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.
New Los Angeles official visitors guide
Atlas Obscura and Los Angeles Tourism have partnered to launch an official visitors guide with fresh and innovative ways to discover Los Angeles. The new spectrum of publications includes a special hardcover edition of the Explorer’s Guide to LA, an art-like Official Visitors Map, a Meeting Planners Guide, and introducing the bespoke L.A. Luxury Guide, offering a bookmark – worthy range of all that L.A. has to offer.
Tapping into Atlas Obscura’s unique brand of creativity and NYT best-selling acumen, The Explorer’s Guide to L.A. allows readers to discover thoughtfully curated itineraries by neighbourhood and a fun collection of one-of-a-kind illustrations. There’s a taco trek for foodie lovers, a dreamy stargazing guide and an outline of the hidden wonders found in L.A.’s Arts District. A digital multi-layered interactive map allows tech savvy travellers to explore neighbourhoods through curated itineraries. Helpful QR codes included throughout the book will lead readers to the Atlas Obscura and Discover Los Angeles sites for more rare finds to add to their adventures across Los Angeles.
Australian Cycle Tours launches new Queensland tours
Cycle holiday specialist, Australian Cycle Tours, has expanded its range of quality self-guided, supported, and guided cycling experiences, adding three new cycle tours in Queensland. The 6 day Townsville and Magnetic Island Cycle, the 4 day Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Self Guided Cycle and the 8 day Brisbane Valley and Kilkivan Rail Trail Combined Cycle have been crafted to deliver hassle-free active holidays to cycle-loving travellers.
The Townsville and Magnetic Island Cycle is a flexible itinerary that features a curated combination of activities chosen to showcase the very best of what makes this beautiful part of North Queensland so popular. The itinerary features a guided loop cycle route along the north and south bank of the Ross River and Riverside Lagoons as well as an exploration of the stunning coast north of Townsville and Pallendara Wetlands.
Budget Australia awarded in Reader’s Digest Awards
Budget Australia has been named Australia’s Most Trusted Brand in the Car Rental category in the 2022 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands survey for the second consecutive year. Australians have voted Budget Australia for delivering the most outstanding customer service in the car rental industry, earning the company the Gold ‘Quality Service Award’ for customer excellence. The annual independent survey conducted by Catalyst Research and commissioned by Reader’s Digest identifies the top brands in Australia.
Avis Budget Group, Pacific Managing Director, Tom Mooney, said “We are thrilled to receive the award for Most Trusted Brand in Car Rental for the second year in a row. To receive the award once is an honour, but to receive it two years in a row is a testament to how we continue to strive to offer a faster, safer and more service-driven experience and great value for money to our customers. As a service industry organisation, being recognised in this people’s choice award by our customers is something truly special.”
SeaLink’s new Kangaroo Island Brochure
SeaLink’s new 43-page Kangaroo Island brochure showcases Kangaroo Island, a holiday destination that’s got it all with a trove of amazing natural wonders, encounter iconic wildlife, breathtaking coastal scenery and beaches, local gourmet fine food and wines and exhilarating activities. It includes SeaLink’s day and overnight Kangaroo Island Coach tours, and the new two-day/one-night Kangaroo Island Sights & Gourmet Delights 4×4 Kangaroo Island Odysseys tour.
SeaLink’s ever-popular Kangaroo Island self-drive holidays feature in the brochure with ready-made, self-drive short break packages including ferry transfers and accommodation. Self-drive packages range from three to six days and are themed for food and wine lovers, romantics, wildlife enthusiasts, families or for those simply wanting to relax. With 20 pages devoted to self-drive ferry and accommodation options all over Kangaroo Island, SeaLink has made it easy for those wishing to build their own self-drive package. From camping and caravan parks to holiday houses, motels and hotels, there are accommodation packages to suit all needs.
