Google Flights for the Business Traveler

Google Flights for the Business Traveler

GOOGLE has begun stepping up services offered through its Google Flights platform, outlining new tools that show how airfares fluctuate around peak holiday periods and identify whether prices are relatively high or low.  The digital giant has also flagged new tools...
China Visas Extended

China Visas Extended

Yes China Visas extended! The 144 hour (6 day) visa free program has now been extended to include the provinces of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei. Foreign citizens from 53 countries, including Australian passport holders, arriving by air, train or cruise can now obtain...
Woolworths Ditch Qantas

Woolworths Ditch Qantas

Woolworths Ditch Qantas Frequent Flyer points rewards to benefit their shoppers with their new scheme that gives shoppers discounts on groceries.  The revamped Everyday Rewards program means that shoppers will earn “dollars” when they purchase specially marked...
Qantas to San Francisco Returns

Qantas to San Francisco Returns

Qantas has announced that their return of flights from Sydney to San Francisco will come at the cost of a few flights from Sydney to LAX.  Qantas to San Francisco was one of the most popular routes Australian’s took to visit the USA. These direct flights will...
Qantas Offers Additional Services to Asia

Qantas Offers Additional Services to Asia

Qantas customers will have more options for travel to Asia in 2016 with Additional Services to Asia as the airline adds flights to meet growing demand on the Singapore-Perth and Hong Kong-Sydney routes. The schedule changes will take effect from December 2015 onwards....
Be a Smart Traveler these holidays

Be a Smart Traveler these holidays

In light of the recent horrifying attacks around the world it is important that you are a Smart Traveler.  At Pure Travel we are not in any way suggesting that you put your much-anticipated holidays on hold, all we are saying is be cautious, be aware and register...
Crowne Plaza Sydney CBD

Crowne Plaza Sydney CBD

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Beijing-based development company, Ausbao Pty Ltd, for a new 160-room Crowne Plaza Sydney’s CBD. Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour is in a key location close to the new Sydney International...
Qantas sets sights on NYC

Qantas sets sights on NYC

Speaking in Sydney this week, Alan Joyce said the carrier currently sends around 300 people as Qantas sets sights on NYC – but unfortunately aircraft restrictions means they’re currently flying to the destination either via Los Angeles or Dallas. However, as soon as...
US votes to tighten Visa rules

US votes to tighten Visa rules

The US House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to tighten Visa rules and restrictions on travel to America by citizens of the 38 nations, including Australia, who are allowed to enter the country without obtaining a Visa. The bill, the second major piece of...