Qantas doesn’t expect demand for international travel to reach 2019 levels until 2024 – but the positive news is that the airline aims to have all 12 of its Airbus A380 jumbos back in service by that year. … Continue Reading
Marriott International was named one of the 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® by Great Place to Work. Marriott International is also proud to have placed on the list every year since it was first published in 1998, the only hospitality company with this distinction, and to be recognized as one of the Great Place to Work Legends™. … Continue Reading
United Airlines could start hiring new pilots as early as next month according to an internal memo shared with pilots last week. The decision comes on the back of a quicker than expected rebound in travel demand driven by a hugely successful vaccination program and a fare war that has attracted price-conscious leisure travellers back to the skies. … Continue Reading
• Jetstar Asia and Emirates reintroduce transit at Changi AirportPremier beach resort brand, Outrigger Hospitality Group, is pleased to announce the appointments of Brian Lynx as Area Director of Sales and Marketing, overseeing Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort, Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger, Waikiki Malia by Outrigger and OHANA Waikiki East by Outrigger and Rey Baysa as Executive Chef at the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort’s enhanced Kani Ka Pila Grille. … Continue Reading
• JetBlue Names Carol Clements Chief Digital & Technology OfficerMelbourne will come to life like never before in a new playable, public art experience unveiled today.
Algarve-based winery Quinta dos Vales has introduced The Vines, a brand-new resort of holiday-homes, located in the heart of the renowned wine estate. … Continue Reading
Omni Hotels and Resorts saw a sudden boost in job posting in 2021, after nearly a year of low hiring activity. … Continue Reading
Following the news that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a joint statement calling for an immediate pause to the use of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine; … Continue Reading
Exclusively for the month of April Viking is offering travellers the chance to explore more with combined cruise and land touring extensions creating remarkable packages at incredible prices. … Continue Reading
Along with many of you, I am sure we will remember the TV series Yes Minister and with my having worked in government in the UK, it was a pretty good demonstration of the UK’s skills at political procrastination and confusion. … Continue Reading
As the volcanic disaster in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines continues to unfold, regional solidarity is once again at the forefront of relief efforts.
Orchid Restaurant at Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman invites guests to a sumptuous iftar feast featuring traditional Ramadan dishes from the Middle East. … Continue Reading
The South African Film Festival (SAFF) will present an engaging program of nine documentaries, five features and two short films when it returns from 12 to 24 May. … Continue Reading
The COVID-19-led boom in online sales has caused an impressive growth of the European eCommerce market, both in terms of revenue and the number of users. … Continue Reading
Built and Irongate Group (“Irongate”) in joint venture (‘the “Built Irongate JV”), today announced the lodgement of a Stage 1 State Significant Development Application (Stage 1 SSDA) for the redevelopment of a luxury hotel mixed use project at 52 Phillip Street and the adjacent heritage-listed building at 50 Phillip Street. … Continue Reading
Celebrating its 10th year, contemporary Mayfair hotel, 45 Park Lane, is bringing some much needed colour and positivity to 2021 with the reopening of its diverse array of art exhibitions. … Continue Reading
Internationally renowned Pan Pacific Hotels Group is pumping new life into the heart of south east Melbourne after opening its newest upscale hotel, PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne on Monday. … Continue Reading
STR’s preliminary March 2021 data for Berlin hotels shows slightly better performance compared with recent months, albeit at overall low levels due to continued restrictions in Germany. … Continue Reading
It is not uncommon to have a favorite bra, or a lucky pair of pants. The pair you wear when your fingers a crossed for a really good day. Now, innovations in E-Textiles and Smart Clothing have taken this phenomenon to the next level. … Continue Reading
Starting today, members of Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, can earn points toward free nights at the company’s extraordinary portfolio of hotels and premium and luxury home rentals when ordering food delivery on Uber Eats and requesting select Uber rides (NYSE: UBER). … Continue Reading
Exhibitors at the upcoming 129th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), to be held online from April 15 to 24, will debut a rich line-up of new and premium products via livestreaming events, some 30 percent of which shine a spotlight on new fashion items. … Continue Reading
Hotelbeds, the world’s leading bedbank, has today announced a strategic partnership with Banyan Tree Group, one of the world’s leading independent, multi-branded hospitality groups. … Continue Reading
• Lonely Planet reveals 25 of New Zealand’s most amazing road trips with the release of a second edition of New Zealand’s Best Trips.In consideration of the continuing travel restrictions and uncertainty of when they will be lifted, Rocky Mountaineer is delaying the start of its Canadian travel season until July 5, 2021. … Continue Reading
The Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort is positioning itself as the most practical resort in Mauritius from which to explore the ecotourism attractions of the ‘wild’ south of the island. … Continue Reading
Thank you for your kindness in supporting Burma at this time. … Continue Reading
With winter right around the corner, now is the best time to secure the 2021 Epic Australia Pass before the price rises by $100 on 11 May. … Continue Reading
Major advances in energy sources, electric transport and heating will not be enough to reach net-zero by 2050, unless our cities and innovations are digitally interconnected for real impact. … Continue Reading
Hotel business is always challenging, even more so, on an island nation that is heavily dependent on international business travellers during these turbulent times. … Continue Reading
While Aussies and Kiwis have just seen their travel hopes restored since the announcement of the trans-Tasman bubble last week, G Adventures has been keeping the travel dream alive in markets where travel is possible, to help support agents and continue its mission of changing lives through travel by giving back to local communities that rely on tourism. … Continue Reading
Earthrise, Marie’s Dictionary, Counter Mapping and 5000 Miles Apart, featured on the Planet Classroom Network this month, illustrate that beyond the beauty of our individual heritage, history and language, there are universal values that tie us together as a human race. … Continue Reading
The Whitsundays Island is a perfect getaway for beach lovers and definitely not a spot to be missed if you’re into watersports. Enjoy the thrill of speeding through the waters as you embark on an adrenaline-fuelled guided jet ski tour suitable for everyone of all skill levels — beginner to advanced. … Continue Reading
Did you know that all the post offices around the world know where Santa Claus lives, so the only address you have to write to your letter is “Santa Claus”. … Continue Reading
The newly formed U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, and Export Promotion, led by Chairwoman Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Ranking Member Rick Scott (R-FL), held its first-ever hearing today, entitled “The State of Travel and Tourism During COVID.”
