Bars and restaurants are among the shining stars of a regenerated Perth, writes Danielle McGrane.Perth has been harbouring some secrets.The first is the idea that it’s far away. In actual fact, …
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Tourism Fiji to appoint a full time Regional Manager in India this year
Tourism Fiji participated in OTM 2018 and in an exclusive interview with Travel News Digest, revealed Fiji’s growth percentage and upcoming plans for this year.Vaijayanthi Kari, India Representa…
Festival road trip: From Bay of Islands to Western Springs
AUCKLAND CITY LIMITSThis festival has gracefully slammed into the abyss left by the Big Day Out. With a range of music genres – from rock and indie to blues and jazz, it pulls in a big crowd. Th…
Alexandra: Town for all seasons
The cycle trails around Alexandra, some of the best in the country, are a joy at any time of year, writes Elisabeth Easther.You’ll find few places on Earth that grow a sweeter apricot or cherry.…
Barber appointed to new Australasia leadership role with Travelport
Travelport has appointed Scott Barber to the role of managing director for Australia and New Zealand.He replaces Kaylene Shuttlewood who has held the role for the past three years.This is Barber&rsquo…
The Glasshouse: Above by head and shoulders
A weekend escape to a luxury lodge in Northland is magic, writes Stephanie Holmes.The last time I saw Bream Head, it was after slogging my way along the 7.5km endurance test that is the Te Whara track…
David Fisher: Museum a true taonga
If you haven’t been, you must. Waitangi — the place that lies at the centre of what we are as a nation, whether you are blind to the past or not.The Treaty Grounds lie to the north of Paih…
Sheppard to head European operations for InterContinental Hotels
InterContinental Hotels Group has appointed industry leader Karin Sheppard as managing director for IHG across its European business.Based in IHG’s global headquarters in Buckinghamshire, Sheppa…
Four top spots to celebrate Aotearoa
Waitangi Day is the perfect time to start planning your trip to some of the beautiful locations where our nation was born.1 The Waitangi Treaty Grounds and MuseumAs David Fisher writes, all Kiwis have…
SAA cancels flights on Australia route
SAA has cancelled some flights between Johannesburg and Perth during February, March, May and June due to low market demand and the requirement for aircraft rotations on other routes within the airlin…