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China capacity ramping up as daily Shanghai flights resume
The bustling cities of China are getting a whole lot closer to New Zealand as capacity between the countries expands this week. On 2 May, Air New Zealand’s alliance partner Air China touched down in Auckland for the first time in three years, giving Air New Zealand customers a direct route to Beijing – the world’s most populous capital city.
Heritage Expeditions announces 2024-25 Season and Exciting New Destinations
Pioneering New Zealand-based expedition cruise company Heritage Expeditions has released their 2024-25 season and brochure featuring a brand new voyage to Japan as well as some exciting new highlights for its iconic adventure cruises through Indonesia and Melanesia.
New direct United Airlines flights b/w San Francisco and Christchurch from 1 Dec, 2023
United Airlines announces the largest South Pacific network expansion ever to and from the continental U.S., including the first non-stop flight between San Francisco and Christchurch set to commence on 1 December.
The Great Kiwi Snack Off
Air New Zealand wants to expand the range and rotation of current snacks and introduce new and exciting options to provide more choice and range for our customers.
Apt & Travelmarvel launches Australia & New Zealand 2023/24 Collection
Australian-owned APT & Travelmarvel has been an Australasian destination specialist for nearly a century, and the launch of its 2023/24 Australia and New Zealand Collection has been hotly anticipated by clients and agent partners alike.
Introducing the Accor Hosted Buyer Lounge for AIME 2023
Accor Pacific, Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, has announced it will deliver a range of limitless experiences and the best in hospitality to the hosted buyers attending the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2023 in the Accor sponsored Hosted Buyer Lounge.
Emirates’ A380 touches down in New Zealand
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 travel demand in and out of New Zealand.
Accor to open new properties across Australia and New Zealand in 2023
Accor reveals some of its newest properties across Australia and New Zealand that travellers can look forward to visiting in 2023 and beyond.
Japan remains top destination for Thai travellers
Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, today revealed Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom make up the top five most desired international destinations for Thai travellers, according to a Thailand’s Travel Intentions Study 2023 – Outbound Edition (“the Study”).
Health and Safety top concern for Asia Pacific Corporate Travellers
SAP Concur released new research that finds APAC corporate travellers are concerned about the continuing health and safety threats from COVID-19, even as they retain high interest in travelling and seek steps to ensure greener travel.
Travel demand continues to grow: Trip.com
An analysis by global travel service provider Trip.com, of October bookings for popular winter sun destinations, shows travel in many parts of the world is becoming consistently busy, and appears to be heralding the demise of so-called ‘peak season’ travel.
Christchurch to host International Association of Geomorphologists Conference
Christchurch has won the right to host the International Association of Geomorphologists (IAG) Conference in 2026, only the second time this event has come to the Southern Hemisphere.
Aussies want to travel to Japan: Airbnb
As Japan has now reopened to the world for individual travel, more than half (56 percent) of Aussies are looking to travel to Japan when they are able, a new YouGov survey commissioned by Airbnb reveals.
Accor and Avis extend partnership across Australia and New Zealand
Accor, Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, has extended its partnership with Avis car rentals across Australia and New Zealand, allowing members of ALL - Accor Live Limitless to feel more rewarded when booking car rentals.
Top Ten picks for Destination Weddings
Research by wedding finance experts at money.co.uk has revealed that India is the world's most sought-after place for a destination wedding, according to Google search data.
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