21, 2023

This year at AIME, Accor played a prominent role, as demonstrated by its very large and prominently located stand, which was built to celebrate AIME's 30th anniversary as a successful…

Airlines and Aviation

SmartLynx Airlines receives Foreign Air Transport Operator Certificate in Australia

Kanchan Nath Feb 21, 2023

The global ACMI, charter and cargo operator SmartLynx Airlines has received Australian Foreign Air Transport Operator Certificate (FATAOC) granted by the Australian Civil Aviation Authority.

Partner content

Wake up at the magnificent Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef

Kristin Mariano Feb 21, 2023

Early mornings at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef are worth getting out of bed for. When the sun’s golden glow lights up the sand dunes outside your glamping tent, stroll the few metres to where…

Tourism Boards

Top seven Queensland ‘road trips’ for 2023

Kanchan Nath Feb 20, 2023

The open road is calling and the only thing that pumps up the classic road trip more is a route steeped in a theme.

Airlines and Aviation

Bonza Launches New Route from Sunshine Coast to Mackay

Joe Cusmano Feb 20, 2023

Bonza has launched a new route between Sunshine Coast Airport and Mackay Airport. The service runs three times each week, including twice-weekly trips to Mackay from Cairns and…

Tourism

Australia’s Travel Volume Is Still Down Compared To 2019

Joe Cusmano Feb 20, 2023

Australia’s travel and tourism industry is grappling with an increase in demand. Yet, the Australian Bureau of Statistics numbers reveals that incoming and outbound traffic is still far…

MICE

BestCities Announces New Dates For Global Forum In Melbourne

Joe Cusmano Feb 20, 2023

Following the success of the Global Forum 2022 in Vancouver, Canada, the BestCities Global Alliance has announced that its next annual gathering will be held on 18-21 January in…

Interviews

Melbourne Convention And Exhibition Centre – Home Of AIME

Joe Cusmano Feb 19, 2023

Natalie O'Brien was appointed CEO in January 2023 and brings a wealth of leadership experience in the tourism and events industry. She is a former CEO of Food and Wine Victoria,…

MICE

Te Pae Christchurch Commits to CarbonZero

Joe Cusmano Feb 19, 2023

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has taken the next step in its sustainability journey, signing a deal with Toit Envirocare to reduce its environmental impact. The agreement is…

Interviews

The Face-To-Face Business Events Scene Returns After The Pandemic

Joe Cusmano Feb 18, 2023

The face-to-face Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), held this week in Melbourne, has been hailed as a success by buyers, exhibitors, and Julia Swanson, chief executive of…