The Qantas–Tourism New Zealand offer spans four destinations, six Australian departure cities and selected travel dates through September 2027. KEY TAKEAWAYS Qantas and Tourism New Zealand are offering one-way Economy fares from $289 between the Gold Coast and Auckland. Other published Economy fares start from $359 to Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, and $379 from Melbourne… Read the full news article
The hotel group is supporting teams, officials and fans across nine host cities as the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments run from 15 October to 15 November. KEY TAKEAWAYS IHG Hotels & Resorts is the Exclusive Accommodation Partner for the men’s, women’s and wheelchair Rugby League World Cup 2026 tournaments. The competition features 26 teams… Read the full news article
Frequent Flyer members have until 16 October to book eligible Economy Classic Flight Rewards for travel through September 2027, with larger discounts outside key holiday periods. KEY TAKEAWAYS Qantas is discounting eligible domestic Economy Classic Flight Rewards by 20 to 30 per cent for bookings made 9–16 October 2026. The 30 per cent saving covers… Read the full news article
More than 520,000 domestic and nearly 330,000 international customers are expected to fly between September 24 and October 11. KEY TAKEAWAYS Air New Zealand expects around 850,000 customers to travel between September 24 and October 11, 2026. More than 520,000 customers are forecast to travel domestically and almost 330,000 internationally during the holiday period. Compared… Read the full news article
The hotel group will support teams, officials and fans across seven host cities during the expanded 24-team, 52-match tournament. KEY TAKEAWAYS IHG Hotels & Resorts has been named Official Hotel Partner of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia. The tournament will run from October 1 to November 13, 2027, with 24 teams playing 52… Read the full news article
The Calile, The EVE and The Hotel Britomart retain One MICHELIN Keys as Hannah St Hotel adds a major Victorian accommodation award. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Calile, The EVE Hotel Sydney and The Hotel Britomart have retained One MICHELIN Key recognition for a second consecutive year. The Calile ranks No. 83 in The World’s 50 Best… Read the full news article
Conditional extra flights from Sydney, Perth and Brisbane could be released after the preliminary finals, on top of more than 8,000 seats already added for Western Australian travellers. KEY TAKEAWAYS Qantas and Jetstar are preparing additional Melbourne services from Sydney or Perth after Friday’s preliminary final, depending on the result. Extra Brisbane-Melbourne flights are planned… Read the full news article
Darling Harbour, Frankfurt Neue Oper and Budapest anchor a wider portfolio upgrade as Adina expands into Brisbane, Hobart, Cambridge and Glasgow KEY TAKEAWAYS TFE Hotels has committed $100 million to refurbishing first-generation Adina apartment hotels across key markets in Australia and Europe. Adina Darling Harbour has completed a multi-million-dollar redesign, while Adina Frankfurt Neue Oper… Read the full news article
Malaysia Airlines will return to Busan in December and raise frequencies to Fukuoka, Brisbane and Surabaya, while Firefly prepares its first China service and MAG builds a larger in-flight catering operation near KLIA. KEY TAKEAWAYS Malaysia Airlines will resume Kuala Lumpur–Busan flights on 2 December 2026 with four weekly Boeing 737-8 services, returning to the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Korean Air will launch a new non-stop service between Seoul Incheon and Melbourne, operating three times a week from 18 December 2026 to 14 March 2027. The seasonal route, served by Boeing 787-9 aircraft on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, responds to growing travel demand between South Korea and Australia and complements Korean Air’s… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qantas has launched its largest domestic sale in over five years, offering around 1.9 million discounted Business and Economy seats across 60 destinations. Economy one-way fares start from $99 on selected routes such as Byron Bay to Sydney, while Business fares begin at $299 between Melbourne and Sydney, including lounge access and higher… Read the full news article
(NEWS) MASCOT, Australia, 2025-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Qantas Group has unveiled a major trans-Tasman expansion, announcing the launch of Qantas’ first A220 international service between Brisbane and Wellington as well as a new Jetstar route connecting Brisbane and Queenstown. Beginning in February 2026, the A220 aircraft will replace existing E190 and some Boeing… Read the full news article
(NEWS) BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, 2025-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has expanded its community impact in Australia with the launch of its Force for Good program, a five-year initiative aimed at supporting disadvantaged children and young people through tennis. In partnership with the Australian Tennis Foundation, the airline is investing $2.25 million to provide opportunities… Read the full news article
(NEWS) QUEENSLAND, 2025-Aug-27 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels has confirmed the opening of the Adina Chermside Brisbane, a 148-room apartment-style hotel set to welcome guests in February 2026. Positioned as the largest hotel development in Brisbane’s fast-growing northern corridor, the property will expand the group’s Adina portfolio in Queensland from two to three locations…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qantas is increasing its flights to Christchurch for the summer season, with up to seven additional flights per week to Sydney, three to Melbourne, and two to Brisbane. This 47% increase in flights to Sydney and 20% increase in the overall trans-Tasman schedule highlights the airline’s commitment to enhancing travel options for both… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) American Airlines and Qantas are enhancing travel between North America and the South Pacific for the winter of 2025 with new and increased services to Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. The partnership between the two airlines continues to offer seamless connectivity and expanded travel options for customers seeking to explore one of the world’s… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Royal Caribbean International announces the return of Quantum of the Seas to Brisbane and the continuation of Anthem of the Seas in Sydney for the 2026-2027 Australian summer season. With more short getaways, weekend departures, and exciting destinations, guests can explore the South Pacific and New Zealand, or embark on a 25-night bucket-list… Read the full news article
New seasonal route between Sydney and Sapporo 100th destination in the Qantas network Qantas to fly over 850,000 seats per year to Japan (IN SHORT) Qantas is launching a seasonal direct flight between Sydney and Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport, marking the airline’s 100th destination. The new route, starting in December 2025, will operate three times… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qantas is launching a new route connecting Brisbane to Palau, marking its fifth international destination added from Queensland in the past year. The “Palau Paradise Express,” scheduled to commence on December 7, will provide weekly direct flights to this Pacific Island nation renowned for its UNESCO-listed Rock Islands and unique marine environments. Qantas… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qantas has launched nonstop flights from Brisbane to Manila, providing a direct link for travelers between Queensland and the Philippines. Operating four times a week, the new route will add over 100,000 seats annually and enhance connectivity for passengers traveling from New Zealand. The service reflects Qantas’ commitment to expanding in Southeast Asia… Read the full news article
The custom-crafted five-candle set will be gifted to Hotel Indigo guests in Australia this spring (IN SHORT) Hotel Indigo has launched the limited-edition “Scents of the Neighbourhood” candle collection, inspired by the vibrant neighborhoods around its hotels in Australia and New Zealand. The collection features five unique scents, each representing a different city—Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane,… Read the full news article
Emirates will be back to operating at pre-pandemic levels to Sydney and Melbourne Ramp up will see Emirates’ operations elevate to 63 weekly flights across Australia Airline also confirms restart of Christchurch via Sydney in March DUBAI, UAE, 2023-Jan-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has taken yet another significant step in the resumption of… Read the full news article
Celebrating the cooperation between the “World’s Best Airline” and the flag carrier of Serbia Doha, Qatar, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is pleased to announce it has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with Air Serbia, the flag carrier of Serbia, allowing passengers seamless travel to over 40 destinations when travelling on each… Read the full news article
Addition of a Boeing 777-300ER service means Emirates will offer almost 12,000 seats per week to Brisbane combined with its daily A380 The operational boost comes as Emirates proudly celebrates 20 years of serving Brisbane Emirates is back to operating at pre-pandemic levels to Brisbane Brisbane, Australia, 2023-Jan-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates is… Read the full news article
The additional Melbourne schedule includes an onward leg to Canberra, officially resuming connection between Doha and Australia’s Capital Qatar Airways will operate a total of 40 weekly flights to six Australian cities with this network enhancement, bringing the airline’s gateways in Australia to exceed pre-pandemic level DOHA, Qatar, 2022-Jul-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar… Read the full news article
New agreement includes an expansive codeshare agreement and unparalleled loyalty partnership benefits offering Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways passengers unique rewards and seamless travel across both carriers’ networks Increased travel options and benefits across 35 destinations in Australia for Qatar Airways passengers and to more than 140 destinations worldwide for Virgin Australia passengers DOHA, Qatar,… Read the full news article
Three Award-winning Ships, including a Down Under Debut, Will Make for a Summer Splash SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 2022-Mar-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting October 2023, a summer full of memories and untamed adventure is on the horizon as Royal Caribbean International announces its bold season of 2023-2024 Australia cruises packed with returning favourites, firsts and new itineraries. Ovation and Quantum of… Read the full news article
Vancouver-Sydney flights ramp up to daily beginning May 1 Vancouver-Brisbane flights resume Jul. 1, four times weekly Vancouver-Auckland flights resume Nov. 10, three times weekly Most extensive schedule connects Canada to South Pacific destinations and supports tourism and hospitality sectors MONTREAL, CANADA, 2022-Mar-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Canada today (March 16, 2022) announced a strategic expansion of its South Pacific schedule with… Read the full news article
Qantas and Jetstar to ramp up trans-Tasman flights from mid-April Up to 30 return flights a week initially More seats for frequent flyers, with every Qantas and Jetstar trans-Tasman flight in the month of May now a ‘Points Plane’ Sydney, Australia, 2022-Mar-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas and Jetstar are gearing up to reunite… Read the full news article
Sydney, Australia, 2022-Mar-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of travellers are preparing to take off to Western Australia with the border opening to all visitors quarantine free for the first time in almost two years from midnight tonight. After a false start last month, more than 23,000 passengers are booked to travel this week… Read the full news article
