Australia & N.Zealand

Solomon Islands tourism slowly returns

Fri, 12/02/2022 - 08:01

Statistics & Trends

VA stats for Q3 2022 far better than anticipated.

Great Barrier Reef transport goes green

Fri, 12/02/2022 - 07:41

Nautilus Aviation has ordered 10 zero-emission electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft for scenic flights over the Great Barrier Reef by 2026.

Sustainable Tourism

Cairns Premier Great Barrier Reef and Island Tours has received a $200,000 grant from the Queensland Government’s Tourism Experience Development Fund to work with marine engine manufacturer Volvo Penta to build a 24m electric hybrid catamaran for 60 passengers.

Accor to open new properties across Australia and New Zealand in 2023

Thu, 12/01/2022 - 08:34

Hotels & Lodging

From luxury to economy, Accor has 18 international brands across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and French Polynesia, including SO/, Sofitel, MGallery, Art Series, Pullman, Swissôtel, Mövenpick, Grand Mercure, Peppers, The Sebel, Mantra, Novotel, Mercure, Tribe, BreakFree, ibis, ibis Styles and ibis budget.

NewBook appoints new Chief Technology Officer following continued international growth

Thu, 12/01/2022 - 08:25

New Appointments

Marc Thompson joins with over 20 years of executive leadership experience, having led global Engineering and Technology teams across a diverse portfolio of industries.

Solomon Islands tourism slowly returns

VA stats for Q3 2022 far better than anticipated.

Statistics & Trends Fri, 12/02/2022 - 08:01
Great Barrier Reef transport goes green

Cairns Premier Great Barrier Reef and Island Tours has received a $200,000 grant from the Queensland Government’s Tourism Experience Development Fund to work with marine engine manufacturer Volvo Penta to build a 24m electric hybrid catamaran for 60 passengers.

Sustainable Tourism Fri, 12/02/2022 - 07:41
Accor to open new properties across Australia and New Zealand in 2023

From luxury to economy, Accor has 18 international brands across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and French Polynesia, including SO/, Sofitel, MGallery, Art Series, Pullman, Swissôtel, Mövenpick, Grand Mercure, Peppers, The Sebel, Mantra, Novotel, Mercure, Tribe, BreakFree, ibis, ibis Styles and ibis budget.

Hotels & Lodging Thu, 12/01/2022 - 08:34
NewBook appoints new Chief Technology Officer following continued international growth

Marc Thompson joins with over 20 years of executive leadership experience, having led global Engineering and Technology teams across a diverse portfolio of industries.

New Appointments Thu, 12/01/2022 - 08:25
Celebrating 50 years of export and excellence in Australia’s tourism industry

Over three days more than 450 ATEC members have come together for the first time since 2019 for one of the export industry’s major trade events

Organizations Tue, 11/29/2022 - 08:03
ATEC’s state of the art Tourism Training Hub launched at Meeting Place

In order to help tourism export businesses to upskill themselves and their staff on the needs of each market, ATEC has developed a range of training programs under one, online, self-directed platform, the Tourism Training Hub (TTH).

Education & Training Mon, 11/28/2022 - 08:18
Adelaide Festival Centre celebrates Lunar New Year with Tale of the Fire Phoenix

With a fusion of western and Chinese music, this culturally rich story explores the ancient mythology of rebirth and transformation.

Meetings & Events Wed, 11/23/2022 - 00:47
Travelport delivers Qantas’ NDC content to agents in 52 countries across EMEA and APAC

Combined with countries across North America and Latin America, Travelport-connected travel retailers in 68 countries around the world will have access to Qantas New Distribution Capability (NDC) enabled content, via the Qantas Distribution Platform, through Travelport+ by the end of this year.

Technology Wed, 11/23/2022 - 00:15
Tourism WA launches Walking On A Dream campaign as Singapore hits #1 international visitor market

Walking On A Dream showcases dreamlike wonder and beauty of Western Australia. Campaign to inspire Singapore residents to make their travel dreams come true.

Statistics & Trends Mon, 11/21/2022 - 03:33
QT Hotels & Resorts launches unique urban rooftop cabins on Australia’s Gold Coast

Designed in consultation with EVT’s longstanding collaborator and award-winning designer, Nic Graham, each cabin at qtQT has its own serene character – filled with natural textures, earth tones and linens and amenities from such local favorites as I Love Linen, Saya Skincare and Harvest Clay ceramics.

Hotels & Lodging Mon, 11/21/2022 - 02:42