Airbus zero-emission hydrogen planes. The future of flying?
Australia’s newly released technology road map, which sees hydrogen as a fuel of the future, has coincided neatly with the release by Airbus of three concepts for the world’s first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission commercial aircraft – which could enter service within 15 years.
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CENTRESTAGE, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), became virtual in 2020, with both the exhibition and fashion shows migrated to an online platform. 
The Port of Seattle has launched a dedicated training program and agent resource centre for Australasian agents to brush up their knowledge on the premier North America cruise port destination, which is now live on the CLIA training hub. 
Travelport, a leading technology company serving the global travel industry, today announced it has appointed Jennifer Catto as its new Chief Marketing Officer. 
Fun, funky and informative – all combine in new interactive interpretive signage at Daintree Discovery Centre designed to enhance the visitor experience in the Daintree Rainforest.
With demands for disposable masks, gloves and other protective equipment increasing at exponential levels around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fight against plastic pollution has become a more significant battle than ever before. 
At this pause in time, many are considering the question “where to next?” 
Explore the culture, heritage and hidden treasures of George Town with the newest offering from ONYX Hospitality Group, OZO George Town Penang. 
Jonathan Wigley, CEO of the Absolute Hotel Services group, has announced the first hotel in Laos to add in the company portfolio. 
Marriott International today announced the opening of Shanghai Marriott Hotel Pudong South, celebrating the seventh Marriott Hotels property opening in the buzzing city of Shanghai, China. 
For travel industry personnel who have been deprived of their regular travel fix during 2020, there can be few more idyllic ways to enjoy an afternoon than with an indulgent lunch cruise on beautiful Sydney Harbour with a small group of colleagues. 
Even throughout a global pandemic, nothing will disrupt Nanuku Auberge Resort’s ongoing commitment to sustainability.
A 400 per cent surge in solo passenger bookings for luxury, European river cruise line, Riviera Travel River Cruises, has prompted the company to offer a record 15 solo-only sailings across an unprecedented 10 itineraries in 2021 – its biggest variety of solo-only departures yet. 
Oakwood®, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree”), has introduced Work from Oakwood at 17 properties across Asia Pacific. 
In Finnish Lapland, Rovaniemi, the Arctic Circle, summer is a busy time for Santa Claus. The White Beard has taken over the protection of an ambitious project called Santa’s Forest. 
Chile is doubling its efforts to become the UAE’s exporter of choice regarding dried fruits, particularly walnuts, with the launch of a new campaign to showcase the superior quality and ultimate health benefits the nut offers. 
Located in Southeastern Virginia, Virginia Beach is an ideal autumn destination with a temperate coastal climate (think low 70s) that extends the dazzling fall foliage season further into the year, and makes outdoors exploration a delight. 
