Huge QF loss, layoffs, deals with agents, int’l flights deferred
Qantas and Jetstar have deferred their planned resumption of regular international passenger flights to most destinations to 31 October 2021 (with the happy exception of New Zealand) – four months later than the previous estimate of July, which had been in place since mid-2020.
• Flight Centre reports eye watering $317 million loss, but well placed for the future.• Refreshing news – new cruise company buys former Saga Sapphire
• International flights to start from October says Qantas
• Pandemic changes NZ domestic travel habits, with satisfaction high
DeAille Tam
Airports Vanuatu Ltd (AVL) wishes to congratulate the Government of Vanuatu on the announcement of the Tamtam Travel Bubble with New Caledonia. 
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium is celebrating the 21st anniversary of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park by announcing that a new zone dedicated to the incredible wildlife of New Zealand’s first and largest marine park is coming to the Aquarium. 
Hennessy, the world’s best-selling cognac, and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a global expansion of their partnership, making Hennessy the “Official Spirit of the NBA” worldwide. 
Whilst travel to Tokyo is not possible just yet, it is high up on the wish list of many Aussie travellers for when borders reopen. 
With the steady roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine restoring confidence in travel worldwide, Katarina Line, Croatia’s premier small ship cruise company, is seeing the phones “ringing steadily” and interest in Croatia growing. 
Mother’s Day will be a celebration at home this year and luxury brand Delicario http://www.delicario.com/ have created tailored gifts of fine artisan food and wine in gift boxes and hampers available online for home delivery as the perfect gourmet surprise for mothers to enjoy. 
Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific has rolled out more than 100 free experiences across 22 Club Wyndham South Pacific resorts in Australia, New Zealand and across Asia Pacific. 
Following the announcement of W Hotels as a major partner of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras for the second year, W Hotels are upping the ante with the help of Aussie icons, old and new, to encourage Australians to rise the challenge to love out loud. 
Emporium Arcade Bar Las Vegas, the lively new bar known for its classic arcade games, innovative bar menu and colorful artistic ambiance, also provides a dynamic addition to the city’s lineup of private event venues. 
The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation together with Howard University announced today the establishment of the Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership in honor of Marriott International’s beloved president and CEO, Arne Sorenson, who tragically passed away last week from pancreatic cancer. 
Australian owned and operated destination specialist, Beyond Travel, have just released some hot deals to experience Scandinavia in the winter, with discounts of up to $300 per couple on its small group escorted tours when booked and deposited by April 30. 
Two-week carnival to kick off 2 April with a range of family-friendly activities 
