AFTA strong financially as public chooses favourite agencies
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) is in a strong financial position, according to its latest annual report. The federation is raising its profile through consumer advertising, and its quest to find the country’s best travel agency, by public vote, is going equally well. … Continue Reading
• Qantas long-range single-aisle planes will link Oz and Asia• ACTU takes legal action against Qantas over bonuses
• Qatar Airways scoops pool and others shine in Skytrax awards
• A Culinary Journey into ASEAN
InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the chef team Dylan Takao and Mariano Ascencio of the InterContinental San Francisco as winners of the sixth annual Ultimate Culinary Clash, which took place on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins hotel in San Francisco, CA. 
Australians escaping the cooler weather this winter on Emirates will be able to enjoy the airlines latest summer menus, now incorporating seasonal fruits. 
Guests in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were wowed by a first-of-its-kind fashion show, spotlighting designs from international designer Sebastian Gunawan and featuring models and behind-the-scenes talent from the local area. 
The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) has held an Extraordinary General Meeting to accept a revamped constitution following a full review of the current version implemented in June 2014 at the time of deregulation of the Australian Travel Industry. 
The “Wisdom Path”, one of Ngong Ping’s attractions, has recently undergone improvement works with new facilities such as a commemorative plaque for the late Professor Jao Tsung-I, a site map, benches, 
Fresh green is the emblematic colour of Le Bristol Paris, this season the Palace brings it to life adding to the Parisian green scene. 
Plan your holiday with a purpose. 
With the 4th of July recognised around the globe as a big party day in the USA, those scheduled to be in America at this time are likely to be looking for the best things to do on the day. 
QT Wellington’s signature French restaurant Hippopotamus is celebrating Matariki, Māori New Year, with its first ever bilingual menu in English and te reo Māori. 
Visitors wanting to view the National Gallery of Australia’s new blockbuster exhibition Monet: Impression Sunrise can take advantage of a special package at Mercure Canberra that includes accommodation and tickets to the exhibition. 
Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, has welcomed its first Sebel branded apartment hotel to Canberra with the opening of The Sebel Canberra Civic, together with Canberra developer, ZAPARI. 
Mandarin Oriental, Taipei has launched an enticing new accommodation package, Delightful Family Moments, that combines a stay in the city’s most luxurious and spacious rooms with access to Taipei’s popular KidsAwesome children’s Museum. 
Borgo La Chiaracia, a 5-star resort nestled in the Umbrian countryside of Castel Giorgio (Italy), was the destination for M.I.C.E.-in-the-bag’s fam trip. It brought budget-ready MICE buyers and also wedding planners. 
W Bali – Seminyak is bringing Ibiza vibes to the island with the return of SPF, the hotel’s annual summer party, on 27th of July 2019. 
The Nordic tour operator, 50 Degrees North, has introduced a new 16-day escorted small group tour to Norway, the heart of their operations.
