ERDI, a private collection of premium hotels and hospitality businesses, has announced the launch of ERDI Academy, the next chapter of hospitality education and the legacy of founders Eva and Les Erdi. Starting in the mid-1980s, ERDI offers hospitality education with a commitment to community enrichment from its base at its Mercure Welcome Melbourne on […]

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 Airlines (SIA) Group has signed an agreement with Neste to purchase 1,000 tonnes of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel TM. The purchase makes SIA and Scoot the first carriers to receive Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced at Neste’s refinery in the country, at Singapore Changi Airport. The milestone will also mark the first […]

Qantas has launched its latest International Red Tail sale, discounting more than 200,000 fares to Los Angeles, New York, Honolulu and other US destinations, plus Vancouver. The discounted seats are available to book either as a cash fare or as a reward seat using points. Thirty routes are on sale, including 10 for under $1,199 […]

Boutique hotel Bannisters by the Sea has revealed a brand-new package for new mothers – Bannisters Mummymoon – right in time for Mother’s Day. Designed to nurture and rejuvenate new mothers, this luxurious escape prioritises postpartum self-care and wellbeing in a serene coastal setting. Reconnecting and Recharging: The two-night Mummymoon allows mums to reconnect with […]

There is nothing Bonza can do hold onto its aircraft, a court has heard today, with the embattled low-cost carrier standing staff down for ‘at least another week’. The hearing today was told the five Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft Bonza uses to fly are not in the possession of the airlines after AIP Capital […]

APT Luxury Travel launches has launched its Asia Sale featuring 20 trips, with journeys through Vietnam and Cambodia as highlights, as well as opportunities to explore Japan, South Korea, India and Sri Lanka. It’s ‘Spiritual Cambodia and the Mekong’ land and river cruise tour for example takes guests on an all-inclusive 11-day journey through Vietnam […]

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.

Have you signed up for Sign Language Week? Let this be your sign to do so!

There's only one winner, so it's sort of like the Hunger Games of cruise prizes... but no one gets hurt.

Carr to go all Gangnam Style with TAG's Asian expansion

CATO's putting on a fancy spread to celebrate 25 years as other 25 year olds celebrate their HECS debt being cut.

Two days in Fiji! If you didn't attend this conference we're sure you've got FOMO.

World famous luxury boutique hotel Raes on Wategos, in Byron Bay, has launched its 30th birthday celebrations with a Raes Indulgent Escape package. Available for all stays of two nights or more, from June to August, the curated package offers an invitation to indulge in a shared celebration of Raes 30th birthday, whilst revelling in […]

Seabourn's doing a two for one deal. Kind of like a fast-food promo but its luxury cruising.

Can't remember that Ponant contact you met at a networking event? Good chance they're included in this update.

Despite what you think, Gen Z and Millennials are not 'off the rails', but instead want a fast track to Europe.

Dear all business travellers, you're Melbourne experience just got a whole lot better.

There has been a warm reception for 300 attendees at Envoyage's gabfest in Santiago, Chile.

Everyone needs a bit of Disney in their life (apparently) and agents can get their next dose for free here.

Nearly 6,000 travel industry reps descend on LA. Thankfully for all of their bosses, it's not in Vegas.

No more island hopping to Palau as Nauru Airlines hits this boundary six.

Etihad high fives itself with interline partnerships announcing a handful of new airlines, including Rex.

Whether you're game enough to test out the street food or not, we recon India should be top of your list.

Qantas cops a $100m civil penalty, passengers to get back $20m over cancelled flights to resolve ACCC court battle.

Tragic developments onboard Pacific Adventure this morning.

More for less... Great news for all apart from Wendy's wallet.

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