Business
Carlson Wagonlit Travel gets gold rating from EcoVadis
We imagine this is what the CWT offices looked like following the announcement. Please excuse the cheesy stock image, it’s Tuesday and we’re tired.
Events
Perth to host 2019 Australian Tourism Exchange
As this year’s event wraps up, planning for next year has already begun! If only we could harness their organisational skills, maybe we wouldn’t spend so much money on caffeine.
Meetings
MEA launches Future Leaders initiative
The new program replaces Young MEA and will focus on providing career paths to young professionals in the meetings and events industry.
Events
Hotel Career Expo coming to Sydney in May
The expo is part of an ongoing focus to attract youngsters to the tourism industry. We recommend louring them in with the promise of avocados and affordable housing.
Events
Airbnb launches new tool to help events provide accommodation
Airbnb is expanding its reach to events accommodation with this handy new feature.
Venues
ICC Sydney Theatre seeks commercial naming partner
We’re seeking a wine drinking partner for knock-offs before tomorrow’s public holiday. It’s BYO wine but we promise to provide charming company.
Aviation
Sydney Airport celebrates international traffic boom
Champagne all round! We don’t have any champagne right now, so we’ll have to settle for the luke-warm tea we found on our desk.
Hotels
Big Fat Hotel Wrap
Travel Weekly brings a great sense of pride and joy to every wrap we create. Just kidding, we’re all about efficiency and cute animal pictures.
Events
Melbourne Convention Bureau backs International Inner Wheel Convention
Meanwhile, we’re backing Wednesday early marks and espresso martinis. Just kidding, we’ll have to settle for the cold coffee thats been our our desk all day.
News
The Nibbler is now weekly!
Introducing the best new way to cure your midweek blues – that is, besides a sneaky midday nap.
Hotels
Hyatt Regency Bangkok GM on what the brand has in store for business travellers
We had a chat with Sammy Carolus about what it’s like to open a hotel and what Hyatt’s new offering can provide for business travellers.
The Big Cheese
The Big Cheese with Cvent Australia’s Jack Ukil
This week’s Big Cheese interview is with Cvent Australia’s director of sales. Though, that’s not to say he had any tips to offer on bargain hunting.