Hyatt Hotels has revealed more than 20 new luxury hotels and resorts are expected to join its portfolio worldwide by the end of 2020.The additions include new properties under the Park Hyatt, Andaz, A…
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Paparoa Track Great Walk partially open, in spite of landslide
New Zealand’s tenth Great Walk is now open.The Paparoa Track welcomed its first set of walkers this weekend in spite of landslips and setbacks that have dogged its construction on the wild West …
Harrington takes up corporate marketing role with Flight Centre
Claire Harrington has been appointed head of corporate marketing, Europe, by Flight Centre Travel Group.She will be responsible for overseeing marketing strategy for Flight Centre’s corporate br…
Air New Zealand brings Les Mills workouts to flights
Bad news for people who use lack of time as an excuse not to make it to the gym because now all those hours on the plane can be put to good use by working up a sweat with a Les Mills class.Air New Zea…
Cruising: What you need to know for your next holiday
Cruise virgin or cruise veteran? Ewan McDonald looks at the new ships, hot destinations and the reasons why you should take a cruise holiday in 2020.The biggest myth about cruise ship holidays is that…
World Ski Awards celebrates 2019 Gala Ceremony in Kitzbühel, Austria
The ski tourism brands pushing the boundaries of industry excellence have been revealed at a red-carpet gala ceremony in Kitzbühel, Austria.The leading figureheads, decisionmakers and innovators …
Room check: Discovering Fiji’s Sun Coast while at Volivoli Beach Resort
Michael Neilson checks into Volivoli Beach Resort on the Sunshine Coast of Viti Levu, Fiji.Check-in experience: I step off the boat after a short trip from a nearby island and staff greet me on the pi…
Tourism Fiji’s Brand Ambassador Ileana D’Cruz unveils ‘Barefoot Luxury in Fiji’ brochure collection
With a huge ‘Bula’, Ileana launched the first edition of Tourism Fiji’s Luxury Resorts and Experiences Brochures. Titled as ‘Barefoot Luxury in Fiji’, the collection is m…
Ritz-Carlton, Perth takes brand back into Australia
The Ritz-Carlton, Perth has opened in the capital city of Western Australia.Part of the landmark development at Elizabeth Quay, the hotel overlooks the city’s Swan River and Kings Park.The openi…
Air New Zealand wins South Pacific Passenger Choice Award
Air New Zealand has taken out the South Pacific Regional Passenger Choice Award at the Future Travel Experience Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Asia Awards in Singapore.The award, vote…