Qantas has appointed Anna Pritchard as the airline’s new regional general manager for the UK, Europe, Middle East, India and Africa.She has been with the Australian flag-carrier for over eigh…

Avani Hotels & Resorts has expanded its portfolio in Thailand with the launch of Avani+ Samui, an upscale resort situated on Phang Ka Bay near Taling Ngam.Avani+ Samui is designed as a seaside …

If you have a toddler who can’t yet swim solo, let alone don a mask and snorkel, planning a trip to the Great Barrier Reef can be daunting.We’ve done the hard work for you and rounded u…

It’s famous for surf breaks and stunning national parks but we have a little secret to tell you; the Sunshine Coast has adventures fit for all types of adrenaline-chasers.I’m talking &l…

If you think you’ve been there, done that, read on. There are plenty of reasons to catch up with our nearest neighbour this year, writes Jane Jurgens.1 Sydney Gay & Lesbian – Mardi …

Tracey Bond flies from Auckland to Fiji on Air New Zealand’s flight NZ52.The plane: A Boeing 777-300.The seat: 49C. By the time I got around to checking in online there were not many sea…

The Southern Hemisphere’s best beer city is our capital, writes Michael Donaldson.There are a handful of truly great beer cities.Some have a reputation based on one big thing — Dublin e…

FCM Travel Solutions has established a global airline distribution team to spearhead industry collaboration between technology and global distribution providers, travel management companies and air…

Phil Williams and friends paddle the Whanganui River and find more than they expected.Kiwis spend long weekends in many ways . . . building a deck, at the bach or in the great outdoors.Our group of…

COMMENT: Auckland just gets better and better. The other day a friend of mine was over from the States. He hadn’t been back in Auckland for a while and was very impressed.“So much has c…