Jetstar has apologised after a “casually employed crew member” serving as a flight attendant gave passengers who may have been carrying drugs a friendly tip-off to flush their stashes away before sniffer dogs checked them at the airport. … Continue Reading
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism has presented Centra Taum Seminyak Bali with the Best Service Excellence of the Year Award 2014 as part of Indonesia’s Best 50 Hotels and Restaurants Awards. … Continue Reading
Aircalin is pleased to announce the release of a sale to “Escape the Winter” in New Caledonia which can be booked and purchased from Monday 4th August through to Monday 25th August. … Continue Reading
Qantas will refurbish its fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft, providing customers with a greater level of comfort and enhanced in-flight entertainment
options. … Continue Reading
Travel Indochina has announced the appointment of Joe Ponte to the newly established role of General Manager, Customer Experience and Marketing, effective early August 2014. … Continue Reading
• New Sales Manager for Aurora Expeditions-Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for leading U.S. airlines, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), an international industry trade association representing some 240 airlines or 84 percent of global air traffic,filed a petition with the U.S. … Continue Reading
From 1 August, visitors to River Safari can go on a relaxing nature cruise along the Upper Seletar Reservoir and enjoy views of clear blue skies, lush green forests and chance upon wildlife with the launch of the park’s latest attraction – theRiver Safari Cruise. … Continue Reading
The GBTA Foundation – the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association – announced today at GBTA Convention 2014, “The Gift of Knowledge” initiative and United Airlines’ $75,000 commitment as a founding leadership partner. … Continue Reading
Today Princess Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc, announced that it has reached an agreement with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to build a new ship, which will enter service in 2017. … Continue Reading
• New Off The Beaten Path Tours Highlight Silversea’s 2015 Voyages
Swan Hellenic have extended their Uncovering Asia Sale until 31 August 2014! Book select exotic Orient itineraries before 31 August 2014, and receive UP TO 25% OFF* the cruise fare per couple with our Uncovering Asia Sale!
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CinéfestOZ, the Australian and French film festival held in Western Australia’s South West in August is gearing up to welcome filmmakers, stars and diverse audiences to enjoy film screenings and events in centres around the region. … Continue Reading
• New Look for Destination Port StephensMontauk, located at the easternmost point of Long Island, is the most expensive summer destination in New York State. That’s according to a recent survey from NewYorkHotels.org, which compared 20 main destinations in the state of New York based on the cost of their lodging. … Continue Reading
• Enhancements at Elvis Presley’s Graceland to Revolutionize Guest Experience with New Hotel, Multimedia iPad Tour and Archives Studio
The team working on the first-ever Praslin Culinary and Arts Fiesta to be held on September 5 to 7 in the Seychelles are putting the final touches to the three-day event. … Continue Reading
Mr. Matthieu Houzai, Senior Director of Rooms recently extended a warm welcome to Ms. Natalie Glebova, Miss Universe 2005, on her arrival at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort. … Continue Reading
• Dusit Thani Pattaya supports the Pattaya King’s Cup Marathon 2014Sydney Exhibition Centre @ Glebe Island’s biggest public show yet was officially opened today by NSW Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner as the first of 60,000 visitors arrived by water and by land for the 47th Sydney International Boat Show. … Continue Reading
Improved cost structures and lower depreciation help increase operating profit by EUR 41 million to EUR 114 million / competitive pressures on fares, devaluation of the Venezuelan bolivar and pilots’ strike depress … Continue Reading
• Singapore Airlines first quarter operating profit $39 MillionShangri-La Hotel, Sydney’s Executive Pastry Chef Anna Polyviou is joining forces with leaders in the Australian pastry industry to bring to life Sydney’s first-ever dessert festival, Sweet Street at Shangri-La. … Continue Reading
• Get Fatty with them Steamed Buns Fatty Crab introduces all you can eat Buns… and keeps them comingHua Hin is known as a beach, spa and golfing destination, but all in all it is a destination for everyone. In September this year, fun and happiness will once again be created for golf enthusiasts by Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin and our new resort: Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort. … Continue Reading
Sireeampan Boutique Resort & Spa is the quintessential escape for solo and group female travelers. Thailand, recently rated one of the top 25 travel destinations in the world for 2014, is one of the most sought-out exotic countries in the world. … Continue Reading
Sydney’s ‘hotel for the arts’, the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, has once again signed on as hotel sponsor of the often controversial and always exciting Archibald Exhibition for 2014, on now at the Art Gallery of New South Wales until the 28th of September. … Continue Reading
• Outrigger Mauritius Launches ‘Endless Sunshine’ Promotion
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts today expanded its luxury portfolio in China with the unveiling of the highly anticipated 416-room JW Marriott Hotel Zhengzhou in Henan Province. … Continue Reading
After hitting the snooze button one too many times this morning, you are flying out the door to make it to work on time when you have a realisation that your shirt has missing a button. … Continue Reading
According to new research released today by InterContinental® Hotels Group (IHG®), 62% of global travellers said that it felt like a dream come true when redeeming points from their loyalty programme all in one go. … Continue Reading
The Grand Dame of Sydney hotels, The Menzies Sydney just yesterday launched the new look ‘Australia Ballroom’ in a glitzy affair, after a radical facelift. … Continue Reading
Today at Otway Fly Treetop Adventures, mascot Otway Ollie was joined by students from Colac South West Primary to celebrate Otway Tree Week – an initiative aimed at encouraging tree lovers far and wide to take a hands on role in ensuring the future of the rainforest by planting a tree. … Continue Reading
Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, and Japan Airlines (JAL), one of the leading Asia-Pacific carriers which operates more than 220 aircraft domestically and overseas, today announce that an agreement has been reached for Amadeus to provide the airline with its full Altéa Suite of IT solutions. … Continue Reading
• Travelport and Air India sign milestone agreementSpiceRoads Cycle Tours launches a new Agent Booking Portal that will make booking bicycle holidays for clients by agents efficient and timely, resulting in instant confirmations. … Continue Reading
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