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SriLankan Airlines to establish its presence in Australia

SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, will be establishing its presence in Australia with daily non-stop services to Melbourne commencing October. The airline will be operating Airbus 330-200 aircraft on the route.Australia is home to one of the…

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M Social to expand into Auckland, New Zealand, in early 2018

Singapore-based M Social has now successfully been transplanted abroad.A second M Social opened its doors in Auckland earlier and has started making waves in New Zealand’s hotel sector.With the Singapore brand successfully establishing itself as a hotel of choice in…

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Queenstown: A region for all seasons

Many know Queenstown as New Zealand’s skiing hub, but it has much more to offer as Jane Jeffries finds.With spring in the air, my daughter and I decided we needed some girl-time, so set off to Queenstown for a long…

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Okarito: Small town glory

There is much to charm in this tiny West Coast hamlet, writes Elisabeth Easther.The birds’ elegant bodies and bayonet-like beaks draw admiring crowds from around the world.Okarito is a magical spot for nature lovers and the ornithologically inclined. Set on…

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AVANI Hotels & Resorts debuts in New Zealand

AVANI Hotels & Resorts, the vibrant upscale brand by Minor Hotels, is all set to debut in New Zealand with AVANI Metropolis Auckland Residences. Located on Kitchener Street, the property seamlessly connects guests with Auckland’s best attractions and experiences, and…

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Fiji to be the new medical hub for Pacific Islands

Fiji has now become an ideal interest of the Pacific Island for medical treatment provided by the specialists coming from India.The countries have been in contact with Sahyadri Specialty Pacific Hospital (SSPHL) Fiji that brings in Indian specialists for open…

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Guam strategises Tourism 2020 agenda

According to recent data, Guam has recorded the highest number of arrivals for the year 2017 which has encouraged the tourism department of Guam’s vision to expand its reach as per their new ‘Tourism 2020’ strategic agenda.The Guam Visitors Bureau…

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‘Great Australian Airfare Sale’ taps on Indian tourists

Tourism Australia in partnership with eight leading airlines unveiled the third version of ‘The Great Australian Airfare Sale’ to entice Indian travellers the best airfare deals.This campaign aims to promote and encourage more Indian arrivals to Australia.The Great Australian Airfare…

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South Island: The v-word

Justine Tyerman is a wee bit fussy when it comes to views . . . as the receptionist discovers.When I told the nice man at reception that I didn’t like the view from my room, he obligingly moved me to…

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Bay of Islands: It’s not your average campervan

Stephanie Holmes sleeps on the roof in a Bay of Islands getaway weekend.The first thing most people say when I show them pictures of Stirling, the 4WDI used over Labour Weekend is “wow, that’s so cool”. The first thing I…

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