Articles tagged “australia”

Tourism

Here’s Why More Indian Passengers are Opting for Nonstop International Travel — India Report

Indian travelers' growing demand for nonstop flights is a big win for local airlines, but they’ve got a tough road ahead. Middle Eastern and European carriers aren’t backing down without a fight.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 days ago

Here’s Why More Indian Passengers are Opting for Nonstop International Travel — India Report

Airlines

Turkish Airlines Targets Sydney for First Non-Stop Australia Service

Turkish Airlines will land in Sydney for the first time in December, but this is just the warm-up act. Expect things to get really interesting once the company gets new planes capable of flying from Istanbul to Australia non-stop.

Gordon Smith | 1 week ago

Turkish Airlines Targets Sydney for First Non-Stop Australia Service

Airlines

Can Koala Airlines Break Australia’s ‘Third Player’ Curse?

The prospect of a level-headed and sustainable competitor entering the Australian market is exciting, but a huge number of unknowns makes it near-impossible to predict Koala Airlines' chances in the wild. 

Gordon Smith | 3 weeks ago

Can Koala Airlines Break Australia’s ‘Third Player’ Curse?

Airlines

First Look Inside Qantas’ New ‘Xtra Long Range’ Plane

Qantas is the latest big-name airline to switch from Boeing to Airbus for its next generation of planes. Despite huge retraining and operational complexities, the carrier is betting that the short-term pain will pay off handsomely.

Gordon Smith | 3 weeks ago

First Look Inside Qantas’ New ‘Xtra Long Range’ Plane

Hotels

Hotel Room Signings in India Up 40% – India Report

India's hotel industry has gaps and enough potential to warrant significant growth over the next few years. But whether the players will be able to capitalize is a different question altogether.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Hotel Room Signings in India Up 40% – India Report

Airlines

Another Kerala-Based Airline Set to Take Off — India Report

The Indian aviation industry is rapidly growing, but continues to be underserved, be it in terms of airports or airlines. This creates a significant opportunity for new players to enter the market and fill the gap.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Another Kerala-Based Airline Set to Take Off — India Report

Airlines

Australia to Paris Nonstop Launches Friday. 17+ Hours in Economy, Anyone?

The Perth to Paris route marks the latest ultra-long haul service from Qantas. Even longer nonstop links from Sydney to New York and London are due to follow.

Pranjal Pande and Gordon Smith, Skift | 2 months ago

Australia to Paris Nonstop Launches Friday. 17+ Hours in Economy, Anyone?

Daily Lodging Report

Australia Will Have Record Tourism Economic Impact in 2024

The World Travel & Tourism Council forecasts that Australia's travel and tourism sector will contribute a record $265.5 billion to the economy in 2024, with expectations to surpass $345 billion by 2034.

3 months ago

Tourism

China Expands Visa-Waiver Program List: More Countries Added

For years, China has been the gift that kept on giving to global tourism, sending millions of its citizens to explore, shop and snap selfies worldwide. Now, it's telling global travelers, "Your turn!" And if visa hassles are a deal-breaker, the country knows that removing them can only sweeten the deal.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 3 months ago

China Expands Visa-Waiver Program List: More Countries Added

Airlines

Getting Out of China ‘Was The Right Call,’ Qantas International CEO Says

Just months after returning to Shanghai, Qantas is due to operate its last scheduled flight to the city at the end of July. Cam Wallace tells Skift about the rationale behind the shock move.

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

Getting Out of China ‘Was The Right Call,’ Qantas International CEO Says