Kiwis are used to our homeland being left off world maps. It’s often a hot topic when our beautiful country is suddenly forgotten about.But Kiwis are celebrating after a map of the globe doin…
Virgin seek to break BA monopoly on CT route
Virgin Atlantic intends to fly direct to Cape Town.The airline announced its plans for a vastly expanded route network out of London Heathrow – including Cape Town – challenging what it…
Hickmott to lead sales for Scott Dunn in Europe
Adam Hickmott has been appointed head of sales and marketing for luxury tour operator Scott Dunn in Europe.This latest addition to the growing company follows the recent appointment of a new senior…
Virgin seek to break BA monopoly on CT route
Virgin Atlantic intends to fly direct to Cape Town.The airline announced its plans for a vastly expanded route network out of London Heathrow – including Cape Town – challenging what it…
Vinpearl Convention Centre Phu Quoc to welcome World Travel Awards
The Vinpearl Convention Centre Phu Quoc, Vietnam, will play host to the World Travel Awards Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony on October 12th.The state-of-the-art meeting and event facility is the l…
Top source markets continue slide
Statistics SA’s latest tourism and migration report released on September 23 reveals that South Africa saw a decline of 5% from foreign travellers compared to July of 2018. While general arri…
Acimovic appointed general manager with Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences
Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences has appointed Nemo Acimovic to the role of general manager.A bonafide leader and industry visionary, Acimovic will bring decades of experience and a strategic per…
Ascott partners with Qatar Investment Authority for new Sydney property
The Ascott is investing S$192 million (£115 million) in a freehold serviced residence in the central business district of North Sydney.The property will be financed through the Ascott Service…
Air New Zealand signs new Dreamliner 787-10 order with Boeing
Boeing and Air New Zealand have finalised an order for eight 787-10 Dreamliner planes valued at $2.7 billion at list prices.The carrier will integrate the largest Dreamliner model into its fleet of…
Flight check: Flying from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City with Vietnam Airlines
Grant Bradley flies Vietnam Airlines from Sydney to Chi Minh City, Vietnam.The flight: VN772 from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City.Class: Premium Economy.The plane: A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. This was fi…