New Zealand visitor arrivals reach 99% of pre-pand
New Zealand recorded 248,700 international visitors in August 2026, according to figures reported by Travel Daily News Asia-Pacific. That represented approximately 99% ofRead More
NEW ZEALAND: WALTER PEAK FIRE FORCES TOURIST EVACU
A vegetation fire at Walter Peak Station burned through approximately 390 hectares of mountain slopes, forcing the evacuation of guests, staff, and contractorsRead More
FIJI’S HOTEL PIPELINE TARGETS BROADER VISITO
Tourism Fiji has signalled a strategic shift beyond luxury tourism, with new hotel developments aimed at attracting families, conference delegates, and budget-conscious travellers.Read More
Tourism Australia Doubles Down on India MICE with
Impact: High (Outbound MICE & Incentive Travel) In a major boost for India outbound MICE, Tourism Australia has appointed ms Patange as BusinessRead More
Fiji Launches Major Aviation Data Overhaul — May
Fiji is fast-tracking its ambition to become a regional aviation data and communications hub. The Fiji Airports Board unveiled new Aeronautical Message HandlingRead More
Qantas Flight Diverted to Tahiti After Alleged Mid
QF21 Melbourne–Dallas was forced into Papeete after a passenger allegedly attacked a cabin crew member. The 18‑hour ultra‑long‑haul service made an unscheduled stopRead More
ATE26 Reinforces Australia’s Global Tourism Push
Australian Tourism Exchange 2026 concluded in Adelaide with a strong message for the global travel industry Australia is aggressively rebuilding international tourism partnershipsRead More
Sydney to Host Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) i
Sydney has been confirmed as the host city for the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) in 2027, the country’s largest B2B travel event .Read More
Virgin Australia Ditches Kiosks to Halve Check-in
Virgin Australia has removed self-service kiosks across its network, replacing them with a streamlined agent-assisted mobile and bag-drop model. The goal is toRead More
Niche B2B Strategy: Sustainability & Napa Vall
While the mega-shows dominate, specific tactical moves are happening in the weeds. Responsible Tourism in Thailand (Trade Meet) TAT just wrapped a tradeRead More