Health & Leisure

Queensland health officials investigate Tangalooma water

: Health & Leisure; Tuesday, 05 November 2019

Contaminated drinking water has been blamed for problems that have affected more than 50 resort visitors at Australia’s Tangalooma Island Resort near Brisbane.

Cebu dries the ink on A330 deal

: Health & Leisure; Tuesday, 05 November 2019

Philippines-based carrier Cebu Pacific has firmed up an order with Airbus for 16 long-range A330neo aircraft.

The contract commits the airline to the wide-body portion of a previously-announced Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which also included commitments for 10 A321XLR and five A320neo single-aisle aircraft.

United adds Melbourne-San Francisco non-stop route

: Health & Leisure; Friday, 01 November 2019

USA-based United Airlines has begun Melbourne, Australia to San Francisco, USA non-stop year-round services.

Latam adds Falklands service

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 31 October 2019

Latam Airlines Brazil confirmed its new weekly flight to Mount Pleasant Airport (Falkland Islands) from São Paulo – with a monthly stop in Cordoba, Argentina – will operate starting 20 November 2019.

HIA tells real estate investors its vision for the future

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 24 October 2019

Hamad International Airport (HIA) has revealed its second expansion phase plans to an audience of international real estate investors at Cityscape Qatar in Doha.

Al Safwa lounge access includes two guest passes

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 17 October 2019

Qatar Airlines’ Privilege Club Platinum members and business class passengers on oneworld partner airlines can now access the Al Safwa First Class Lounge at Hamid International Airport, Doha, Qatar.

Upgrade to lift Melbourne Arrivals Hall

: Health & Leisure; Thursday, 17 October 2019

Australia’s Melbourne Airport International Arrivals Hall is set to undergo a major refurbishment.
The multi-million dollar upgrade includes a significant expansion of the dwelling area, with a larger link connecting Terminals 2 and 3, additional seating and escalators, an improved outdoor taxi pick-up zone and repositioned hospitality.

Thomson given Hilton cluster role in NZ

: Health & Leisure; Wednesday, 16 October 2019

Scott Thomson (pictured) has been appointed cluster general manager for Hilton Auckland and Hilton Lake Taupo in New Zealand.

Thomson previously was general manager of Hilton Taipei and has held various general manager roles in Hong Kong, Mumbai and New Delhi. At Hilton Auckland, he will be responsible for the 187-room property and Hilton Lake Taupo, consisting of 113 guest rooms and suites.