oneworld hits 14 airlines at Heathrow
The oneworld alliance has expanded its presence at London Heathrow to 14 member airlines, following Alaska Airlines’ inaugural non-stop service to Seattle. For NZ-based advisors, the significance lies in what […]
Brand USA expands ‘America the Beautiful’ platform to build traveller confidence
Brand USA has announced a major expansion of its America the Beautiful brand platform, launching two new initiatives aimed at strengthening international travel demand and addressing confusion around entry requirements […]
Auckland puts gateway strength on show as TRENZ 2026 returns to the city
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is preparing to welcome New Zealand’s tourism industry and global travel trade this week, as TRENZ 2026 returns to the city for the first time in nearly […]
Australian Federal budget blindsides travel industry With departure tax hike
The Australian Federal Government has blindsided the travel industry with a $10 hike to the Passenger Movement Charge, raising the departure tax levied on every person leaving Australia by air […]
Travel is outpacing the Global Economy. Here is what it means for New Zealand advisors
The numbers are striking. Global travel and tourism is forecast to contribute $12 trillion to the world economy in 2026, accounting for 9.9 per cent of global GDP and growing […]
Dubai establishes formal aviation consumer rights framework
The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has launched a structured directive governing passenger protections and complaint resolution, a development that carries practical consequences for travel advisors operating in one of the […]
Long Lake to acquire Amex GBT in US$6.3 billion deal
American Express Global Business Travel is set to be taken private after agreeing to a US$6.3 billion all-cash acquisition by Long Lake Management, in a transaction that places artificial intelligence […]
AmaWaterways strengthens New Zealand trade offering with Cruise & Fly launch and Colombia expansion
AmaWaterways has announced two significant developments for the Australia and New Zealand market, launching a new locally supported Cruise & Fly programme while also expanding its South American river cruise […]
Air Chathams welcomes $17.2m Regional Infrastructure Loan
Air Chathams has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a $17.2 million Regional Infrastructure Loan, saying the support comes at a critical time for regional aviation and the communities it serves. […]
Fuelling the Crisis – How the world’s oil shock is blowing aviation’s Net Zero course off track
An industry already struggling to wean itself off fossil fuels is now staring down the barrel of the worst energy shock in a generation. With jet fuel doubling in weeks […]
