Amanpuri has unveiled a series of seasonal enhancements following a three-month closure, further elevating its iconic Andaman Sea sanctuary for the season ahead. The updates include six new pavilions, introducing two new accommodation categories, refreshed standalone pavilions, enhanced wellness facilities and an expanded program of Thai cultural and culinary experiences. The two new accommodation categories […]
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), today announced the addition of Far East Hospitality (FEH) to its growing global portfolio. The partnership brings 26 hotels and serviced residences, comprising 6,212 rooms across Singapore, Malaysia and Japan, into GHA’s ecosystem. The addition further strengthens GHA’s footprint in Asia Pacific. It also brings the group into GHA’s award-winning loyalty […]
A career in media rarely follows a straight line, and for Kate Cox – Australian Community Media (ACM) publisher for Explore, The Senior and Content Solutions – some of its defining moments have come from rolling the dice. From editing The Sun-Herald after initially turning down the job to growing Explore into an award-winning travel […]
The Catalan Tourist Board has listed down five must-see locations in its capital city of Barcelona during the autumn season. October and November bring cooler temperatures, fewer visitors and some of Catalonia’s most colourful landscapes. The five featured locations are La Fageda d’en Jordà, Bellmunt del Priorat, Sant Llorenç de Montgai, Boí and Santa Fe […]
Australians are keeping travel on the agenda for 2027, but value for money is playing a bigger role in how they choose, according to active travel specialist, Utracks. The latest Hilton 2027 Trends Report found 64 per cent of Australians plan experiences around their own preferences, while three in four say having a trip booked […]
Cunard has unveiled a new program of 93 voyages sailing between October 2028 and May 2029, headlined by the return of Queen Elizabeth as she travels to Australia on her 2029 World Voyage. Queen Elizabeth will call at Fremantle, Kangaroo Island, Melbourne and Burnie before an overnight stay in Sydney, and crossing the Tasman to […]
Australia’s biggest airlines are struggling to get their digital strategies off the ground, with a new report revealing major gaps in website performance, social media engagement and online customer experiences. A new study by Digital Index Lab (DIL), powered by Humo Rojo, has assessed Australia’s four leading airlines across social media, website performance, search engine […]
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has hosted its annual AUNZ VIP Partner Retreat in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, bringing together senior executives from leading online travel agencies and consortia partners across Australia and New Zealand. The retreat recognised the contribution of NCL’s key trade partners, with a program of networking, dining and activities across the region. The […]
Travellers has entered the Victorian market with the acquisition of the 43-room Best Western Olde Maritime in Warrnambool. The property will continue to operate under the Best Western brand. The deal is Travellers’ sixth acquisition since launching in late 2023, and its first outside Queensland and New South Wales. Olde Maritime is the first of what […]
Forget infinity pools and butler service. The Apurva Kempinski Bali is betting that the ultimate luxury for modern travellers is something far simpler: peace and quiet. The five-star resort in Nusa Dua has launched Mauna: The Art of Silence, a new wellness program inspired by Nyepi, Bali’s sacred Day of Silence, designed to help guests […]