Virgin Australia to Resume Melbourne-LA Flights
Virgin Australia will launch services from Melbourne to Los Angeles and Perth to Abu Dhabi in 2017, subject to regulatory approvals. Scheduled to start on 4 April 2017, the airline will operate five (Boeing 777-300ER) services a week between Melbourne and Los Angeles. Likewise, on 9 June 2017, three Perth-Abu Dhabi services will take off […]
A Handy Airport Lounge Tip
Goldman Travel Business Manager, Judith Taylor, reminded us all recently of a terrific airport lounge option for travellers not seated in business or first. The Plaza Premium Lounge network has expanded significantly in recent years, with pay-per-visit lounges now operating in more than 140 locations across 35 international airports in 16 countries. Judith has spent […]
Crystal Cruise’s Ultra-Luxe Boeing 777
No matter whether you turn left or right when boarding this beauty, you’ll find pointy-end luxury and then some. Crystal Cruises plans to take its luxury cruise credentials skyward aboard a pair of private, long-range Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. The aircraft – which typically carries around 300 passengers – will be fitted out for just 84 […]
Marriott and Starwood Merge
Two of the best-known names in travel have merged to create the world’s largest hotel chain. Marriott International secured its $US13 billion acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, bringing together its Marriott, Courtyard, and Ritz-Carlton brands with Starwood’s Sheraton, Westin, W, and St Regis properties. How big is this company now? In total, 30 […]
Some Trips Deserve More Than Selfies
Hands up if you’ve ever returned from a special holiday and been a bit disappointed with your photos. And if you’re behind the lens all the time, you’re rarely in any of them. Unless, of course, you ask a stranger to take the pic and hope for the best. That is where Flytographer comes in. […]
Gold Portal – A Business Traveller’s New Best Friend
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve just launched our latest convenience tool, the Gold Portal. Gold Portal offers a single screen solution for online booking, reporting, news and special offers, keeping everything you need neatly in one place. It’s a terrific way to stay connected to us, drive efficiencies and access all the information you […]