December 17, 2024
An audit has found that the tourism body’s use of taxpayers’ money is not up to scratch
Tourism Australia has once again come under scrutiny for its use of taxpayers’ money, this time with an audit raising concerns around how the tourism board manages its spending and supplier relationships.
Read More…December 17, 2024
Dean Long takes to mainstream media urging Aussies not to cancel Fiji holidays
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has taken to mainstream media to drive consumer awareness that last weekend’s alcohol poisoning incident at the five-star Warwick Fiji should not reflect poorly on the island holiday destination.
Read More…December 16, 2024
The airline unveils gourmet menu items and extravagant amenities for first class flyers
Triple Michelin-starred chef Emmanuel Renaut will create all the starters and main dishes on Air France’s new menu for its La Première passengers for the first time under a renewed partnership deal.
Read More…December 16, 2024
The hotel company has added a new Cambodian property to its growing stable
Cambodia will welcome a new private island resort with the March 2025 opening of JATI – the latest offering from HMD Asia.
Read More…December 16, 2024
The transformation of the historic Florence hotel will reduce its room count
Villa San Michele in Florence Italy has been confirmed as the latest Belmond hotel to undergo extensive renovation, with the 15th century property to reopen in time for the 2026 season.
Read More…December 16, 2024
Rekindled ACT flights to operate via Melbourne
Qatar Airways will re-launch daily flights to Canberra in December 2025, operating via Melbourne from Hamad International Airport in Doha.
Read More…December 14, 2024
Preferred Travel Group’s inaugural Climate Action Plan takes a data-driven approach
The inaugural Climate Action Plan unveiled by Preferred Travel Group earlier this month aims to tackle the climate crisis within the travel and tourism industry.
Read More…December 13, 2024
Could ‘Spaceport Italy’ be coming to Puglia in Southern Italy?
Virgin Galactic is evaluating operating flights from Southern Italy as the space tourism project looks to cement its alliance with the European nation’s aviation authority.
Read More…December 13, 2024
Set among a mountainous rocky outcrop, this is luxury on another level
Red Sea Global is now accepting reservations for its mesmerising Desert Rock resort, a hidden valley nestled between mountains, set among ancient rocky outcrops. Hidden within the heart of an untouched landscape, Desert Rock is a 64-key luxury hotel featuring pool villas and exceptional dining venues ingeniously integrated into the rugged face of the rocky mountain.
Read More…December 13, 2024
New leaders also for SIRO, Rare Finds and Atlantis, reporting to Philippe Zuber
Kerzner International has announced new division heads for its luxury brands One&Only, SIRO/Rare Finds and Atlantis.
Read More…December 13, 2024
Four Seasons will open a resort in the new ski development in Utah
North America’s first new luxury alpine village in over 40 years will be home to a new high-end resort and residential offering from Four Seasons.
Read More…December 13, 2024
The Africa Foundation has changed its name as it goes global
The non-profit partner of luxury travel company andBeyond for the last 32 years, Africa Foundation, has been relaunched as Wild Impact as it goes global, following the luxury travel company into Asia and South America.
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