Queenstown stakes its claim as travel tech gathers to map the next 20 years
The inaugural Web in Travel (WiT) conference wrapped up in Queenstown this week, drawing global and Asia-Pacific travel technology heavyweights to the resort town and handing New Zealand’s adventure capital […]
Sri Lanka collects a wave of global travel recognitions for 2026
Sri Lanka continues an extraordinary run of international recognition, picking up top rankings across wellness, islands, happiness and overall destination appeal from some of the travel industry’s most respected authorities. […]
AmaWaterways to launch second double-width river ship in 2027
AmaWaterways has announced AmaRudi, a second double-width vessel set to debut on the Danube River in early 2027, joining sister ship AmaMagna as the largest river cruise ships in Europe. […]
Meyyafushi Maldives opens with world-first overwater Padel Court
Meyyafushi Maldives has completed its full opening, with all dining venues, facilities and signature experiences now operational across the island property. The resort comprises 94 villas and suites, each with […]
The financially astute traveller – how travel fintech is reshaping luxury holiday planning
There was a time when managing the finances of a holiday meant exchanging cash at the airport, carrying a credit card with a 3% foreign transaction fee and vaguely hoping […]
Peace deal won’t bring airfares down anytime soon, here’s why
The US and Iran have agreed to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices are falling. But travel agents should not be telling clients to hold […]
Airlines weather the storm as profits half but passenger demand holds strong
Middle East conflict and fuel price surge reshape the 2026 global aviation outlook he global airline industry is facing its most severe profitability squeeze since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the […]
When Travel Dreams Unravel: What the AVG Travels collapse really tells us
The collapse of Melbourne-based tour operator AVG Travels has left hundreds of Australians and New Zealanders scrambling for refunds, answers, and in some cases, a flight home from the wrong […]
Sri Lanka announces visa-free entry for Kiwis
Sri Lanka has officially announced visa-free entry facility for citizens of 40 countries, including New Zealand. Effective from 25 May, no visa fees will be charged for eligible travellers from […]
European air connectivity flatlines as IATA demands urgent reform
European air connectivity has effectively stalled, with the International Air Transport Association reporting just one per cent growth in the continent’s route network in 2025. According to IATA data, 1,127 […]
