Parachutists and storms, then Qantas and Virgin flew at each other
Two Boeing 737 jets – one operated by Qantas and the other by Virgin Australia – flew directly towards each other on the same flight path over Brisbane Airport and at one point were separated by less than 200 metres, according to an official report yesterday. … Continue Reading
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Timaru students who launched a reusable bag to encourage responsible camping have taken home the first ever YES National Excellence Tourism Award. 
With nine days to go for agents to sell across Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours and McLachlan European Holidays to win their seat on an incredible 10-day Europe famil taking place from 16 to 25 August 2020, 
SWISS is now offering its passengers on long-haul services from Switzerland a range of culinary specialities from the exclusive el paradiso Mountain Club and the Lej da Staz restaurant in the heart of the Engadine. The specially-created meals will be available in First and Business Class for a three-month period. 
This summer, Sovereign Hill is busier than it’s been since the goldrush of the 1850’s. With NEW activities every day and the chance to win a $400 gold nugget every week, it feels like the gold rush is happening all over again! 
Jordan Millar, CEO of ChekRite, says the reason his digital alternative to paper-based inspections doesn’t have a keyboard or include any writing by the operator is because “Typing is evil”. 
Luxury Cruise Line Cunard has announced a world-class line-up for their first-ever ‘Festival of Food & Wine’ on board Queen Mary 2. 
Book any seven or eleven-night Fiji cruise and receive three nights free with small ship cruise specialists, Captain Cook Cruises Fiji’s annual ‘Three Nights Free Sail’. 
Melbourne & Olympic Parks (M&OP) – home to some of Australia’s top sporting and entertainment events, including the Australian Open Grand Slam – has announced a key milestone for its new state-of-the-art events complex, CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park – with the largest concrete pour in the final phase of the build. 
Guests are invited to an underwater world of bistronomic delights at Koral, the highly-anticipated new aquarium dining experience at The Apurva Kempinski Bali. 
Celebrating Christmas is extra sweet at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort this year. Pastry chefs at the Pink Palace of the Pacific are putting on two special classes in December: one on cookie decorating, and another on cupcake decorating. 
Enjoy the Australia Day Skyworks with million dollar views across the Swan River and Perth City – all from your private balcony* at Metro Hotel Perth! 
Marriott International, Inc. today announced it is projecting to open more than 30 luxury properties in 2020 as the company focuses on creating the future of high-end travel through its portfolio of distinct luxury brands. 
RumFire at the Sheraton Waikiki is giving revelers an early taste of the Rio Carnival this New Year’s Eve, transforming the hotel’s entire oceanfront space into a celebration reminiscent of the famed Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro. 
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts (NASDAQ: PLYA) today announced the opening of the combined 750-room all-inclusive Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana and Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana resorts, marking Hyatt’s entry into the Dominican Republic. 
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Queer Screen’s 27th Mardi Gras Film Festival will open with an Australian feature for the first time in its history with the World Premiere of ELLIE AND ABBIE (AND ELLIE’S DEAD AUNT). 
Mandarin Oriental, Milan has launched the ultimate luxury accommodation package for jewellery lovers this festive season. 
The State Library has officially opened to the public today after its ambitious $88.1m Vision 2020 redevelopment, celebrating last Tuesday night with a grand reception with Victoria’s philanthropic and political powers all in attendance. 
TCEB is partnering with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) and THAI Smile Airways to launch the APAC MaxiMICE campaign, in order to target the MICE market in the Asia-Pacific region. 
From the scenic delights of a cruise through the Inside Passage in North America’s Pacific Northwest to a wilderness tour of Alaska’s Denali National Park, TravelManagers’ Deb Hanley had long dreamed of visiting this unique and beautiful part of the world. 
For multi-generational travelers, “it’s all about sharing the experience, creating moments that last a lifetime and spending quality time with your loved ones,” says European Waterways’ Managing Director, Derek Banks. 
For skiers who
Delfin Amazon Cruises, the first to bring upscale river cruising to the most remote and spectacular tributaries of the Upper Peruvian Amazon, is offering two new four-day voyages on March 2 and April 28, 2020 featuring PHD Marine Biologist, Dr. Joanna Alfaro, specializing in Pink River Dolphins. 
Mabey Ski is supporting Protect Our Winters during a 4-day challenge in Niseko, Japan, in partnership with Niseko Photography. 
