Banyan goes globally toll-free
Phil Davies - Jul 14, 2026
Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts is to introduce global toll-free booking and enquiry lines. The company will run 18 free-phone…
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More over-55s opting for UK holidays
Phil Davies - Jul 14, 2026
People are making last minute UK holiday bookings instead of heading abroad this summer, an operator claims. Over-55s specialist Grand…
BlueSky recruits Gold Medal development head
Phil Davies - Jul 14, 2026
Former Gold Medal Travel group head of development Mark Earnshaw has joined travel software supplier BlueSky Travel Systems. He takes…
Points of view beg to differ
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 14, 2026
An article by Clive Dorman in The Sydney Morning Herald says that Qantas's new frequent-flyer program has polarised travellers. It's laughable,…
WYD pilgrims delayed by flight cancellations
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 14, 2026
An AAP report says that Catholic pilgrims bound for World Youth Day (WYD) events in Sydney have been held up…
Minister announces new NZ Tourism Board Chair
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 14, 2026
Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor today announced the appointment of Greg Muir as Chairperson of the New Zealand Tourism Board. Mr…
Air India’s $557m rescue package
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 14, 2026
A report in London The Times says that Air India, India’s state-run carrier is seeking a GBP270 million ($557 million) rescue…
Pilot’s hard landing not a one-off
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 14, 2026
The Australian says that the co-pilot of a QantasLink jet that landed so hard in Darwin it creased the aircraft's…
Next to go……movies and cutlery
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 14, 2026
A Sydney Morning Herald report says that airlines are taking drastic steps in their drive to save weight and cut fuel…
Singapore quashes Qantas whispers
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 14, 2026
A report in The Age says that Singapore Airlines has quashed speculation of a possible "regional alliance" with Qantas, and…
Toll spins off Virgin stake with dividend
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 14, 2026
A AAP report says that Toll Holdings will exit its majority stake in Virgin Blue by paying a special dividend…
Small Luxury Hotels of the Worldâ„¢ appoints Vice President, Regional Development, Asia Pacific
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 14, 2026
In another key appointment in the region, Small Luxury Hotels of the Worldâ„¢ (SLH) has announced the appointment of Anita Chan as…
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