Qatar Airways replaces group CEO effective immediately

Qatar Airways Group has appointed Mr Hamad Ali Al-Khater as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 7 December 2025, replacing Engr Badr Mohammed Al-Meer after just over two years in the […]
New Zealand grows Asia South America hub role with China Eastern Argentina link via Auckland

New Zealand’s position as a bridge between Asia and South America has taken a significant step forward with the launch of China Eastern Airlines’ new Shanghai–Auckland–Buenos Aires service. Operating twice […]
Kiwi Holiday Insurance strategic partnership with Southern Cross Travel Insurance goes live

Kiwi Holiday Insurance is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Southern Cross Travel Insurance, one of New Zealand’s most trusted and long-established travel insurers. This collaboration brings together […]
Air New Zealand cabin crew to stage full-day strike on 8 December

E tū members working as cabin crew at Air New Zealand will strike for 24 hours on Monday, 8 December 2025, after months of negotiations have failed to secure agreement […]
US Travel chief warns fear and fees are eroding America’s visitor appeal

Fear, negative perceptions and rising visa costs are emerging as major brakes on international travel to the United States, according to US Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. Speaking […]
Indian Supreme Court ruling resets tiger safari norms across India

India’s Supreme Court has handed down a landmark ruling that will significantly change how tiger tourism is conducted across the country’s reserves with direct implications for New Zealand agents packaging […]
AmaWaterways expands Africa Safaris & Wildlife Cruise programme

AmaWaterways will broaden its Africa portfolio in 2026 with four new Safaris & Wildlife Cruise journeys pairing a three-night Chobe River sailing aboard the intimate Zambezi Queen with immersive land […]
First look – Aranui’s new Aranoa cargo-cruise ship to serve Austral Islands from 2027

Aranui unveils first look at new Austral Islands cargo-cruise ship Aranoa. Aranui Cruises has released new interior renderings of its forthcoming mixed passenger–freighter, Aranoa, ahead of the ship’s entry into […]
Air New Zealand cabin crew strike vote raises stakes in pay and working conditions

Pay and fair work conditions have broken down between Air New Zealand and around 1200 E tū cabin crew members, who have overwhelmingly voted for strike action as they push […]
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises adds vegetarian caviar and pop-up fish concept across its fleet

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is broadening its culinary offer with two new concepts developed by Corporate Executive Chefs Timon Lohrengel and Marcel Jücker: an innovative vegetarian caviar menu at the redesigned Pearls […]
