“A Hot Mess”, Hawai‘i Governor dismantles State Tourism Authority amid mounting criticism
In a scathing indictment of Hawai‘i’s tourism leadership, Governor Josh Green has announced sweeping changes to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), branding the organisation “a hot mess” and calling for […]
Kiwi Holiday Insurance and Southern Cross Travel Insurance form strategic partnership
Kiwi Holiday Insurance and Southern Cross Travel Insurance have announced a new strategic partnership that will expand travel insurance offerings for New Zealanders. Bringing together two trusted New Zealand brands, […]
Qatar Airways temporarily suspends flights amid airspace closure – Updated
Qatar Airways has confirmed the temporary suspension of its flight operations due to the closure of air traffic movement within the State of Qatar, as regional tensions in the Middle […]
AmaWaterways celebrates the christening of AmaMagdalena on Colombia’s Magdalena River
Luxury river cruise specialist AmaWaterways has officially christened AmaMagdalena, the first-ever luxury river cruise vessel to sail the storied waterway in Colombia. The ceremony took place in the UNESCO World […]
Carnival Cruise Line to launch overhauled Loyalty Programme – ‘Carnival Rewards’
Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled plans for a completely reimagined loyalty programme, Carnival Rewards, set to launch in June 2026. The revamped initiative marks a cruise industry first, introducing a […]
Qatar Airways crowned World’s Best Airline for ninth time at Skytrax 2025 World Airline Awards
Qatar Airways has once again been recognised as the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax The prestigious honour was announced at the 2025 World Airline Awards, often referred to as the […]
Jetstar launches historic Sydney–Hamilton route as Trans-Tasman expansion gains momentum
Jetstar has marked a major milestone in trans-Tasman aviation with the launch of its inaugural Sydney to Hamilton service, touching down just after 11am today the first international flight into […]
AmaWaterways appoints first-ever New Zealand based Sales Manager
Luxury river cruise specialist AmaWaterways has appointed Tracey Brennan as the company’s first New Zealand based Regional Sales Manager. This strategic move reinforces the cruise line’s commitment to strengthening its […]
American Airlines to debut all-new Boeing 787-9 on Auckland–Dallas route
American Airlines is set to introduce a refined long-haul experience between New Zealand and the United States with the launch of its next-generation Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the Auckland (AKL) […]
Qantas to shut down Jetstar Asia
Qantas has announced it will wind down operations of its Singapore based low-cost carrier, Jetstar Asia, with a focus on consolidating the group’s core operations in Australia and New Zealand. […]
