Several flights to and from Sydney were cancelled last night after a severe storm battered Sydney and parts of regional New South Wales. More than 40 millimetres of rain fell in Sydney’s CBD between the hours of 20:30 and 23:30, leading to flooding at Town Hall station and thousands of people being left without power. […]

We hear some use the broken ice to add to the evening cocktails.

The Flying Roo just lost out to its rival across the ditch, but it's not all bad news... New planes are on the way!

Things come to those who wait, or search diligently every day for deals. Over to you.

Having just experienced our first Asian cruise, we feel that this might just be the tonic for a short OS getaway.

We too practice mindfulness, but fear it does not hold a flame to the approach in Bhutan.

You might have heard of greenwashing, but have you heard of consumer-washing? Probably not, but you’ll be familiar with it. Consumer-washing is the practice of ‘misleading’ consumers when it comes to pricing. It is when customers are attracted to buy at a great price, only to find out that, once they have gone to the […]

These famils are legendary, we've seen the pictures, mostly blurry ones, but there is evidence.

This comes on the back of a 'Retire to Mauritius' campaign. Maybe your client wants to try before they buy?

Are scalpers circling, given it's a sold-out awards night?

It's a long way off, so you may want to start saving your Pacific pesos now, or set aside some super.

Given the AUD, maybe it's time to spend a bit of still valued coin on regional tourism.

Aviation in the South Pacific is heating up, as is the water temperature. Related? Depends who you ask...

Given the talk around using your points, no doubt this one will catch a few unwary FFs. Beware!

Experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, Silversea, has set sail on its 2025 World Cruise, Controtempo, taking guests to 59 destinations over 136 days. The cruise set sail from Tokyo on 13 January and arrives in New York on 29 May 2025. Guests will experience many of the most iconic cities and off-the-beaten-path gems in […]

Thailand hotel and property development company Dusit International has strengthened its presence in the Philippines with two new hotels in Mindanao, set to open in late 2029. The company, represented in the Philippines by Dusit Thani Philippines Inc., has signed hotel management agreements with IDC Prime. IDC Prime is a wholly owned subsidiary of Italpinas […]

I'm just stepping out and may be some time, six months or so but I'll bring back a souvenir from all 83 destinations.

Relief to the Melburnians who have gone as far as slamming the city's dining when posting their thoughts on socials.

We expect someone will need a strong G&T and a good lie down after this extensive roadshow.

We heard Americans describe our currency as monopoly money recently. Naively we thought they just meant the colours...

Explore the world by helping other people to explore the world. Nice!

After a recent stay in an Autograph Collection Hotel in Singapore, we look forward to a quirky Hongkers offering.

Does this have anything to do with Qantas not using Musk's Starlink? Or Albo having a dig?

If it's not already the dominant feature of the landscape, then this development going to confirm it.

The year saw 3.8 million cookies be served on board. Something to look forward to next time you skip across the ditch.

To clarify, only good experiences count as a gift.

Great news for window cleaners as Envoyage hints at more shopfront openings.

With visitor numbers up – 12.4 million visiting the city up to September 2024 compared to the previous quarters’s 12.3 million –  the Gold Coast is still one of the best loved destinations for local and international visitors. Here’s a look at whats new. NORTÉ RESTAURANT & SUEÑO ROOFTOP – Mermaid Beach The visionary team […]

Elite Havens, a premier luxury villa rental and management provider, has added a new villa to its existing portfolio of over 250 villas now available for rent in Phuket, Thailand. The Surin Seaview Villa is a three-storey hillside retreat nestled on the hills of Phuket’s beautiful west coast and offers breathtaking views of the Andaman […]

As the Lunar New Year approaches, various destinations around Asia have announced the different celebrations they have lined up. Fire show, live band, instrumentalists, and bartenders flair show The Anam Group’s two beachfront resorts in Cam Ranh and Mui Ne will celebrate the most significant time in the Vietnamese calendar, Tet, with a broad spectrum […]

The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) will be held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from 27 April to 1 May 2025. Tourism Australia requires all sellers attending the event to submit a front panel graphic with one image representing their business for marketing purposes at ATE25, while Destination NSW requires sellers to submit a […]

Karen Jones has commenced her role as Acting CEO of Destination NSW, taking the reins for an interim period of approximately six months. During this time, the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport will recruit for a permanent CEO. Jones brings over 27 years of leadership experience in state and local government. Most […]

This type of change in channel over summer means a lot more than moving from cricket to tennis.

Just days before the deadline and you can't remember that password after days sunning yourself.

International visitors rediscovering our natural wonders will help out local operators in tight local times.

As the Aussie dollar drifts closer to the US 60 cent mark, we need all the savings we can get.