Monday, May 17, 2021

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Headline News

Unbelievably and absurdly, the Government says foreign-flagged ships must have Aussie staff.

In an exclusive Cruise Passenger article Teresea Ooi says that the Federal Government’s Department of Home Affairs, in the ongoing saga of the Australian cruise sector, is at least to GTM, unbelievably and absurdly, insisting that all foreign-flagged cruise ships must employ Australian staff. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Headline News

• Royal Caribbean Quantum changes onboard due to Quantum of the Seas Singapore elevated COVID-19 warning

• Global Travel Media & HUAWEI FreeLace Pro competition

• New cruise line launching in the UK with the former Aussie ship!

• Should we vaccinate all returned travellers in hotel quarantine? It’s no magic fix but it could reduce risks

Aviation News

Air Astana Marks 19th Anniversary

Air Astana, Central Asia’s leading carrier, is marking the 19th anniversary of its first commercial flight from Almaty to Astana (Nur-Sultan) in May 2002. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Aviation

• Arm up, let’s fly again!

• Bangkok Airways announces the resumption of Bangkok – Chiang Mai (roundtrip), Bangkok – Phuket (roundtrip), Bangkok – Sukhothai (roundtrip), and Bangkok – Lampang (roundtrip)

Airfare Deals

Qatar Airways launches new Business Class sale for Australian travellers who want to plan ahead

Qatar Airways has launched its latest deals to reignite travel dreams for Australian passengers, with a Business Class sale offering trips to Dubai, the Maldives, New York, and more from as little as $6,049 return. The fares are available until 21 May 2021, for travel between 28 May 2021 and 31 March 2022. … Continue Reading

Business News

Federal Budget 2021-22 | Stage two of the Government’s Economy Recovery Plan

1. Invest in capital assets

Look at your planned capital expenditure.

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Latest News under Category: Business News

• Funding Uncertainty And Extended Border Closures Leave Outbound Travel in Limbo

• The cost of testing must not stop travel restart

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) Updates

WHO recommendations welcomed by IATA

IATA urged states to comply with recommendations on international travel from the World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee on testing and risk management during the COVID-19 pandemic. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Coronavirus (Covid-19)

• SFO Expands Onsite COVID Vaccination Clinic to Ages 12-15, Offers Additional Dates

• Staying safe in an unpredictable world

Cruise News

German cruising in Greece restarts today!

While Australian cruising continues to wallow in the dark, TUI Cruises is resuming operations in Greece today, sailing the Mein Schiff 5 roundtrip from Crete. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• Imagineering an Enchanted Ship: Disney Cruise Line Unveils Dazzling New Design Concept for the Disney Wish, Debuting Summer 2022

• Carnival Cruise Line Provides Update On Possible Restart Plan from Select U.S. Homeports, Notifies Guests of Cruise Cancellations

Hotel News

The Pinnacle Of Australian Fashion Design Meets The Pinnacle Of Hotel Design

For the first time ever, luxury boutique hotel brand, SKYE Suites will be the official hotel partner for the most prestigious fashion event of the year, Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (AAFW). … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Hotel News

• The different levers of the customer journey

• Regulator accountability back in focus but whole-of-system approach needed

• The London EDITION reopens with the perfect foodie package, in collaboration with Jason Atherton

• COMO Castello Del Nero to Reopen June 11th, 2021

Medical Tourism

Can’t sleep? Your gut could be keeping you up at night

When we’re tossing and turning in the middle of the night trying to sleep, we normally jump to the conclusion that it’s because we are feeling uncomfortable, stressed, anxious, and even alert. But what if your gut is the thing keeping you awake? … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Medical Tourism

• UK Healthcare Bosses Warn Of Confusion & Chaos Ahead For Air Travel Over Covid Testing & Entry Protocols Into ‘Green List’ Destination Countries

• Diaverum acquires booknowmed.com, the world’s leading holiday dialysis booking engine

• Dental procedures during a pandemic are no riskier than a drink of water