Carlson Wagonlit Travel has expanded its mobile air booking offering in 20 key markets around the world, giving travellers the option of booking their flights directly on the myCWT app.“Travellers can now do everything they need to do right on…
Qantas flyers can use their smartphone as their passport in a biometric trial launched this week.Qantas and airport IT partner SITA say the trial is a first of its kind. Participants store their passport details and photos in Qantas’ facial-recognition…
Tourism Australia has introduced a second tier to its specialist programme in India with the introduction of the Premier Aussie Specialist Program. Membership in the Premier Aussie Specialist category is an acknowledgement of the destination expertise, insider knowledge and strong…
Daydream Island Resort will soft launch on April 10th next year.Following an extensive two-year redevelopment, the resort also unveiled a new brand signalling the revitalised premium offering guests will experience; from relaxed dining concepts and vibrant bars to the modern…
InterContinental Hotels Group has opened the first hotel for its new upscale hotel brand, voco.Owned by Australian property investment firm SB&G Group and located on the shores of the Gold Coast, voco Gold Coast is now open for guests to…
Air New Zealand and tourism board Visit California have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote travel to the American state.Under the deal, the airline and tourism body will undertake joint marketing activity across a number of key markets to…
Eva Air and Air New Zealand have signed a codeshare deal to expand their networks in north-east Asia and Oceania.Passengers of the two Star Alliance members will have access to codeshare options operated by Eva Air from Taipei to major…
Deal of the week: Icelandic adventureExplore Iceland’s remote wonderland on an eight-day guided tour, which will take you to see gigantic glaciers, active volcanoes, black-sand beaches, rivers and waterfalls. Priced from $5949pp, twin share, this tour must be booked by…
Child-free holidays give you a chance to kick back, relax and check on the kids, writes Jim Kayes.Three books and 10 games of gin rummy. It’s a basic indication of how different a holiday is when you’ve left the kids…
An Auckland hotel has been recognised among the best in the world, taking the title of “Best New Hotel” in the prestigious Boutique Hotel Awards.Auckland’s Hotel Grand Windsor, MGallery by Sofitel received the award at the ceremony in London and…
