Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief. It is packed with the latest deals, updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces.
Wild Rotto Winter Packages with Rottnest Express
Rottnest Island may be best known for its summer activities, but the island offers bucolic beauty all year round. Winter sees migratory birds pass by and quokka joeys nestled in their mother’s pouches, making it a great time of year for juvenile quokka spotting. During the cooler months, those visiting the island can escape the crowds and Rottnest Express is launching two exclusive accommodation packages to cater for these winter trippers.
Aurora Expeditions announces Sylvia Earle maiden voyage and christening by ‘Hero of the Planet’
Australia’s award-winning adventure travel company, Aurora Expeditions, has announced its new, purpose-built expedition ship, the Sylvia Earle, will be making her debut voyage on the Subantarctic Safari from November 4-20 2022. The ship will be christened by its namesake, the renowned marine biologist, oceanographer and explorer Dr. Sylvia Earle, prior to making its way to the wildlife havens of South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.
San Francisco Pride Parade
While diversity and inclusiveness are celebrated all year in San Francisco, the city goes all out in June for Pride Month with one of the largest Pride parades in North America and festivals, parties, and performances celebrating LGTBQ+ community and culture. The 52nd annual SF Pride celebration and parade are proudly back in person on June 25 and 26. In addition, San Francisco will be home for two days to the largest display of the National Aids Memorial Quilt in over a decade. The memorial quilt will be displayed in Golden Gate Park for its 35th anniversary on June 11 and 12. See below for the latest news from San Francisco Travel on what’s happening in the City by the Bay during Pride Month.
Accor welcomes the world back to Laos
Laos, the country of misty mountains, charming French colonial architecture, hill tribe settlements, magical Buddhist monasteries, and authentic hospitality, is now open to the world. Fully vaccinated travellers can now visit Laos without quarantine, and local restrictions have been eased. To reignite the love of travel and the joy of great hotel stays in 2022, Accor is offering travellers the perfect opportunity to book their favourite stays with a 10% discount and complimentary breakfast. Travellers can book the ‘For the Love of Asia’ offer for stays at Accor hotels across the country until 31st December 2022.
Ski and Stay Packages in Omeo
The first arctic blast across Victoria last week brought dreams of swathes of powdery white stuff coming our way – and finally hitting the ski slopes after two years of interrupted seasons! This year, why not tick off an epic road trip up the Great Alpine Road through Gippsland on the way to Mt Hotham and Dinner Plain? The Great Alpine Road offers a gradual ascent to the ski fields and the rustic mountain village of Omeo is the ideal base. Omeo offers affordable accommodation, ski hire and alpine fuel, just 45 minutes from Mt Hotham.
Taribelang Bunda Cultural Tours
The Taribelang people of Queensland’s Bundaberg region on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, have unveiled a new immersive cultural tour, connecting community and visitors alike with the rich indigenous history of more than 60,000 years.
Accor brings iconic Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand to Japan
Fairmont Tokyo, the luxury brand’s first hotel in Japan, will feature 219 guestrooms and awe-inspiring views of Tokyo Bay. Located on the upper floors of the South Tower of the Shibaura Project, it is part of a development designed under the National Strategic Special Zone Program. It is unique in that it is the only location in the cosmopolitan area that offers access to business, culture, and well-being amenities. This hotel’s enviable location is also convenient as it’s just an 18-minute drive from Haneda International Airport and within close proximity to Hamamatsucho Railway Station. The hotel is slated to open in 2025.
