There are winners and loses as Qantas announced the biggest overhaul in the 32-year history of its Frequent Flyer program.Addressing media in Sydney on Thursday, Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce and divisional head Olivia Wirth unveiled the huge changes to…
Six Senses Zil Pasyon has appointed Mark Leslie to the role of general manager.Leslie has an impressive track record in the luxury hospitality sector, having worked with respected brands in many countries around the globe, including Egypt, Kenya, South Africa,…
Deal of the week: Supreme relaxation for twoSeven pools, an award-winning spa, a dedicated adults-only haven and two popular restaurants assure guests of a supremely relaxing holiday escape at the Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa. Located just off the…
Air New Zealand has been awarded the inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Team Award at the 2019 International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting held in Seoul, Korea.The award internationally recognises Air New Zealand as leading the way for diversity…
Over 6.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow during May, the 31st month of consecutive growth at the London airport.The figure is up 1.4 per cent on the same time last year, boosted by both of May’s bank holidays as holidaymakers…
Exports generated by international tourism reached US$1.7 trillion in 2018, a four per cent increase in real terms over the previous year, a new report from the World Tourism Organisation shows.For the seventh year in a row, tourism exports grew…
Naumi Hotels, a Singapore-based private hotel owner and operator, has announced that it is expanding its presence in Australasia with the acquisition of business of the Dairy Private Hotel in Queenstown, New Zealand.The move marks the group’s first hotel in…
Amadeus has completed the acquisition of ICM Group, the ultimate head office of ICM Airport Technics, for an undisclosed sum.ICM, a global leader in passenger automation and self-service bag drop solutions for airports and airlines based in Sydney, Australia, will…
Deal of the week: Explore the emerald IsleLearn all about the folklore and legend of Ireland while coach-touring over seven days through the Emerald Isle. Priced from $1099pp, twinshare, this round-trip from Dublin will take you to the majestic Cliffs…
New Zealand’s legislature has approved a tourist tax to take effect July 1. The country proposed to levy the tax last year.According to a statement from the country’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, visitors will pay the International Visitor…
