Air Canada’s new Vancouver to Melbourne flights have helped make Victoria faster and more accessible than ever before for residents of the East Coast of Canada and the United States, with som…
Riviera River Cruises continues rapid growth
Following the April christening of the 167-passenger Robert Burns in Vienna, Riviera plans to launch its second ship on the Douro River, the 121-passenger Douro Splendour, in August. That will be f…
Japan’s ‘Jurassic Park’ a source of pride for tourist town
Dinosaur figures meticulously handmade at the Kanna Dinosaur Center in Kanna, Gunma Prefecture, have grown to become a new local specialty item. Their sales have increased year after year, contribu…
Fiji: Secrets of the cannibal cave
Wilderness adventure in Fiji can mean assuming new dignity and nobility, drinking big bowls of love, and immersing oneself in a sinister underworld, writes Paul Rush.It’s a solemn moment when…
Cope to lead Tourism Australia in UK
Tourism Australia has confirmed the appointment of Sally Cope as its new regional general manager for the UK.She will oversee Australia’s fourth largest international inbound tourism market, …
Tourism Australia appoints Sally Cope to top United Kingdom position
Tourism Australia has confirmed the appointment of Sally Cope as its new Regional General Manager for the UK.She will oversee Australia’s fourth largest international inbound tourism market t…
Five of the best snow destinations
1 Mt Olympus, New ZealandWhat do they say, don’t leave the country before you’ve seen your backyard? We’ve been a few places and are happy to report that there is nothing out ther…
Heli-brunch: Why brunch by helicopter might just take off in New Zealand
Brunch: a made-up meal that’s a sort of all-day breakfast and that gives you permission to start as late as you like and put vodka in your tomato juice.It should really be “breakfast-lu…
Qantas joins Amadeus NDC-X program
Qantas has become the latest airline to join the Amadeus NDC-X program.Amadeus will connect to the Qantas Distribution Platform and deliver NDC content to travel sellers.This will allow travel sell…
Tourism Australia brings out the Great Australian Airfare Sale 4.0
As part of an initiative that puts the interests of the consumer at its core while giving airlines an opportunity to collectively build load factors in a progressively competitive aviation space, T…