Hotels
Hilton debuts largest hotel in APAC
Now, Hilton may say this property is the biggest hotel in APAC but the staff at Travel Weekly won’t be able to officially confirm this until we get invited to test it out ourselves (wink wink, nudge nudge).
Hotels
Marriott focuses on local expansion with plans to open 1,000th APAC hotel in 2022
The US-based hotel giant has got its eye on the Asia Pacific, with plans to expand faster than you can say Omicron.
Tourism
APAC travel and tourism sector recovering “much faster” than other regions, says WTTC
Looking forward to a few knock-off drinks this arvo? Well, they’re sure to taste all the more deserving on the back of this new research.
Aviation
APAC airlines target net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, urge governments to back sustainable fuel
The airlines are pinning their hopes on sustainable aviation fuel to help reach their ambitious, but important goal.
Hotels
Club Med announces two APAC promotions
The all-inclusive holiday provider is muscling up in the region. However, that’s not to say its staff are all following a rigorous weights program.
Cruise
Ponant forced to cancel NZ cruise season over visa dispute
More than 650 Kiwis will be left high and dry this cruise season after Ponant was forced to cancel its ‘expedition bubbles’.
Cruise
New Zealand turns away Ponant ship ahead of planned ‘bubble expeditions’
The cruise line’s long-awaited New Zealand cruise season is facing an uncertain future after the NZ government denied visas to a majority of the ship’s crew.
Tourism
STUDY: Travel and tourism critical to Asia Pacific’s economic recovery
This new research by the WTTC shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. Unless, of course, they’ve been living under a rock.
Tourism
INFOGRAPHIC: The top 5 traveller trends in APAC, according to agents
Are you more of a visual learner? Do you hate reading anything that’s more than a couple of hundred words? If you answered ‘yes’ to both or even one of these questions, this article’s for you!
Aviation
Qantas to add additional flights on APAC network
Meanwhile, we’ll be adding additional drinks to our boss’ bar tab later today.
Hotels
Hilton APAC President: “Yields in Sydney are the strongest they’ve ever been”
by Ali Coulton
We chatted to Alan Watts about the Hotel giant’s continued APAC success and what they’re doing to give back to local communities.
Travel Agents
Virtuoso’s new commitment to Australia and Asia
by Ali Coulton
We had a chat with Virtuoso APAC MD Michael Londregan about the expansion and what it means for Aussies. Sadly, koalas were not the reason behind the decision.