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Hotels

Standard International to Debut New Hospitality Brand, The StandardX

Standard International is trying to take lessons from its successes 25 years ago and apply them to its latest brand today.

Dawit Habtemariam | 4 days ago

Tourism

What Nearly 300 Vintage Posters Say About the Future of Travel

These nearly 300 vintage travel posters tell us companies will always chase the middle class and destinations will always win over tourists with their oldest sightseeing attractions.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 weeks ago

Business Travel

U.S.-Australia Business Travel Jump Seen – Here’s What’s Driving It

Business travel may finally return to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, and a boost in flight connectivity is helping.

Selene Brophy | 3 weeks ago

Skift Meetings

Australia on Its Way To Full Recovery

Business events in Australia are on the road to a full recovery now that it has overcome the challenges of the Covid pandemic. The country’s focus on future-proofing and providing a steady stream of opportunities has ensured a strong recovery path for Australia.

3 weeks ago

Cruises

Carnival Cruise Accountable for Misrepresented Covid Risks

Carnival's argument that it wasn't aware of the increased risks of contracting Covid during a cruise hasn't held up in an Australian high court that has yet to consider the claims of more passengers.

Lewis Jackson, Reuters | 1 month ago

Tour Operators

Australian Adventure Tourism Operator Sees Chinese Tourist Revival

The Chinese traveler's slow return continues to impact global travel. But adventure tourism operators are optimistic they'll be parachuting into newly opened group travel countries like Australia.

Selene Brophy | 1 month ago

News Blog

Australia Reopens to Chinese Group Tourism

Australia has recommenced visa processing for Chinese group travel, Australia's Ministry of Trade and Tourism announced on Monday. The visa processing restart follows China's lifting of pandemic-era restrictions last month on outbound group tours to Australia, the U.S., Japan and multiple other countries. Australia reopened its borders to international travel in March this year. Since…

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Airlines

Regional Airline Accused Qantas of Poaching Its Pilots

The competition for pilots is intense although Regional Express didn't provide proof to back up its allegations.

Rishav Chatterjee, Reuters | 2 months ago

Daily Lodging Report

Australia Sees Corporate Hotel Demand Strengthening

CoStar and STR analysis show Australia’s recent hotel performance represents normalization as leisure demand has peaked and corporate business is now strengthening.

3 months ago