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Shadow Play by Peppers opens in Melbourne, Australia
Shadow Play by Peppers has officially opened during a ceremony hosted by the lord mayor of Melbourne, Sally Capp, in the city’s thriving Southbank arts and entertainment district.
Le Méridien Melbourne slated for 2020 opening
Marriott International has announced the signing of Le Méridien Melbourne, in partnership with owner and developer Jinshan Investment Group. Slated to open in 2020, the 235-room hotel will boast the brand’s distinct mid-century modern approach.
Qatar Airways snaps up Sheraton Melbourne for Dhiafatina division
Qatar Airways has acquired the Sheraton Melbourne Hotel, further expanding the growing portfolio of its hospitality division, Dhiafatina Hotels.
Qatar Airways brings A380 to Melbourne, Australia, route
Qatar Airways has introduced its flagship Airbus A380 on the Melbourne route as the airline continues its growth story in Australia. Melbourne is the original home for Qatar Airways in Australia, with the airline adding services to Perth, Sydney and Adelaide in recent years.
Longest ever flight for LATAM as airline takes off for Melbourne, Australia
LATAM Airlines Group has announced it will operate a new, non-stop service between Santiago and Melbourne, Australia, from October 2017. The westbound Santiago-Melbourne leg – measuring more than 11,000 kilometres in distance with a flight time of approximately 15 hours – will become the longest non-stop flight in LATAM´s history.
Melbourne Airport achieves 5% total passenger growth in 2012
International and domestic passenger numbers at Melbourne Airport increased by 5 per cent in the 2012 calendar year to reach a total of 29,297,387 passengers.
Melbourne Airport welcomes Singapore Airlines’ second daily A380 service
Melbourne Airport has welcomed the announcement by Singapore Airlines to add a second daily Melbourne-Singapore A380 service.
Melbourne Airport welcomes increased China Southern services
Melbourne Airport has welcomed China Southern’s announcement to double its Melbourne services by introducing twice-daily flights between Guangzhou and Melbourne from October 2011.
Late Easter boosts Melbourne Airport’s international passengers
Easter has boosted Melbourne Airport’s international passenger numbers for April resulting in a 20.4 per cent increase compared to April last year, taking total international passengers to 535,143 for the month.
Melbourne Planner’s Guide expands to further entice event organisers
The Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) has launched the Melbourne Planner’s Guide 2010/11, featuring new and expanded sections detailing the destination’s incentive offerings, suggested itineraries and regional Victoria’s Business Events products and services.
Melbourne gets ready for Moomba community festival
People who have booked hotels in Melbourne for March are likely to experience the fun and excitement of this year’s Moomba Festival.
Melbourne opens iconic tourist attraction
The city of Melbourne is opening its brand new tourist attraction this weekend, the Southern Star observation wheel.Located at Waterfront City in Melbourne Docklands, the AU$100m Southern Star is the first giant observation wheel to be built in Australia, and offers spectacular views overlooking Melbourne’s CBD, Victoria Harbour and beyond.