Headlines
-
Champagne Stars at Sofitel Wentworth
Wednesday | Oct 25 2017SOFITEL Sydney Wentworth lobby was the scene of Atout France and Air France’s sparkling Champagne cocktail soire for the launch of “Champagne Drinking Stars”, a magnificent exhibition of archive photos celebrating the partnership of Piper Heidsieck and Hollywood over the decades.
-
Goldman grows into Qld
Tuesday | Oct 24 2017GOLDMAN Group has today announced its expansion into Queensland, with the acquisition of Brisbane-based The Cruise Centre from Savenio.
-
Luxury Escapes into Asia
Tuesday | Oct 24 2017LUXURY Escapes has opened a new regional headquarters in Singapore, with the “travel disruptor” aiming to replicate its rapid Australian growth in the South East Asian market.
-
CTM forecasts $125m profit
Tuesday | Oct 24 2017CORPORATE Travel Management ceo Jamie Pherous today said the company is expecting its underlying earnings for 2017-18 to increase by as much as 27.5% to $125 million.
-
Sofitel Lights Up ‘La Nuit’
Tuesday | Oct 24 2017SOFITEL Sydney Darling Harbour hosted 135 key clients, PCOs, partners and influencers on Friday 20 October to experience Sydney’s first 5-star new-build hotel this millennium as part of a ‘La Nuit’ spectacular. Held in the Champagne Bar overlooking Sydney’s Darling Harbour and elaborately themed, La Nuit is Sofitel’s signature party concept renowned worldwide for bringing together the best DJs, drinks and entertainment. DJ Clement from Collette fame was flown in from Paris and kept the crowd entertained while guests dined on delicate canapes from Executive Chef, Matt Coates and drank Louis Roederer by Philippe Stark 2009 Champagne.
-
Ireland touts DUB as hub
Monday | Oct 23 2017ONE-STOP connections from Australia to Dublin are positioning the Irish capital as a gateway for travel to Europe, with Tourism Ireland working to capitalise on the city’s expanding flight links.
-
Lindblad’s fresh releases
Monday | Oct 23 2017LINDBLAD Expeditions will this week unveil its new French Polynesia and the South Pacific itineraries for 2018 as well as its Explorations 2018/19 brochure.
-
Travellers facing NZ fee
Monday | Oct 23 2017NEW Zealand is set to impose a NZ$25 tourist tax on international visitors after the surprise election victory of Jacinda Ardern on Fri.
-
High hopes for SQ, LH JV
Friday | Oct 20 2017A new alliance launched this month between Singapore Airlines and the Lufthansa group is one of the biggest commercial deals ever for LH in Australia, with both carriers expecting it to deliver significant benefits.
-
Rodriguez joins Ponant
Friday | Oct 20 2017FORMER Crystal Cruises ceo Edie Rodriguez has been appointed as Americas brand chairman and corporate special advisor to Ponant Cruises.