News in brief: Tuesday July 22
Lastminute is continuing its partnership with Tourism Western Australia to boost the Margaret River region through a new campaign where the vineyards meet the sea.
Designed to encourage Aussies to take a short break to the food, wine and ocean lovers’ paradise of Margaret River, the campaign offers enticing exclusive deals to the region over the next two weeks, which will combine a range of accommodation options and gourmet foodie experiences.
lastminute.com.au spokesperson, Louise Ryan said the current lastminute.com.au deals offer the perfect incentive for Aussie’s to hit the open road and drive down the South Western Australia coast to Margaret River.
Globus and Cosmos are giving travelers the chance to book early on the 2015 European tours program. The touring company has released 30 different itineraries in special previews of the Globus and Cosmos 2015 European tour seasons.
Tours are being offered at 2014 prices until 15 September 2014, with Globus customers able to save a further 10% on all European tours booked and paid in full 12 months or more prior to departure.
Cebu Pacific has launched an exclusive seat sale on their Sydney to Manila flights, on sale until 25 July or until sold out.
The travel period runs from 9 September to 30 November 2014, with prices starting as low as AU$149 each way and all inclusive of taxes.
Marking its first anniversary in the Asia Pacific region, lowcostbeds has unveiled plans to grow sales by triple digits by 2015.
With an enlarged sales presence now accessing more than 4000 retail agencies across the Asia Pacific region, the online travel group has experienced rapid growth and now is selling in 47 countries with 2.5 million customers annually.
Fuelled by the global expansion of its independent, B2B bed bank, lowcostbeds last year opened offices in Sydney and Bangkok.
Destination NSW has partnered with HotelClub to promote travel to Sydney this winter, through a digital campaign.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism and Major Events Andrew Stoner said the promotion will feature new video content, of our glorious Harbour City, hosted by architect and Channel Seven’s House Rules judge Joe Snell.
HotelClub will also run a fully integrated, cross platform digital media campaign designed to educate, engage and influence its highly loyal travel savvy members.
The HotelClub digital campaign is in market until 8 August 2014
Peppers Hotels have officially opened their first CBD based hotel in Canberra, the Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra.
Located in the heart of the capital’s vibrant New Acton precinct, the building has played a significant role in Canberra’s pioneering origins and now holds an important place in Peppers 30 year history
Rooms are superbly appointed with Bang and Olufsen plasma TVs, iPod docking stations, plunger coffee makers, free broadband access, original art works throughout and luxurious bathrooms with rain shower and marble vanity tops.
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This looks like a fabulous do. We imagine there may be a few (or maybe 65) sore heads this morning!
Globally-renowned chefs gather for Vivid Food 2024
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Air New Zealand returns to Hobart and Seoul
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European Waterways targets multi-generational families with ‘floating villa’ deal
The jury is still out on whether spending a week on a 'floating villa' with family is a hell or a paradise.
Luxury Escapes launches ‘sail away’ sale
Rest assured, you'll be getting your 'sails' and 'sales' mixed up for the rest of the day.
Rex-owned National Jet Express adds weekly charter between Brisbane and Orange
This is for mining and civil contractors, so please, put your holiday attire away.
Let the games begin. Viking introduces eye-watering benefits for the industry’s top 10 advisors
Did someone say 'trip to Venice'? Hold my coat, this one is far too good to miss!
Best friends or frenemies? What is the REAL relationship between sales and marketing?
We can all stop fighting over the corner office because our mothers were right - we are all important in our own way.
The Walshe Group Announces Two Key Appointments
What we really want to know is whether they got joint or separate welcome parties.
FAMIL: Agents explore the delights of Mauritius on 7-day tour
Go green with envy as you read this fabulous itinerary! Time to book that second honeymoon.
Hamad International recognised as world’s best airport at 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards
Hamad airport is so good it is almost considered a destination in itself. Ballina, up your game.
Saudi Arabia highlights tourism investment opportunities at global investment event
Now is the time to start looking at Saudi Arabia if you are not already. There's big things to come.
“Rampant” – Aussies warned as dengue fever cases spike in Bali
Worried about Bali belly? Now you have something else to worry about.
TTC Tour Brand reveals slew of deals across operators including Trafalgar and Contiki
Everybody loves a bargain and you could do lot a lot worse than check out these deals from TTC!
Fiji Airways partners with Porter Airlines in US growth bid
Any initiative that gets more people visiting the delights of Fiji is a good initiative.
Flight Centre launches CruiseHQ – a marketplace exclusively for agents
The cruise industry has surpassed pre-Covid levels so this isn't one to miss!
Feeling festive? Wendy Wu tours unwraps Christmas collection
Get the Christmas hols booked now and avoid spending it with that elderly relative with dubious political views.
OPINION: In a world of screens, we crave experience
If you get feelings of deep shame and regret when you see your screen time, don't worry - you're not alone.
Sun Princess: High-end dining and world class entertainment awaits
If you are a foodie and you are not currently on the Sun Princess, we really have to ask - what are you doing?
YouGov: 2 in 5 Aussies would pay more for a sustainable hotel
If you want to be REALLY sustainable you can go camping. You just might lose the will to live.
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Unfortunately, "can planes swim?" is a real life question and not an opener to a really bad joke...
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This is making your plastic table and chairs look really bad now, isn't it?
Bangkok Airways targets growth with renewed Sabre deal
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PR agency Example wins pitch for InterContinental Sydney
We also went in for the contract but they said that a 'Be Our Guest'- themed TikTok was unoriginal! The cheek.
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals culinary experience aboard Norwegian Aqua
Once again, this TW journalist REALLY regrets writing this before getting lunch.
Signature Queensland hosts luxury tourism event
Known for its tropical beaches and unique wildlife, Queensland also offers luxury.
Capella Sydney recognised in prestigious Travel + Leisure’s 2024 ‘it list’ of best new hotels
You know that 'it girl' at school who everyone wanted to hang out with? Capella is the hotel version of that.
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Hawaii: The US’ laid-back front door for Australians
If you needed another sign that you should definitely head to Hawaii - this is it!
Sabre targets Asia Pacific growth with latest hire
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Air New Zealand signs its largest EVER deal for sustainable aviation fuel
Air New Zealand makes huge step towards sustainable travel. We bet it recycles its rubbish properly too.
IHG Hotels & Resorts continues regional growth with Sunshine Coast Holiday Inn
This Holiday Inn looks considerably flashier than some of the ones we have stayed at in our time.
Budget carrier Scoot welcomes first of 9 E190-E2 aircrafts
Here at TW we would like to offer Embraer E190-E2 a warm welcome! It's not easy being the first of the fleet.