People in the News
Chitra Mogul - Mar 10, 2026
Hilton Hotels announced the retirement three executives in a management shake-up in Hawaii. Gary Seibert, area vice president and managing director…
Categories: Destination
Huge trade deficit as tourism slumps
John Alwyn-Jones - Mar 10, 2026
A report in The Sydney Morning Herald says monthly trade deficit has blown out to $2.7 billion - the second…
Good things come to those who travel
John Alwyn-Jones - Mar 10, 2026
Those who find themselves globe-trotting this St Patrick’s Day might just discover that there’s no place like a ‘home-away-from-home’ to…
IGLTA Ambassador for Australia and New Zealand named
John Alwyn-Jones - Mar 10, 2026
Rainbow Tourism Director Mark Proffit, has been named The Regional Ambassador for Australia and New Zealand for the International Gay…
Illegal immigrant airfare bill tops $20m
John Alwyn-Jones - Mar 10, 2026
An article in the Sunday Herald Sun says that taxpayers spent more than $20 million on airfares for 5,000 people…
Yunnan Tourism Promotion Stresses Province’s Diversity and Affordability
John Alwyn-Jones - Mar 10, 2026
Offering outstanding scenic beauty, diverse ethnic groups and sophisticated affordable infrastructure, Yunnan is an excellent introduction to China, Chen Tiejun,…
Over one million Kiwis visited Australia in 2007
John Alwyn-Jones - Mar 10, 2026
An NZPA report says that New Zealand provided the most tourists to Australia last year but the United Kingdom offered…
NZ to fight for UK visit rights
John Alwyn-Jones - Mar 10, 2026
A report in The Dominion Post in New Zealand says the NZ Government is gearing up to fight sweeping visa…
Jackie Chan tipped for Aussie tourism promotion
John Alwyn-Jones - Mar 10, 2026
An article in the Herald Sun says that martial arts legend and movie action hero Jackie Chan could soon be…
“Have fun” with new Le’a Le’a air fares to Hawaii
Chitra Mogul - Mar 10, 2026
Hawaii has just become more affordable with Hawaiian Airlines’ new Le’A Le’A (Have Fun!) air fares from 20 Australian destinations…
Hotel Update
Chitra Mogul - Mar 10, 2026
Princeville Resort rebranding to St. RegisPrinceville Resort will soon begin renovations of its 252-room luxury cliff top property on the…
Royal Caribbean releases 2009 ‘on sale’ dates
Phil Davies - Mar 07, 2026
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line has announced the ‘on sale’ dates for 2009 cruises in advance for the first time following…
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