Qatar Airways’ resumption flight to Canberra touched down on 2 December 2025, officially marking the return of its daily service to the Australian capital via Melbourne. Qatar Airways now operates a total Australian network of six key cities: Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide and Canberra. The resumption brings enhanced global access, greater competition, and expanded travel options for passengers across the ACT and surrounding regions.

Emirates has marked a historic milestone in its Australia operations by welcoming its first A350 to Adelaide starting 1 December 2025. In becoming the first city in Emirates’ global network to receive the ultra-long-range model, Adelaide now offers Emirates’ new Premium Economy and has become the fifth and final city in Emirates’ Australian network to feature the highly awarded cabin.

Virgin Atlantic, the airline known for its stylish design and flair, is bringing back one of Britain’s most iconic looks, the navy ‘Fly Virgin Atlantic’ jumper made famous by Princess Diana in the 1990s. Sales from the launch will help change children’s lives around the world, as part of Virgin Atlantic’s ongoing partnership with Save the Children. Timed to the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana wearing the original on 20 November 1995, the replica crewneck sweatshirt blends British style, nostalgia and purpose. An initial first drop of 250 jumpers will be available exclusively via Virgin Atlantic’s Retail Therapy online store, operated by Tourvest.

Anantara Chiang Mai Resort announces the official opening of the Dibba Yana Chitta Museum, marking one year since the unveiling of Dibba Yana Chitta — an extraordinary vessel created by Thailand’s acclaimed National Artist Chalermchai Kositpipat, recognised for Wat Rong Khun, or the world-famous White Temple of Chiang Rai.

On December 1, 2025, leading talents from the worlds of fashion, film, sport and music gathered at The Peninsula London, the Official Hotel Partner of The Fashion Awards 2025 presented by Pandora (TFA), before one of the industry’s most celebrated nights of the year. The Peninsula London welcomed the host of the night Colman Domingo, sportsman Declan Rice, musicians Skepta and Little Simz, actors Celia Imrie, Bel Powley and Louis Partridge, models Anok Yai, Iris Law, Alva Claire and Alex Consani, and stylists Sam Woolf and Harry Lambert, among many others.

Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, Qatar’s pioneering full-immersion wellness destination and the largest in the Middle East, developed by Qatar’s premier master developers, Msheireb Properties, was recently honoured at the Qatar Tourism Awards 2025. General Manager Mr. Ammar Samad received the Community Leadership – Hotelier of the Year award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to advancing wellness, community engagement, and sustainable hospitality in Qatar.