Tag: Auckland
British tourist met alleged killer on Tinder dating app
editor- November 7, 2019 01:18David and Gillian Millane, parents of murdered British tourist backpacker Grace Millane, arrived today, Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at the Auckland High Court in New Zealand for the murder trial ... Read More
Tsunami Warning for South Pacific Island Chain after 7.4 earthquake
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 15, 2019 23:30A tsunami threat has been issued for Kermadec Islands. Kermadec Islands, volcanic island group in the South Pacific Ocean, 600 mi (1,000 km) northeast of Auckland, New Zealand; they are ... Read More
Days Hotel by Wyndham comes to New Zealand
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 18:54Days Inn by Wyndham came to New Zealand with the opening of a new landmark hotel, Days Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Hamilton. The addition bolsters the Company's presence in ... Read More
Princess Cruises launches largest Australia & New Zealand deployment
Chief Assignment Editor- May 10, 2019 16:08Princess Cruises has announced its largest Australia and New Zealand cruise season ever offered sailing towards some of the world’s most dramatic destinations during the cruise line’s October 2020 to ... Read More
Brexit has not deterred business travelers in the UK
Chief Assignment Editor- April 17, 2019 16:25UK’s 2018 Hotels Market Report shows that the UK regional capitals are performing strongly with overall room nights booked growing by 8% across the top 250 UK cities. London continues ... Read More
Genting Cruise Lines welcomes Explorer Dream to its fleet
Chief Assignment Editor- April 12, 2019 16:40Genting Cruise Lines welcomed the third member of its Dream Cruises’ fleet with the christening and inaugural homeport deployment of Explorer Dream in Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal. Explorer Dream ... Read More
WTTC 19th Global Summit final program: Changemakers including President Obama meet in Seville
Elisabeth Lang - special to eTN- March 31, 2019 20:05The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) will be heading to Seville, Spain this week to attend the 19th Global Summit of WTTC on April 3 and 4. WTTC members are the ... Read More
IGLTA Foundation adds industry leaders from Google & Airbnb to its Board
editor- March 26, 2019 18:51The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association Foundation announced today that Dougal Mckenzie, Head of Industry, Travel, at Google, and Maria Cuba, Global Diversity Lead for Airbnb’s Experiences platform have been appointed ... Read More
2019 Quality of Living: Vienna is still the world’s best city
Chief Assignment Editor- March 13, 2019 15:42Trade tensions and populist undercurrents continue to dominate the global economic climate. Combined with the threat of stringent and inconsistent monetary policies looming over markets, international businesses are under more ... Read More
Emirates debuts new lounge at FCO Rome airport
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- March 5, 2019 00:12Emirates premium customers who leave from Rome Leonardo da Vinci the main Italian airport can now count on higher levels of comfort and convenience, thanks to the opening of the ... Read More
Tokyo named Asia’s Best “Bleisure” City
Chief Assignment Editor- March 2, 2019 02:15As corporate travel booms across Asia-Pacific, the concept of bleisure is gaining traction, spurring the region's cities to better integrate opportunities for leisure amid busy business trips. The 2019 bleisure ... Read More
QT Adelaide Hotel set for 2021 opening
Chief Assignment Editor- February 25, 2019 20:20Event Hospitality & Entertainment Limited (EVENT) today announced it has entered into a management agreement for its newest QT Hotels & Resorts property opening in Adelaide at 62 Currie St ... Read More
China uses tourism to pressure New Zealand to make spying easier
Juergen T Steinmetz- February 15, 2019 06:32Is China keen to export telecommunication equipment to spy on countries. New Zealand thinks so, and tourism has to suffer as a China retaliates. China outbound tourism becomes more and ... Read More
Hong Kong Airlines Aviation Training Centre obtains Occupation Permit
Dmytro Makarov- February 14, 2019 06:43The Hong Kong Airlines Aviation Training Centre has successfully fulfilled the construction requirements set out in the Buildings Ordinance and granted an Occupation Permit (OP) issued by the Building Authority ... Read More
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth returns to Australia
Chief Assignment Editor- February 13, 2019 18:15Luxury cruise line Cunard has announced that it’s second largest ship, Queen Elizabeth will return to Australia for an unparalleled 118 days over from November – February 2020-21 fully embracing ... Read More
Unique travel: Couple helps kiwi birds fly
editor- January 25, 2019 23:15New and unique travel opportunity in New Zealand. Read More
Hainan Airlines launches nonstop Shenzhen-Vancouver service
Chief Assignment Editor- January 21, 2019 16:05Hainan Airlines plans to formally launch nonstop service between Shenzhen and Vancouver on January 28, with two flights weekly, on Mondays and Fridays. The service will be the first nonstop ... Read More
Boeing delivers the 787th 787 Dreamliner
Chief Assignment Editor- December 13, 2018 16:10Boeing today delivered the 787th 787 Dreamliner to come off the production line, marking a special milestone for the super-efficient airplane family and the fastest-selling twin-aisle jet in history. Since ... Read More
Giant expansion of United Airlines International Routes
Dmytro Makarov- December 12, 2018 10:52United Airlines today announced its largest ever international network expansion from its hub at San Francisco International Airport. The airline will offer Bay Area customers nonstop year-round service to Read More
United Airlines adds South Pacific’s tropical paradise to its list of new routes
Chief Assignment Editor- December 13, 2017 15:53Tahiti becomes the 13th international route announced by United Airlines in 2017 Read More
Because that’s the way it is: A happy dancing group showcasing Norfolk Islands Arts, Culture and Tourism
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 28, 2016 15:42Dars-de-waye: Because that's the way it is - it's the tourism slogan for Norfolk Islands. Read More
Auckland about to face zombie tourism
editor- May 20, 2013 09:45Raising money to raise the dead is the aim of a trio of Australians intent on building a New Zealand-based zombie tourism company. Read More
Chinese tourists conned by rogue Auckland tour operator
editor- January 5, 2013 08:18AUCKLAND, New Zealand - A group of Chinese tourists say a rogue tour operator in Auckland promised them visits to farms, geyser parks and buffet dinners - but instead took ... Read More
Malaysia Airlines strengthens flight schedule to Auckland
editor- May 27, 2010 08:07From tasting the best of food and wine, taking a stroll along beautiful sandy beaches, experiencing exciting nightlife, and going on great shopping sprees, Read More
Continental Airlines announces flight from Houston to Auckland
editor- May 27, 2010 04:25New Zealand will soon be a step closer for thousands of Americans with the announcement today of a new direct daily Continental Airlines flight from Houston to Auckland. Read More
World Cup party zone on Queen’s Wharf revealed
editor- April 21, 2010 06:27Auckland's Rugby World Cup party zone on Queen's Wharf will end up as a $NZ9 million ($A6.9 million) prefabricated and moveable structure, the government and Auckland Regional Council said today. Read More
Cheaper terminal on Queens Wharf fine by cruise industry
editor- February 15, 2010 03:18Auckland, New Zealand - The cruise ship industry would be happy with a $6 million to $10 million terminal on Queens Wharf - much less than the $49.2 million one ... Read More
Auckland to benefit from Qantas deal
editor- January 18, 2010 03:08Auckland could benefit as a stopover destination in an offer from Qantas to American tourists. Read More
Ports need more than a wharf to encourage cruise ships to return
editor- January 11, 2010 02:59For 17 days last year, up to 2000 passengers got off their luxury liner and stepped onto a wharf with a tin shed and little in the way of basic ... Read More
P&O Cruises to launch Pacific Pearl in Auckland
editor- October 19, 2009 04:25P&O Cruises would launch its 1800-passenger super liner, Pacific Pearl, in Auckland, New Zealand to make it ship’s home port for making its easy to travel to Australia and the ... Read More