Adelaide Named the Most Beautiful City in the World

Adelaide’s exceptional charm and architectural grandeur have distinguished it on the global stage, making it the only Australian city to be highlighted in Architectural Digest’s esteemed list of the world’s 20 most beautiful cities. South Australia’s capital city, Adelaide, has secured a place in Architectural Digest’s list of the 20 most beautiful cities in the […]

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Time Magazine Unveils World’s Greatest Places List for 2024

With an emphasis on innovation, the list includes sustainability initiatives and immersive cultural experiences. Time magazine has unveiled its annual World’s Greatest Places list, highlighting 100 extraordinary hotels, cruises, restaurants, attractions, museums and parks. The list – compiled in part through the nominations of global correspondents and contributors – features eco-conscious glamping sites, billion-dollar hotels, […]

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Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways Unveil the Next Generation of Business Class Suites

The air travel industry heavyweights just set a new standard of luxury. Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways debuted groundbreaking additions to their respective business class offerings Monday, telling industry leaders at the Farnborough International Airshow that the new suites would revolutionise luxury air travel. Turkish Airlines introduced the Crystal Business Class suite, which replaces the […]

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A French Connection: Qantas Launches Direct Flights to Paris Ahead of 2024 Summer Olympics

From Down Under to the Eiffel Tower: Qantas launches the world’s longest direct flight to France, just in time for the Olympics. Qantas’ new 17-hour direct flight between Perth and Paris took off Monday, marking the first time in two decades that Australia’s favourite airline has operated services to the City of Lights. The route […]

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Introducing LuxPlus+: Luxury Escapes’ New Members-Only Travel Club

Introducing LuxPlus+: Luxury Escapes’ New VIP Travel Club. Luxury Escapes is proud to unveil LuxPlus+, an exclusive VIP Travel Club offering members-only prices and benefits, including special pricing on our limited-time hotel offers and tours, bonus inclusions, early access and more. For an annual membership of A$249*, plus a one-off joining fee of A$500* (which […]

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The Only Way is Up: AirAsia X Unveils Landmark Route to Africa, Connecting Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi

AirAsia X are taking business to new heights with the unveiling of their first direct route to Nairobi, Kenya, connecting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to the capital. In a spectacular announcement at AirAsia “RedQ” headquarters in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, AirAsia X has unveiled its first direct flight route to Nairobi, Kenya, marking the airline’s entry […]

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Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Sparkles with a First Nations Fashion Show at Diamond Jubilee Party

The French hotel brand celebrated 60 years with First Nations fashion brand NGALI and bottles of specially made Champagne. Marking the hotel brand’s diamond jubilee, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins chose to celebrate its 60th birthday by combining with 60,000 years of First Nations creativity at an event on July 1 at the hotel’s Club Lounge […]

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Largest Australian Hotel Opening of 2024 Lands at Melbourne Airport

The new-build Novotel & ibis Styles Melbourne Airport also boasts Melbourne Airport’s first health and wellbeing club. Melbourne Airport welcomed its first new hotel in 20 years this week with the launch of Accor’s Novotel & ibis Styles Melbourne Airport. The dual-branded hotel is a much-needed addition to the airport which has already returned to […]

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AATKings’ Ultimate Red Centre Short Breaks Are Here

Outback touring experts AATKings are ready to rock your time in the Northern Territory with their new three- and four-day Short Breaks. Visiting the Red Centre has a rock-solid place on most Australians’ bucket lists. It’s widely thought of as the spiritual heart of the country, home to not only the sacred natural landmarks found […]

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Qantas’ Dedicated Wellbeing Zone for Long-Haul Flights Takes Top Honours at Global Awards

Qantas is poised to transform Australian air travel with the introduction of direct flights from the east coast to Europe and New York in 2026. A specialised area for passenger mobility on these eagerly awaited flights has just received significant recognition. A highly-anticipated space dedicated to passenger wellbeing on ultra-long-haul Qantas flights has secured the […]

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Australian Icon: Neil Perry Honoured at World’s 50 Best Restaurants, the “Oscars” of the Food World

In a list otherwise devoid of Australian entries, veteran chef Neil Perry took home the Woodford Reserve Icon Award for his services to the industry. Veteran chef and creator of the Rockpool restaurant group, Neil Perry was the sole Australian to receive an honour at the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards held in Las Vegas […]

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Bali for Less: AirAsia Indonesia Launches its First-Ever Flight from Cairns to Bali

Queensland travellers will find it easier than ever to get to Australia’s favourite Indonesian island with a new route from the low-cost carrier. AirAsia Indonesia has announced its first-ever direct flights between Bali and the gateway to Tropical North Queensland with the Cairns flights starting on August 14. The flights mark the first time that […]