Qantas has launched two new routes from Sydney to regional NSW, helping to reboot the local tourism industry’s post-Covid recovery – while avoiding the controversy that surrounds flights from Victoria, where a number of Melbourne suburbs are in full coronavirus lockdown. … Continue Reading
Brisbane Economic Development Agency’s (Brisbane EDA) Lucinda Hunter has been awarded the Australian Association of Convention Bureaux (AACB) 2020 Destinations International Prize. … Continue Reading
• Political Jargon Of The Year Awards, 2020
Riviera Travel River Cruises and its Australian representative, Cruise Traveller, are giving Australian consumers and travel agents the chance to win a luxury, eight-day cruise for two aboard Riviera Travel’s brand new, five-star river ship, MS Geoffrey Chaucer. … Continue Reading
Virgin Australia is opening up more travel options for Australians, with the airline resuming domestic flights on 17 more routes, taking travellers to just under 30 local destinations by early August. … Continue Reading
Beginning July 2, domestic First Class and Delta Comfort+ customers will begin to see complimentary beer and wine on all flights greater than 500 miles as Delta begins reintroducing adult beverage offerings after recent service adjustments made in March. … Continue Reading
Changi Airport has begun transforming the passenger experience with new contactless and cleaning innovations for a safer, but yet seamless, airport journey. … Continue Reading
• Emirates resumes on-ground services for premium customers
The Travel Corporation (TTC) has announced an industry first with a new innovative initiative, adding to its comprehensive, new wellbeing and hygiene measures for every guest and team member. … Continue Reading
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched its AppChallenge for 2020, the sixth time the successful program has been run. The AppChallenge is an opportunity for startups at the forefront of innovation to work with the world’s leading airline and be part of the driving force in changing the way we travel. … Continue Reading
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the decision by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to use 2019 as a baseline for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). … Continue Reading
• May Passenger Demand Shows Slight Improvement
Low yields in recent vintages, bushfires and the impact of COVID-19 have resulted in the Royal Adelaide Wine Show relaxing its entry requirements for this year’s awards. … Continue Reading
Four months ago, UNWTO asked its Members, the tourism sector and tourists themselves for patience. To stay at home for today so we could travel again tomorrow. … Continue Reading
• Growing Chinese customer database and online performance updateThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in May showing a slight improvement in the air cargo market. But capacity remains unable to meet demand as a result of the loss of belly cargo operations on passenger aircraft that have been parked. … Continue Reading
Riviera Travel River Cruises and its Australian representative, Cruise Traveller, are giving Australian consumers and travel agents the chance to win a luxury, eight-day cruise for two aboard Riviera Travel’s brand new, five-star river ship, MS Geoffrey Chaucer. … Continue Reading
Luxury hotels and resorts have always positioned seclusion, exclusivity and a host of wellness options as touchpoints in their offerings. … Continue Reading
Dive into Polar and beyond, Hurtigruten’s new 2021/2022 expedition cruise brochure, and discover the world’s spectacular coastlines with the leader in sustainable exploration travel. … Continue Reading
• Viking’s Risk-Free Guarantee ExtendedFor a limited time, book the best premium cruise line, and everyone in every stateroom gets everything they could need to unwind. … Continue Reading
• Oceania Cruises Launches Exclusive Upgrade Sale, with Option to Upgrade up to Four Cabin CatergoriesOrganised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) under the sponsorship of Koç Holding, Istanbul Biennial opens two artist films to online access every Friday in weekly periods since 3 April, in collaboration with the artists participated in past editions. … Continue Reading
As the world is slowly shifting into the new normal phase, The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali is delighted to announce the reopening of its Brunch Infinito at Prego. … Continue Reading
The power of the flower is set to reign this year with the iconic Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers today announcing that over 170,000 blooms have been planted across the city’s major parks and public spaces to create a spectacular canvas of colour for much needed celebrations in September. … Continue Reading
• Another Record-Breaking Year For Adelaide Fringe And Ready To Face The Challenges AheadThe Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) has congratulated Regional Australia Bank for being one of only two accredited data recipients at the commencement of open banking. … Continue Reading
• Take the fight off-shore: customer owned banks support government’s $1.35 billion cyber packageOrder Food Online Now at Tenshino Bangkok! Treat yourself anywhere you like by enjoying our tasty new takeaway ‘Donburi Box’ for lunch and dinner from Tenshino, the best Japanese Restaurant in Bangkok, 2nd floor at Pullman Bangkok King Power. Order time every day at 11.00 – 19.30 hrs. … Continue Reading
Visit the charming emirate of Ajman and have a fun-filled, adrenaline-pumping time with your loved-ones at Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman. … Continue Reading
Gudou Holdings Limited (“Gudou Holdings” or “Company”, which together with its subsidiaries, is referred to as the “Group”, SEHK stock code: 8308), a well-known operator of hot spring resorts and hotels and developer of tourism properties, announces its further cooperation with China Aoyuan Group Limited (“China Aoyuan”, SEHK stock code: 3883) in developing tourism properties at Gudou Hot Spring Resort in Yamen Town, Xinhui, Jiangmen, Guangdong Province. … Continue Reading
Ovolo knows 14-night quarantine stays are not the easiest, being confined to a cramped room consecutively for days and with little to do and limited service. … Continue Reading
It has come to our attention the article released by Leonie Thorn entitled “Victoria’s coronavirus quarantine program to get a ‘reset’ after breaches” released today, that alleges: … Continue Reading
Crowne Plaza Hobart opens its doors today 1 July, marking the arrival of the first Crowne Plaza and IHG hotel in Tasmania. … Continue Reading
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The organisation behind The World’s 50 Best Restaurants has released its first ever e-
As hotels around the world reopen to the public and restrictions on travel and gatherings are increasingly relaxed, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is pleased to lead the hospitality industry with a thoughtful approach to celebrating special occasions, milestones and other important gatherings. … Continue Reading
In an age when companies mining for iron ore, coal, uranium, and personal information yield fortunes for their owners measured in the billions, it is hard to fathom a man building wealth through breakfast cereal. … Continue Reading
IBTM World, which takes place in Barcelona from 1-3 December, has launched its 2020 ‘Event Business Accelerator’, an investment and mentoring programme for event industry entrepreneurs. … Continue Reading
Following a number of countries easing their lockdown rules and getting almost back to ‘normal’, DiscoverCars.com surveyed almost 400 car rental providers to find out what Covid-19 safety measures are in place to keep customers safe. … Continue Reading
Australians are rushing to book local snow getaways in 2020, with new data from Airbnb showing pre-season bookings up on the same time last year. … Continue Reading
Wanting to share that Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef have re-introduced their Daydream Island Privilege Club with the re-opening of the island on July 1st. … Continue Reading
• Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort supports domestic “Love Our Locals” initiative by opening its doors for locals Cent
With European nations easing travel restrictions and reopening their borders to most visitors, European Waterways announced the launch of its 2020 hotel barge cruising season, to start July 12, 2020. As part of the launch, the company is offering up to 20% off charters on select departures, valid when booked by August 31, 2020. … Continue Reading
The team at Sno’n’Ski Holidays have negotiated exclusive packages for New Zealand’s 2021 snow season months ahead of schedule. Many popular New Zealand hotel’s & ski resorts have jumped at the chance to be at a part of this super early bird promotion. … Continue Reading
The number of deals announced in the global travel and tourism sector declined by 3.8% during the week ended June 28, 2020, compared to the previous week, according to GlobalData’s deals database. … Continue Reading
• US air travel reboundsTravelport, a leading technology company serving the global travel industry, has today completed the sale of Locomote, a technology solution enabling travel agencies and travel management companies to manage corporate travel. … Continue Reading
• Oracle Ecosystem Ignites Innovation to Accelerate Hospitality Recovery
To aid the recovery of Kangaroo Island in the aftermath of their devastating bushfires, Kangaroo Island Odysseys has launched a new one-night/one-day ‘Kangaroo Island Road to Recovery Tour’. … Continue Reading
A-Rosa continues its focus on travel agent training launching a new training video with Travel Industry Network. … Continue Reading
• UNWTO and Sommet Education Offer 30 Scholarships Through “Hospitality Challenge”
To celebrate that we will once again walk the Camino de Santiago routes with our friends in 2020, caminoways.com are giving you a very special offer of 10% off! … Continue Reading
With a heritage of producing the highest quality products, today TUMI, the leading international travel and lifestyle brand, takes the next step in its mission to protect what matters. … Continue Reading
Highly respected Eswatini local operator All Out Africa, and UK tour operator Meet the People Tours known to be cultural specialists, have combined forces to offer an excellent tour showcasing Eswatini in 2021 in a beautifully raw and untouched fashion. … Continue Reading
The closure of tourism operations for several months has had a devastating effect for many businesses and millions of livelihoods across the world. … Continue Reading
• Greece must attract its largest source market to reboot vital part of its economy, says GlobalDataYesterday, 1,786 people arrived in Hawaii. During this same time last year approximately 35,000 passengers arrived in Hawaii daily, including residents and visitors. … Continue Reading
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Taiwan has become one of the hot new surfing destinations in the world, with some surfing adventurers dubbing it “the new Hawaii”. … Continue Reading
Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) has launched phase two of its recovery campaign called ‘We’re Saving You A Spot’. … Continue Reading
The July edition of “Discover Arkansas” is now available at www.arkansas.com/discover-
