The Australia/NZ Regional Member Advisory Board (RMAB) of Virtuoso assembled at the Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa just prior to the 2023 AU/NZ Owner Managers Forum.

Last weekend’s Headline sponsor of CLIA Australasia’s Cruise Industry Awards in Sydney was Visit Qatar, a burgeoning destination for cruise visitors that late last year opened a state-of-the-art cruise terminal in Doha, in the weeks leading up to the World Cup.

Australasia’s leading cruise specialists were recognised last weekend at the milestone 20th Cruise Industry Awards in Sydney.

Increased air capacity, a slew of new luxury hotel openings, new dining venues, tours and exhibitions, plus a favourable exchange rate: It’s never been a better time to visit the Land of the Rising Sun, says the Japan National Tourist Organisation.

German-speaking travel agents explore Western Australia on FTI Destination Pro in Perth

A taste of the French Riviera came to Australian shores last month, with a visit by Francois Gelly, Director of Sales for Hotel Belle Rives to meet with key trade partners.

Oceania Cruises hosted a group of its leading travel advisors on the Gold Coast to a VIP lunch alongside ‘The Wine Man’, Peter Bourne, last week.

Meet Hawaiʻi Oceania made a successful return since 2019 representing the Hawaiian Islands at AIME 2023 in Melbourne with key partners reconnecting with MICE industry and valued clients.

Myconian hospitality came to Australia recently as Markos Daktylides and Anastasios Naoum from Myconian Collection hotels and resorts visited travel advisors in Sydney and Melbourne to thank them for their ongoing support and strong sales so far in 2023.

On Wednesday 1st February, Accor took the opportunity to kick off the year in style with a networking event, held in the most iconic ballroom in Sydney, at the newly renovated Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.

Smartflyer Australia was represented at Smartflyer’s CORE event in Nashville USA in January, held at the newly opened Four Seasons Hotel Nashville.

Nine travel partners of Silversea Cruises are currently sailing the Australian eastern seaboard aboard the ultra-luxurious Silver Muse on a voyage from Sydney to Cairns.