Dorsett Melbourne, the upscale hotel that opened at 615 Little Lonsdale St within the new West Side Place precinct last year, has appointed Maggie Wong its new director of sales. Wong brings 16 years of hotel industry experience with her, working across multiple properties within both Hong Kong and Australia. Wong is excited to join […]

Western Sydney Tourism Taskforce introduced a new board this week reaffirming its commitment to promoting Western Sydney as a prime visitor destination. As Sydney prepares for the opening of the Western Sydney International Airport in 2026, the taskforce aims to showcase the region’s attractions by collaborating with key partners to enrich the tourism landscape and […]

The 2024 Helloworld Travel Owner Managers Conference (OMC) has wrapped up in style in Sydney with more than 550 attendees in attendance. The event brought together Helloworld owner-managers from across Australia and New Zealand along with valued supplier partners, special guest speakers, senior management and staff for three days of conferencing, insightful content and events […]

We apologise in advance for winding Karen up as our State of Origin jokes begin to ramp up.

Sort of like a hostel, but far, far ritzier!

Forget McDonalds or the sushi that's been there all day, dining at Sydney Airport just got a whole let better!

If the lead image wasn't enough to convince you this is next level luxury, take a peep inside.

And we're sending over the big guns to cover it, and have requested a bag full of beef jerky on their return.

In a world-first in cruising, APT’s soon-to-launch European river ships will feature a state-of-the-art hydraulics system that will raise an entire restaurant and bar up to meet an expansive open sun deck while the ships are docked. In an exclusive announcement made at a special launch in Sydney today (Thursday, 9 May), the almost 100-year-old […]

UPDATE 10 MAY: Ernst & Young Australia (EY Australia) have stepped in as administrators after Air Vanuatu operations entered voluntary liquidation overnight. Representatives of EY are now in Vanuatu conducting safety and maintenance checks of the fleet, ahead of resumption of operations as soon as possible. The appointment follows a challenging period for the global […]

Stoked baby! Or was that a typo?

Avalon rail connection? Bring it on! In two years, say officials, but we say they've got Buckley's.

It's almost like the organisers read our article on sustainable fuel this week.

China travel guru Wendy Wu should have no trouble ordering 100 dumplings for key travel agents on her mega famil.

So Netball Australia draws its moral line somewhere between Gina Rinehart and Oaks Hotels & Resorts.

Expat Aussie Andrew Boxall steps off a Flight Centre gig to plant the flag as UK Tourism Australia GM.

Only problem is you'll get stuck on the Spit Bridge on the way back, after you finish your meal.

You can look but you can't touch. At least that's what it feels like when reading an article on this masterpiece.

Flight Centre taking inspiration from Qantas' Red tail sale yesterday, someone's gotta change for the next round.

Save your money and travel and go solo, just don't spend it all buying friends at the bar.

Etihad's giving you free hotel stays on your stopover while Qantas pays fines for ripping people off.

New MSC Australia boss, Antonio Paradiso, spills the Caribbeans on where he expects Aussie cruisers will go next.

Hands off! Influencers invited on holiday and told not to post anything. We can assure you they're back at it now.

Diana Ross on opening night, Keanu's Dogstar band and a dozen lobster rolls. All in a week's work at IPW 2024.

Disney's booming cruising business is set to knock Disneyland experiences out of the park.

When flying's a pitch. Airline lite Scoot offers a standard seat pitch of 29” on its new 112-seater.

ERDI expects to be shaken not stirred with the launch of its ERDI Academy in its Melbourne hotels.

Sporting enthusiasts and adventure seekers are gearing up for an action-packed year in Tropical North Queensland, with a lineup of sports events and adrenaline-pumping experiences set to take centre stage in 2024. Leading the charge is the highly-anticipated return of the Crankworx World Tour ‘Paradise Edition’ to Cairns from 22-26 May 2024. The mountain biking […]

Singapore leaving many in their green dust. Here in Australia, we're hoping for a tortoise and the hare type outcome

Qantas marketers forever thankful to the team who chose the red and white colours. How else would they name a sale!

Three hours in the car with a newborn from Sydney might be tough, but trust us, it'll be worth it when you arrive.

Going, going, gone. It seems...

Whether its a cocktail by the beach or a hike through the mountains, APT has you covered. You'll find us at the beach!

Time is running out for agents to register their Expression of Interest to an exclusive screening of the much-anticipated Disney and Pixar film, Inside Out 2, hosted by Disney Destinations Australia/New Zealand team and partner United Airlines. Places are limited and applications must be in by 17 May. In addition to the screening of the […]

It's heating up in Cairns and we're not talking about the weather! Get ready for a marketing masterclass with Susan.

French Polynesian cargo cruise line Aranui Cruises is slashing thousands off its 2025 Austral and Marquesas Islands cruises with an autumn sale offering 50 per cent off the second guest in a twin share room and no single supplement for solo travellers. On sale until June 21, 2024, Aranui’s 12-day roundtrip voyage from Papeete to […]