Air New Zealand sacrifices London in switch to New York
Air New Zealand will launch a non-stop service between Auckland and New York from October 2020 using its 787-9 Dreamliner– but in the same month, a year from now, it will end its daily Los Angeles-London service, with the loss of up to 155 London-based jobs. … Continue Reading
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Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas worldwide has received a total of eight top accolades at the World Spa Awards 2019 with Anantara Spa recognised as the World’s Best Hotel Spa Brand for the third consecutive year. 
Vietjet is launching a mega promotion with millions of cost-saving tickets priced from only MYR0 (*) under a 3-day booking scheme from 22 to 24 October 2019, which is applicable to all domestic and international routes. 
Qatar Airways showed its support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month with an all-female crew of 15 operating flight QR95 from Doha to Zurich on Wednesday 9 October 2019. 
Hamad International Airport (HIA) has revealed plans for its second expansion phase to an international audience of real estate investors at Cityscape Qatar, which is taking place from 22 to 24 October in Doha. 
Traveltek, the market leaders in cruise retail & packaging technology today announces a long-term strategic partnership with new start up, CruiseAppy, providing a fully integrated mobile app solution to its platform for its global cruise customer base. 
Australia celebrated its first new ship of the summer cruise season with the maiden arrival of Princess Cruises’ superliner, Ruby Princess into Sydney this morning.
This November forget Spring Racing! Instead why not treat yourself to the ultimate Spring break with ecruising’s sensational 12-night New Zealand Explorer fly cruise package. 
Volocopter, the pioneer in Urban Air Mobility (UAM), successfully completed its first manned flight over Singapore’s Marina Bay today. 
Lonely Planet has named Galway as one of the top ten cities to visit in their Best in Travel 2020 guide. And to celebrate, Tourism Ireland has released a brand-new video showcasing this vibrant and bohemian city and its location at the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way! 
Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, successfully secured 82 international meetings, conferences and incentive travel groups in the third quarter of 2019, contributing to the future line-up of business events which include key financial and medical conferences, among others. 
World famous street artist Arlin Graff painted a mural at Central Park Zoo during Climate Week NYC to benefit the animals whose habitats have been destroyed in the fires ravaging the amazon. 
As Memphis’ bicentenary year draws to a close, the 2019 Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony gives travellers another reason to put the city of soul at the top of their destination lists. 
Add some sugar and spice to your Christmas gifts with festive hampers from Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel. Varieties of pre-made hampers are on offer or customise your own from a range of delectable festive treats. 
Celebrity-loved Vive Cake Boutique blazes the path in cutting edge cake-making with an exclusive collaboration with My Melody, the beloved white bunny best known as Hello Kitty’s best friend from the Sanrio universe. Expect a whole lot of pink cuteness from 24 October 2019 to 31 January 2020. 
Australia’s largest private hotel owner, Dr Jerry Schwartz, is bringing a massive renewable energy source to the heart of coal country in NSW’s Hunter Valley. 
Raffles Hotel Singapore, which is owned by Katara Hospitality, global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar; and managed by Accor, has officially celebrated its reopening (18 October 2019). 
Immerse in the holiday spirit with your loved ones at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore and enjoy a whole host of festive dining, spa or staycation experiences. 
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is partnering with Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA) and Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) in launching the first three-party initiative “M&I Redefine – M&I Market Champion”, aiming to gain more market insights that will help win more businesses for Thailand. 
Webjet Exclusives have launched four summer cruise package deals with massive savings of up to 38% per person. Travellers need to book before October 31st 2019 to secure these last-minute cruise deals. 
Luxury private island eco-resort Bawah Reserve, located in the heart of the Indonesian Anambas Archipelago, has released their twelve day 2019/2020 festive program. 
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has pledged to eliminate all single-use plastic, across its entire portfolio of luxury hotels, by the end of March 2021. 
Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours has unveiled three custom installations on board Scenic Eclipse by the famous British Graffiti Artist, Carl Hush. 
Accor and the International Tennis Federation jointly announce today that Accor has signed on as the ‘International Sponsor’ of the 2019 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas for the Australia vs France final, at RAC Arena in Perth from 9-10 November 2019. 
More than half (55%) of China-based companies believe the country’s Belt and Road initiative is creating opportunities for business travel, according to the CITS American Express Global Business Travel’s 2019 China Business Travel Barometer (Barometer). 
From November 14, 2019 to January 1, 2020, visit Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) to celebrate “A Disney Christmas” and make holiday wishes come true in perfect Hong Kong-winter weather! 
Stay 5, pay 4 at Daydream Island Resort from $939 per adult and $65 per child 
