Australia / New Zealand

Influencer Lays Laraya fined US$1,200 at Australian airport for not declaring gifted rose as a plant.

Influencer fined for carrying a rose through airportA Qatar Airways crew member gifted the influencer a rose after she wrote thank-you notes to the airline's staff.

BWH Hotels lifestyle brand Aiden enters Western AustraliaThe 120-key Aiden SCQ will be situated on a mixed-use development alongside residential buildings, offices and leisure...

During the World Cup season, the percentage of travellers from East Asia has risen to 35%, compared to 28% before the season.

Who’s heading to the FIFA Women’s World Cup in ANZ?The FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand witnesses a surge in travel from East Asia and Western Europe.

Dingo attacks are now more frequent on K’gari in Queensland.

Tourist alert for wild dog and dolphin attacksAnimal behaviour is changing worldwide as dingoes attack tourists in Australia, while dolphins injure swimmers in Japan.

Qantas SVP Asia eager to get down to workJohn Simeone returns to Singapore as the Australian national carrier steps up recovery and restores international capacity.

Staging and lighting technicians will share anecdotes of what it’s like to work in the Sydney Opera House.

See where the divas roam in SydneyFor its 50th anniversary, Sydney Opera House’s new tour takes visitors to never-before-seen spaces.

Australia’s tourism industry says an increased tourism tax will stall recovery from the pandemic.

Tax hike angers Australia’s tourism industryIndustry leaders unite to oppose the move in departure tax hike on passengers.

Air New Zealand’s international passengers will be asked, ever so politely, to weigh themselves at check-in.

One weighty challenge for Air New ZealandPassengers will be asked to jump on the scales – in the name of research.

Qantas and Finnair announce codeshare partnership with Finnair operating selected A330 flights.

Excuse me, is this the plane for Sydney?Passengers may be confused as Qantas flights from Singapore to Sydney feature Finnair livery and crew uniforms due to a...

The 68-night voyage aboard Crystal Serenity will take cruisers from Sydney to Singapore, including Bali, Bangkok, and Hong Kong.

Crystal sets sail on grand journeys to the Far East in 2024Crystal's Grand Journey for 2024 includes sailing to Asian countries like Vietnam, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and...