Auckland Airport is preparing to introduce a cutting-edge Transport Hub at the heart of the airport, with the first phase set to open in early 2024. This $300 million development has transformed the former main carpark outside the international terminal into a 70,000m2 building. The Transport Hub will serve as a new arrival and departure point, offering ample space for dropping off and picking up travelers, improved road layouts, and convenient public transportation connections within a modern, weather-protected environment.

GR8 Experience (GR8), the leading provider of luxury experiences, is joining forces with Tatler Asia to launch Tatler X, a platform that offers the publication's readers unique and exclusive access to the company's wide range of unforgettable journeys, from culinary adventures with world-class chefs to VVIP treatment at iconic sporting events.

Quark Expeditions, the global leader in polar adventures, extended its longstanding record of achievement in Antarctica by successfully landing 208 explorers on two voyages for an experience that few on the planet will ever have: walking on sea ice to visit the remote Snow Hill Island colony of Emperor penguins.

Travelzoo, a global Internet media company, today announced that the Travelzoo® membership will not be a free service any longer. Beginning January 1, 2024, the annual membership fee will be $40 (fees in other currencies will be approximately the same).

dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has announced the appointment of Willy Ruf as the Managing Director for Switzerland. In his new role, Willy will be responsible for overseeing dnata’s ground handling and cargo business operations at Geneva Airport (GVA) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland. He will lead a team of 1,100 employees and ensure the delivery of world-class services and safety for more than 30 airline customers.

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has successfully completed the Gastronomy Tourism Project in Ubud, Indonesia. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, seeks to establish Ubud as a global center for sustainable gastronomy tourism.