Wholesalers
Bunnik Tours announces return to international touring program with new campaign
The tour operator’s joint CEOs, Dennis and Sacha Bunnik, are even planning to tag along on some of the trips. It’s assumed they’ll rock-paper-scissors for the top and bottom bunks.
Aviation
Emirates suspends Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne flights, as government increases repatriation efforts
Meanwhile, Etihad has taken this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to repatriating stranded Aussies. Nice one, guys.
Wholesalers
Wendy Wu Tours expands to the Middle East
And today’s reason for why we wish international borders would hurry up and open is this blockbuster new offering from Wendy Wu Tours.
Wholesalers
Travellers returning to middle east hot spots
G Adventures has reported huge growth in trips to Egypt and Jordan, while TW has reported equally significant progress in our intern’s tea making skills.
Aviation
Emirates trials luggage pick-up from your front door
Emirates is trialling a home pick-up for your luggage when flying with them, although wouldn’t confirm if we could get a lift as well.
Aviation
Airspace “illegally blocked”: Qatar Airways CEO
by Hannah Edensor
Qatar Airways’ boss says the block on airspace is “illegal”, which is the same word our boss used to describe our theft of office pens.
Aviation
How Qatar Airways can stay in the air
by Hannah Edensor
It’s dire straits for Qatar Airways this week as a widespread ban threatens its services. And by ‘dire straits’ we mean very bad situation and not the British rock band.
Aviation
Qatar Airways responds to travel ban
by Hannah Edensor
Qatar Airways claims it’s business as usual, amid rumours the CEO has installed a punching bag in his office to control his rage.
Aviation
What the Qatar ban means for tourism
by Hannah Edensor
Qatar Airways appears to be up a certain creek that rhymes with ‘pit’ and starts with ‘sh’, all without a paddle to bail itself out.
Middle East and North Africa attracts elite male travellers
by Kate Webster
Affluent, organized and loyal male travellers head to Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Hotels
Can Santa Claus breathe underwater? Let's hope so
by Gabriella Warden
He’s at ease flying through the skies, but what happened when everyone’s favourite white-bearded gift giver took a dip way down below?
Aviation
Qatar Airways jets into Adelaide
by AAP
Qatar Airways will start direct flights from the Middle East to Adelaide in May next year.