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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Rex Launches Melbourne to Perth Route

Rex joins Qantas and Virgin as the third airline operating between Perth and Melbourne. Australia’s largest independent regional airline, Rex, is set to introduce new flights between Melbourne and Perth in June, a move the airline promises will offer “more choice, reliable service and more competitive fares” for those travelling the popular east-west route. The […]

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Banyan Tree to Open its First Resort in the Caribbean

Overwater villas are making their way to the Caribbean for the first time ever, thanks to this luxe new resort in the Bahamas. The Banyan Tree group, renowned for its properties across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, is set to open its first resort in the Caribbean, transforming Bimini in the Bahamas into a new ‘enclave […]

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Australian Tourists Lead Global Spending on Experiences and Nightlife

For Aussies on holiday, meaningful encounters and adventures take precedence over retail spending. Australian tourists lead the world in spending on international experiences and nightlife, allocating nearly one-fifth of their holiday budget to the meaningful activities, according to a report on global travel trends by the Mastercard Economics Institute. The worldwide average sits closer to […]

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New MSC World America Megaship Aims to Break Ground

MSC Cruises’ new flagship cruise liner, MSC World America, is set to redefine the cruising experience, debuting in 2025 with seven innovative ‘districts’. MSC Cruises has announced the debut of its new 22-deck megaship, MSC World America, promising a groundbreaking cruise experience. Scheduled to embark on its inaugural sailing in April 2025 from Miami, USA, […]

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Flying High: Air Asia Merger Signals the Fightback of Low-Cost Air Travel

The merging of Air Asia and Air Asia X is being touted as the “the beginning of a new era” for low-cost air travel, at a time when consumers need it most. At a lively press conference in Kuala Lumpur last week, including a couple of dance numbers by Air Asia staff, CEO of Capital […]

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Travel + Leisure Names 100 Best New Hotels

The debut of these game-changing hotels has redefined luxury, innovation and the very essence of the travel experience. A family-run chateau in Paris, an all-inclusive wellness property in the Dominican Republic and a newly renovated Hong Kong staple are among the world’s 100 best new and reopened hotels, according to the latest annual guide by […]

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Abercrombie & Kent Announces Peruvian Riverboat for 2025

A new dawn in luxury Amazonian exploration begins with Abercrombie & Kent’s Peruvian riverboat. A newly unveiled luxury riverboat by Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group promises to ferry guests into the heart of Peru‘s secluded marvels, with the vessel marking the company’s debut in South America’s river cruising realm. The riverboat features ten double cabins […]

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Melbourne Airport Reigns Supreme in Global Airport Rankings for Australia and the Pacific

Travellers from around the world have acknowledged Melbourne Airport’s excellence in the largest, annual global airport customer satisfaction survey. Melbourne Airport has been named the best airport in Australia and the Pacific for the second year running at the Skytrax 2024 World Airport Awards. For the fourth time in five years, the Victorian hub has […]

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Down Under Delights as AFAR Unveils 2024’s Best New Hotels

Australia’s Capella Sydney and Southern Ocean Lodge have impressed AFAR’s travel experts, recognised in the 31 Best New Hotels of 2024 list. Two Australian stays have been named in the ‘Best New Hotels of 2024’ by AFAR. 31 properties were listed in this year’s selection, as chosen by a panel of AFAR travel editors, writers and […]

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Qatar Airways Unveils World-First AI Flight Attendant

Qatar Airways demonstrates the future of virtual flight assistance with conversational AI Sama 2.0 Revealed at the recent ITB Berlin 2024 tourism trade fair, the English-speaking Sama 2.0 is purported to be the world’s first digital cabin crew powered by artificial intelligence. Accessible through the Qatar Airways app, as well as QVerse – the airline’s […]

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This Palm Cove Escape is One of Australia’s Most Awarded Hotels

A Queensland hotel and spa cements its place as one of the best stays in the country and the Sunshine State. It’s official: The Reef House Palm Cove offers the finest luxury accommodation in Australia and the best adults retreat in Queensland. The coveted Australian Tourism Awards, which took place in Darwin on 15 March, […]