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Move over Arias and Logies, the Aussie awards crediting the best sausage roll and regional Chinese

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]leading online travel site Wotif has announced the winners of the people’s choice 2019 Uniquely Aussie Awards – recognising Australia’s most loved travel experiences across six iconically Aussie categories.

After a three-week voting period that reinforced just how proud Aussies are of their local haunts, six winners have been named. Thousands of nominations from Aussies across the country brought to light Australia’s true-blue larrikin spirit, combined with a touch of …

Qantas unveils design of new first class lounge in Singapore using virtual reality

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Qantas is using virtual reality (VR) in the development of its new First Lounge at Singapore Changi Airport, which is set to open at the end of 2019.

Industrial designer David Caon and his team have created an immersive virtual reality representation of the design concept, providing a better way for Qantas to preview and fine tune lounges. A similar approach is being used for the airline’s upgrade of its …

Twenty Grosvenor Square Appoints Purple London

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Purple has been appointed to handle the PR for Twenty Grosvenor Square, A Four Seasons Residence, the first ever standalone Four Seasons Private Residences.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”64442″ media_width_percent=”100″ alignment=”center” img_size=”full”][vc_single_image media=”64441″ media_width_percent=”100″ alignment=”center” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Located on one of London’s finest squares in the heart of Mayfair, the landmark address of historical significance will offer 37 luxurious residences, masterfully designed by Finchatton and serviced by Four Seasons with an incredible suite of …

Revamped Hayman Island prepares to welcome guests from 1 July.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The most anticipated hotel opening of 2019 is almost here. Reservations are now open, and the excitement is building as Hayman Island by InterContinental prepares to welcome guests to Australia’s most iconic island resort from 1 July.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image media=”64427″ media_width_percent=”100″ alignment=”center” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Located on a pristine 400-hectare private island, the 166-room luxury resort has undergone a spectacular, multi-million-dollar refurbishment to ensure guests will experience a truly immersive stay in one of …

Byron Bay backdrop for Activated Nutrients

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To celebrate the launch of Activated Nutrients’ latest offering – a range of Certified Organic superfood powders – an intimate group of media heavyweights and special guests were invited to experience a health and wellness retreat in Byron Bay, the home of healthy living. 

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image media=”64383″ media_width_percent=”100″ alignment=”center” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image media=”64382″ media_width_percent=”100″ alignment=”center” img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hosted at The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa, the health and wellness retreat gave guests …