People and the environment before profit: The Economy for the Common Good

The Economy for the Common Good movement was founded in 2010 by Austrian journalist Christian Felber and now has members all over the world. … Continue Reading

Steigenberger Alcazar is announced The Best Luxury Resort in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt 2019

The shiny Sharm El Sheikh and the Red Sea coast: isn`t it a perfect combination for a wonderful vacation? But the experts of Luxury Lifestyle Awards have one more component to add. … Continue Reading

Qatar Airways celebrates Australia Day with summer special deals

Qatar Airways is celebrating Australia Day by offering summer specials to some of the most popular holiday destinations across Ireland, Greece, France, Croatia, Portugal, plus many more. … Continue Reading

ANA announces schedule for double daily departures from Sydney

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has released it’s new schedule for double daily flights from Sydney to Tokyo (Haneda Airport), with ANA’s Dreamliner 787-9 aircraft departing Sydney at 12:55pm and arriving into Tokyo Haneda Airport at 8:30pm commencing 29^th March. … Continue Reading

Changi Airport begins Terminal 2 expansion works to increase capacity and enhance passenger experience

Changi Airport Group (CAG) has announced that expansion and renovation works at Terminal 2 (T2) will commence in February 2020, beginning with check-in rows 9 to 12 in the Departure Hall. … Continue Reading

Kitchens On Kent New Executive Chef Set To Bring Luck And Fortune As He Launches With Lunar New Year Celebrations At The Langham, Sydney.

As the Western New Year of 2020 enters full swing and the Lunar New Year approaches, The Langham, Sydney is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Lech as their new Executive Chef. … Continue Reading

Aeronology goes multilingual.

Today the CEO of Aeronology, Russell Carstensen has announced that its online travel applications and online services will become multilingual. … Continue Reading

Summer Special: BridgeClimb Family Offering

Sydney’s iconic BridgeClimb experience, enabling climbers to ascend to the Summit of one of the world’s most famous structures is offering new value for family adventures. … Continue Reading

Moët Hennessy Unveils Its Vinexpo Program: Sharing, Engaging With and Uniting Around Living Soils

After announcing its intention to take part in the Vinexpo Paris exhibition (from February 10^th to 12^th, 2020), setting up as an agora dedicated to sustainable issues, Moët Hennessy is unveiling the contents of its program. … Continue Reading

OYO downsizing illustrates risk associated with its rapid growth strategy, says GlobalData

Following the news that OYO’s growth strategy is currently being re-evaluated due to questions surrounding its ability to become profitable. … Continue Reading

Mysk by Shaza Delivers Captivating Pitch for Owners at Saudi Arabia Hotel Investment Conference

Mysk by Shaza took part in the ‘Three Minute Pitch’ at the Saudi Arabia Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC) in Riyadh on 21 January. … Continue Reading

On Global Belly Laugh Day P&O Cruises reveals respected Aussie comedian, Rhys Nicholson will headline the sailing to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Today is Global Belly Laugh Day and P&O is celebrating by announcing well known comedian Rhys Nicholson will be joining the cruise line’s first sailing to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. … Continue Reading

Carnival’s Get Me Out There Sale With Savings of up to $900^ Per Cabin, 50% Reduced Deposits† PP and Free Upgrades

Carnival Cruise Line has launched its GET ME OUT THERE SALE with unbelievable savings on many tropical South Pacific cruises. … Continue Reading

Musical Life in Germany

How international are Germany’s Musikhochschulen? How many performances are staged by opera houses and what is performed? … Continue Reading

OECS Music Talk continues in St. Kitts and Nevis

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2019 Hawaii Hotel Performance Report

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China’s Wuliangye sends greetings to welcome Chinese Lunar New Year at Times Square, NY

China’s leading liquor producer Wuliangye Yibin Co., Ltd. sent its greetings to the Chinese people all over the world from the “China Screen” at Times Square, New York, before the arrival of the Chinese Lunar New Year, which falls on January 25, this year. … Continue Reading

Governor Asa Hutchinson to Make Major Announcement at Delta Heritage Trail State Park

Arkansas State Parks and the Walton Family Foundation will host an event on Thursday, January 30, to announce a major collaboration in the Arkansas Delta designed to provide a unique recreational opportunity in Eastern Arkansas as well as improve the economy through increased tourism in the area and provide a pathway to a healthy lifestyle. … Continue Reading

Japan to experience highest growth in international arrivals by 2022, says GlobalData

Following the news that the number of international tourists is set to reach 1.7 billion in 2022 and no country will see a greater increase in international arrivals than Japan; … Continue Reading

High Country comeback a feast for Melburnians

Close to 100 producers and makers from across the region are staging a​ ​High Country Comeback ​on ​Sunday 2 February​ at The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne. … Continue Reading

10 Ways to Enjoy 2020 Elephant Boat Race & River Festival (and Keep Your Feet Dry)

With dragon boat racing at fever pitch across Southeast Asia, the annual Elephant Boat Race & River Festival on the banks of the Chao Phraya River has claimed its rightful spot at the top of Bangkok’s social calendar. … Continue Reading

Experience sushi reimagined, as Sushi Sushi embarks on a new era with the relaunch of its flagship store.

Australia’s first to market sushi retailer, Sushi Sushi, is encouraging Melbournians to experience sushi reimagined, with the launch of its new-concept store at Chadstone, The Fashion Capital. … Continue Reading

SoFi Supercharges its Debit and Credit Cards with Mastercard

SoFi, the digital personal finance company, and Mastercard today announced a multifaceted partnership to offer a suite of products and in-person experiences to its nearly one million (and growing) SoFi members. … Continue Reading

Trail-Blazer Pak Se-ri to Receive USGA’s Highest Honour

Honouring golf’s greatest ambassadors, innovators and leaders, the USGA has revealed its 2020 Annual Award honourees highlighted by Pak Se-ri, the 1998 US Women’s Open champion and World Golf Hall of Famer, as the Bob Jones Award recipient. … Continue Reading

Siamese Warrior Massage at Anantara Spa, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel

Anantara Spa invites you to treat yourself to a holistic therapy that invokes ancient traditions from 1 – 29 February 2020 at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel. … Continue Reading

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai Launches Two Celebratory Accommodation Offers

 Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai has launched two celebratory accommodation offers for guests to celebrate special events in style. The Suite Indulgence package and the Let’s Celebrate offer, both make a stay at the five-star hotel truly memorable. … Continue Reading

So/ Auckland Accepted Into Virtuoso®

SO/ Auckland has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprised of more than 1,800 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. … Continue Reading

Japan Welcomes First Hotel Indigo In Hakone Gora’s Historical Onsen Neighbourhood

InterContinental Hotels Group^® (IHG^®)’s boutique lifestyle brand has debuted in Japan with the opening of Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora. … Continue Reading

STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 18 January

The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 12-18 January 2020, according to data from STR. … Continue Reading

Mandalas are my Key into the Workforce

By Dino Vlachos

“I cannot for the life of me get a good photo of this piece,” Stef Hodgson captioned an Instagram photo in November last year. … Continue Reading

TravelCard launches #business4thebush to drive tourism back to fire affected regions

Today TravelCard Real-Time™ Travel Insurance launches #business4thebush, and throws open the challenge to Aussie businesses to join. … Continue Reading

Save up to US2000 per couple on new American BBQ themed river cruises

Includes unlimited drinks and shore excursions

Nothing beats an authentic American BBQ in the mid-west – and for a limited time, the American Queen Steamboat Company is offering Australians savings of up to US$2000 per couple on an eight-night ‘American BBQ Challenge Cruise’.  The deal is valid for bookings made before March 31, 2020. … Continue Reading

Groupe Couleur to manage Rugby World Cup 2023 official travel agent selection process

A leader in the major event travel marketplace, Groupe Couleur will manage the official travel agent appointment process, which kicks off with agents around the world invited to register their interest from now until 31 March, 2020. … Continue Reading

2020 Global Travel Marketing Trends Unveiled in New Sojern Report

Sojern, a leading provider of digital marketing solutions serving 10,000 customers in more than 140 countries, today published the second edition of its report, The Future of Travel Advertising: 2020 State of the Industry Report. … Continue Reading

OYO Hotels & Homes Selects Sabre as its Long-Term Strategic Partner

 Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, has signed a strategic long-term global partnership with OYO Hotels & Homes. … Continue Reading

Backyard Travel’s new Myanmar Tour Takes Families to the ‘Golden Land’

Backyard Travel, the online boutique tour operator specializing in insider tours throughout Asia today announced a perfect new Myanmar tour for families with a sense of adventure. … Continue Reading

Polar Expedition Ideas for Your Next Icy Adventure

From the majestic Great White Continent in the far south to the High Arctic in the north, Hurtigruten’s polar
expeditions will take you to the world’s most remote and pristine frozen wilderness areas. … Continue Reading