Oceania
Seabourn pursuit sails into Australia for the first time
Seabourn Pursuit, Seabourn’s newest ultra-luxury, purpose-built expedition vessel, entered Australian waters for the first time, sailing into Darwin in the Northern Territory on the morning of Tuesday, 11th June.
VIA Travel launches new West Coast tour
Building on the success of their recent brand refresh, locally owned Australian boutique group tour operator, Via Travel, has expanded its offerings and announced the launch of West Coast Australia tours.
VietJet opens new direct route to Australia
VietJet officially welcomes passengers on direct flights connecting one of Australia's largest cities – Melbourne with Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.
P&O Cruises to retire its brand in Australia
P&O Cruises Australia has announced its fleet will soon be sailing to its final berth, ceasing its operations in 2025 after more than 90 years on the water. The Australian travel brand will fold its operations into parent company Carnival Cruise Line from March 2025.
North American Airlines Abolish Cancellation Fees: A Trend for Australian Carriers to Consider?
Airlines in North America have taken a bold step by axing cancellation fees for their flyers, a move that has caught the attention of Australian
Skyscanner Savings Generator tool now available to more markets in APAC
Skyscanner has launched its Savings Generator tool in India, Singapore and South Korea. In Australia, this release is a refreshed and updated version of the initial edition launched in September 2023.
Digital channels surge as Australia, New Zealand experiences sector steams toward recovery
Online channels have become the leading way travellers book tours, activities and attractions in Australia and New Zealand, according to new research from Arival, the global research authority for the travel experiences sector.
Norwegian Cruise Line expands its presence across Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand with over 30 new itineraries
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) launches over 30 new port-intensive cruises across Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, for a total of 85 voyages from September 2024 through March 2026 on new-to-the-region ships – Norwegian Spirit, Sun and Sky.
Vivid Sydney reveals groundbreaking ‘Tekno Train Experience by Paul Mac’
Train travel will never be the same again: in an Australian first, Vivid Sydney have announced Tekno Train by Paul Mac, a one-of-a-kind event that will transform a Sydney Trains service into a moving, sensory sound and light experience for 23 nights only.
Hospi-tech firm STAAH surpasses 5000+ partnerships in India; 20,000+ partners globally
STAAH, a leading New Zealand-based hospitality solutions provider that has helped hotels, homestays and luxury resorts across the world maximise their revenues and optimise their bookings for years, has surpassed over 5,000 partnerships in India.
TFE’S Australian hospitality brand, A by Adina, to debut in Europe in 2025
Three years after TFE’s homegrown A by Adina made its debut in Australia, TFE Hotels has announced the premium brand will head offshore with the opening of A by Adina Vienna Danube in Austria in 2025.
Australian Aviation Ascends: A Return to the Skies Post-Pandemic
In a remarkable rebound from the turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia’s aviation sector has soared back to pre-pandemic passenger and capacity levels, according to
Kiwi music legend Don McGlashan set to sail into the ‘heart of Antarctica’ with Heritage Expeditions
Heritage Expeditions is excited to announce special guest Kiwi music legend Don McGlashan will be joining their bucket list voyage In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton sailing into the 'heart of Antarctica' on their January 2026 departure.
Amora Hotels & Resorts selects Sydney as Regional Hub to drive Asia Pacific Brand expansion
Amora Hotels & Resorts is positioning itself for a new phase of expansion in Asia Pacific as it prepares to introduce its unique style of customer-centric luxury hospitality to new destinations across the Pacific and Southeast Asia.
Sydney’s Change Agenda helping associations to ‘Meet with Purpose’
Business Event Sydney (BESydney) and International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) have been leading the way in business events for 65 years (55 years and 10 years respectively).
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