It may be a tongue-twister, but travellers are set to benefit from a new agreement between Qantas and Alibaba Group’s online travel service platform, Fliggy, which will allow customers to book Qantas flights directly on the site. … Continue Reading
Cruise Whitsundays has been recognised as a winner for Employer of Choice (EOC) in The Australian Business Awards 2017. The EOC accolade recognises organisations which have developed leading workplaces that maximise the full potential of their workforce through practices that demonstrate effective employee recruitment, engagement and retention. … Continue Reading
• The Naka Island, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Phuket Receives 4 Best “Luxury Spa Awards 2017”“We have been informed that airberlin has filed for administration. … Continue Reading
• Air New Zealand hosts inflight gig to celebrate Spotify playlistsAirAsia X, the long haul affiliate of AirAsia Group has introduced check-in kiosks at Gold Coast Airport as part of the airline’s continuous quest for innovation to enhance the guest experience. … Continue Reading
• NAIA Terminal Fee exemption available across all CEB booking systemsAdventure World is delighted to announce the appointment of Elliott Miller as their company Head of Sales. Miller is well known in the travel industry through his previous roles as Director of Sales, Australia and New Zealand for the Aman Resorts & Hotel Group and Regional Director of Sales (Australia & South Asia) for the COMO Hotel & Resort Group. … Continue Reading
• Robert Swenson Appointed General Manager At Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
August 16th marks the 40th anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death. To commemorate the legacy the King of Rock N’ Roll left behind, Spotify has taken a look at the musical impact he continues to have today. … Continue Reading
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts today announced that Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo is set to open on 16 November 2017. The hotel will begin taking bookings from 1 September 2017 for stays from 1 December 2017. … Continue Reading
A leading Indigenous Entrepreneur and Griffith MBA student is a finalist for the 2017 Indigenous Digital Excellence (IDX) Awards in Sydney. … Continue Reading
• Vote for Your Outstanding Tourism ExperienceExcitement was in the air today at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, as Royal Caribbean International marked the official start of construction by cutting the first piece of steel for its new Quantum Ultra ship. The next engineering marvel in the
innovative cruise line’s lineup will officially be named Spectrum of the Seas. … Continue Reading
Embark on a transcontinental journey with the Indian Pacific railway and return along the beautiful Australian coast with Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ Astor. … Continue Reading
• RETAIL DEAL: Carnival Cruise Line 72-Hour Sale
Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, has reported strong results for the first half of 2017, with 97 bids submitted to host business events being successfully awarded to the city. … Continue Reading
Tha Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba (ÀEA) air a’ Phlana Chànain airson 2018-2023 a chur a-mach gu co-chomhairleachadh poblach. … Continue Reading
• Historic Environment Scotland Launch Gaelic Language ConsultationThe business events sector in Melbourne is celebrating with Melbourne named the World’s Most Liveable City for the seventh consecutive year by the annual Economist Intelligence Unit’s EIU Global Liveability Index. … Continue Reading
• Grampians Tourism launch latest Destination Marketing CampaignToday, Governor Rick Scott announced that Florida set another record by welcoming the highest number of visitors of any six months in the state’s history with 60.7 million visitors, according to VISIT FLORIDA. … Continue Reading
China has been attracting tourists from around the world as the country has become one of the world’s most popular tourism destinations. Located at the southernmost point of Hainan province, Sanya is the country’s sole international seaside vacation destination. … Continue Reading
When late-night hunger strikes, there’s no reason not to satiate the appetite in style. Tucked away on Lyndhurst Terrace, TokyoLima’s buzzing kitchen is one of the few the heart of central to stay open late every night of the week. … Continue Reading
RCI, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands added 74 new properties to its affiliate exchange network during the first half of 2017. … Continue Reading
• Luxury Santa Barbara Wine Country Property, Santa Ynez Inn, Introduces Renovation of the Victorian-Inspired HotelLe Méridien Hotels & Resorts, a part of Marriott International Inc, today announced the opening of the Le Méridien in Goa, Calangute further strengthening the Paris-born brand’s presence in India with its 10th property. … Continue Reading
STR‘s July 2017 Pipeline Report shows 591,865 rooms in 4,899 hotel projects Under Contract in the United States. The total represents an 11.7% increase in the number of rooms Under Contract compared with July 2016. … Continue Reading
• STR: Asia Pacific hotel pipeline for July 2017American Express Meetings & Events today published a research and insights-based report into the top trends impacting large-scale congresses in the healthcare and pharmaceutical space, called “On The Horizon: Healthcare Congress Trends to Watch.” … Continue Reading
Traveloka, a leading travel booking app for domestic and international destinations in Southeast Asia, has announced its participation in the upcoming 29th SEA Games and 9th ASEAN Para Games as a Gold Sponsor. … Continue Reading
• Aussies name the “stinky traveller” as their top travel pet peeve
Lying just off the northwest coast of Lombok is a trio of tiny, idyllic atolls, known as the Gili Islands. From the distance the islands look like no more than minute specks of green vegetation encircled by dazzling white sand and a deep turquoise sea. … Continue Reading
G Hotel donated some furniture to Tenaganita (Women’s Force) Penang, a Malaysian human rights and non-government organization to further enhance their new working space and office facilities so that they can have a better working environment to continue helping the female community. … Continue Reading
European Waterways, luxury hotel barge cruising specialist, is offering a wide selection of 2017 autumn season specials that are up to 20% off for cabins and whole boat charters. … Continue Reading
Taos Ski Valley will begin the 2017-2018 winter season with a new beginner area, a fully renovated Children’s Center, a pulse gondola to improve transportation around the resort, and the first full winter of its new premier alpine hotel, The Blake, all which give visitors a more convenient and enjoyable experience in this intimate and celebrated setting. … Continue Reading
Travelport (NYSE: TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, is delighted to announce an interconnect arrangement with Ugo Transfers, a service providing aggregated content for ground transfers. … Continue Reading
Landing Jeju Development Co., Ltd. (LJDC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Landing International Development Limited (HKSE Code: 582) and the developer and operator of Jeju Shinhwa World, and global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) today announced plans to develop Lionsgate Movie World at Jeju Shinhwa World, Korea.
Scenic has revealed an array of travel incentives to mark the release of its Grand Wonders of Europe 2018 brochure, offering savings of up to $5,760* per couple on selected bookings. … Continue Reading
• Anantara Hoi An Resort and EMM Hotel Saigon Add Value to Corporate Bike Challenge
For those wanting a break from the scorching Australian summer sun, with a holiday that delivers a perfect combination of culture, scenery and activity, look no further than skiing in Europe this year. … Continue Reading
National Media, the new owner of NoVacancy Accommodation Business Expo, has announced news dates for the first ever dedicated accommodation industry trade show.
