Rotorua makes the international hot list – and more NZ travel news this week

Rotorua makes the international hot list – and more NZ travel news this week

Last week “Sulphur City’ made Booking.com’s list of the top 10 trending destinations worldwide. Each week in Travel, we check out some of the latest happenings from Aotearoa and beyond to inspire your next adventure. Rotorua is hot stuff Aotearoa’s sensational sulphur city Rotorua is a long-time tourist favourite, and its appeal shows no sign … Read more

Budget airline throws Christmas travel plans into chaos after cancelling flights between two Australian cities for all of December

Budget airline throws Christmas travel plans into chaos after cancelling flights between two Australian cities for all of December

By Pranav Harish For Daily Mail Australia 03:44 02 Dec 2023, updated 04:04 02 Dec 2023 Christmas travel plans for thousands of holidaygoers have been thrown into chaos after a budget airline scrapped flights between two major Australian cities.  Australia’s newest low-cost airline Bonza has cancelled flights between Darwin and the Gold Coast during the entirety … Read more

Travel Trends 2024 Guide | The West Australian

Travel Trends 2024 Guide | The West Australian

What will be big in travel next year? Our team polishes the crystal ball to suggest destinations, identify new trends, and looks at the development of cruise ships and itineraries. INTERNATIONAL AIRFARES While economy return flights between WA and Europe (the biggest routes and our benchmark) have settled mostly somewhere between $2400 and $3500, I’m … Read more

$25 flight deals for students to be offered by Amazon for holiday travel

$25 flight deals for students to be offered by Amazon for holiday travel

article ATLANTA – Amazon has unveiled a new initiative to ease the financial burden of holiday travel for students, particularly those enrolled in Prime Student, according to a press release. In collaboration with StudentUniverse, Amazon is offering Prime Student members exclusive access to $25 domestic flights, enabling them to reach their homes in time for … Read more

How can the world tackle over-tourism and other downsides of travel, in pursuit of global sustainability aims?

How can the world tackle over-tourism and other downsides of travel, in pursuit of global sustainability aims?

Mr Schalken said that travel has become a lot quicker, with travellers and industry players making shorter-term decisions on trips. “In the early days, people started planning routes a few years in advance. Now it’s three months, and before you know it, there’s air traffic coming in for which a destination is not ready,” he … Read more

Inside the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience: Latest 2025 Itineraries Revealed

Inside the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience: Latest 2025 Itineraries Revealed

Based on a True Stay “Four Seasons has created a best-in-class experience for travellers who want to see the world and be educated while experiencing the culture of each destination. Daily activities make this experience personal, heart-warming, and unforgettable. Anyone wanting to see the world through the eyes of those local to a destination will … Read more

GDP 3Q 2023: US Economy Grew 5.2%, More Than First Estimated

GDP 3Q 2023: US Economy Grew 5.2%, More Than First Estimated

The US economy grew at an even faster pace in the third quarter than originally estimated, reflecting upward revisions to business investment and government spending. Gross domestic product rose at an upwardly revised 5.2% annualized pace in the third quarter, the fastest in nearly two years. Consumer spending advanced at a less-robust 3.6% rate, according … Read more

Best and worst days for holiday travel this year | News

Best and worst days for holiday travel this year | News

KENNEWICK, Wash.- The Vacationer has released tips for traveling this holiday season.  Book flights now. The best time to book holiday flights is typically in the summer as Christmas flights fill up fast. So if you haven’t booked your flight now is the time.  What are the best or busiest days for Christmas travel?  According to The … Read more