Officials at the International Air Transport Association have announced that Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, has assumed his duties as chairman of the IATA board of governors.His one one-year term started at the conclusion of the 74th…
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, has re-entered Australia with the opening of W Brisbane.Owned by Shayher Group, W Brisbane is a vibrant addition to the Sunshine State, situated in a stellar location overlooking Brisbane River.The new hotel delivers…
Elisabeth Easther meets the CEO of World Expeditions.We were unconventional when it came to holidays — most people were going to the Gold Coast but not us. Because my parents were both avid trekkers, we went hiking in New Zealand,…
Bathurst is more than petrol-head heaven, writes Simone Ziaziaris.There are not many towns where you can bunk in the room of a schoolmaster, eat pizzas at the alter of a church or sip on a couple of old fashions in…
The Lucky Country’s brightest light festival returns this week for its 10th anniversary. Stephanie Holmes outlines what you should look for.Vivid light walkStretching for 2km, this route will take you past all the major Vivid illuminations and installations, including the…
According to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, New Zealand will see the rise of foreign tourists’ spending by 2023. The spending by the tourists will rise to NZD14.2 billion (USD 10 billion) by 2023 from NZD 10.6 billion…
Auckland wants to attract wealthier visitors and make the city a more interesting place, especially during the off-season. An overhaul of the New Zealand city’s tourism strategy moves away from attracting as many people as possible to offering visitors more…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation recently announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Little Projects for a Hyatt Centric hotel in Melbourne, Australia. Hyatt Centric Melbourne will be addressed at Downie Street. The hotel will also join…
History is alive and well but the present also thrives, writes Natasha Jojoa Burling.Heavy drinking, prostitution and general lawlessness among the sailors and whalers earnt Kororāreka the label, the “Hellhole of the Pacific” but nowadays it’s “Romantic Russell” and life…
Qantas has launched a new technology platform to enhance the airline retailing, booking and servicing capabilities for its trade partners and deliver a more personalised experience for customers.The Qantas Distribution Platform improves the functionality of indirect agent channels by more…
