A 26-year-old man travelling to Dubai triggered a major airport security scare on Tuesday – and the photo of what the scanners turned up shows why. As for his explanation, well, judge for yourself. … Continue Reading
Luxperience wishes to congratulate the Award winners announced at last night’s Gala Dinner at Doltone House Darling Island. In front of 450 luminaries from the global luxury travel arena, the finalists and winners were honoured for their excellence in the industry. … Continue Reading
Qatar Airways is pleased to extend its ‘Global Travel Boutique’ promotion for two additional days, offering passengers from around the world amazing fares on flights in both Economy and Business Class. … Continue Reading
British Airways has entered a partnership to design a series of waste plants that convert household waste into renewable jet fuel to power its fleet. The partnership, with Velocys, a renewable fuels company, is part of the airline’s plans to develop long-term, sustainable fuel options. … Continue Reading
• Air China to Launch New Beijing – Brisbane RouteRas Al Khaimah’s largest real estate developer, Al Hamra Group, has announced four new senior appointments across its hospitality, retail, facilities management and finance operations to lead the company in its next phase of growth solidifying its position as the market leader in the Ras Al Khaimah. … Continue Reading
• Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts appoints Vice President Sales to support its business expansion plansEgencia, the business travel arm of Expedia, Inc., found surprising differences in the perceptions and confidence levels of global business travelers on the impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) on corporate travel. Results from the 4th edition Egencia Business Travel and Technology Survey* show business travelers abroad remain much more pessimistic about the potential of emerging technologies to improve the business travel experience, compared to confidence levels of U.S. business travelers.
Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India, Swiss-Belhotel International, was among the top speakers today at The Hotel Show being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 18 to 20th September, 2017. … Continue Reading
A great Australian expedition cruise combines with an outback rail adventure on this 21-night exploration that includes a journey to Darwin on the legendary Ghan train and an 11-night sailing on Ponant’s fabulous Le Lapérouse. … Continue Reading
Archaeologists in southeast Turkey unearthed the earliest example of the world’s most popular emoticon, the smiley, on a pot dating back 4,000-years. … Continue Reading
• Visit Oslo: Oslo bails out tourists in Europe, offering “A Great Escape”
NSW has achieved its highest annual growth in the last five years for domestic visitors, nights and expenditure, according to new figures released today by Tourism Research Australia. … Continue Reading
This will be the third time the City of Angels has hosted the world’s greatest sporting event, and L.A. is ready with infrastructure in place and the support of Angelenos. … Continue Reading
• Black Canyon River Adventures Offers Unforgettable Team Building Excursion, Just Minutes from The Las Vegas Strip
“My Chinese Working Day”, a cultural documentary series pioneered by the “I’m in China” programme is available for viewing on 20 September 2017. … Continue Reading
British Airways has announced that it will be resuming scheduled flights to Seychelles as from March 2018. … Continue Reading
• Seychelles increases its visibility in Chengdu, in China’s southwestern Sichuan provinceLet me make this clear. I love this Bangkok. I was born here. I live here. My grandfather emigrated to this city in the 1920’s and the city provided earnings for my family and a roof over our heads to live in. … Continue Reading
• TAT to target more Japanese first timers and female visitors
Tender, juicy and satisfying. MEATS is the first ‘meat bar’ of its kind in Hong Kong. … Continue Reading
Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the Middle East, Africa and India, Swiss-Belhotel International, addressed delegates at Top Hotels Project World Tour Dubai on Digitalization in Hotels yesterday. … Continue Reading
iclub is a select-service hotel brand under the management of Regal Hotels International. To further expand its business in Hong Kong, it launched its fourth Hong Kong hotel in To Kwa Wan. … Continue Reading
Allianz Global Assistance has today announced the launch of a national 40 day giveaway to celebrate the 40th birthday of one of their longstanding and industry-leading travel partners, Travellers Choice. … Continue Reading
Small Luxury Hotels of the World has launched an evolved loyalty programme – INVITED. The free-to-join programme replaces The Club of SLH and offers all members access to exclusive rates, guaranteed benefits and ‘Small Luxuries’ right from their first stay at any of its 500 small, independently minded hotels worldwide. … Continue Reading
• Hilton Honors Members Can Now Shop with Points on Amazon
The Murray, Hong Kong hosted its first Niccolo Lecture with international trend forecaster Cécile Poignant, editor of the influential Trend Tablet. … Continue Reading
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is making impressive gains in the exhibition sector according to new figures unveiled during an event to welcome the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) last night. … Continue Reading
Babysitters are out, grandparents are in – according to a new survey of Australian parents that reveals 1 in 2 parents would pay their own parents or parents-in-law to travel with them on holidays in exchange for helping with the kids. … Continue Reading
• Bindu Trips, a new itinerary-based website, meets travelers’ needs in the middle, between knowledgeable guide books and opinionated social platform sound offsNestled on the Quirimbas Archipelago off the northern coast of Mozambique, Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort has just launched Naturally Exclusive, a rare opportunity to enjoy the tropical paradise with a hand-picked selection of your friends and loved ones. … Continue Reading
• Fusion Arrives on Phu Quoc with the Island’s First Ocean and River-Front ResortThe largest Australian owner-operator of hotel apartments, Meriton, has today announced an exclusive partnership with Australia’s most-loved on-demand food delivery service, Deliveroo, giving guests easy access to a wide selection of great food from top-notch local restaurants while on business or holiday. … Continue Reading
• One Year Countdown Begins to Ruby Collection UnveilingFalls Creek’s exceptional season continues to sizzle with the announcement of an industry-leading partnership with the number one kids’ entertainment brand in Australia, Nickelodeon. … Continue Reading
Travel is often at the heart of many businesses, independent of size or sector. This is because business leaders know the inherent value of getting out of the office and meeting people face-to-face, despite the cost. … Continue Reading
Join Places We Go and Travelmarvel, as presenter Clint Bizzell explores Western Canada on a trip of a life time, to the heart of the enchanting Canadian Rockies. … Continue Reading
• Remembrance Day Centenary Tour
Organisers of the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME), have introduced an invitation only application process for Hosted Buyers interested in attending the show to increase the quality of new and existing buyers at the annual expo in Melbourne, 20 – 21 February 2018. … Continue Reading
The full program of crazy kid sized fun is here for Sydney’s coolest family event, Kidtopia Festival presented by Qantas Assure. From croc encounters, Pokemon Go tours, circus school, to hilarious theatre shows and rocking live music, the Festival promises to deliver an electrifying weekend of wonder for families this October School holidays (06-08 Oct)
