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The Melbourne Star Observation Wheel has won both Best Attraction and Best Large Business at the inaugural Docklands Business Awards. 
Norwegian today reported its full year and fourth quarter 2019 results. Year on year, unit revenue increased in nine consecutive months, driven by maturing routes and the optimization of Norwegian’s global route network. 
Accor, Australia’s largest hotel operator with a network of over 380 hotels and apartments, has appointed Claire Haigh as its new Director of Communications for the Pacific region. 
Oman Air Cargo has awarded CHAMP a five-year contract for its suite of e-cargo solutions. Following a request for proposals for cargo IT solutions, CHAMP won the contracts from a wide field of competitors. 
Thai restaurant operator, Mango Tree Worldwide, is celebrating the first anniversary of Mango Tree Bistro Dubai JBR by unveiling a competition for diners to win a trip for two to Thailand to discover the roots of Thai food and the history of the culinary brand. 
The world’s leading premium cruise line, Princess Cruises, has announced plans to add 44 new cruises from five major Australian cities with the redeployment of Sapphire Princess down under. 
Rwanda may be one of the smallest countries on the African mainland, but what it lacks in land size, it makes up for in experiences. 
Vilnius, Lithuania. Season four of the critically acclaimed Stranger Things was being shot in Vilnius, Lithuania. Preparations for the production started last November and filming ended on 14 February. 
In just a few short months, winter in Japan will melt into spring and reveal the coveted cherry blossoms, or sakura. Whilst Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka count amongst the most popular viewing spots for Japan’s iconic floral spectacle, there are a range of lesser-known cherry blossom places and experiences available for those travellers wanting to experience the magic of the sakura season away from the crowds. 
Western Australian regional tourism organisation, Australia’s Coral Coast, has launched its annual Holiday Planner for 2020. 
Join the dinner table on Monday 24 February, at leading plant-based restaurant Alibi Bar & Kitchen as it launches its first ‘Real Food. Real Talk.’ 
The Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy (HKGTA), a holistic sports wellness destination, has joined the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF). 
Yoga fans and wellness enthusiasts will learn to master essential poses while calming their minds and re-energizing their bodies with new, multiple-day healthy yoga retreat packages at Azerai Can Tho. 
The Ritz-Carlton, Perth is offering guests the opportunity to transcend into a place of pure relaxation with a stay inclusive of a 60-minute Equilibrium Massage for two with rhythmic flowing movements to instil full body tranquillity. 
GOCO Hospitality, led by Chief Executive Officer Ingo Schweder, is delighted to announce that it has signed an agreement to advise AMAALA, the ultra-luxury development project located along the Red Sea on the northwest coast of Saudi Arabia, on wellness. 
Swiss-Belhotel International’s acclaimed success story over more than three decades has been marked by milestones – and another has just occurred with the soft opening of its first Malaysian property.
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai has unveiled its palatial Royal Penthouse, a luxurious addition to its signature suites. 
The modern, upscale Dusit Doha Hotel in West Bay’s Diplomatic Area has set its sights on becoming a preferred banqueting provider for Qatar-based businesses, organizations and residents. 
Jungfraujoch is the saddle which links two of the highest peaks in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps. 
Australian Wildlife Journeys has recently launched a series of coordinated conservation action days, to assist in rehabilitating habitat to support wild animal populations adjacent to fire-affected areas and beyond. 
Cruising close to home™ just keeps getting better and better. American Cruise Lines will add another brand new modern riverboat to its fleet on the Columbia & Snake Rivers in 2021. 
The all-new “Magic Happens” parade debuts at Disneyland Park on Feb. 28, 2020. As this daytime spectacular moves along Main Street, U.S.A., guests will celebrate moments of magic from beloved stories they’ve seen in films from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. 
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak has certainly taken a toll on the Asia travel market this past month and a half.
