by Chris Chamberlin | August 7, 2017

EXCLUSIVE | American Express will open a lounge at Melbourne Airport’s international terminal later this year, building on the popularity of the company’s existing Sydney Airport lounge.

As in Sydney, the Melbourne American Express Lounge will offer barista-crafted coffee, buffet dining, alcoholic refreshments, complimentary WiFi, business facilities and a selection of local and international newspapers and magazines.

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On the 14 September, the renamed American Express® Qantas Business Rewards Card will be launched and offers Card Members the following benefits:

• An increased earn rate of 1.25 Qantas Points per $1 on Card purchases except on utilities, insurance and government charged where you will earn 0.5 Qantas Points per $1 spent
• Two complimentary domestic Qantas Club Lounge passes per year
• TRIPLE Qantas Points for the business on eligible flights
• Complimentary Qantas Business Rewards membership
• Also,…

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New York is one of the world's premier cities. With something for everyone to enjoy, there's no time for boredom. Keen for a trip to the Big Apple!…

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Every year, Club Med hosts its signature wellness event called body & soul on the spectacular Bintan Island. …

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By David Kolner, senior vice president, global member partnerships, Virtuoso

I’m lucky to work with the more than 770 Virtuoso travel agencies and 15,200 advisors around the world on a daily basis. What I’ve learned by working with these travel pros is that they do so much more than merely book travel -– it’s one of the reasons we call them travel advisors, not just travel agents.

For instance, a friend recently asked me about getting tickets for Wimbledon. I quickly searched Virtuoso’s products…

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Your ride from Melbourne Airport just got easier. From today, we’re switching on technology that will allow you to get picked up from a designated Uber branded Pickup Zone. Next time you land, simply open the Uber app and follow the directions for a safe, reliable ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.

Whether you’re travelling from the domestic or international terminal, you can now request an uberX, uberXL or uberASSIST for a hassle-free and affordable journey the next time you fly to or…

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FBI Travel are now able to offer you a luggage transfer service in Paris to provide you with a seamless door-to-station delivery service between the city’s two main airports, major train stations and hotels.

This exclusive luggage service aims to help travellers with their luggage storage and delivery solution, allowing them to explore Paris for the day or take short excursions out of the city hassle free.

Commercial Director of Rail Plus Ingrid Kocijan says the much-needed service is a…

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FBI Travel wins “Best Travel Agency Retail – Single Location”

Danny Englman wins “Best Travel Agency Manager – Retail Single Location”

International Convention Centre, SYDNEY, 22 July 2017 - FBI Travel has been awarded “Best Travel Agency Retail – Single Location” and Danny Englman awarded as “Best Travel Agency Manager – Retail Single Location” at the AFTA NTIA.

We were nominated as finalists by our colleagues in the…

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Club Med Val Thorens is the highest ski resort in Europe, sitting at more than 2,300m up in the French Alps. What can you expect during your trip?…

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Robyn Ironside - News Corp Australia Network

 

PASSENGER departure cards disappear from Australia’s international airports from today [1 July 2017] and passports could be the next travel documents to go.

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection is trialling contactless biometric authentication technology that would remove the need for a known traveller to present a physical passport in Australian airports.

The technology includes facial recognition cameras along with iris…

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Who doesn’t enjoy extra legroom and a few little extras when they fly? Why not try Virgin Australia’s Economy X?

How about lounge access too? For a limited time, if you are a Qantas Club member or Gold Frequent Flyer member or higher and purchase an Economy X seat on a domestic Virgin Australia flight^, you will receive complimentary access to one of our domestic lounges on your day of travel*.

5 steps to your complimentary Virgin Australia Lounge access:

• Purchase an Economy X seat…

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History and Adventure

Learn from the ancients, go wild, and give back.

By Elaine Glusac

Of kids’ first 18 years, few fly faster than the last four, when teenagers – involved in high school academics, extracurricular activities, and the college admissions process – have the least free time.

Travel not only introduces teens to foreign cultures and teaches them about world history, but it can also make them better stewards of the planet and even help prepare them for their future…

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