Airlines cut back as coronavirus bites into traffic
As new developments and official travel advisories relating to coronavirus made headlines at the weekend, Qantas International has followed other airlines and cut capacity, slashing 16% of its Asia capacity until at least the end of May, impacting flights from Australia to mainland China, Hong Kong and Singapore. … Continue Reading
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• John Rozentals checks out the week’s travel bargains.
• PANDEMIC MONITOR – 20 February 2020
New-age carrier Vietjet has announced its latest promotions, offering 50 per cent discounts on ticket fares for all routes (*) from today till 29 February 2020. 
SWISS took delivery today of the first of 25 new aircraft of the Airbus A320neo family. The new arrival was formally welcomed to the fleet and named “Engelberg” in a ceremony at Zurich Airport. 
With the eight-year construction programme all but complete, Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) is proud to confirm the date on which the first historic flights will take off and land on Brisbane’s new runway (BNR) – Sunday, 12 July 2020. 
Concerns regarding the effects of COVID-19 on the tourism industry are increasing daily and its growing impact is being felt by all industry stakeholders from both the public and private sector. 
Over the past 24 hours, Hurtigruten’s battery hybrid powered expedition cruise ship MS Roald Amundsen has made history once again – exploring waters further south than any Hurtigruten ship has ever been in the Norwegian expedition cruise line’s 127 years of history. 
All Out Africa, one of Eswatini’s most highly rated and professional adventure tour operators, are running hiking tours through Ngwempisi, an untouched wilderness in the South Western corner of the country. 
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina continues to rank as one of the fastest-growing family and vacation destinations in the nation, attracting approximately 20 million visitors annually. 
Standby for an influx of powerhouse global hotel brands. Coming in Q3 2020, the Marriot Luxury Collection opens The Tasman, its $50 million five-star Hobart hotel in a restored heritage building in Parliament Square. 
The current winter weather with its freezing temperatures is once again attracting many people throughout Europe to saunas and wellness temples. But beware: the “dress code” for sweat rooms is by no means uniform in all countries. 
Ultima Collection announces the launch of Ultima Geneva Grand Villa, an urban sanctuary opening on 1 April 2020. Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, Ultima Geneva Grand Villa will be a luxury residence available for private hire only, offering travellers a stylish gateway to the Alps. 
“I love you to the moon;” “I am over the moon;” “Once in a blue moon.” It may be 384,400 kilometres away, but Earth’s nearest neighbour is always in our thoughts. 
In a five-week span in which four 2019 Presidents Cup participants – two from the International Team and two from the US Team – won on the PGA Tour, the Presidents Cup and partner organisations have combined to generate more than US$1.1 million for Australia bushfire relief efforts. 
The couples of Australia’s most popular reality show, Married at First Sight, enjoyed an extended stay at Sydney’s most Insta-worthy hotel, SKYE Suites on Kent Street, while they filmed Season 7 as part of a partnership agreement with the show. 
Qatar Airways and Qatar Duty Free (QDF) are proud to sponsor the Qatar Total Open Tennis Tournament 2020 at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha. 
The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) has today released preliminary findings on leisure (holiday) travel by Australians in 2019. 
This summer, Greenall’s Gin is excited to announce their inaugural partnership with the famous American Express Openair Cinemas in Sydney. 
