AmaWaterways launches AmaMelodia expanding Colombia’s river cruise presence
AmaWaterways has officially launched AmaMelodia, its second luxury river cruise ship on Colombia’s Magdalena River, marking another major step in the line’s expansion into South America. Following the successful debut […]
Carnival to homeport in Auckland for the first time in 2027
Carnival Cruise Line will base Carnival Adventure in Auckland for a short May–July 2027 season, marking the brand’s first-ever New Zealand homeporting and signalling a deeper commitment to the market […]
IATA launches global safety campaign on lithium battery travel rules
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new global campaign, Travel Smart with Lithium Batteries, aimed at improving passenger awareness of safety rules for carrying lithium-powered devices such […]
Aqua Expeditions opens sales for 2026 Arctic season aboard new superyacht Aqua Lares
Award-winning small-ship specialist Aqua Expeditions has unveiled full details of its new summer Arctic season, with bookings now open for 2026 voyages in Svalbard and the Arctic Circle aboard its […]
Boeing revives the 747-8 as a turnkey ultra-long-haul VIP Jet
Boeing Business Jets has unveiled a turnkey 747-8 VIP offering that packages aircraft acquisition, bespoke cabin design and completion, delivery and long-term in-service support under a single Boeing contract—aimed squarely […]
Expedia Group B2B unveils AI-powered trip planner and new APIs
Expedia Group has launched a slate of AI- and machine-learning tools aimed at giving partners greater speed, scale and personalisation across the shopping journey. Headlining the announcement is Smart Trip […]
UN Tourism’s Wine Tourism summit spotlights culture, skills and new global report
The UN Tourism Global Conference on Wine Tourism has underscored wine tourism’s role as a driver of cultural preservation, regional development and jobs, convening more than 300 delegates from 27 […]
New Zealand opens eGates to 11 more markets
New Zealand Customs has expanded automated border processing to eligible ePassport holders from 11 additional countries and territories Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines, Seychelles […]
Ponant appoints Benoît-Etienne Domenget as Group CEO
Ponant Explorations Group has named Benoît-Etienne Domenget as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 3 November 2025, succeeding Hervé Gastinel, who departs to pursue new professional projects. The appointment signals a […]
AmaWaterways rewards advisors during River Week with exclusive CLIA Cruise Month incentives
As River Week gets underway, AmaWaterways is inviting travel trade professionals across in New Zealand to take advantage of an exceptional opportunity to book, earn, and be rewarded. In support […]
