There are hopes of international travel to resume soon. Fortunately, Australia has vaccinated 70% of its 16 and above population. … Continue Reading
Anantara Spas worldwide has received 9 top accolades in the World Spa Awards 2021, the most prominent awards programme in the spa tourism industry. The prestigious World Spa Awards serve to celebrate and reward excellence in spa tourism. … Continue Reading
This past weekend, Beverly and I hosted an amazing zoom call with the “Young Wildlife Photographers of South Africa” club. I fully expected the zoom to be about camera settings and hopefully the art of working the light to create imagery. Instead, it developed in discussions about Dante, the Art of War, storytelling through the lens, and in life. And ultimately, the importance of winning the battle for the hearts and minds of the planet. … Continue Reading
Jetstar launched its NT flight sale, offering $99 flights to Uluru and Darwin. … Continue Reading
Singapore Airlines (SIA) today announced Sydney will once again welcome the Airline’s flagship Airbus A380 from Wednesday 1 December 2021, increasing capacity to the Sydney market ahead of the Christmas holiday period. … Continue Reading
Although excessive screen time is often frowned upon, language experts say that watching shows in a foreign language – if done with near obsession – can help someone learn that language. … Continue Reading
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The Philippines is home to lovely beaches and picturesque mountain vistas but the city life is another attraction the travellers can enjoy. … Continue Reading
• Welcome to Bali
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens announced today that it has acquired the archive of acclaimed novelist and travel writer Pico Iyer, author of such bestsellers as The Art of Stillness and The Open Road. … Continue Reading
Moët Hennessy, world leader of high-quality wine and spirits, inaugurates its new Robert-Jean de Vogüé Research Center dedicated to advancing knowledge and evolving practices. … Continue Reading
Today Microsoft announced it has collaborated with GOPASS Global to jointly build an AI-powered data analytics platform, the first of its kind to provide critical insights about safer travel for business and leisure travellers.
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has reached over 75% full vaccination rate for colleagues in Macau and Hong Kong as part of its Get the Jab program, in which the Company earmarked 16 million in incentives to achieve COVID-19 herd immunity. … Continue Reading
The 15th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook opened in Guilin city, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region last Friday. … Continue Reading
• Fuel Reduction Tool Demo at 2021 World ATM Congress
Princess is aiming to get back to its core itineraries with the same ratio of available lower berth days across the trades, said Deanna Austin, chief commercial officer for Princess Cruises. … Continue Reading
More than 1.5 million penguins, 3.5 million seabirds and 80,000 elephant seals can be found on the isolated and rarely visited, subantarctic islands of Australia and New Zealand. … Continue Reading
The Inthira Group signed an agreement with the Lao Development Bank (LDB) on 18 October, to provide financing to the 20-year-old tourism and hospitality company for developing sustainable tourism products. … Continue Reading
After five years of planning and development, Yarra Hotel Group sets a date for the grand opening of its brand new multi-faceted venue, Sky Bar Melbourne. … Continue Reading
WHAT: Lybra– developer of the Assistant RMS, a machine learning, demand-centric revenue management system (RMS), and Revenue Hub – the leading source of hospitality industry information, jobs, events and expert views on topics related to Revenue Management, Reservations, Front Office, Distribution, eCommerce and Digital Marketing – are proud to announce the upcoming online round table discussion, … Continue Reading
• OzAsia Festival lights up tonight with lanterns, performances and moreMastercard today announced a new supply chain finance capability within Track Business Payment Service (Track BPS) – designed to increase access to working capital while lowering costs, reducing complexity and risk, and accelerating automation when businesses pay and get paid. … Continue Reading
• “Justice delayed is justice denied”: CHOICE on overdue Banking Royal Commission draft laws
Creators of Australia’s favourite premium entertaining crackers, Olina’s Bakehouse, has expanded beyond its successful core range with the launch of Seeded SNACKERS – an expertly crafted snack that will satisfy those afternoon savoury cravings. … Continue Reading
The EU’s new rules around USB-C chargers are expected to further impact Apple’s sentiments, according to GlobalData. The leading data and analytics company notes that Apple’s sentiments around Europe were already down by 15% in Q3 2021* compared to Q2 2021, and the announcement will do nothing to its recovery. … Continue Reading
• Foxconn sets new milestone with three EV prototypes, says GlobalData
Virgin Australia has renewed its multi-year air content distribution partnership with Amadeus, which means travel sellers that are connected to the Amadeus Travel Platform will enjoy access to Virgin Australia’s travel agency content including flight schedules, fares, seat maps and ancillaries. … Continue Reading
From 21st to 24th October, the European Golf Tour will see the Majorca Golf Open return to the island for the first time in ten years at Calvià’s Santa Ponça golf course. … Continue Reading
Global leader in improving brain and body performance, Aviv Clinics, is now offering extensive premium concierge services to complement its proprietary medical treatment program. … Continue Reading
Probably the most recognizable family in the music industry: The Jacksons will soon celebrate their 55th anniversary. The five brothers, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael, from Gary, Indiana, first became known as Jackson 5, became famous for their incredible musical talent and spectacular choreographies. … Continue Reading
After border closures for almost 18 months, Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas is ready to welcome international guests back to Thailand following the announcement that fully vaccinated visitors from low-risk countries can travel quarantine-free to the Kingdom from November 1st. … Continue Reading
Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 527 hotels and resorts in 55 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, is pleased to announce its upcoming debut in Egypt with the launch of a new build Oaks property. … Continue Reading
Positive News! Friendly Fiji is opening it’s borders from 01 December and looking forward to have international travellers back. … Continue Reading
A relaxing summer on the Atlantic coast away from the hustle and bustle awaits holidaymakers at the OCÉANO Health Spa Hotel. … Continue Reading
For the past 127 years, Gibson–the iconic American instrument brand–has been synonymous with creating and shaping sound across genres of music and generations of players.Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, and Accelya, a leading global provider of technology solutions to the air transport industry, today announced that Oman Air has migrated its loyalty program, Sindbad, to the FLX Passenger Platform. … Continue Reading
More than 50 per cent of the world’s hip fractures are expected to occur in the Asia Pacific by the year 2050. … Continue Reading
The 130th Canton Fair kicked off on October 15 for the first time both online and offline, attracting a record-breaking number of products showcases thanks to the brand-new platform and initiative. … Continue Reading
The director of a pioneering family-owned tourism group and the general manager of an Aboriginal trust with investments in the Daintree and the Savannah Way have been elected to the Board of Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) at the 2021 Annual General Meeting today (October 21). … Continue Reading
Summer is here and now more than ever people are excited to visit the outdoors. Thredbo is Australia’s premier adventure destination and is home to Australia’s only lift-accessed mountain bike park, some of the country’s best hikes, a HUGE calendar of events, live music and activities.
Along with practically every aspect of our lives, the course of travel has been redefined repeatedly over the past year and a half, with seismic shifts propelling us towards a continuously evolving version of the ‘new normal.’ … Continue Reading
Island diving has returned to Fitzroy Island Resort on the Great Barrier Reef in Tropical North Queensland with the opening of the Fitzroy Island Sports Hub (FISH) and its dedicated dive pool. … Continue Reading
For more than 100 years, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has remained steadfast in protecting local communities and the planet so that travel destinations can continue to stay vibrant and resilient for generations to come. … Continue Reading
Switching to “ugly” produce, avoiding pre-packaged fruit and veg and finding the cheapest supermarket … Continue Reading
Move over Lamborghini and get out of the way Porsche – when it comes to dream cars the most bragged about model on social media is the Dodge Challenger.
Job postings marginally declined MoM in September 2021, verses August, but the number of active jobs increased by 9.1%, according to GlobalData’s Job Analytics database. … Continue Reading
• THN’s BenchDirect Insights Report shows a 40% uplift of hotel website conversion rates in London in September 2021The summit is the largest annual gathering of tourism ministers and will take place on Tuesday 2nd November during WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. Ministers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts are invited to take part. … Continue Reading
Once upon a time, in a country not too far away, people boarded airplanes to head to distant lands, nourished by small packs of pretzels and chilled beverages.
Think you know Phuket? Think again! This popular holiday island is famous for its sandy beaches, cerulean seas and vibrant nightlife. Nestled in the north of Phuket however, well away from the usual tourist trail, lies another world entirely – unspoiled, untouched and exuding an authentic ambience that has changed little over the generations. … Continue Reading
Sino Group (the ‘Group’) is delighted to announce that The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong (the ‘Hotel’) has attained the WELL Precertification under the WELL Building Standard™ v2. … Continue Reading
EagleRider Rentals & Tours are offering some amazing deals for the next trip to the USA. … Continue Reading
It will make Rugby history at FedExField on October 23 when the New Zealand All Blacks, one of the most iconic sports teams on the planet, takes on the U.S. Men’s National Rugby Team, the Eagles. … Continue Reading
