Leading small-group adventure travel tour operator G Adventures announced a partnership with Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand. Through June 30, 2014, US agents’ clients can save 20% on all New Zealand trips offered by the tour operator, for travel by December 15, 2014. To take advantage of the promotion, US agents must use …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/b67de5b796b64507b3916e1f23fe689c-300×225.jpg” captiontext=”” align=”left”] Qantas celebrated the 60th anniversary of its first trans-Pacific services to the USA last month. On May 15, 1954, a 60-passenger Qantas Lockheed Super Constellation aircraft departed Sydney for San Francisco and Vancouver. The journey to San Francisco took around 30 flying hours and involved fuel stops at Fiji, Canton Island …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Capture2-300×198.jpg” captiontext=”Rendering of the redesigned Caravelle lobby.” align=”left”] One of Vietnam’s most historic hospitality establishments is getting a new face this summer, as the Caravelle Hotel embarks on its most significant renovation in 15 years. Situated for 55 years on a prime corner of bustling Lam Son Square in downtown Saigon, the Caravelle began …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Capture1.jpg” captiontext=”Mubarak Al Nuaimi, Director of Promotions and Overseas Offices, holding the award.” align=”left”] Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) was awarded Platinum for ‘Best Tourism Authority’ at the 2014 Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Awards. Held at the Conrad Dubai hotel last month, the regional awards were also celebrating …
Tourism Australia has unveiled the latest evolution of its global campaign – ‘There’s nothing like Australia’ – with exceptional food and wine experiences from around the country playing a starring role in an effort to convert the global appetite for Australia as a travel destination into more visits. Launched today at Sydney’s Quay Restaurant, the …
Located along Marine Drive in Sri Lanka’s commercial capital, OZO Colombo is the first of three hotels to open in the Sri Lanka, creating an urban outpost for travel enthusiasts from around the world looking for insider experiences and a great sleep. Consisting of 158 guest rooms and suites, OZO Colombo’s ‘Snooze Zone’, comprises four …
Ahead of a new global marketing campaign launching later this year, Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has debuted a new brand for the destination. The new logo, launched last week at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), features the word ‘Dubai’ written in both the Arabian and Roman alphabets, reflecting the city’s rich multiculturalism. …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Capture-200×300.jpg” captiontext=”Walter Hess, GM of The Chedi Club Jimbaran Bali.” align=”left”] GHM has named Walter Hess general manager of The Chedi Club Jimbaran Bali, set to open its doors later this year. Hess will draw on more than two decades of experience at a constellation of five-star hotels on four continents to shepherd the …
Travelsavers Worldwide Independent Network (TWIN) continues to grow its worldwide presence with the addition of The CTS Group (China Travel Service) in New Zealand. The CTS Group is the first TWIN member in New Zealand. The CTS Group serves as New Zealand’s specialists in travel to Asia, tending to all aspects of travelers’ needs. It …
Delta Air Lines celebrated new nonstop service from Seattle to Seoul on June 2 with a gatehouse inaugural ceremony. The flight marked Delta’s fourth nonstop international route added from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in a year, including London-Heathrow, Shanghai-Pudong and Tokyo-Haneda. “Delta’s Seoul service is another key addition in our rapidly expanding international portfolio for corporate …