APAC Travel Headlines - November 23, 2023

TAG's Lauren Zischke Takes Home a Win at the 2023 National Travel Industry Awards

Last weekend, TAG's Lauren Zischke was named Most Outstanding Travel Consultant Corporate at the 2023 National Travel Industry Awards! 

Congratulations to Lauren; her dedication to providing unrivalled, one-of-a-kind service to clients is inspiring and we are thrilled to see her hard work recognised.
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Major Update Coming to European Travel for Australians as ETIAS Launch Date Pushed Back to 2025

Australian travellers heading to Europe next year will no longer need to worry about having to adhere to the continent’s new entry system.

The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) was initially flagged to begin in 2024, affecting about 1.4 billion people from 60 countries. However, it has since been revealed the system will not come into play until 2025.
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Philippine Airlines & Singapore Airlines to Embark on New Codeshare Partnership

Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a new codeshare partnership agreement, which will allow the airlines to enhance flight options for their customers travelling between the Philippines and Singapore, as well as to other domestic and international destinations via their respective hubs.
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Singapore Airlines' Kris+ Expands to Australia

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has given its KrisFlyer program in Australia a significant boost by expanding its Kris+ lifestyle rewards app in Sydney and Melbourne. This app allows users to earn and redeem miles at partners, including cafes, restaurants and bars outside of Singapore for the first time. 

Kris+ is the first lifestyle, rewards and payments mobile application affiliated with a frequent flyer program that is available in multiple countries. 
 
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Virgin Says Australian Airlines Should Reduce Emissions by Buying Greener Fuel for Overseas Carriers

Virgin Australia wants emissions reductions laws changed so Australian carriers can buy greener fuel to power other airlines’ planes overseas but be recognised as if it had used the fuel on its domestic flights.

At the Australian Airports Association (AAA) national conference in Melbourne on Tuesday, aviation leaders acknowledged sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was the only currently feasible path for airlines to reach climate commitments without decreasing their operations.
 
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Featured Hotel Partners

QT Newcastle

QT Newcastle is where heritage meets modern day luxury and bold design meets industrial glamour.

With 104 guest rooms and suites, a private function space and signature restaurant, Jana, this property is complemented by a rooftop bar and sweeping views at every vantage point. Catch a glimpse of yourself in an unforgettable moment.

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Rydges Resort Hunter Valley

Surrounded by pristine vineyards and undulating hills, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley invites you to let the good times roll.

From big days to business meetings, there’s room for occasions of all kinds at the largest conference and events centre in regional New South Wales. Just two hours from Sydney, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley feels a world away. 

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