Air New Zealand has signed commitments to purchase eight Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners.The planes, valued a US$2.7 billion at list prices, will be powered by GE Aviation’s GEnx-1B engines.The first …
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Chinese tourism to U.S. drops for 1st time in 15 years
After more than a decade of rapid growth, Chinese travel to the U.S. is falling. And that has cities, malls and other tourist spots scrambling to reverse the trend.Travel from China to the U.S. fell 5…
UK opens ePassport gates to new travellers
Eligible travellers from seven non-EU countries can now use ePassport gates to enter the UK in changes being made to the border from today.Visitors from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapor…
Queensland launches scUber Great Barrier Reef submarine experience
Authorities in Queensland have partnered with Uber to launch a new submarine experience on the Great Barrier Reef.Guests will be able to hail scUber, branded as the first rideshare submarine experienc…
Halford appointed general member at soon-to-open Ozo Phuket
Onyx Hospitality Group has appointed Paul Halford as general manager of the soon-to-open Ozo Phuket at Kata Beach.Halford joins Onyx with close to 20 years of hospitality industry experience at hotels…
UK opens ePassport gates to new travellers
Eligible travellers from seven non-EU countries can now use ePassport gates to enter the UK in changes being made to the border from today.Visitors from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapor…
UKinbound welcomes government landing cards decision
Trade body UKinbound has welcomed a government decision to expand its plans to scrap landing cards for visitors to the UK.Authorities had originally planned to scrap the cards for visitors from seven …
Is this Australia’s best hotel? Jackalope, Victoria
I have a confession to make. I have rarely spent over $265 on a hotel room.As someone who has the financial management skills of a toddler, the five-star lifestyle isn’t really one I’ve be…
Air New Zealand launches new UK ad campaign
Air New Zealand has launched its latest above the line campaign.The airline is launching its UK campaign ahead of the summer, showcasing its London to Los Angeles route and highlighting its “a b…
Final preparation begin for Vivid Sydney 2019
Light installations are beginning to be finalised throughout the Harbour City in preparation for the upcoming launch of Vivid Sydney, the largest festival of light, music and ideas in the southern Hem…