Sydney: loadsamoney and a tale of two cities, or is it three?
Fascinating insights into very different aspects of Sydney – gained as Covid-19 spreads and the city is in lockdown – add perspective to the struggle to earn a living in the face of the coronavirus, while shedding light on various ways of making money. … Continue Reading
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TripAdvisor have revealed their most-anticipated Best of the Best list of 2021, and The Apurva Kempinski Bali’s signature restaurant Koral has been named as the world’s number-one picture-perfect restaurant. 
Korean Air signed an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) R&D cooperation agreement with the Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) on August 5 to establish a safe and efficient UAM transportation management system. 
Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland, Alaska and the Russian Arctic are just some of the destinations offered by PONANT, in 2023, in its Expedition Voyages aboard small luxury ships. 
As a result of the still-dynamic pandemic development and the resulting major impediments to travel activity worldwide, SWISS incurred an operating loss of CHF 398.2 million for the first six months of 2021 (H1 2020: CHF ‑266.4 million). 
With newly appointed CEO Stephen Alden at the helm, Raffles Hotels & Resorts embarks on an exciting new era. A legendary brand known for transforming landmark properties in storied destinations around the world, Raffles is on track to more than double its illustrious portfolio, adding a host of distinguished locations that will continue to set the standard in the luxury hospitality industry. 
The Mysa Motel – a seven-room, boutique luxury motel in Palm Beach on the Gold Coast – is redefining the motel genre through its earth-focused approach. 
The Standard, the most innovative brand in the hospitality business, continues its expansion into key markets in Asia with the announcement of The Standard, Singapore. 
The HKTDC Food Expo, Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (Special Edition), HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair, HKTDC Home Delights Expo and HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo, hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held concurrently at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 12 August. 
Avani Barbarons Seychelles Resort, one of the brand’s earliest properties to launch back in 2015, will be undergoing a multi-million dollar upgrade. 
American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce it has accepted delivery of American Melody from Chesapeake Shipbuilding on time. 
Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, announced today new details on the continued expansion and enhancement of their current ski offerings in North America and the Alps. 
Living in the “new” normalcy with less travel opportunities, travellers are in search for a new purpose through luxury travel and are willing to spend more to experience the best quality service and accommodation. 
Banyan Hua Hin, the healthy active lifestyle community near Thailand’s gulf coast, has seen a sharp rise in sales of its luxury residences in 2021, as urban domestic buyers seek second homes or new permanent bases driven by fast improving international education, medical proficiencies and infrastructure to add to the existing high-quality lifestyle on offer at the coastal destination. 
As COVID cases continue to rise globally, certified B Corp Intrepid Travel has launched a new fundraising and advocacy campaign aimed at supporting global vaccine equity. This is an integral component of saving lives and restarting economies, with current data showing less than 1% of COVID-19 vaccine doses have been delivered to low-income countries. 
