Monday, 23rd April 2018
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Google
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • PDF
  • World
  • Australia
  • Asia
  • New Zealand
  • Americas
  • Europe
  • India
  • Middle East
  • Africa

ETB Travel News

Subscribe Advertise Submit News
  • Top Stories
  • Industry News
    • Aviation News
    • Cruise News
    • Hospitality News
    • Road & Rail News
    • Technology News
    • Tourist Bureau News
    • Wholesaler News
  • Other News
    • Agency
    • Announcements
    • Attractions
    • Destinations
    • GDS
    • GLBT
    • Industry News
    • Insurance
    • Mice
    • Mobile Consultant
  • Industry Focus
    • Competitions
    • Hot Airfares
    • Incentives
    • Interline
    • Jobs
    • People On The Move
    • Photos
    • Videos
    • Services
    • Trends & Reports
    • Training
    • What’s On
  • Features
    • App Of The Week
    • Features Of The Week
    • Face Of Travel
    • Voice Of Travel
    • On Location
    • Flight Review
  • Directory
  • Events Calendar
    • View Events
    • Add an Event
    • My Events

Monthly Archives: May 2016

AMEX-Global-Business-Travel

American Express GBT acquires Finnish corporate travel agency

May 31, 2016 no comments
American Express Global Business Travel has signed an agreement to acquire SMT, a travel management company based in Finland and a subsidiary of Finnair.
Radisson Blu Marrakech Carré Eden

Radisson Blu opens its first hotel in Morocco

May 31, 2016 1 comment
Located in the heart of the famous Guéliz district, Radisson Blu Hotel, Marrakech Carré Eden offers a new generation of hotel experience in Marrakech.
Orlando International Airport. Image credit: Larry D. Moore via Wikimedia Commons

Orlando Airport ensures expedited travel during summer

May 31, 2016 no comments
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) is taking an industry leading role in ensuring efficient and quicker access through the security screening process at Orlando International Airport.
DoubleTree Arllington

Hotel Equities to open DoubleTree hotel in Dallas-Fort Worth

May 31, 2016 no comments
Atlanta-based Hotel Equities announced Natalie Munlin as the Director of Sales for the soon-to-be-completely renovated and rebranded DoubleTree by Hilton DFW Arlington South in Arlington, Texas.
InterContinental Singapore

IHG launches The Great Singapore Sale

May 31, 2016 no comments
From 3 June till 14 August 2016, IHG® Singapore will launch a suite of stay packages and dining offerings across its eight properties in Singapore.
Elewana Collection - Kilindi Zanzibar

Elewana Collection joins Global Hotel Alliance

May 31, 2016 no comments
Minor Hotel Group’s fifth member brand further enriches the alliance with unique lodges and camps in iconic locations across Kenya and Tanzania.
Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Image credit: Mekong Tourism Forum 2016

2016 Mekong Tourism Forum confirms top speakers

May 31, 2016 no comments
Mekong Tourism has confirmed a compelling list of speakers for the 2016 Mekong Tourism Forum to address its theme, 'Authentic Experiences in the Mekong Region'.
Image credit: KAYAK

Hong Kong travellers are spending more time planning trips

May 31, 2016 no comments
While online travel tools have made it easier than ever to plan trips, KAYAK reveals the majority of Hong Kong's avid travellers feel they spend more time planning travel than a decade ago.
Hong Kong Airlines Launches New Direct Flight Service to Osaka Kansai - 1

Hong Kong Airlines launches daily direct flights to Osaka

May 31, 2016 no comments
Commencing 15 July 2016, Hong Kong Airlines will launch a daily service between Hong Kong and Kansai Airport in Osaka, Japan, further strengthening the airline’s network in Asia-Pacific.
AFTA

New regulations for electronic payments in Australia

May 31, 2016 no comments
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) welcomes the Reserve Bank of Australia announcement of the new regulations for electronic payments in Australia.
Auckland City Skyline

STA Travel offers $50 fares to Auckland

May 31, 2016 no comments
STA Travel will offer 100 one-way flights (departing from Sydney or Melbourne) to Auckland for just $50 in two flash sale events – 15 June 2016 in Sydney and 29 June 2016 in Melbourne.
Oaks Calypso Plaza swimming pool

Oaks Calypso Plaza reveals $1.5 million refurbishment

May 31, 2016 no comments
Seventeen years after it first opened its doors, Oaks Calypso Plaza has unveiled its fresh new look, having undergone significant refurbishments to its accommodation, reception and mezzanine level.
Cathay Pacific Chief Operating Officer Rupert Hogg (left) and Guest of Honour Joseph Lai, Permanent Secretary for Transport & Housing (Transport), were joined by Cathay Pacific Chief Pilot of Airbus Captain Gavin Haslemore to unveil the first A350

Cathay Pacific’s first A350 arrives in Hong Kong

May 31, 2016 no comments
Cathay Pacific Airways’ first Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft arrived at Hong Kong International Airport from Toulouse, France on Sunday, 29 May.
Cunard - Queen Mary 2 Remastered wine cellar

Cunard announces world’s finest wine cellar at sea

May 31, 2016 no comments
Guests onboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 can now indulge in a unique collection of 450 fine wines, including the highly sought after California Screaming Eagle – retailing for US$4,500 per bottle.
SkyBus TripAdvisor Win

Unusual tourism win for Melbourne’s SkyBus

May 31, 2016 no comments
SkyBus, operators of Melbourne’s express CBD to airport transport service, today announced it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence, something quite unusual for a transport service to...
558713_num1152781_600x600

Sofitel Gold Coast to launch Indigenous Australian art gallery

May 31, 2016 no comments
Sofitel Gold Coast Broadbeach will this week welcome representatives of the Yugumbeh Aboriginal tribe to celebrate the launch of its new art gallery and exhibition, The Sofitel Journey Into Dreamtime
Tourism and Events Queensland

Queensland positions itself as the ‘endurance capital’

May 31, 2016 no comments
Queensland has found its stride as a global adventure-endurance capital, drawing record international entries to top-shelf events from Tropical North Queensland to the Gold Coast.
American_Airlines_Boeing_777-200ER_Beltyukov

Breakaway Travel Club NEW! American Airlines industry rates to Los Angeles

May 31, 2016 no comments
NEW! American Airlines Industry Rates to Los Angeles. Economy Class from $620* pp Return plus taxes. *Subject to availability
3f8b60f8-d07f-4dbe-b48b-fa73dc7041c6

Get two months free access to Google Play Music with TripAdvisor

May 31, 2016 no comments
TripAdvisor has teamed up with music-streaming service Google Play Music to provide travellers with two months of free access to curated playlists tailored specifically for popular travel destination...
2. MCEC Exhibition Expansion

Melbourne’s exhibition expansion reaches new milestone

May 31, 2016 no comments
The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) has welcomed the unveiling of designs for the expansion of exhibition facilities at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).
1 2 3 4 5 6 … 34 Next »

Most Read

1

Amara Bangkok announces new all-day breakfast menu...

2

Ted’s Travel – Part 2: Rod in Tierra del Fuego...

3

Leading safety and security brands prepare to unve...

4

The Underground, The Mob Museum’s Prohibition Hist...

5

Multi-million dollar boost for Kosciuszko

Agents Support

  • roomsXML AirBnB to take Down Expedia

    new-agent-support-image-3

    This could be the biggest game changer we see in the booking of hotels online.

  • roomsXML roomsXML – New York Flash Sale

    2018 - NYC - etb

    roomsXML is currently running a Flash Sale on selected New York properties. Genuinely top rates, and the best 24/7 support in the industry

Mr eTraveller

  • Mr eTraveller Hoshinoya Tokyo: Japan’s most luxurious Ryokan experience

    Hoshinoya Tokyo: Japan's most luxurious Ryokan experience

    The first thing to notice about Hoshinoya Tokyo is the metal cladding of the building's exterior.

Flight Review

  • Mr eTraveller Etihad EY455 SYD-AUH Business Class

    Etihad EY455 SYD-AUH Business Class

    Efficient, friendly service at Etihad's Business Class check-in counter had this first contact set the tone for the entire trip

Global Tourism

  • David Beirman The Impact of Ultra Long-Haul Flights on Global Tourism

    Qantas Perth-London

    The expansion of ultra long-haul travel will be a testing time for destinations which have traditionally relied on stopover traffic

Teds Travels

  • Ted’s Travel – Part 2: Rod in Tierra del Fuego

    Ted’s Travel – Part 2: Rod in Tierra del Fuego

    Punta Arenas faded into the distance as the cruise entered the Whiteside Canal between Darwin Island and Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego

Face of Travel

  • Benchaphan Phala, Front Office Manager, Mövenpick Siam Hotel Na Jomtien Pattaya

    Benchaphan Phala, Front Office Manager, Mövenpick Siam Hotel Na Jomtien Pattaya

    I had friends who studied at a hotel school in Bangkok; they used to earn money working as casual staff at a wedding venue, so I decided to join them

Travel Secrets

  • Thailand becoming ASEAN’s Premiere Aviation Hub

    Thailand becoming ASEAN’s Premiere Aviation Hub

    The Eastern Economic Corridor bill will earmark these funds for the general development of the region, including, most notably, U-Tapao’s future Aeropolis

Hotel Deals

  • The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club offering 3rd night free

    The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club offering 3rd night free

    The resort’s full-service spa offers an impressive array of relaxing massages, refreshing body treatments, restorative facials, advanced hydrotherapy services

  • May-hem and madness sale at The Novotel Vines

    May-hem and madness sale at The Novotel Vines

    in May you can catch a deal you can’t whine about from $129 a night

MTA Members

  • MTA Travel Meet MTA – Mobile Travel Agent, Wendy Gunther

    MTA - Wendy Gunther April 2018

    Predominantly admin roles from aged 14 – 27 but I have also worked as a nanny in Canada, in finance, education, corrective services and the UK entertainment industry in London before fulfilling my life dream

Upcoming Events

  1. Big Skies Festival

    April 28 @ 9:00 am - May 6 @ 11:30 pm
  2. Thailand Roadshow – Auckland

    April 30 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  3. Calling all Travel Professionals

    May 1 @ 7:30 pm - 7:45 pm
  4. Thailand Roadshow – Melbourne

    May 2 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  5. Thailand Roadshow – Sydney

    May 3 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

View All Events

ETB News TV

British Airways Lounge in Dubai

myAustrian Business Class – 360° Video

Boosting revenue and capacity: The A380 helps airports stay ahead

China Airlines Safty Demo (777-300er)

Follow us on Google+

 

Recent Pins

  • Follow Me on Pinterest

About Us

ETB Travel News is a global travel and tourism news provider offering dedicated editions across the globe, it is free to subscribe.

Our editorial and sales team are readily available to assist you with your next story or advertising campaign.

To be a part of ETB News, send us your news or for a tailored advertising package, we’d love to hear from you.

Travel News Australia
Travel News New Zealand
Travel News Middle East
Travel News India
Travel News Asia
Travel News Africa

Travel News Europe
Travel News America

Contact





Your Name

Your Email

Your Message

captcha

ETB Travel News
1300 66 86 04 (Calls from within Australia)
sales@etbnews.global

Archives

  • 2018
    • Apr 2018
    • Mar 2018
    • Feb 2018
    • Jan 2018
  • 2017
    • Dec 2017
    • Nov 2017
    • Oct 2017
    • Sep 2017
    • Aug 2017
    • Jul 2017
    • Jun 2017
    • May 2017
    • Apr 2017
    • Mar 2017
    • Feb 2017
    • Jan 2017
  • 2016
    • Dec 2016
    • Nov 2016
    • Oct 2016
    • Sep 2016
    • Aug 2016
    • Jul 2016
    • Jun 2016
    • May 2016
    • Apr 2016
    • Mar 2016
    • Feb 2016
    • Jan 2016
  • 2015
    • Dec 2015
    • Nov 2015
    • Oct 2015
    • Sep 2015
    • Aug 2015
    • Jul 2015
    • Jun 2015
    • May 2015
    • Apr 2015
    • Mar 2015
    • Feb 2015
    • Jan 2015
  • 2014
    • Dec 2014
    • Nov 2014
    • Oct 2014
    • Sep 2014
    • Aug 2014
    • Jul 2014
    • Jun 2014
    • May 2014
    • Apr 2014
    • Mar 2014
    • Feb 2014
    • Jan 2014
  • 2013
    • Dec 2013
    • Nov 2013
    • Oct 2013
    • Sep 2013
    • Aug 2013
    • Jul 2013
    • Jun 2013
    • May 2013
    • Apr 2013
    • Mar 2013
    • Feb 2013
    • Jan 2013
  • 2012
    • Dec 2012
    • Nov 2012
    • Oct 2012
    • Sep 2012
    • Aug 2012
    • Jul 2012
    • Jun 2012
    • May 2012
    • Apr 2012
    • Mar 2012
    • Feb 2012
    • Jan 2012
  • 2011
    • Dec 2011
    • Nov 2011
    • Oct 2011
    • Sep 2011
    • Aug 2011
    • Jul 2011
    • Jun 2011
    • May 2011
    • Apr 2011
    • Mar 2011
    • Feb 2011
    • Jan 2011
  • 2010
    • Dec 2010
    • Nov 2010
    • Oct 2010
    • Sep 2010
    • Aug 2010
    • Jul 2010
    • Jun 2010
    • May 2010
    • Apr 2010
    • Mar 2010
    • Feb 2010
    • Jan 2010
  • 2009
    • Dec 2009
    • Nov 2009
    • Oct 2009
    • Sep 2009
    • Aug 2009
    • Jul 2009
    • Jun 2009
    • May 2009
    • Apr 2009
    • Mar 2009
    • Feb 2009
    • Jan 2009
  • 2008
    • Dec 2008
    • Oct 2008
    • Sep 2008
    • Aug 2008
    • May 2008
    • Mar 2008
    • Feb 2008
  • 2007
    • Dec 2007
    • Nov 2007
    • Oct 2007
    • Feb 2007
    • Jan 2007
  • 2004
    • Dec 2004
  • 2001
    • Apr 2001
    • Mar 2001
  • 1996
    • Oct 1996

Useful Links

  • Advertise With Us
  • Jobs at ETB News
  • Submit Your News
  • Contact Us

To find out more about advertising or partnering with ETB Travel News visit our Media Kit. Click on the button below

View my Flipboard Magazine.

©2016 ETB Travel News