Issue 49: Saturday, 17 August 2019 … Continue Reading
• Resignations hit Cathay as turmoil sweeps Hong KongLast night Virtuoso® wrapped its 31st annual Virtuoso Travel Week with a sold-out gala that attracted more than 3,000 of the biggest names in luxury travel. … Continue Reading
• MontAzure Phuket wins trio of prestigious titles at the PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards 2019Air New Zealand’s Grabaseat is releasing 500 domestic flights at just $9 one-way and hundreds of razor-sharp fares to Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands this morning. … Continue Reading
Malindo Air OD171 has safely touched down in Sydney Airport yesterday. Flight OD171 with a total of 141 passengers on-board, including CEO of Malindo Air, Chandran Rama Muthy. … Continue Reading
• Delta, Virgin Atlantic boost summer flying between U.S. and U.K. in 2020
Minor Hotels has appointed James Hewitson as the new Cluster General Manager of the iconic Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas and Anantara Vacation Club Phuket with immediate effect. … Continue Reading
The value of cruise to New Zealand is climbing more quickly than other sectors of tourism, with new figures showing a massive climb of 28% in the 2018-19 season. … Continue Reading
The massive 30th Birthday celebrations for The Wharf Mooloolaba and SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August will be full of great activities including heaps of family fun. … Continue Reading
Until recently, privacy was a sacred right that was enjoyed by everyone whether online or offline. … Continue Reading
• What Are Your Travel Website’s Most Important Pages?The New Zealand Cruise Association’s 2019 Conference, to be held in Auckland on 22 –23 August,
has had a last minute venue change. … Continue Reading
Seabourn, the world’s finest ultra-luxury travel experience, is returning to Istanbul, Turkey, in October 2020 aboard the line’s newest ship, Seabourn Ovation. … Continue Reading
Spring will bring another season of severe drought to Colombia and Venezuela as little rain is forecast to fall in either nation. … Continue Reading
• A Bird’s Eye View of Great Keppel Island
The 27th Annual Oakhurst Fall Festival, located at the south gate entrance to Yosemite National Park, presented by the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the entertainment line-up for the festival from Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13. Save the date for a full weekend of fun for the entire family! … Continue Reading
Following a temporary closure, Hong Kong’s airport reopened at 06:00 this morning local time. The Airport Authority has re-scheduled all delayed flights caused by the disruption. … Continue Reading
Dine In The Treetops
Silky Oaks Lodge is throwing open its doors for lunch in the open-air Treehouse Restaurant set in the Daintree rainforest treetops overlooking the stunning Mossman River, and now they are including pick up and drop-offs from Port Douglas. … Continue Reading
• Sofitel Singapore City Centre Announces Culinary Wellness Retreat In Collaboration With Audra Morrice
The 2019 Hong Kong Young Fashion Designers’ Contest (YDC) will see 16 up-and-coming fashion talents shortlisted to compete for five grand prizes as well as prestigious internships, study trips and mentorships with top brands. … Continue Reading
The International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO) will stage its ninth annual Asia Golf Tourism Convention (AGTC) in Malaysia next year. … Continue Reading
• Asia Golf Tourism Convention Returns to Malaysia
Dating back to 1910 and Art Nouveau in style and decoration, the family-owned Grand Hotel Tremezzo commands one of the most enchanting positions on Lake Como with spectacular panoramic views of both the town of Bellagio, the Riviera delle Azalee and the stunning Grigne Mountains. … Continue Reading
Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara in southern Oman is proud to unveil its new Luxe Mobile Camping Adventures. … Continue Reading
The U.S. hotel industry reported mostly negative year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 4-10 August 2019, according to data from STR. … Continue Reading
• STR, TE forecast further slowing for U.S. hotels
Being house-proud is well and truly in vogue, with Marie Kondo dominating the airwaves and bookshelves thanks to her decluttering tips. … Continue Reading
Stay in one of Japan’s Ryokan Collection hotels to access a new world in luxury travel experiences. Choose from one of the Heritage, Contemporary or Traditional design hotels across Japan for a premium stay coupled with curated authentic experiences based on Japanese culture and traditions. … Continue Reading
TCEB joins forces with associates to organise the MICE occupational standards enhancement project that embraces the entire structure, ranging from electrician occupational standards to MICE management and administration that meet international standards. … Continue Reading
• Thai DPM ‘Anuthin Chanvirakul’ opens 2019 IDA Annual CongressAt Airbnb, our mission is to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere. In the early days, many people thought strangers sharing homes would never work, but we believed that a community built on trust could succeed.
Tiny coil-shaped magnets have been used to develop a new approach to purging water sources of microplastics without harming nearby microorganisms. … Continue Reading
Wendy Wu Tours is proud to announce it has a new river cruise vessel, the Victoria Mekong, which will set sail in December 2019, meaning guests can now explore the beauty of Southeast Asia in deluxe surrounds. … Continue Reading
Cameras have come a long way since the first colour photograph was taken in 1861 by James Maxwell. Whether it be your smartphone camera or more professional camera gear, chances are you will have it packed ready to capture those magic moments on your holiday. … Continue Reading
Registration is open for the 7th Annual Bass Lake MY*Tri scheduled for Saturday, September 7th, 2019. This super fun triathlon is open to kids ages 5-17. … Continue Reading
Serko Ltd (NZX & ASX:SKO) today announced an agreement with Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) to provide NDC content in Zeno, Serko’s next generation technology for travel and expense management. … Continue Reading
SpiceRoads Cycling has just launched 3 original Thailand Road Cycling tours, as part of a new collection of “Road Escapes.” These short road cycling getaways showcase some of the country’s best cycling, all accessible from major international airports in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket. … Continue Reading
Vanuatu Tourism Office’s (VTO) annual two-day industry tradeshow, Tok Tok, is set to showcase more than 57 local sellers – including 15 new operators – in the South Pacific Island’s capital of Port Vila, from 29 to 31 August, 2019. … Continue Reading
Adventure travel specialists, Tucan Travel, are offering up to 50% discount on their range of Sri Lanka group tours to encourage travellers to visit this beautiful country once more. … Continue Reading
The ACCC Final Report on its Digital platforms Inquiry has systematically revealed the great power that Google and Facebook have when it comes to advertising and marketing, particularly for small travel businesses. … Continue Reading
Are the regions where the real culture is happening? Spring in the Yarra Valley would lead you to think so. … Continue Reading
• Cirque Du Soleil to Return to Brisbane with Their Newest Creation Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities
