American Airlines has temporarily suspended its Los Angeles-Sydney service due to the coronavirus outbreak. 

Helicopter transfers between Los Angeles International Airport and Downtown LA have been launched by BLADE Urban Air Mobility. The opening of services in Los Angeles builds on BLADE’s growing popularity in Manhattan (New York) and San Francisco.

Los Angeles is on the move and that’s good news for visitors who want a luxury experience with no less than nine big name hotels due to open in the next few years, along with a slew of new cultural and dining options and a major upgrading of LAX that promises shorter queues and faster entry through Customs and Immigration.

Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board has announced an expanded role for its Regional Director, Australia/New Zealand, Craig Gibbons, who will now oversee Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given Virgin Australia a favourable response for its planned tie-up with Virgin Atlantic.

DESIGNER: Luxury travel company AARIUS International offers consultancy and tailored concierge services to discerning travellers around the globe.“Our team is experienced in travel planning for high-level executives and luxury travellers, providing a customised portfolio of travel and lifestyle experiences,” says Olga Sivirina, an AARIUS market researcher.

Here’s where to go for some of the most coveted finds in the City of Angels.

Located in the heart of Los Angeles, Beverly Center is the premier fashion, food, and lifestyle destination, designed and curated to celebrate the creative spirit of LA. The recent reimagination of Beverly Center with its bright new, contemporary design, perfectly-curated retail, an enviable line-up of dining options, and experiential offerings combine for a singular lifestyle destination made for the creative class who move LA and the rest of the world forward.

Plant-based diets have spread like agave, and Los Angeles is fortunate enough to have vegan hotspots in every neighbourhood. Wherever you may find yourself in this expansive city, vegan food is never far away. Whether you’re celebrating World Vegan Month in November, or you’re looking for the best vegan restaurants in your area, here is a list of ten local faves across Los Angeles.