Destination NSW is inviting expressions of interest from Sydney and Regional NSW tourism businesses to showcase their products, attractions and services to international buyers as part of the 2015 Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) familiarisation program. Travel itineraries will be developed by Destination NSW, in association with Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs), highlighting the experiences on offer […]
Canada is set to introduce a compulsory entry authorisation for Australian travellers heading to the country. In a new initiative expected to be introduced from April 2015, Australian citizens visiting Canada will need to obtain an online authorisation before flying to Canada, called an electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA). The initiative, introduced by Citizenship and Immigration […]
St. Regis® Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: HOT), today announces the highly anticipated grand opening of The St. Regis Chengdu. Debuting exactly 110 years after the first St. Regis hotel in New York City opened its doors in 1904, The St. Regis Chengdu continues the legacy of the […]
The Buzz Group has been named the new public relations and travel trade representatives for Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau (BHCVB). The Buzz Group will act on behalf of the Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau in the Australian and New Zealand markets. Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau, the city’s primary marketing organisation, […]
Feedback following this year’s Luxperience tourism exchange has been overwhelmingly positive, with exhibitors, buyers and media all agreeing that the event venue was the best one yet. Delegates attending Luxperience 2014 were captivated by the stylish transformation of this year’s show which was held in the heritage listed venue Pier 2 & 3 at Walsh […]
Seven destinations in the Caribbean & Central America region will receive support to enhance the long-term viability of their tourism sectors. Today, the Sustainable Destinations Alliance for the Americas (SDAA) announced its first seven destination partners: Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Honduras, Jamaica, and Nicaragua. This announcement was made during the Organization of […]
#expeditioncruising Departing Cairns, Australia on 3 November 2014, Silver Discoverer will voyage through Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, providing guests with a rare opportunity to discover diverse cultures, ancient histories and varied wildlife. Avid divers on board Silver Discoverer can explore first-class diving and snorkeling hotspots, including a number of World War II […]
#expeditioncruising COMPAGNIE DU PONANT is changing its name to become PONANT, reaffirming the strong link between the brand and its iconic three-masted, first vessel of the fleet and core of the brand identity. The name PONANT is shorter, easier to remember and has a stronger visual impact. The allegory of the ‘three sails’ of the […]
From the creator of the national ‘Polo in the City’ series (PITC) comes ‘Polo by the Sea’ (PBTS), arriving in the Palm Beach precinct on Saturday 10 January 2015 at Hitchcock Park. PITC, now in its ninth year, enjoys a national attendance in excess of 15,000, and in the past four years alone, has generated […]
With so much to do on Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship, Norwegian Getaway, more on-board credit means more fun for guests who book during Norwegian Getaway Bonus Days from September 3-4, 2014. Guests who book any seven-day Eastern Caribbean sailing on Norwegian Getaway will receive a $100 on-board credit plus free balcony upgrades. Guests who […]