Every day tourists flock from around the world to catch a glimpse of Australia’s most photographed and lauded natural beauties.But Sydney’s Bondi Beach isn’t just a drawcard for its …
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Travel deals of the week (+ be in to win)
Deal of the week: Antarctica discountsPolar voyages in Antarctica are discounted by 30 per cent for 2019 and 2020 if bookings are paid for by August 18 this year. There are six ships and a range of cr…
New Zealand to soon decide on proposed tourist tax
The public comment period ends this Sunday for a proposed tax that would charge visitors between $17 and $24. The tax revenue would be used to fund tourism infrastructure and conservation efforts.&ldq…
Disney Cruise Line schedules Christmas activities
Disney Cruise Line said the year-end holidays on its ships will include Dickens-inspired carolers and a tropical holiday deck party, among other events.There will be a three-deck tall Christmas tree i…
From bans on coloured Christmas lights and ‘pelican touching’: Strangest laws around the world
Most cities and countries share similar rules – and that certainly makes life a bit easier for everyone.But a new internet thread has revealed how there are dozens of weird legal discrepancies t…
Booking Holdings to acquire HotelsCombined
Booking Holdings has entered into an agreement to acquire hotel metasearch site, HotelsCombined.Based in Sydney, Australia, with a strong presence in Asia-Pacific and thousands of active affiliates wo…
Newly expanded Melbourne Convention Centre opens in Australia
The 20,000 square metre expansion of the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre has officially opened making it Australia’s largest convention and exhibition space.The AU$205 million addit…
A skier reacts: Cardrona to become New Zealand’s largest ski field
Justine Tyerman nearly falls off her chair in excitement at the announcement this morning that New Zealand’s largest alpine resort is to be developed between Wanaka and Queenstown.The news skier…
Winston Aldworth: Why MPs are wrong to criticise Air New Zealand’s Impossible Burger
Comment: Travel editor Winston Aldworth backs Air New Zealand’s new vege burgerAir New Zealand’s introduction of vegetarian burgers has got the country’s meat-eating advocates frothi…
International Tourism Studies Conference comes to Africa
Africa will host the seventh Biennial International Tourism Studies (ITSA) Conference for the first time this year, from August 6 to 10.The University of South Africa will host the conference – …