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News.com.au
16 hours ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Travel Tuesday: Samsonite, Etihad, Luxury Escapes, Myer
It's not everyday you see flights to the UK fall below those to Europe, but that's exactly what's happening right now with Etihad and Qatar Airways both running incredible London flight sales. By price, Etihad wins this round with fares from Sydney from $1565 return. The best news is that you can fly in and out during the European summer at these prices, but the caveat is that you have to leave asap. Some travel dates we've found at this price are July 23 to August 17, 2025 and July 29 to August 24, 2025. If you need more time to organise your trip, Qatar Airways' sale gets you to London and back from $1692 with travel dates ranging from November 5 to December 3, 2025. Finally, if you're quick on the mark is giving Aussies the chance to score $29 seats between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. This offer starts at 2pm AEST on July 22 and is for a limited number of tickets based on a first-come first-served basis. Whether you've just returned from Europe with a wonky wheel (let's face it, cobblestones and suitcase wheels never go hand-in-hand) or are overdue for a luggage upgrade, you won't be stuck for choice right now. That's because practically every big brand has ditched the dollars on their bestsellers. Samsonite is leading the charge with 40 per cent off selected cases when you spend $299 or more. If you can't quite meet that price mark, you'll still score 30 per cent off when you spend $149 or more. They've also got a few best sellers on clearance including the 81cm Oc2Lite in aqua for $249.50 and the 55cm City Rhythm in black for $164.50. For a wide mix of brands, Myer has taken 40 per cent off their stock of Samsonite, American Tourister, Kadi, Delsey, Monsac and Antler pieces while Amazon Australia has up to 51 per cent off the Samsonite Hi Fi and the American Tourister Curio 2. Time poor but keen to travel? Inspiring Vacations has thrown return international airfares into a slew of their most popular tours. What's more, it's stackable with their Tour Your Way sale deal, giving you even more bang for your buck. Take a private 15 day tour of Sri Lanka including flights from $4636 per person (after using code PRIVATE20 for an extra 20 per cent off) or spend 21 days on a small group tour of South America including flights for $11,495 per person. If you love the idea of luxury for less, Luxury Escapes is for you. This week families can tuck into 49 per cent off RACV Royal Pines Resort stays with four nights accommodation, unlimited Dreamworld entry and daily breakfast setting you back just $1239 per room. Those looking to dust off their passports can stay six nights at the InterContinental Bali Resort for $1899 per room or swing by Hotel Royal Hoi An - Gallery for five nights from $849 per room (up to 49 per cent off). Families taking the kids along for the ride can cash in on Babybee's latest sale. It gets you up to $200 off prams, baby essentials and car seats and includes the new Joey baby carrier for $50 less and my favourite Miles travel pram at $100 off. Last but not least, for your beauty kit Smilie has taken up to half off its teeth whitening products, Bescher Beauty is running up to $88 in savings with bundles and Lotte Duty Free has 20 per cent off selected beauty. We'll be updating this article as new travel deals drop. In the meantime, scroll down for all the best that you can book right now. Jump to: Please note: Prices are correct and products in stock at time of publishing. We'll do our best to keep this story updated, but be aware products move fast during sales events. EDITOR'S PICKS Etihad Airways Sydney to London flights from $1565 return Melbourne to London flights from $1618 return Melbourne to Barcelona from $1743 return Sydney to Rome from $1846 return Inspiring Vacations Return international airfares included on selected tours. Sale ends July 24 20 per cent off private tours with code PRIVATE20. Sale ends July 23 15 per cent off small group tours with code SMALLGROUP15. Sale ends July 23 10 per cent off classic group tours with code CLASSIC10. Sale ends July 23 10 per cent off independent tours with code INDEPENDENT10. Sale ends July 23 5 per cent off Platinum tours with code PLATINUM5. Sale ends July 23 50 per cent off for second travellers. Sale ends July 24 Luxury Escapes 75 per cent off Melia Chiang Mai, two nights from $479 per room 78 per cent off Freycinet Lodge, two nights from $599. Includes breakfast daily and $100 dining credit. 49 per cent off Hotel Royal Hoi An - Gallery, five nights from $849 per room. Includes massages, daily breakfast and free-flow drinks hour. Amazon Australia Myer Samsonite American Tourister 40 per cent off when you spend $250 or more 30 per cent off when you spend $100 or more Oaks Stay, Play and Spot Whales Along the Way package, from $579 per room: Includes two nights at Oaks Gold Coast Hotel or Oaks Gold Coast Calypso Plaza Suites, two adult tickets to a Sea World Cruises whale watching expedition and a movie night grocery hamper. Travel from now until October 31, 2025. Selected room types only. Qatar Airways London flights from $1692 return. Travel from November 5 to December 3, 2025 Europe flights from $1761 return. Travel from November 18 to December 3, 2025 The Iconic 40 per cent off seasonal styles 50 per cent off Calli, The Fated and Tussah 30 per cent off selected styles Samsonite Upscape 75cm in Stone Grey, $262.50 (down from $525) Escape Deals Babybee Smilie Up to 50 per cent off Mid-Year Glow-Up sale Smilie EOFY Super Bundle, $149 (down from $347) Smilie T-Sonic Electric Toothbrush, $99 (down from $219) Indie Boho $10 off dog booster seats with code BOOSTER10 Lotte Duty Free Earn 2 Qantas Frequent Flyer Points for every $1 spent 20 per cent off selected beauty BEST HOTEL DEALS Save up to 20 per cent on stays worldwide. Book by September 30, 2025. Up to 15 per cent off car rentals for Genius members Flight Centre Daydream Island Resort package, five nights form $890 per person. Includes Whitehaven Beach tour, daily breakfast and return island transfers. W Melbourne Up to $200 hotel credit when you stay two nights or more. Use code YQ5 Little Legends package. Includes breakfast, kids WET pool pack and movie night sundae and popcorn. Use code ZE2 Marriott Stay and Save offer at selected South Pacific resorts: Up to 15 per cent off room bookings and daily breakfast. Travel from October 11, 2025 to March 26, 2026. Blackout dates apply. Use code S5743 Oaks Westin Melbourne From Stage Lights to City Lights Package, from $580 per room. Includes upgrade to a Deluxe Room, two A Reserve tickets to 'Beetlejuice The Musical', show program, welcome drinks and 2pm late check-out. Wotif At least 25 per cent off selected winter stays with Mates Rates Up to 35 per cent off daily deals Traveloka Up to $80 off hotels. Use code HELLOTRAVELOKA Expedia At least 20 per cent off last-minute weekend stays Hamilton Island Up to 10 per cent off when you book with a non-refundable deposit Heart Island Adventure Package, three nights from $4024 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, Journey to the Heart tour for two and airport/marina transfers. Best of the Whitsundays package, three nights from $2338 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, half-day trip to Whitehaven Beach, weekly pass to Hamilton Island Wildlife and airport/marina transfers. Romantic Escape package, three nights from $1882 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, bottle of sparkling on arrival, one three-course set dinner, twilight sailing of the Whitsundays and airport/marina transfers. qualia Couple's Indulgence package, three nights from $5880 for two adults. Includes accommodation in a Leeward Pavilion, one sunset cruise, gourmet picnic, daily breakfast, non-alcoholic beverages, one gourmet dinner, VIP marine or airport transfers and buggy hire for your stay. Family Whitsundays Adventure, three nights from $2338 for two adults. Kids stay and eat free. Also includes accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, half-day trip to Whitehaven Beach, weekly pass to Hamilton Island Wildlife and return airport or marina transfers. Marriott Bonvoy BEST FLIGHT DEALS Mix & Match Skyscanner Last-minute flights from $75 Malaysia Airlines Virgin Australia Flight Centre Emirates Christchurch flights from $729 return London flights from $2019 return BEST LUGGAGE DEALS Samsonite 40 per cent off when you spend $299 30 per cent off when you spend $149 High Sierra 30 per cent off when you spend $100 or more Antler 30 per cent off when you spend $199 Up to 50 per cent off sale luggage American Tourister 40 per cent off when you spend $250 30 per cent off when you spend $100 Strandbags 30 per cent off leather and Guess handbags 40 per cent off Nere Stori and Bondi suitcases 30 per cent off when you spend $199 on travel Monos 10 per cent off bestsellers Up to $150 off luggage sets July Free shipping on orders $100 or more Save up to $125 on luggage sets Bellroy Shop The Outlet: Up to 30 per cent off Zoomlite 15 per cent off when you buy two or more Glide Cases See also: Best luggage brands BEST EXPERIENCE DEALS Klook 20 per cent off travel insurance. Use code KLOOK20 10 per cent off Malaysia experiences. Use code 10OFFMALAYSIA Experience Oz RedBalloon 15 per cent off gift vouchers. Use code WINTER15 Discounted experiences $50 off when you subscribe for emails Adrenaline Traveloka 10 per cent off activities with code WINTERSALE50. Maximum savings of $100. BEST DEALS ON TRAVEL ACCESSORIES AND GADGETS Amazon Australia Mon Purse Personalised Leather Passport Holder, $64 (down from $80) Trtl Zoomlite BEST TRAVEL FASHION AND BEAUTY DEALS Boody Up to 25 per cent off bundles Up to 70 per cent off sale Bescher Beauty Lululemon Light Woven Oversized Button-Up, $64 (down from $129) Lululemon Align Palazzo Pant Regular, from $119 (down from $149) Lululemon Align High-Rise Pant with Pockets 25", from $99 (down from $149) Amazon Australia Lovehoney Up to 70 per cent off sale stock Extra 20 per cent off with code TAXTREAT Lorna Jane BEST TOUR, CAR HIRE AND CRUISE DEALS Flight Centre Up to $1527 off:13-day Vietnam Family Intrepid Tour, from $7799 per family AAT Kings Last-minute deals Up to $2200 air credit per couple on selected tours Europcar One-way rentals from $1 per day Up to 15 per cent off last-minute winter rentals Up to 15 per cent off car hire when you book five or more days. Escape Deals Luxury Escapes Wendy Wu Up to $2000 off per person on 2026 and 2027 tours Trafalgar Tours Up to 20 per cent off last minute deals 10 per cent off selected early bird 2026 tours Contiki Last-minute deals Up to $1275 off Ultimate trips $250 off Australia tours with the code GOAUS25 Insight Vacations Up to 20 per cent off last minute deals 10 per cent off early bird 2026 tours See also: -
South China Morning Post
13-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China's luxury hotels sell street food to survive tough business climate
Catering at luxury hotels typically involves high-end banquets and formal entertainment, with exquisite decor and masterfully crafted dishes often seen as worth the high price tag. But for many consumers in China, that is changing. In July, the five-star Zhongwu Hotel in Changzhou, Jiangsu province – ranked second among 10 luxury hotels in the city on – surprised observers when it launched a street vendor service offering budget meal boxes prepared by its catering team. 'You must first solve the problem of survival. If you can't even solve your own problems, what else can you talk about?' said Chen Yonghua, Zhongwu Hotel's manager. The decision reflects a sluggish business environment for China's high-end hospitality sector, as cautious consumers tighten their belts amid concerns about a slowing economy. Priced between 20 yuan and 100 yuan (US$3 and US$14), the boxed meals are a far cry from the several thousand typically charged for a banquet table. Offerings include popular night market favourites like braised dishes, spicy crayfish, a selection of dim sum and other delicacies.
Daily Telegraph
12-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Telegraph
Anthony Albanese revamps ‘Come and say G'day' campaign in bold pitch to China
Don't miss out on the headlines from Breaking News. Followed categories will be added to My News. An iconic Aussie campaign urging tourists to 'Come and say G'day' is being revamped as Anthony Albanese spruiks the country's postcard-perfect tourism offerings to prospective tourists in Shanghai. The Prime Minister landed in China's biggest city on Saturday, kicking off an unusually lengthy state visit at the invite of counterpart Li Qiang. Mr Albanese hopes to convince the Chinese that Australia has more to offer than the world's best tariff-free beef and lobster, amid the spectre of an increasingly militaristic regional rivalry looming large over the Australia-China relationship. But Mr Albanese appears otherwise keen to focus on other areas, such as the billions of dollars vacationing Chinese pump into Australia's thirsty tourism sector. Mr Albanese has touched down in China, where he is hoping to appeal to holidaymakers to visit Australia with a revamped tourism campaign. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short A 'Memorandum of Understanding' between and Tourism Australia will come with a revamp of the iconic 'Come and Say G'day' campaign. Picture: Supplied He is expected to sign a deal with Chinese travel giant to promote Australia as the place to see. The 'Memorandum of Understanding' between and Tourism Australia - our peak government agency promoting Australian travel destinations - will come with a revamp of the 'Come and Say G'day' ad campaign. Like the original campaign in 2022, it will star Rosy the Kangaroo welcoming Chinese tourists to Australia. It will also feature Yu Shi, a young A-list actor leading an explosive career since his 2023 break-out role in a major Chinese epic fantasy franchise. 'Not only is Australia's beef, barley, red wine and lobster the best in the world – we're the best place in the world to come for a holiday,' Mr Albanese said. Tourism Australia's $125m campaign starring Ruby the Roo and Louie the Unicorn was launched in 2023 in a bid to boost the country's starved tourism industry. Picture: Supplied 'Expanding our tourism relationship with China will mean more jobs for Australians and a boost to Australian businesses.' Chinese holidaymakers are Australia's highest-paying visitors. Making up some 860,000 visits, tourists from mainland China splashed a whopping $9.2bn in the 12 months to March, according to official figures. Both the number of visits and the amount spent were up on March 2024 figures by 26 per cent and 28 per cent respectively. Still reeling from the Covid-19 pandemic and blindsided by devastating natural disasters in recent years, it is a welcome trend for Australia's tourism industry. Originally published as 'Come and say G'day': Anthony Albanese revamps iconic Aussie tourism campaign in pitch to Chinese holidaymakers
The Australian
12-07-2025
- Business
- The Australian
Anthony Albanese revamps ‘Come and say G'day' campaign in bold pitch to China
An iconic Aussie campaign urging tourists to 'Come and say G'day' is being revamped as Anthony Albanese spruiks the country's postcard-perfect tourism offerings to prospective tourists in Shanghai. The Prime Minister landed in China's biggest city on Saturday, kicking off an unusually lengthy state visit at the invite of counterpart Li Qiang. Mr Albanese hopes to convince the Chinese that Australia has more to offer than the world's best tariff-free beef and lobster, amid the spectre of an increasingly militaristic regional rivalry looming large over the Australia-China relationship. But Mr Albanese appears otherwise keen to focus on other areas, such as the billions of dollars vacationing Chinese pump into Australia's thirsty tourism sector. Mr Albanese has touched down in China, where he is hoping to appeal to holidaymakers to visit Australia with a revamped tourism campaign. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short A 'Memorandum of Understanding' between and Tourism Australia will come with a revamp of the iconic 'Come and Say G'day' campaign. Picture: Supplied He is expected to sign a deal with Chinese travel giant to promote Australia as the place to see. The 'Memorandum of Understanding' between and Tourism Australia - our peak government agency promoting Australian travel destinations - will come with a revamp of the 'Come and Say G'day' ad campaign. Like the original campaign in 2022, it will star Rosy the Kangaroo welcoming Chinese tourists to Australia. It will also feature Yu Shi, a young A-list actor leading an explosive career since his 2023 break-out role in a major Chinese epic fantasy franchise. 'Not only is Australia's beef, barley, red wine and lobster the best in the world – we're the best place in the world to come for a holiday,' Mr Albanese said. Tourism Australia's $125m campaign starring Ruby the Roo and Louie the Unicorn was launched in 2023 in a bid to boost the country's starved tourism industry. Picture: Supplied 'Expanding our tourism relationship with China will mean more jobs for Australians and a boost to Australian businesses.' Chinese holidaymakers are Australia's highest-paying visitors. Making up some 860,000 visits, tourists from mainland China splashed a whopping $9.2bn in the 12 months to March, according to official figures. Both the number of visits and the amount spent were up on March 2024 figures by 26 per cent and 28 per cent respectively. Still reeling from the Covid-19 pandemic and blindsided by devastating natural disasters in recent years, it is a welcome trend for Australia's tourism industry.
News.com.au
12-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
‘Come and say G'day': Anthony Albanese revamps iconic Aussie tourism campaign in pitch to Chinese holidaymakers
An iconic Aussie campaign urging tourists to 'Come and say G'day' is being revamped as Anthony Albanese spruiks the country's postcard-perfect tourism offerings to prospective tourists in Shanghai. The Prime Minister landed in China's biggest city on Saturday, kicking off an unusually lengthy state visit at the invite of counterpart Li Qiang. Mr Albanese hopes to convince the Chinese that Australia has more to offer than the world's best tariff-free beef and lobster, amid the spectre of an increasingly militaristic regional rivalry looming large over the Australia-China relationship. But Mr Albanese appears otherwise keen to focus on other areas, such as the billions of dollars vacationing Chinese pump into Australia's thirsty tourism sector. He is expected to sign a deal with Chinese travel giant to promote Australia as the place to see. The 'Memorandum of Understanding' between and Tourism Australia - our peak government agency promoting Australian travel destinations - will come with a revamp of the 'Come and Say G'day' ad campaign. Like the original campaign in 2022, it will star Rosy the Kangaroo welcoming Chinese tourists to Australia. It will also feature Yu Shi, a young A-list actor leading an explosive career since his 2023 break-out role in a major Chinese epic fantasy franchise. 'Not only is Australia's beef, barley, red wine and lobster the best in the world – we're the best place in the world to come for a holiday,' Mr Albanese said. 'Expanding our tourism relationship with China will mean more jobs for Australians and a boost to Australian businesses.' Chinese holidaymakers are Australia's highest-paying visitors. Making up some 860,000 visits, tourists from mainland China splashed a whopping $9.2bn in the 12 months to March, according to official figures. Both the number of visits and the amount spent were up on March 2024 figures by 26 per cent and 28 per cent respectively. Still reeling from the Covid-19 pandemic and blindsided by devastating natural disasters in recent years, it is a welcome trend for Australia's tourism industry.
