High Kiwi dollar puts off Japanese tourists
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 05, 2026
A report in NZ’s The Dominion Post says that Japanese tourist numbers to New Zealand have dropped in seven out…
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Security alert triggers upsurge in UK holiday enquiries
Phil Davies - Jul 04, 2026
The latest terrorist alert has prompted people to rethink their holiday plans and opt for UK breaks, according to a…
Flight Centre to rebrand in UK with price pledge
Phil Davies - Jul 04, 2026
A new brand proposition and marketing campaign is to be unveiled by high street travel agency chain Flight Centre. A…
GTMC issues advice in wake of terror alert
Phil Davies - Jul 04, 2026
It is “imperative” that corporate travel managers know where their business travellers at a time of heightened security measures against…
Hilton sold to Galileo owner for $26bn – UPDATED
Phil Davies - Jul 04, 2026
US private equity group Blackstone - owner of Galileo, Gullivers and Orbitz - is to buy Hilton Hotels Corporation in a…
Aer Arran showcases ‘low emissions’ aircraft
Phil Davies - Jul 04, 2026
Irish regional airline Aer Arann has taken delivery of the first of ten “environmentally friendly” aircraft. The introduction of the…
Silverjet spurred by more direct online bookings
Phil Davies - Jul 04, 2026
All business class carrier Silverjet is to unveil a new route at the end of the month as it attracts…
Midconsort name dropped in Elite Travel Group rebrand
Phil Davies - Jul 04, 2026
The Midconsort Elite Travel Group has dropped the Midconsort name as the consortium marks its 30th anniversary. Director Chris Turner…
Etchells to stand down from Amex – role combined with foreign exchange
Phil Davies - Jul 04, 2026
Stephen Etchells is to leave American Express Business Travel at the end of the month “to pursue interests outside the…
Carnival makes first move into S. America
Phil Davies - Jul 04, 2026
Carnival Cruise Lines plans to operate voyages to South America for the first time. The company is to run with…
Beckham to play in Sydney
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 04, 2026
An ABC report says that David Beckham is set to strut his stuff in Sydney, with Beckham and his new…
Marketing campaign boosts Oz tourists
John Alwyn-Jones - Jul 04, 2026
A NZTV report says that the NZ government claims a marketing campaign can be credited for an increase in the…
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