Leisure Accommodation Collective (LA Co) will launch the first Drifter hybrid hotel on 1 June with the opening of 95-room Drifter Christchurch. Housed in one of the city’s great heritage buildings, Drifter Christchurch’s historical beauty and contemporary aesthetic is representative of rebirth and rejuvenation in a city famous for its resilience. Drifter Christchurch is the […]

Icebergs Dining Room and Bar restaurateur Maurice Terzini is to take his world-famous brand to Sydney Airport where he will join c

Pan-African global travel showcase, Africa’s Travel Indaba, kicks off at Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) on Monday, running to 16 May. Durban remains a top destination for both leisure seekers and business travelers. Collaborating with Durban, the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has bolstered security measures, particularly in tourist hotspots and around the […]

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 […]

Cebu Pacific's bouncy singalong ad campaign 'Fly to Happy, Fly to the Philippines’ aims to get more bums on seats.

Tauck adding itineraries like it's going out of fashion, which cruising certainly isn't.

Fancy a luxurious trip through Italy? Who are we kidding, we know you do. Start your daydream here.

We urge you to enjoy this in true LTC style and lift a glass of bubbles with lunch today.

We're not talking about drones or VR goggles, but these updates will change the game in Auckland.