In celebration of its second anniversary, Oasia Resort Sentosa presents a three-day-two-night Anniversary Package for guests to indulge in a rejuvenating stay experience.
Priced from S$700 (US$515), the package comprises accommodation in a Premier Room, unlimited activities and workshop in Oasia Wellness Calendar, a Sleep Well Kit, and a choice of one experience for two persons – a 30-minute SpaRitual Scalp Massage at Oasia Spa, PURE Fitness Introductory three-visit Trial Pack, or a nutritious lunch set at Bedrock Origin.
Oasia Resort Sentosa celebrates its second anniversary with a special three-day-two-night package
The anniversary package is available for booking till September 30 for stays till December 31.
Australians are leading the pack as spenders in post-lockdown travel, with spending expected to exceed A$7,700 (US$4,979) on their getaways this year, more than six other countries surveyed.
Instagrammable food and a romantic Netflix show have also been cited as the main motivators for travel and choice of destinations for Aussies, according to the American Express 2023 Global Travel Trends report.
Most Australian travellers are inspired to visit a destination after seeing it featured in a TV show or movie; a tourist in Paris, pictured
Participating in the survey were 1,000 travellers from Australia, Canada, India, Japan, Mexico, and the UK, as well as 2,000 travellers in the US. The survey set out to determine the primary motivators behind recent travel patterns and what they signal for the future of the industry.
It found that 45 per cent of Aussies are motivated to travel this year to visit a destination that will look great in photos or videos while 22 per cent of Aussies said they have been inspired to travel this year by the Netflix TV series Emily in Paris.
“Following the pandemic, we have built up quite the appetite for travel. We found that 76 per cent of Aussies see leisure travel as an important budget priority for the year while 97 per cent planned on taking at least one trip in 2023,” said Nicola Tan, director, product and portfolio management at American Express.
Adult travellers aged between 18 and 34 years were also found to be the most enthusiastic age category for travel plans. They were more likely to increase their spending budget compared to last year, and were now preferring extended weeklong trips.
“This age group responded with 82 per cent more likely (to plan) vacations to better their mental, physical, and emotional health in 2023. Interestingly, Australian adults who are a little older, aged 35-44, are more likely to want to save money by using their credit card points to put towards travel costs compared to other age brackets,” said Tan.
Tan: Aussies see leisure travel as an important budget priority for the year
Unsurprisingly, Tan noted the report also found that social and environmental mindfulness is top of mind for the Aussie traveller more so now than ever, with 81 per cent interested in holidays with minimal environmental impact. One in two are also prioritising personal wellness in their travel plans.
The trends are expected to continue with the majority of travellers choosing a European adventure and preferring new destinations and experiences.
Tan also noted that social media and pop culture are also playing an increasing role in shaping travel trends: “A great example of this is the popularity that San Domenico Palace, Taormina, a Four Seasons hotel, is having off the back of the White Lotus season two premiere. This is all down to the rising and powerful trend of ‘set jetting’, where travellers flock to places that have captivated them on-screen.
“Our research found that 70 per cent of Gen-Z and millennial respondents (globally) agree that they have been inspired to visit a destination after seeing it featured in a TV show, news sources, or movies.”
Tan believes these trends represent an opportunity for the travel industry to tailor offerings to travellers and find new ways to deepen their engagement through more unique and off-the-beaten-path experiences, such as living life as a local for a day.
To celebrate Warner Bros Studio’s 100th anniversary in 2023, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) are deepening their partnership with new initiatives to spotlight Singapore and the global media entertainment company’s beloved characters and stories.
This is part of a multi-year partnership that WBD and STB inked in 2022 to collaborate on entertainment and lifestyle content, as well as marketing activities, to spotlight and inspire travel to Singapore.
The campaign will take place from November 10 to 26 to celebrate Warner Bros Studio’s 100th anniversary
The global centennial campaign, Celebrating Every Story, will take place from November 10 to 26 and will be the only large-scale event in South-east Asia to feature 100 years of Warner Bros franchises.
The WB100 family festival, in partnership with Sentosa, will feature a host of free and interactive experiences.
The campaign will also see characters Tom and Jerry star in a brand-new Singapore-inspired Tom and Jerry series launching later this year on Cartoon Network. The seven-part production represents the franchise’s first-ever localised series, with each episode inspired by unique sights, places of interest, and destination highlights of Singapore. Merli, a character inspired by Singapore’s iconic Merlion, will also make a special appearance.
Clement Schwebig, president and managing director, India, Southeast Asia and Korea, WBD, shared: “Tom and Jerry have been delighting audiences of all ages around the world for generations, and we’re very proud that its first-ever localised adaptation will come with a Singapore twist. The WB100 celebration at Sentosa will showcase some of the highlights from a century of Warner Bros content, and we look forward to welcoming both families from Singapore and those visiting.”
Melissa Ow, chief executive, STB, remarked that the new series and WB100 family festival will “showcase Singapore in a fun and creative way” and set Singapore apart as “a vibrant and exciting city for both visitors and locals”.
The Qantas Group has placed a firm order for 24 aircraft to progressively replace its existing A330s as part of its jet fleet renewal programme.
The multi-billion dollar order is split between 12 Airbus A350s and 12 Boeing 787s arriving from FY27 into the next decade. Qantas has also negotiated additional purchase right options, split evenly between both manufacturers, to give flexibility for future growth and ultimately replace its 10 A380s with A350s from around FY32 onwards.
Qantas has placed an order for 12 Airbus A350s and 12 Boeing 787s to replace its existing A330s aircraft
Qantas’ A330 aircraft mostly operate on international flights to Asia and the US as well as some domestic flights. The longer range delivered by the 787 and A350 aircraft on order means they will be able to operate all the routes on the airline’s current international network, as well as open up new ones.
Aircraft scheduled to leave the Qantas fleet towards the end of the replacement programme will undergo a cabin refurbishment from FY25, including next-generation seats in the Economy cabin.
In addition, as part of the deal with both Airbus and Boeing, Qantas will secure access to up to 500 million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) per annum that would start to flow from 2028 – with the potential to meet up to 90 per cent of the group’s interim SAF target for 2030.
Access to these supplies will be enabled by partnering with Boeing and Airbus on SAF projects, and Qantas expects to purchase the SAF at favourable prices due to supportive government policies in the US.
Qantas has also previously announced a A$400 million (US$256.4 million) climate fund aimed at investing in similar projects locally to help kickstart a domestic SAF industry in Australia.
Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said: “These are generational decisions for this company. The aircraft will arrive over a decade or more and they’ll be part of the fleet for 20 years. They’ll unlock new routes and better travel experiences for customers, and new jobs and promotions for our people.”
“This deal gives the Qantas Group access to sustainable aviation fuel supplies out of the US, making us one of the first airlines in the world to have a pathway to achieving our 2030 SAF targets,” added CEO designate Vanessa Hudson.
Delta is expanding its flight schedule to China by offering 10 weekly flights to Shanghai-Pudong International Airport (PVG) from its Seattle and Detroit hubs this winter.
From October 29, the airline will operate daily flights from Seattle and three-times-weekly service from Detroit. In March 2024, Delta will resume four-times-weekly PVG service from its Los Angeles hub.
Delta will expand its services to China for the upcoming winter season
Customers flying with Delta will be able to connect to other cities within China via the airline’s partnership with China Eastern Airlines. Together, the airlines operate 260 codeshare flights per week, providing more travel options for customers.
Skyscanner has unveiled a new Hindi language experience across its products and services as part of the company’s commitment to the India market.
With the India travel market projected to reach US$125 billion by FY27 and Indians increasingly preferring to book travel online, the introduction of a new localised experience will benefit travellers and partners alike in metro cities as well as Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across the country.
Skyscanner now has a new Hindi language experience across its products and services for the Indian market
India’s domestic and international air travel continues to showcase a strong recovery, surpassing pre-Covid levels. This is reflective of travel demand on Skyscanner, with the company observing the highest spike in search volume in 2023 since 2019 for both domestic and international destinations.
Trending routes in August include Srinagar to Jammu, Hyderabad to Bengaluru, Mumbai to Dubai, New Delhi to Seoul, and Srinagar to New Delhi.
Hugh Aitken, vice president of strategic relations, Skyscanner, said: “The Indian travel market is one of the fastest growing in the world and we see immense potential to help connect millions of travellers with some of the most ambitious travel providers in the industry.
“When accessing flight options on Skyscanner, travellers will now automatically be redirected to the Hindi locale on the airline or OTA site. As well as native language support, we are also investing across our entire product portfolio, not just for consumers but importantly too for our partners in areas such distribution, advertising, and data.”
Skyscanner currently works with market leading Indian partners such as MakeMyTrip, Indigo, Goibibo, SpiceJet, Yatra, EaseMyTrip, and Cleartrip and is constantly looking to expand its network.
After the successful launch of Peloton into select Accor hotels last year, Accor has expanded its agreement with the fitness brand to see Peloton Bikes installed in more than 50 of its hotels, resorts and apartments across Australia.
Guests can continue their workout plans with the Peloton Bikes or the Peloton App while staying at participating Accor hotels – Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer, Pullman Sydney Hyde Park, Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, Novotel Perth Murray Street, and Peppers Soul Surfers Paradise.
Guests can continue their workout plans with the Peloton Bikes or the Peloton App while staying at participating Accor hotels
The Peloton app features 57 instructors leading live and on-demand classes across 16 different fitness modalities, from yoga and stretching to walking, running, cycling and more. The app even allows workouts to be cast to the in-room TV.
In addition, guests will be rewarded with Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Reward points for a limited time for working out on the Peloton Bike or the Peloton App during their stay. The awarded points can be redeemed for their next holiday or to unlock tickets to concerts, shows and sporting events around the world.
To support the expanded launch, Peloton and Accor also commissioned research with YouGov to uncover Australians’ attitudes to health and fitness while travelling for work or leisure. The study comprised 1,023 Australians and revealed that maintaining their current fitness regime when travelling is important to Australian travellers.
Sarah Derry, CEO, Accor Pacific, said: “We want to provide guests with an added incentive to keep up their fitness while they stay with us, which is why we’re delighted to introduce the first-ever ALL Reward points promotion for Peloton workouts completed in our hotels. Every point earned can be redeemed with Accor or one of our partners, and make a real difference to our guests’ wellbeing.”
“Whether Aussies are travelling for work or leisure, our research tells us that they’re making health and wellness a priority. Peloton offers an expansive range of classes that are adaptable for every level and ability, so you can get a workout boost whether at home, or travelling,” shared Amanda Gilmore, country manager – Peloton Australia.
The internationally-acclaimed immersive dining concept Le Petit Chef will premiere in Cairns at DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns from September 1 to December 31.
Le Petit Chef combines 3D rendering and projection-mapping technology to bring the story of a 58mm miniature chef to life as he skilfully prepares a five-course meal. Menu options comprise Classic, Vegetarian, First Class, Australian and Junior.
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns welcomes Le Petit Chef to Australia
This dining experience has delighted diners in cities like London, Toronto, Berlin, Dubai, Stockholm, Nashville, Istanbul, and Cologne Since its inception.
For Australia, the curated menu will showcase the country’s diverse and vibrant food culture, from the Cairns Tableland Gallo Blue Salad and Morten Bay Bugs to grilled Australian Kangaroo Sirloin.
Price start from A$135 (US$86), with children’s menu priced at A$89.
Ahead of its opening on September 8, Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong has appointed Stacey Cameron as its new director of sales & marketing.
She brings extensive hospitality and leadership experience to the new hotel and is also overseeing the conference & events team during the initial launch of the hotel.
Her career includes managing operations at Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove and orchestrating events in Tropical North Queensland.
Ramsey brings two decades of experience in the premium hospitality industry and will lead and oversee all strategies and operations of the resort.
Her career includes managing operations at Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove and orchestrating events in Tropical North Queensland.
