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Melbourne to Adelaide Road Trip for Campervan Travellers

Melbourne to Adelaide Road Trip for Campervan Travellers

If you’re looking for a road trip where every moment behind the wheel feels as much a part of the adventure as each destination, the drive from Melbourne to Adelaide could be exactly what you need. With this trip, you’re never stuck driving all day just to reach the next stop, and the route gives you plenty of chances to pull over and explore. And with campervan hire in Melbourne being so easy to organise, getting out on the open road has never been easier.

Yas Island , Worlds Leading Theme Park Destination 2025 Welcomes Eid Al Fitr

Yas Island , Worlds Leading Theme Park Destination 2025 Welcomes Eid Al Fitr

This Eid Al Fitr, Yas Island remains the ultimate destination for family getaways and memorable moments, offering a vibrant mix of luxurious stays, gourmet dining and family-friendly fun. From indulgent hotel getaways to lively brunches and waterfront vibes, the island is pulling out all the stops to ensure a memorable holiday for everyone. Here’s a look at the special experiences awaiting guests on Yas Island this Eid

Allegris Business Class seats on the Boeing 787-9 have received certification

Allegris Business Class seats on the Boeing 787-9 have received certification

Lufthansa has received certification for 25 Allegris Business Class seats on the Boeing 787-9. Sunday, March 15, 2026, the Dreamliner with registration number D-ABPM and the name “Potsdam” flew from Frankfurt to Toronto with 25 certified seats in Business Class. The remaining eight 787-9s equipped with Allegris are also already in service with approved seats as of today or will take off by Wednesday at the latest. Last-minute bookings for these seats on flights departing from March 18 are therefore available immediately.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Dusit Thani Bangkok to Legend Collection

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Dusit Thani Bangkok to Legend Collection

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced the addition of Dusit Thani Bangkok to its prestigious Legend Collection, welcoming the celebrated Thai hotel into its global portfolio of exceptional properties in the world’s most remarkable destinations. Featuring exquisite accommodations, stellar and intuitive personal service, renowned dining, and exceptional spas, being part of this exclusive group is designated for distinguished properties who represent the very highest levels of luxury.

United Airlines, Currensea and Mastercard launch UK-first loyalty debit card for frequent flyers

United Airlines, Currensea and Mastercard launch UK-first loyalty debit card for frequent flyers

United Airlines, in partnership with Currensea, the market-leading payments technology platform for co-branded multi-bank debit cards, and Mastercard, today announced the launch of the United AirlinesSM Debit Card, the first ever rewards debit card offered to UK travellers by a U.S. airline. Available now, the United Airlines Debit Card can be linked to any existing UK bank account and allows customers to earn miles and exclusive travel benefits from United on all their day-to-day spending, at home and abroad, making it easier than ever to earn United MileagePlusSM miles, access exclusive travel rewards and enjoy outstanding exchange rates when spending abroad.

Almost 7 million Lufthansa Group passengers opted for more sustainable flying in 2025

Almost 7 million Lufthansa Group passengers opted for more sustainable flying in 2025

The Lufthansa Group is seeing growing demand for more sustainable travel options. The Group enables its customers to contribute to reducing the climate impact of future flights with various offers for private and business air travel. With success: more than five percent of Lufthansa Group passengers have chosen a more sustainable travel option in 2025 – for example, the Green Fares flight fares. Four years ago, this share was below 0.1 percent. Last year, the volume of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) sold across various offerings more than doubled. Passengers’ active commitment to more sustainable flying is an important pillar of the Lufthansa Group’s sustainability strategy.

A new digital experience: American gives customers more timely flight information

A new digital experience: American gives customers more timely flight information

American Airlines operates nearly 7,000 flights every day, connecting 700,000 customers to the people and places that matter most. With a global network, travel plans can occasionally be disrupted by factors like weather, air traffic control or an aircraft that needs unscheduled maintenance. That’s why American is further enhancing the travel experience with a smarter digital platform that gives customers clear explanations when flights are delayed or canceled.

Emerging Travel Group strengthens its global offering though new partnership with Meliá Hotels

Emerging Travel Group strengthens its global offering though new partnership with Meliá Hotels

Emerging Travel Group (ETG), a global travel company operating the RateHawk, ZenHotels, and Roundtrip brands, announces a new direct integration with Meliá Hotels International, one of the largest hotel groups in Europe. This agreement marks an important step in ETG’s global expansion strategy, strengthening its ability to offer professional partners a broader, more diverse, and competitive portfolio.

Trademark Collection by Wyndham Marks Milestone, Surpasses 100 U.S. Hotels

Trademark Collection by Wyndham Marks Milestone, Surpasses 100 U.S. Hotels

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchisor with more than 8,300 hotels spanning approximately 100 countries, is celebrating a major milestone for its Trademark Collection by Wyndham brand: more than 100 hotels now open across the U.S. The achievement highlights a rapid rise for the highly-sought-after soft-brand, which, as the fastest growing in the U.S., has doubled the size of its domestic portfolio in the last five years as independents increasingly turn to Wyndham to help pair their hotels’ unique character and individuality with the reach and revenue driving power of a global hospitality leader. That demand has also helped the brand grow to nearly 350 hotels globally with more than 100 additional hotels in the pipeline.