A rendering of the new Sydney Ritz-Carlton at The Star.(Concept image only, subject to all approvals)Development paperwork has been lodged by Sydney casino The Star for a new 61-storey hotel tower …

Ponsonby chef Che Barrington shares his favourite spots for food around the world.I’m all about flavours, tastes, herbs, broths, and bases.No matter where you travel in the world we are becom…

Winston Aldworth flies from Queenstown to Auckland aboard Jetstar’s JQ298.The plane: A Jetstar A320. The bustling little beauty that has knocked down the price of travel between New Zeal…

Winston Aldworth checks in to the Novotel Queenstown Lakeside.Getting there: As the name suggests, this hotel sits near the Queenstown waterfront. It’s less than a 10-minute ride from th…

The Bay of Islands provides a beautiful backdrop for winter yachting lessons, as Alexia Russell discovers.I woke up to a smooth calm sea, an impossible deep green reflecting the bush of the island …

The medical students mantra ‘do no harm’ is increasingly becoming decisive for tourists’ choices.If you’re looking for an eco-friendly alternative to a luxury vacation, chec…

CNN Return to Parts Unknown travel TV series post Anthony BourdainThe remaining episodes, though incomplete, will be pieced together with follow up interviews and guests who knew the late chef.&ldq…

Volunteering while travelling — or “voluntourism” has come under scrutiny recently, as some programmes may not actually be as ethical as they sound. There are particular concerns …

Avianca has joined Skyscanner’s direct booking platform.The pioneering integration, powered by Amadeus Altéa, makes Avianca one of the first airlines in North or South America to sell …

A panel discussion, ‘Future of Roadshows – Maximising Your Marketing Spend’, was held at this year’s Satsa Conference, where panellists discussed dealing with various and em…