Travel Agents
Corporate Traveller and Vanguard Health partner to deliver life-changing care
The medical industry has flown to the top of the charts and now leads the way as the profession driving the SME business travel bounceback across Australia, as is exemplified here.
Venues
Historic Darlinghurst pub revamped with trendy bistro, hotel and rooftop bar
A 99-year-old pub in Sydney is set to celebrate a new era of the roaring twenties, as it transforms into a four-level dining and hotel precinct.
Cruise
Accor adds iconic cruise ship to its portfolio
Live out your Titanic fantasies on this new addition to M Gallery’s portfolio with far less risk of hitting a chunk of ice and ending up on a floating door.
Aviation
Emirates to roll out spectacular premium economy product on Sydney flights
The new cabin class offers an alternative to being packed in like a tin of Cole’s sardines. Think of it as more akin to a tin of Ortiz anchovies.
Destinations
Japan to begin opening up next month
FINALLY one of the hottest destinations around appears to have set a date for its big return, much to the delight of travel agents across Australia.
Wholesalers
Flight Centre, Goldman Travel and Spencer Group form supergroup for premium market
Danielle Galloway, Anthony Goldman and Penny Spencer have formed a supergroup, but that’s not to say they’re now in a band. At least, that we know of.
Hotels
AA and AHA merger to form new peak body called Accommodation Australia
The Accommodation Association and the Australian Hotel Association are powering on with their merger, revealing the name of their end goal.
Destinations
Zambia’s Tourism Minister calls for less regulations on intra-African travel
Much like post-Brexit Britons, African travellers want less red tape when visiting their neighbours. The key difference here being they didn’t vote to be separated in the first place.
Exhibitions
MCEC chief Peter King signals departure
After fantastic innings at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, King has opted to pass on the torch.
Venues
ICC Sydney smashes ticket sales record as entertainment events return
Guy Sebastian has kicked off one of Australia’s biggest national tours in 2022 drawing over 25,000 patrons to Sydney’s Aware Super Theatre across five shows.
Venues
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre holds first conference
At long last, Te Pae has hosted its first big shindig! We can hear the odd combination of sighs of relief and champagne corks popping from here.
Hotels
IHG and the Pelligra Group break ground on Holiday Inn & Suites Mawson Lakes
Much to our dismay, this news has nothing to do with long lost buried treasure, despite what the accompanying photograph may imply.