Aviation
SARS-like virus sparks wave of airport screenings in Asia, US
Authorities fear that the disease, which originated at a fish market in central China, could be further spread during Chinese New Year festivities.
Destinations
Destination Wrap: BridgeClimb’s ‘Karaoke Climb’ is back, Scotland’s Sydney supper + MORE!
Do you consider yourself the karaoke king and/or enjoy wearing a kilt? If so, this week’s Destination Wrap will be right up your alley.
Destinations
Tourism Australia partners with Alipay to lure Chinese tourists during Lunar New Year festivities
Considering Australia’s recent rejections of Huawei and Chinese billionaire political donor Huang Xiangmo, Alipay seems to have bucked the trend.
Destinations
RESEARCH: Hong Kong travellers are flocking to Australia for Chinese New Year
Similarly, Travel Weekly staff were seen flocking to the cafe downstairs this morning after running out of instant coffee and their will to live.
Tourism
Woman sneaks into X-ray to look after her bag
We completely respect this woman’s dedication to her belongings. And, considering we’ve lost three pairs of sunnies this year, we should probably take notes.
Tourism
COCK-A-DOODLE-DO-IT FOR AUSTRALIA’S VISITOR ECONOMY
by Daisy Melwani
Chinese New Year is an absolute gold mine for Australia’s visitor economy with visitors spending $8,328 per trip, it’s no wonder the price of Dim Sum has skyrocketed.
Hotels
Hotel demand peaks for Oz day and Chinese New Year
by Amy Bryant
Hotels are filling up fast with travellers excited to celeberate Oz day and the Year of the Rooster
Destinations
10 ways to ensure a prosperous year of the monkey
Want to have a prosperous new year with good luck following you everywhere you go? Follow these ten customs and luck may just come your way…
Tourism
Chinese New Year a big hit for Aussie tourism
by Hannah Edensor
Chinese tourists still need to overcome hurdles to visit Oz, something that will hinder their New Year celebrations, according to TTF.
Wholesalers
A White Woolly New Year
by Zoe Samios
Southern Discoveries are welcoming Chinese New Year with a mob of sheep.
Tourism
Foreign tourists rude too, China says
by DPA
Chinese New Year has highlighted the bad behaviour of foreign tourists.
News
A Hong Kong celebration of the Year of the Horse
Hong Kong Tourism Board invited members of the travel industry to Hong Kong House for a cocktail party to celebrate […]