Tourism Australia has received a $5 million funding boost to promote the upcoming ICC T20 Cricket World Cup being held in Australia for the first time next year, to fans in India. More than one mil…
It’s time to take tourism seriously – part 2
In part 1, Gillian Saunders shared some thoughts on how tourism can boost employment and help strengthen South Africa’s struggling economy. In part 2, she lays out some ideas on how South Afr…
Amadeus reports sharp earnings increase
Travel tech giant Amadeus has maintained its positive growth trend in the first six months of 2019, thanks to the solid operating performances of its distribution and IT Solutions businesses.The co…
Warning to New Zealand travellers over dengue fever outbreaks
The Ministry of Health is warning New Zealanders embarking on tropical holidays to “fight the bite”, amid outbreaks of mosquito-borne dengue fever in Bangladesh and Philippines.Fourty-s…
Australian The InBetween star Harriet Dyer on what travel has taught her
HARRIET DYERAs a kid growing up in Townsville, North Queensland, travel was so exciting. Getting out of our little town, going to see my Melbourne grandma, the smell of the suitcase my parents boug…
DOT approval of AA-Qantas joint venture signals ‘open season’
The recent Department of Transportation approval of a joint venture between American and Qantas bodes well for other U.S. airlines’ efforts to launch antitrust-immune partnerships, according …
12 things to tick off while you’re at the Birdsville Races
So you’ve made the pilgrimage to Birdsville for the Birdsville Races. Tick. You’ve nailed it! If you think your trip to Outback Queensland starts and finishes at the race track, you&rsq…
Swiss-Belhotel International to add two new Queenstown properties
Swiss-Belhotel International is expanding its operations in New Zealand with the signing of two hotel developments in Queenstown.The company will launch two new operations in the Kiwi market in lat…
Money-saving travel tips to help you holiday on a shoestring
Jetting off to the Greek islands or booking a Gold Coast beach pad can seem out of reach when family finances are tight.But by thinking outside of the box, planning ahead and doing your homework, t…
Why will the guests of the Copa América continue to be from Asia?
Many of us were surprised at the end of last year when Conmebol announced that Qatar and Japan would be the two guests of the present edition of the Copa América Brasil 2019. This was becaus…