U.S. risks tourism setback as senate proposes deep cuts to Brand USA budget

A proposal by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to slash Brand USA’s funding from USD 100 million to just USD 20 million has sparked considerable concern […]
Luxury Travel Marketing appoints new account managers for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Luxury Travel Marketing has confirmed the appointment of Rachel Harrigan and Erin Kramer as joint Account Managers for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises in the Australia and New Zealand market. The dual appointment […]
Club Med appoints Michelle Davies to lead growth across expanded Asia-Pacific markets

Club Med has confirmed an expanded leadership role for Michelle Davies, who will now oversee operations across New ESAP (East & South Asia and Pacific) Markets, in addition to her […]
Christchurch Airport receives Global Green Airports recognition for clean energy leadership

Christchurch Airport has been named a Platinum Category Winner in the Airports Council International (ACI) Green Airports Recognition 2025, becoming one of only four airports worldwide to receive the highest-level […]
Leadership change ahead for Tourism Australia as Philippa Harrison announces departure

Tourism Australia is set to undergo a leadership transition, with Managing Director Phillipa (Pip) Harrison confirming she will step down in August 2025 to take up a new opportunity overseas. […]
IATA AGM 2025, what’s fueling the airline industry’s cautious optimism?

The International Air Transport Association’s latest update paints a cautiously optimistic picture of the global airline industry, underscoring continued recovery and resilience despite persistent challenges. The report outlines modest profitability […]
Tourism Fiji Chief Executive announces departure

Tourism Fiji is preparing for a leadership change with the announcement that Chief Executive Brent Hill will conclude his tenure in late August 2025, marking the end of a four-year […]
Rudi Schreiner to step down as CEO of AmaWaterways after 23 years

AmaWaterways has announced a major leadership transition, with co-founder and long-serving CEO Rudi Schreiner stepping down from his executive role on 1 July 2025. Schreiner, widely regarded as one of […]
Fiji Airways CEO Andre Viljoen to leave airline in October 2025

Fiji Airways has confirmed that CEO and Managing Director Andre Viljoen will step down in October 2025 to take up the role of CEO at Air Mauritius. Viljoen, who joined […]
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection unveils Luminara set to debut in 2025

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has revealed new details about its forthcoming ultra-luxury superyacht, Luminara, which is set to embark on its inaugural voyage from Monte Carlo to Rome on 3 […]