Qantas flyers can use their smartphone as their passport in a biometric trial launched this week.Qantas and airport IT partner SITA say the trial is a first of its kind. Participants store their passp…
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Perrochon appointed commercial director with Bench Events
Bench Events has appointed Jean to spearhead the development and launch of new events worldwide.In his position as commercial director with the global business event organiser, Perrochon will be respo…
Though overhyped, blockchain holds promise in travel
Pedro Anderson, founder and COO of the nonprofit travel distribution platform Winding Tree, is something of an evangelist for open-source computer code, calling it “the only way to truly innovat…
10 stunning places you had no idea were in Queensland
We’re not accusing mother nature of playing favourites, but it would seem some parts of Queensland got special treatment when she was carving out the landscape.We’re talking stunning oases…
Beach to bush by air: 3-day Gold Coast to Outback adventure
From the Gold Coast’s golden sands to the rich red of Birdsville’s Big Red dune and back in just three days, Seair’s new Outback Adventure will show me Queensland like I have never s…
Shane Watson: How to choose travel buddies
Best mates may not make ideal holiday companions, so quiz them before you leave home, says Shane Watson.Right. No point beating about the bush on this one: there are six people in the world who you ca…
Staying at the Paparoa Hotel, Kaipara
Chris Schulz checks into the Paparoa Hotel, Kaipara.Getting there: A week ago, we’d never heard of Paparoa, but after being persuaded to check it out, we headed up for a quick weekend trip. It&r…
6 Ways to Lessen Flight Day Stress
There was probably a time in the “good ole days” when flying was a pleasant and comfortable experience, even in the economy seats, but with airlines trying to squeeze out every penny, flig…
The Silent Revolution Of Robots In Tourism
Don’t be surprised if you cross paths with a robot running up and down the aisles and entering the elevators, the next time you stay in a hotel. They take extra towels for guests, give informati…
Alipay rolls out tax refund service to South Korea travellers
Alipay Group has announced that it has partnered with Global Tax Free, a tax refund agency, to launch the world’s first paperless mobile tax refund function in South Korea.Alipay has consistentl…