Bangkok’s Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel welcomed Connections Plus media delegates last night in an event that saw the closure of three its floors, an impressive décor and, of course, delicious food.

Last week United held the third annual Trivia Night for agents in Sydney, supported by California Tourism, LA Inc., Las Vegas Tourism and NYC&Co who each provided questions for a round.

That’s right, Sunrise’s Kochie and Mel were found under the covers of a comfy Accor bed in Martin Place this morning as part of Accor’s 20th birthday celebrations.

The snow continues to fall in Queenstown New Zealand, providing a solid base for many skiers and snowboarders enjoying the slopes of Coronet Peak and The Remarkables.

The SKAL Bastille Day Lunch was held at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth yesterday with just the right amount of ‘joie de vivre’. Splashes of red, white and blue adorned dedicated Francophiles at the event that saw Adrian Caruso from TA Fastrack, welcomed as a new member.

Hosted by Positively Wellington Tourism (PWT), in partnership with Air New Zealand, over 45 Australian travel agents got a real taste of Wellington and its surrounds last month.

Sydney’s travel scene was invited to delve into the world of Hainan last night at the 2011 Hainan Tourism Convention held in the Marriott Sydney.

There may have been no try-line tussle, but there was plenty of bustle at Sydney’s First Fleet Park on Friday, as Emirates celebrated the forthcoming Rugby World Cup with a football passing display and game.

Construction of the 3800-passenger Costa Fascinosa is well underway at the Fincantieri Marghera yard with the distinctive yellow ‘Costa’ funnel recently installed. The line’s newest flagship is scheduled for delivery in Spring 2012.

Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) Awards Gala Dinner

United held the second annual Trivia Night for agents in Melbourne, supported by California Tourism, LA Inc.,

The US Consul General and the team at Visit USA aboard the USS Fitzgerald for a 4th of July ship inspection.

Dolled up ladies and handsomely attired men filled The Grand Ballroom at The Westin Hotel in Sydney on Saturday night as they celebrated the industry’s best at 2011 NTIA.

Not one, but TWO lucky winners walked away with return airfares to the beautiful and relaxing Mauritius last night at the industry event Thirsty Thursdays.

Air Canada put their top agents on ice for Canada Day. Ice skates that is.

The first Air Mauritius flight to Shanghai landed yesterday afternoon at 16h30 under the applause of passengers on board.

The local Travelport team surprised Harvey World Travel with cakes and champagne to celebrate the franchise’s 60th year in operation.

Agents and wholesalers were introduced to a world of quality, cheap and easy to book rail last night, as Rail Europe unveiled an array of new developments in the sector.

Travelscene Corporate, Qantas and Shangri-La Hotels recently took a group of Members to Singapore.

The Korean stand proved very popular at last weekend’s Good Food and Wine Show in Sydney, free kimchi providing a gateway into the country’s cuisine.

The Momento Travel team got in the spirit of Canada Day with a pancake and maple syrup breakfast and dressing up as Canadian icons.

It is possibly the most celebrated event on any American’s calendar, but yesterday in Sydney, Australians also helped usher in Independence Day in style at a private cocktail party hosted by The Consul General of the United States of America, Mr Niels Marquardt and NSW Premier Representative, Marie Ann Ficarra.