See Iceland’s northern lights. They say there’s no such thing as bad publicity — and in Iceland’s case an ash-spewing volcano that sparked global aviation chaos helped pop t…
Major overhaul for tourism in NSW with six new networks created
NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events, Stuart Ayres, said the new networks will work closely with local government, tourism organisations and operators, as well as collaborate on campaig…
Tourism Australia and Air New Zealand extend commercial relationship
The new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) extends an existing deal, which has seen the two parties work together on a range of successful campaigns resulting in incremental bookings to Australia wi…
Sidharth Malhotra shares his New Zealand memories in Ahmedabad
Sidharth Malhotra, Tourism New Zealand’s Brand Ambassador for India shared his recent New Zealand experience at a media event in Ahmedabad. The Bollywood star spent a week in New Zealand last…
Is Swimming With Humpback Whales Sketchy or Sustainable Tourism?
If you’ve ever gone whale watching, you know the thrill that comes with seeing a misty, vertical spray break the surface of the water.You hold your breath and count the seconds until the crea…
Registration opens for Australian Cruise Association conference
Registration has opened, and an exciting line-up of initial speakers announced, for the 20th Australian Cruise Association conference to be held in Sydney from September 7-9, 2016. Themed “20…
Malaysia Airlines announces leadership changes
Malaysia Airlines announces leadership changes The Board of Directors of Malaysia Aviation Group Berhad (MAG) today announced leadership changes at Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB), which will see cu…
Solomon Islands registers over 23% growth in overseas visitors
The Solomon Islands tourism has witnessed the combined international visitor arrivals for the two-month period January and February 2016 increased by more than 23%.Official Solomon Islands governme…
Industry welcomes conditional approval for Packer’s Barangaroo resort
The Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF) has welcomed yesterday’s announcement of conditional approval for Crown Resorts’ planned six-star hotel resort at Barangaroo in Sydney&…
P&O passengers become first to step foot on Conflict Islands
P&O Cruises’ Pacific Jewel made history last week becoming the first cruise ship to call at one of the most remote island groups in the world – the Conflict Islands in Papua New Gui…