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.
Hotels
Langham Group eyes Hayman Island, Aussie resorts
The Langham hotels group has its eyes set on Australia, although we’re not suggesting they watch us from a boat on the coast.
Technology
What today’s consumers are lusting for
by Sophie Harrison
Sabre identifies three behavioural trends all hoteliers and airlines must strive for!
Travel Agents
TW CHATS WITH WOMEN IN TRAVEL SPONSOR, TMS ASIA PACIFIC
by Travel Weekly
Travel Weekly caught up with Executive Recruiter Ainslie Hunt, to chat about their sponsorship of Women in Travel.
Tourism
Tourism Australia stops chasing tourists
by Hannah Edensor
What new partnership will see Tourism Australia stop seeking the typical tourist?
Travel Agents
What affluent travellers want
by Hannah Edensor
Find out what your cashed up client is looking for in their next holiday.