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Saturday, June 26, 2021

From the Publishers Desk - The Latest Tourism News

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Headline News

New campaign urges Australians for domestic “epic holidays”

Australia is no less than a dreamland when it comes to travel. The continent has a variety of tourist destinations. Unfortunately, this year, doors are likely to remain shut for international tourists. But there is a silver lining- Tourism Australia aspires that Australian citizens continue to have travel experiences worth a lifetime. … Continue Reading

THIS IS THE MOMENT – A Song for Thailand

On the eve of Phuket's opening to International tourists, British Producer Will Robinson is releasing a music video called “This is the moment” to help encourage tourists to come back to Thailand. … Continue Reading

The Future of Travel – How will Travel Change?

To counter the impacts of COVID-19 and prepared for the future post-pandemic, global travel will need to change.

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Stunning Celebrity Apex sets sail in Greek sunshine

Celebrity says that excitement, anticipation, and awe were the three words that captured the feeling of passengers and onlookers as Celebrity Apex, … Continue Reading

Hurtigruten goes Galapagos

Hurtigruten Expeditions has announced that it will be operating cruises in the Galapagos, has entered an agreement with Metropolitan Touring to take guests to the region starting in January 2022. … Continue Reading

Aviation News

Delta CEO Expects Corporate Travel Back To Pre-Pandemic By July

The CEO of Delta Airlines Ed Bastian revealed that domestic travel could see a full recovery by end of the northern summer. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Aviation

• American Airlines Cancels Flights Due to Shortage of Staff

Movers & Shakers News

Visit USA Organisation (Australia) Announced the 2020 Committee will Continue into 2021 and Reaffirmed Commitment to Promotion of the US at AGM

Following yesterday’s AGM, Visit USA Organisation (Australia), a non-profit, volunteer-run organisation, has announced that the 2020 Executive Committee and Committee will remain in place for 2021 to ensure seamless continuity of governance and oversight to the Organisation’s members. … Continue Reading

Cruise News

Regent Seven Seas Cruises® Names Newest Ship Seven Seas Grandeur™

Regent Seven Seas Cruises® has announced the name of its highly anticipated new ship as Seven Seas Grandeur™. Embodying a 30-year legacy of perfecting luxury travel, the sixth member of the Regent fleet is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2023. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Takes Action Against Climate Change with Creation of Long-Term Strategy and Goal to Reach Carbon Neutrality

Dining News

Crystalbrook Kingsley’s Flagship Rooftop Restaurant Opens

Crystalbrook Kingsley is heating up the Newcastle dining scene with today’s launch of Roundhouse, positioned on the ninth-floor rooftop of the newly opened hotel. … Continue Reading

Industry Deals

News From Your Travel Club

The Ghan and Indian Pacific rail journeys have been, not surprisingly, ultra-popular this year with Australians holidaying at home. … Continue Reading

Obituaries

Vale Alitalia’s Giorgio Marcuzzi

The Australian travel industry has lost another aviation legend, Alitalia’s Giorgio Marcuzzi. It was a delight to catch up with him at Adelaide SKAL meetings back in the days when more than 14 airlines had offices in Adelaide. … Continue Reading