Discover Byron’s new home-away-from-home: Basq House.

DISCOVER BYRON’S NEW HOME-AWAY-FROM-HOME: BASQ HOUSE

Having recently opened their doors, Basq House is the place where holiday dreams come to life. Nestled in the heart of this vibrant coastal town, Basq House offers an unparalleled experience designed to cater to your every need.

Inside, the charm continues with a fully stocked library, a cosy fireplace, and a chic bar. Unwind with a holiday read, challenge friends to a board game, or simply relax with your favourite drink. Our scattered seating areas, overlooking the pool, provide the ideal spot for a fireside chat, catching up on emails, or making new friends.

Come Summer, it gets even better. Start your day with a leisurely swim in the temperature-controlled magnesium pool. Soak up the sun on our plush daybeds, loungers, and cabanas, or indulge in a refreshing drink from our self-service bar. This serene oasis is your perfect retreat.

Throughout the day, guests can enjoy complimentary batch brew coffee, tea, and snacks from our self-serve station. From late morning, a delightful drinks and snacks menu is available throughout the various areas of the hotel.

Want to head out? Basq’s got you too! Perfectly situated at the epicentre of Byron’s culinary scene, Basq House provides easy access to the region’s best cafes and restaurants, all just a short walk away.

Embrace the luxury and comfort of Basq House, your ultimate Byron Bay getaway.

Club-Meds Last-minute Group Travel Deal to Bali

CLUB MED’S LAST-MINUTE GROUP TRAVEL DEAL TO BALI

Club Med’s Last-minute Group Travel Deal to Bali

Seize this exclusive opportunity to elevate your next seminar, incentive program, team-building event, or special celebration against the backdrop of the enchanting island, Bali.

This limited-time exclusive offer is designed to unlock a world of unforgettable memories, where every moment is imbued with the essence of Balinese hospitality and splendour.

From $983* per adult

  • 4 nights accommodation at Club Med Bali
  • Return airport transfers
  • Daily gourmet meals and open bar
  • An exclusive cocktail party*
  • A variety of sports and activities
  • Daily and nightly entertainment
    For every 20 guests booked, one person qualifies for a free stay at the resort

ATPI Events can help make your next meeting. Conference or incentive and unforgettable one contact us today au.corporatevents@atpi.com 



Offer is valid for bookings until 31 August 2024.

Travel dates between 12 June to 30 November 2024.
*T&Cs apply.

Qantas’ 1 Million Seat Sale Now Live

QANTAS’ 1 MILLION SEAT SALE NOW LIVE

With sale fares to over 60 destinations across Australia, you can enjoy a million reasons to fly into their next adventure for less. From luxury city breaks to beach escapes there’s something every customer can enjoy. Economy one way fares from the Gold Coast to Sydney from $109, Sydney to Alice Springs from $299. Business one way fares from Melbourne to Newcastle from $399, Brisbane to Hamilton Island from $479.

Find further gems like the offers below:

SYDNEY –  MELBOURNE      $186.00
SYDNEY – PERTH                    $383.00
SYDNEY –  BRISBANE            $155.00 

PERTH – MELBOURNE         $319.00
PERTH – ADLELAIDE           $298.00
PERTH – DARWIN                  $383.00

MELBOURNE – HOBART           $170.00
MELBOURNE – ADELAIDE        $149.00
MELBOURNE – BRISBANE        $202.00

Fares listed above are economy class, one way. For other classes and round trips, get in touch.

Sale ends 11.59pm AEST 30 June 2024, unless sold out prior. Terms and conditions apply.*

ESCAPE Lounges Set to Debut at Brisbane Airport

ESCAPE LOUNGES SET TO DEBUT AT BRISBANE AIRPORT

ESCAPE Lounges, a prominent UK-based airport lounge operator, is reportedly set to make its debut in Australia, with Brisbane Airport as its first destination. The Plaza Premium Lounge at the airport ceased operations on 31 May, clearing the way for a new entrant.

Despite rumours of its imminent arrival, both ESCAPE Lounges and Brisbane Airport have remained tight-lipped when approached by Travel Daily, neither confirming nor denying the speculation.

Should the launch proceed, guests can look forward to a range of top-tier amenities and services, including diverse food and beverage options, dedicated areas for work and relaxation, high-speed Wi-Fi, charging stations, and flight information display panels.

ESCAPE Lounges currently operates six lounges in the UK, one in each terminal at Manchester Airport, and 12 lounges across the US following its expansion in 2015. Two additional lounges are in the pipeline in Portland and Tulsa. 

Qantas Adelaide lounge precinct redevelopment ready for take off

QANTAS ADELAIDE LOUNGE PRECINCT REDEVELOPMENT READY FOR TAKE OFF

Qantas customers travelling through Adelaide are set to receive an upgrade to their airport experience with construction of a new lounge precinct set to commence this month.

The development includes a brand-new Domestic Business Lounge which takes inspiration from Kangaroo Island’s Flinders Chase National Park and a full refurbishment of the current Qantas Club.

The first stage of construction includes the fit out of the Qantas Club, which is expected to open in mid-November, ahead of the new Domestic Business Lounge welcoming its first customers in mid-2025.

While the footprint of the lounge space will remain the same, through the redesign of currently under-utilised spaces, the total seating capacity will increase by more than 10 per cent.

The interiors of the new lounge precinct will be inspired by the beauty of South Australia, drawing from the state’s landscapes, culture and iconic food and flavours. South Australian sourced furniture, lighting and natural materials will feature in the lounges, along with fittings curated by the Jam Factory and artwork created by local First Nations artists.

The redevelopment is part of the national carrier’s $100 million investment in upgrading and enhancing its global lounge network. 

Qantas Executive Manager for Product and Service, Phil Capps, said the lounge upgrades reflect the needs of customers flying from Adelaide and excellence in South Australian architectural and interior design.

“Our local design philosophy means the new Adelaide Lounge Precinct will celebrate the best of South Australia. From the furnishing and artworks through to the premium food and beverages we want to give our customers a taste of South Australia every time they fly with us. Our customers can also expect to see more of the features they’ve told us they value the most.”


“We’re installing extra seating throughout the precinct to provide more space to work and around 80 per cent of seats will have access to power stations and device ports so customers can easily charge up before their flight.”


Throughout the construction phase, the existing Qantas Club will continue to operate for eligible customers one hour prior to the first Qantas operated service until the last departure. A ‘Grab and Go’ offering with premium breakfast options and barista coffee will be available during busy morning peak travel times if the lounges reach capacity.

P&O Cruises Australia now part of Carnival Cruise Line

P&O CRUISES AUSTRALIA NOW PART OF CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE

P&O Cruises Australia (POA) will become part of our sister company Carnival Cruise Line, in March 2025,  we are confirming what this means for you if you have already made a booking.

Bookings on Pacific Explorer cruises departing prior to 2 March 2025 are unimpacted by this announcement, along with bookings on Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter cruises departing prior to 14 March 2025, which are also not impacted.

Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter will be taken out of service for two weeks in March to undergo some technology and systems upgrades. If you have any bookings on cruises that were due to sail during this period, we have sent you a separate email with details of this change including a list of your impacted bookings.

Bookings on Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter cruises departing after 25th March 2025 are also unimpacted by this announcement, except that the ships will be renamed, marketed and operated as Carnival.

Post-integration, the Carnival Cruise Line year-round fleet in Australia will include Carnival Splendor, Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter, as well as Carnival Luminosa which will sail from Brisbane seasonally.  All the ships will feature Carnival’s popular HubApp onboard technology to enhance the cruise experience, and POA guests will be invited to participate in the Carnival loyalty program, among other benefits.

Please note that all bookings will still be able to be viewed and managed in POLAR Online.

Carnival Cruise Line is committed to carrying on the legacy of outstanding service and memorable holidays that our guests have loved for more than 90 years, and this integration plan provides many career opportunities for our great onboard team, which will soon be sailing for the world’s largest cruise line. Carnival Corporation will remain the largest cruise operator in the South Pacific, with 17 ships across seven brands calling on 78 destinations in the region.

For more information on the announcement about P&O Cruises Australia and Carnival, you can read the company’s news release here. If you still have further queries about your booking, feel free to contact us here.

Qantas introduces a new boarding experience

QANTAS INTRODUCES A NEW BOARDING EXPERIENCE

Qantas introduces a new boarding experience

Qantas is introducing a new boarding process for domestic flights in four of the country’s biggest airports to reduce the time customers spend lining up at the gate and make it faster for them to be seated onboard.

The new approach, referred to as Group Boarding, is already used by airlines overseas but this is the first time it’s been adopted in Australia. It follows a series of successful trials in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth which found the process helped contribute towards flights departing on time. 

Group Boarding allows customers to board within smaller groups, rather than queuing up with all passengers waiting to board at the same time.

Customers will be allocated to one of six boarding groups which will be displayed on their boarding pass. The groups are determined by cabin, Frequent Flyer status, and seat position in the aircraft.

Signage and announcements at the gate will let customers know when it is their group’s turn to board.

Group Boarding is being rolled out progressively at Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne and then Sydney Airport, for domestic flights operated by Qantas’ Boeing 737 and Airbus A330 aircraft Qantas Domestic CEO Markus Svensson said Group Boarding was the most significant change to the airline’s boarding processes in a decade.

“We’re continuing to look for ways to respond to pain points and improve the travel experience for our customers,” Mr Svensson said

“Group Boarding is designed to minimise the time our customers spend waiting to board and allows them to get settled more quickly.”


“We know how important on time departure is to our customers, so this process is also about doing everything possible to ensure we depart on time.”

Group Boarding will apply to all domestic flights operated by Boeing 737 and Airbus A330 aircraft departing from Brisbane (from June 3), Perth (from June 10), Melbourne (from June 17) and Sydney (from June 25).

A customer’s boarding group will be displayed on their boarding pass; Qantas App users and text/email subscribers will be notified if Group Boarding is in place for their flight; An announcement will be made at the gate when it is time for each group to board; The boarding pass scanner will only permit customers to board once their group has been invited to board.

This process focuses on the Qantas 737 and A330’s first. These fleets cover most of Qantas’ Domestic operations and are larger aircraft with most room for improvement of boarding times. Focusing on two specific aircraft types will enable Qantas to refine the group boarding process. Qantas said to give people time to become more familiar with Group Boarding before extending to other aircraft types or airports.

Perth Airport

QANTAS AND PERTH AIRPORT REACH LANDMARK AGREEMENT

Qantas and Perth Airport have reached a historic commercial agreement that will unlock a multi-billion dollar wave of investment and deliver new international and domestic flights giving a major boost to Australia’s tourism industry.

As part of the 12-year agreement, Perth Airport will invest around $3 billion in new terminal facilities and a new parallel runway that will generate immediate and ongoing economic growth and job creation.

This will form part of a $5 billion capital investment program by Perth Airport – the largest ever private infrastructure development in Perth –   which will also deliver two multi-storey carparks, major access roadworks, and the airport’s first hotel.

Qantas and Jetstar will relocate all services to a new terminal in the Airport Central precinct that will, along with the airline’s major investment in new aircraft, enable the growth to turn Western Australia into a major domestic and international hub for the airlines.

Qantas and Jetstar plan to add 4.4 million seats to and from Perth per annum by the time the new terminal opens in 2031.

The hub will significantly enhance inbound tourism and give Australians more options when travelling to Asia, Africa, India and Europe.

The new terminal is set to offer passengers a world-leading travel experience, with seamless domestic and international transfer, as well as state-of-the-art check-in and bag drop facilities. Qantas will work with Perth Airport on plans for a multi-lounge precinct for international and domestic passengers with a new signature design and bespoke dining and wellness initiatives.

As part of the agreement, Qantas plans to build a new engineering hangar in the Airport Central precinct.

Perth Airport will also invest in upgrades to Terminals 3 and 4, the current home of Qantas domestic and international flights, to create additional capacity in the interim while the new terminals are built. Jetstar will relocate its domestic services to Terminal 2 from September 2024, unlocking further growth opportunities for both airlines, before moving into the Airport Central terminal when complete.

The Terminal 3 and 4 upgrades will enable Qantas to add services and more destinations, including Auckland and Johannesburg from mid-2025, subject to meeting border agency requirements.

The works will also include gate upgrades to accommodate ultra-long-haul aircraft, including its Project Sunrise Airbus A350s which arrive from 2026.

Qantas and Perth Airport have also agreed on the need for and timing of the new parallel runway which is expected to be open in 2028.

The agreement resolves all outstanding commercial issues in dispute between Perth Airport and Qantas.

Qantas Red Tail Sale NZ

QANTAS’ RED TAIL SALE TAKES YOU TO NEW ZEALAND

Plan an unforgettable adventure in New Zealand with flights to Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Queenstown now on sale.

Whether you’d like a short break or a longer stay, there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy. From wine tours and thermal pools to river rafting and glacier hikes, soak up New Zealand’s beautiful scenery firsthand, for less.

Hurry, sale ends 11.59pm (AEST) 4 June 2024.

Japan fares from Jetstar

JETSTAR RELEASES 30,000 FARES TO JAPAN AS ITS POPULARITY SKYROCKETS

Jetstar has released 30,000 (some discounted) fares direct to Japan as the island’s popularity continues to rise.

For the next five days, Jetstar is selling fares to Japan starting from less than $300. Sale fares are available until 4 June 2024.

Jetstar notes: “With Japan becoming more affordable for Australians in recent years, the country is now an attractive new option for budget-conscious Australians”. Jetstar reported a 35% inrease in passengers travelling to Japan in 2023 compared to 2019. The budget airline anticipates that this will only increase with additional fares available.

For the first time in more than 10 years, the Japanese yen has recorded historic lows against most currencies, with one Australian dollar currently buying 104.19 JPY.This is also contributing to the island nation’s popularity.

Fares included include travel dates between June to mid-September 2024, and late January to early April 2025, however the exact dates will vary depending on your chosen destination.

The departure flights depart direct from Cairns, Brisbane and Sydney, however travellers from other states can still take advantage of the deal via a connecting sale fare from Melbourne (Tullamarine), Adelaide and the Gold Coast.