News in Brief: Wednesday September 25

Australian arrivals to Canada fell marginally in July compared to the same month last year.

Figures from the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) show 32,118 Aussies travelled to Canada, down 0.07%. Arrivals for the first seven months of the year are up 0.59% to 146,193.

Total international arrivals climbed 1.06% in July and 1.02% in the year to July.

APT”s new Web Partner Program, is offering agents the opportunity to embed real time product information into their own site free of charge with three different options available.

P&O Cruises will name its new 141,000-tonne liner Britannia. Chief executive David Dingle said the name reflects the "contemporary spirit of P&O Cruisres and the spirit of Britain today".

The 3600-passenger ship, which will increase the cruise line's capacity by 24%, is scheduled to enter service in the second quarter of 2015.

Star Alliance has unveiled its new lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with the new facility now welcoming all First, Business and Star Alliance Gold Card passengers departing on Star Alliance member airlines from the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT).

The space, designed by architect firm Gensler, can cater to around 400 passengers with an exclusive area for those in first class.

Adventure World has launched its dedicated India & Subcontinent 2014 brochure with an increased range of heritage properties throughout India and increased touring options.

The program also includes a range of itineraries focused on luxury wellness and yoga retreats, with expanded luxury accommodation components now available in Bhutan and the Maldives.

China Southern Airlines has partnered with the annual Melbourne Festival to become its official airline for the next three years.

“We are delighted to be a key supporter of the arts in Melbourne,” regional general manager Australia/New Zealand Henry He said.

The new 2014 Apartments & Self Catering Worldwide brochure from Tempo Holidays features 42 pages of accommodation options around the world including in France, Italy and Britain.

Low cost carrier AirAsia X has added Sri Lankan Capital Colombo and Male in the Maldives to its network, to take effect from September 28.

The first Air New Zealand aircraft bearing the airline’s new fern mark inspired livery has gone into service on its domestic network.

The white Airbus A320 will feature a black tail with the design in contrasting white.

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