A new International Visitor Levy in New Zealand will raise NZ$80 million in its first year, the TIA says.Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) has urged the New Zealand government to clearly show the pro…
InterContinental shows what’s to come on Hayman Island
A rendering of a one-bedroom direct pool access suite on InterContinental Hayman Island ResortInterContinental Hotels has set a date of 01 July 2019 on which it plans to reopen Hayman Island Resort…
St. Regis Melbourne takes brand into Australia for first time
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of the St. Regis Melbourne, marking the first hotel in Australia for the renowned luxury brand.Owned by Century Group Aus, this new-build ho…
Ethiopia identified as key growth market ahead of Africa Hotel Investment Forum
Ethiopia once again heads the league for hotel development in East Africa, according to a regional focus from the influential annual hotel pipeline survey by Lagos-based W Hospitality Group.Details…
New luxury hotel development coming to Playford, South Australia
A developer has been attached a new $50 million project in the northern Adelaide council region of Playford which will see the construction of a brand new hotel amid a revitalised Grenville Centre …
New owners for Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Sunshine Coast
The Novotel Twin Waters Resort’s new owners say the Sunshine Coast is under-developed.Shakespeare Property Group has become the new owners of the Novotel Twin Waters Resort on the Sunshine Co…
Flight check: Auckland to Singapore with Singapore Airlines
Winston Aldworth flies aboard SQ286 from Auckland to Singapore.The plane: A 777-300ER. This plane first flew in July 2014, so it’s relatively new.Class: Premium Economy.Seats: This was more l…
Why we love travelling around Aotearoa
Travel writers and friends wax lyrical on why we love travelling close to home.I’m often asked what’s the best place to which I’ve travelled. The answer, for a Kiwi travel editor …
Travel deals of the week (+ be in to win)
Deal of the week: Set sail for the Norwegian fjordsCruise the Norwegian fjords on the Queen Mary 2 for a seven-night round trip from Southampton, England – a cruise package that starts at $21…
Tourism boost as Qantas and Cathay Pacific announce new partnership
The codeshare agreement will see Qantas add its code to Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon’s services within Asia from Hong Kong to 10 cities across India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Vietnam, and o…