Qantas’ new engineering academy in Brisbane will today open its doors for the first time as its first intake of apprentices arrive at the facility. The Academy will train the next generation of aircraft engineers through an updated training program developed by Qantas and Aviation Australia designed to increase the number of apprentices that can […]

The Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) Touring Academy has surpassed all expectations, with over 1,000 enrolments, 11,000 course completions, and more than 600 agents earning their CATO Touring Certification since its mid-2024 launch. As the travel industry gears up for another dynamic year, the CATO Touring Academy is empowering travel professionals to elevate their […]

Qantas has announced direct seasonal flights from Sydney to Sapporo’s Chitose Airport making it the only carrier to fly nonstop connection between the two destinations. Sapporo will become the airline’s 100th destination, with flights to commence just in time for the peak ski season. Services will operate three times per week from 15 December 2025 to […]

Mat McLachlan Battlefield Tours has advised that the final call for Anzac Day 2025 is on 31 January 2025 with pre-registration also available for Anzac Day 2026. Travellers are encouraged to book their spot for either the 10-day Anzac Day on the Western Front departing on 19 April from Paris or the 8-day Anzac Day […]

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and here are two romantic getaway destinations in Mexico to make any traveller’s day with their special someone even better. Casona Roma Norte, Mexico City This Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to visit Mexico City, as the streets come alive with roses, heartfelt gifts, and the city basks in […]

Emirates has debuted a new uniform designed for its Premium & VIP Passengers Services team, who are responsible for the seamless transfer of VIPs through Dubai International Airport. The new uniform has echoes of the iconic Emirates cabin crew look, however, exclusively represents Emirates’ elite unit that caters to high profile customers. A new look […]

Christmas seems a common time for these things to happen. Time to start the new year afresh!

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After experiencing the mesmerising Maud Bailly speech at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth opening, it's no wonder...

The Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) Approved Professional Conference Organisers (PCO) Group has appointed Rachel Cook as its new chair. Cook is the business director of Conference Innovators (CI) and since joining CI 20 years ago has been instrumental in the company’s continuing growth and success. She plays a pivotal role in building and supporting […]

Is St Peter Fish Fat Soap taking fin-to-fin focus a little too far? No, we say. Just dust us with a little salt after.

Vietnam might just be the best place in the world to go for golf. Good food, great courses and cheap prices!

Lips appear very tight on a big story flying around this morning. That only leaves us with more questions!

As modern life accelerates, the concept of retreating has taken on a whole new significance, and we're all for it.

Gaya Island Resort has unveiled its Wildlife Wonders package, a meticulously crafted 4-day, 3-night adventure designed for nature enthusiasts eager to discover the island’s rich biodiversity. The resort is nestled on the tranquil shores of Pulau Gaya, the largest island in Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park just off Kota Kinabalu. Its location makes it the […]

We like the Celestyal crew, now agents will like them as much as us with this giveaway.

While the hotel lounges on offer look comfy, we are sure that the corporate boxes are also well attended.

The French do style and grace as good as any, so we're sure Aqua Expeditions guests to be are in for a treat.

Eight months after the civil unrest, the South Pacific destination of New Caledonia has reopened and is ready to welcome Australian tourists. Smartraveller has recently downgraded its travel advice to the destination following the removal of the nation’s curfew on the 2nd of December. The island is currently rated as amber – ‘exercise a high […]

If the owner could just leave their Amex Black Card on the coffee table in the lounge, then we are set.

Atura Wellington, the former Thorndon Hotel by Rydges, has unveiled its newly refurbished rooms in the New Zealand hotel. The rooms were completed following a full refurbishment of all public spaces as part of a broader redevelopment plan. All 108 guest rooms have now been upgraded. The hotel is in the historic Thorndon neighbourhood and […]

Looks like a satisfying gig, too bad we didn't take the marine biology class in year 12.

And you could watch the scary big yellow bear at Hamad Airport, as you pass through.

We had a quick look around Raffles Singapore when there recently, and look forward to the next gen venue.

...and you get to take on up to 30kg of carry-on. Hopefully that includes a board and a fishing rod.

Warm and dry is the best option for today, stay safe readers.

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.

To put us in the same category as credit card companies is just plain offensive!

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.