News
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New US travel ban
Friday | Feb 10 2017AMERICANS arguing the merits of President Trump’s travel bans may face restrictions of their own under powers soon to be wielded by US tax officials.
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Finnair ups Russia
Friday | Feb 10 2017FINNAIR will double its services between Helsinki and Moscow from 10 Apr, offering 14 flights per week.
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Million Aussies to Bali
Friday | Feb 10 2017THE number of Australians visiting Bali inched over the one million mark in 2016, adding to growth of more than 22% in the island’s tourism industry.
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QF offers chat bot
Friday | Feb 10 2017QANTAS customers can now access a “chat bot” service via Facebook Messenger, giving them access to sale details and destination information.
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Norwegian Star to be towed to shore
Friday | Feb 10 2017NORWEGIAN Star has called for assistance off the coast of Victoria after suffering a propulsion failure earlier today.
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New SQ Boeing order
Friday | Feb 10 2017SINGAPORE Airlines yesterday revealed it had signed a letter of intent with Boeing for 39 firm and 12 aircraft options as part of its fleet modernisation program.
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Memphis ANZ push
Friday | Feb 10 2017THE Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau is committing to the Australian and New Zealand market with the establishment of a new office down under.
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Qantas global sale
Friday | Feb 10 2017AIRFARES across Qantas’ global network are on sale from now until 21 Feb, with prices to New Zealand leading in at $229, the South Pacific from $275, the USA starting at $1,099, South Africa beginning at $1,199 and London from $1,379 – see the cover wrap.
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New Resort for Sydney’s west?
Friday | Feb 10 2017WESTERN Sydney may soon be home to a new 11-storey resort hotel (pictured), under a new proposal flagged by Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club.
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Aust tourism to hit $162b
Friday | Feb 10 2017AUSTRALIA is on track to achieve annual tourism spending of $162 billion by 2020-21 as forecasts point to ongoing growth and record levels of visitation.