Qantas has posted a 17 per cent fall in annual net profit, driven by rising fuel costs and a weaker Australian dollar.However, the Australian flag-carrier cheered investors with a A$400 million share …
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Korean Air cuts Japan routes as political tension grows
Korean Air has announced its plans to adjust the frequency of some routes to Japan as tensions between the two countries rise.At the same time, the airline will increase the frequency of routes in the…
Tourist asks his Uber driver to show him the most ‘dangerous place’ in Rio
When it comes to making stupid decisions after a few beers while on holidays, this Australian tourist may well take the cake.After travelling around Central and South America as part of a two-month ad…
Avani unveils plans for two new Australia properties
Building on the success of its debut on the Gold Coast and central Melbourne, Avani Hotels & Resorts will welcome guests to two new properties in Australia.Avani Adelaide Residences and Avani Melb…
Travelport takes first New Distribution Capability bookings for Qantas
As the next step in its continuing support for Qantas’ distribution capabilities, Travelport has begun handling its first bookings with the carrier using IATA’s New Distribution Capability…
Ritz-Carlton, Perth, to open in November
The Ritz-Carlton, Perth will officially open its doors at Elizabeth Quay on November 15th.The hotel’s main feature will be the 277 sq. m Ritz-Carlton Suite, which boasts the city’s best vi…
Australia to launch a new campaign to boost Indian tourism
Tourism Australia has received a $5 million funding boost to promote the upcoming ICC T20 Cricket World Cup being held in Australia for the first time next year, to fans in India. More than one millio…
AirAsia welcomes first A330neo to Thailand fleet
AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft, to be operated by its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X Thailand.The aircraft was delivered via lessor Avolon and is the first of two A330neos set…
New Zealand’s new Sky Waka opens for mountain high sightseeing
New Zealand’s newest on-mountain tourism experience has opened to sightseers. The new Sky Waka gondola travels 1.8 km through one of the North Island’s most rugged and spectacular landscap…
New Zealand world’s best family holiday destination
New Zealand has been identified as the top family travel destination with our scenery, safety record and activities rated as being sure to please people of all agesFamily holidays are the stuff of leg…