Bentley Restaurant Group dynamic duo sommelier Nick Hildebrandt and chef Brent Savage are updating their Sydney CBD menu at Monopole creating a classic French diner. From today, after 12 years as one of a leading wine-focused bars and restaurants, Monopole will be a fully French restaurant with a new look dining room, a menu of […]

Most Australians, who are no strangers to long-haul flights, will know that inflight entertainment and food and drink options are just about the only things that make 20 hours+ of flying bearable. However, these inflight saviors are now under threat due to an unusual trend sweeping social media called ‘rawdogging’. Before you get too alarmed, ‘rawdogging’ […]

Qantas appears to have been caught with its customer service pants down and competitors are making the most of it.

If you can wrangle a couple extra days of leave, this one is a no brainer!

If you think travelling alone is an activity reserved for the lonely, think again. Research from Webjet shows that solo travel has officially hit the mainstream with half (48 per cent) of Aussies planning a solo adventure in the next two years, and another quarter (25 per cent) hoping to take one soon. These travellers aren’t just seeking […]

Celestyal has announced new programs for 2025, 2026 and early 2027 including an expansion into the Arabian Gulf during the winter season which will see both ships cruising year-round for the first time.   The cruise line’s newest ship, Celestyal Discovery, will chase the sun to the Arabian Gulf for its first winter season from 2025, […]

When they say ENVI Lodges, we know they mean envy. Grrr, says our inner lion.

When the New York Times runs an article titled ‘Where to get the most bang for your buck’ aimed at frugal travellers, Australia seems an unlikely option. But given the weak exchange rate, Australia appeared at the top of the list, in the article a fortnight ago, as an “unexpected” place to get value for […]

Alan Rion, a seasoned chef with three decades’ experience working for some of the world’s leading restaurants and hotels in Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, United States and Canada has been named Alma Resort’s executive chef. French national Rion has joined the 30-hectare resort overlooking Long Beach on Vietnam’s scenic Cam Ranh peninsula to […]

Shocked to learn Aussies will be enjoying the things our athlete's generally avoid. Copious amounts of cheese and wine!

Travel agents and vouchers go together like, urm, well, they just go.

Savour The Tweed brings the region’s culinary excellence and unparalleled food and drink provenance to northern NSW, from 30 October to 3 November. The inaugural five-day celebration features a program of curated events to celebrate the region’s local produce and those who bring it to life. Partake in creations from passionate chefs, talented distillers, brewers […]

Prevailing financial stress and work demands mean people are looking for more cost-effective, flexible holiday options these school holidays, according to research conducted on behalf of BIG4 Holiday Parks. The research found that 76 per cent of Australians cite financial constraints as the primary limitation currently preventing them from travelling. More than half (54 per […]

Another gentle reminder that if you're flying any time soon to keep your seatbelt on!

Who needs a gondola when you can cruise the canals on a vintage Italian timber Riva. Pronto!

Ovolo hotels have announced the departure of chief executive officer Dave Baswal from his role, effective from the end of September. Baswal first joined the company in 2016, initially as director of finance & operations Australia, progressing through roles including COO and CFO, managing director, and ultimately assuming the CEO position in 2022.   During his […]

Travel technology provider Amadeus has partnered with Microsoft to bring the power or AI to simplify hoteliers’ ability to search and understand business intelligence. Amadeus plans to incorporate Gen AI into an innovative new chatbot for its business intelligence suite, debuting with Agency360+.  The chatbot is powered by the Azure OpenAI Service and builds on […]

The nearly finished luxury hotel and glamping resort inside Monarto Safari Park in South Australia has been put up for sale Jayco caravan founder Gerry Ryan with an asking price of $50 million-plus. The Australian Financial Review reports Ryan acquired the 65.66ha site, in the Murraylands region 70km from Adelaide, from Zoos South Australia in […]

Car rental company Avis has announced a partnership with South African Airways (SAA) following the relaunch of its Perth to Johannesburg route after a four-year hiatus. “Avis is proud to partner with SAA to provide an integrated travel experience that ensures our customers receive the highest standard of service both in the air, and on […]

Novotel and ibis Styles Melbourne Airport were officially opened today, the largest hotel opening in Australia for 2024 so far. Melbourne Airport CEO Lorie Argus, Accor Pacific COO Adrian Williams and Visit Victoria CEO Brendan McClements were joined by more than 120 people, including key industry stakeholders, for the official ribbon cutting and launch of […]

Luxury cruise experience leader, Crystal, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Fincantieri to construct two new, groundbreaking ships. The planned 690-passenger (based on double occupancy), 61,800-gross tonne ship will feature a host of amenities and innovative designs that ensure unparalleled comfort and indulgence for guests. Ship designs will be led by architectural firms, Studio […]

No word yet as to whether Japan and New Zealand have rated Aussies as their favourite guests.

Tahiti looks nice! James, Tahiti! For those of you old enough to remember the ad and rich enough to have a private jet.

There is a lot of talk on authenticity, but can any of us agree on what it actually means?

Given a culture tens of thousands of years old, we at Travel Weekly say this Indig deal is well overdue.

Hudson is still cleaning up Joyce's mess... Well, she may have had something to do with it herself, actually.

New A220, new lounge? Only problem is you have to justify a work trip to Tassie.

You can now buy an airplane ticket for less than the cost of an Avocado Toast in Sydney.

It's one thing to say you're sustainable and another to actually do it! Bryggen Guldsmeden lives and breathes it.

Bus crashes continue to take their toll, and these types of tragedies have been taking place for far too long.

'If it's not Boeing I'm not going', they used to say... Boeing might need a new slogan writer when the dust settles.

Perth visitors pick Kings Park as Australia's top attraction? Surely quokkas must count in there somewhere.

Aussies are jumping onboard the fly cruise trend. Literally. Expect Strine to cut the air from Africa to Egypt.

If they go on to win the tournament we are sure there'll be a few snap decisions to get on a plane and join the party!

Gold Coast Airport undergoes a $17 million refurbishment of its old international area to expand domestic capabilities following the shift of international services to a new terminal. The airport’s new domestic lounge has just opened, marking a milestone in the terminal’s ongoing transformation. With various refurbishments coming in the following weeks, including new flooring, improved […]

Tahiti Tourisme is supporting the Gauguin’s World: Tōna Iho, Tōna Ao exhibition which was launched at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra yesterday, 27 June, attended by the Vice President of Tahiti, Eliane Tevahitua, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attending the festivities. The exhibition, open to the public from tomorrow, 29 June to 7 […]