Transformation for motel that sent chills up many spines
A notorious Australian city motel which guests described as dodgy, seedy and the “scariest motel experience” (“bullet holes in glass” and “knife in the pool”) is reportedly on the market, with neighbours looking forward to its transformation into something much more positive and friendly. … Continue Reading
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There’s no question TFE Hotels newest Hotel General Manager expected a mind-blowing challenge with the arrival of A by Adina. 
SWISS is to become the first airline in the Lufthansa Group to trial IATA’s new Travel Pass app, which it will do on its Zurich-London Heathrow route from 22 April onwards. 
Affinidi, a Singapore-based company founded by investment firm Temasek, and The Commons Project Foundation today announced a new partnership that will leverage Affinidi’s leading digital credential verification solution to enable the safe reopening of borders around the world as international travel resumes. 
Cunard Captain, Christopher Wells, is retiring after a stellar 20-year career with Cunard, part of 30 years spent working across Carnival Corporation cruise lines. In recognition of his outstanding service he has been awarded the rank of Commodore. 
Lona Misa Bar & Kitchen will officially open its doors from Friday April 16 within the new designer hotel Ovolo South Yarra as South Yarra’s only true plant-based restaurant and bar offering. 
Being “one of the best Hong Kong hotels for quarantine that goes above and beyond to keep quarantining guests sane and comfortable during their stay” recommended by Discovery, Cathay Pacific, Dorsett Wanchai, Hong Kong is offering all-inclusive quarantine packages from just HK$800 per night, with 3 meals per day and up to US$281 cash credits to be used during the stay. 
The month of April welcomes the celebration of Songkran, the Thai New Year. This exciting holiday, aptly named “the water festival”, typically involves gathering together with friends, family, and the community to reflect and “wash away” the grievances and poor luck from the past year. 
TFE Hotels’ A by Adina Sydney, set to open late April 2021, is being billed as the flagship property of an elevated new ‘premium’ suite of Apartment Hotels, where VIP guest experience is set to soar to extraordinary heights. 
In what could be some of the lowest kilometre mid 80s Holden’s existing in Australia is a VL Walkinshaw and VN SS Group A that are going to auction expected to fetch over $1 million. 
Couples looking to mark their nuptials after a year of lockdowns and travel restrictions can do so with some additional spoils at Baros. 
To help relieve emotional pressures faced by women, the Women’s General Association of Macau and Melco Resorts & Entertainment co-organized an inauguration ceremony for the “Feel Better – Women’s Personal Development and Support Program” followed by a mental wellness seminar on April 13. 
IDeaS, a SAS company, the world’s leading provider of hotel revenue management software and services, announced today its partnership with Cora Cora Maldives to implement IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) at the Maldives’ most anticipated new resort opening of 2021. 
The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board today announced an initiative powered by digital health company Sharecare and Forbes Travel Guide, the global authority on hospitality excellence, to verify the health security of all hotels with 50 or more rooms in the City of Los Angeles. 
Step through the CULTURE GATE to JAPAN to explore the country’s regional diversity through contemporary art. This new exhibition can be explored online and at seven airports and a cruise terminal in Japan. 
Summer might be over, and whilst many Aussies will need to bid adieu to daylight savings and extended days at the beach, Autumn certainly has its benefits. 
It’s the iconic catchphrase from the world famous Imperial Leather commercial that put Tahiti on the wish list of millions. 
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.”
