James Wilkinson

Sydney

Editor-In-Chief at Hotel Management

Host at Wayfarer

Editor-In-Chief at Hotel Management (Australia)

Host/Anchor - WAYFARER Travel TV show (AUS/USA/UK), Editor-In-Chief - Wayfarer & HM, travel expert, airline nerd

Articles

Video: South Australia gets new AirAsia flights

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.com.au | James Wilkinson

The carrier will introduce four flights a week to the Indonesian holiday destination using the 180-seat A320-200 aircraft, creating more than 74,000 visitor seats per year through Adelaide Airport. Flights will depart Adelaide every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and return every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. This is the first time Indonesia AirAsia has operated a service out of Adelaide.
Major milestone: Qantas celebrates 90 years of international flying

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.com.au | James Wilkinson

On 17 April 1935, Qantas operated Australia’s first international passenger flight from Brisbane to Singapore, carrying two customers on a DH86 aircraft. The flight took three and a half days with 16 stops along the way and almost a century later, over 273 million customers have flown across the Qantas international network which now spans 56 routes to 34 destinations in 25 countries around the world.
First look: Fairmont to open stunning new Tokyo hotel in July

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.com.au | James Wilkinson

Taking reservations from now, Fairmont Tokyo promises a vibrant social scene, first-class dining and spa, and expansive high-rise city and bay views from the heart of the Shibaura district, a historic gathering place dating back more than four centuries to the Edo period, building upon Fairmont’s legacy of sitting at the social epicenter of timeless destinations worldwide.
Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest debuts

1 week ago | wayfarer.travel | James Wilkinson

Welcoming guests from around the world, the hotel redefines luxury hospitality in the country, offering an intimate and meticulously curated experience. “Today marks an important chapter for Corinthia Hotels as we open the doors of our newest property,” said Corinthia Hotels CEO, Simon Casson. “Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest is a true celebration of the capital’s rich history and vibrant future.
United receives Starlink WiFi certification

1 week ago | wayfarer.travel | James Wilkinson

The FAA issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Embraer 175 and the airline expects the first commercial flight to be onboard a United Express Embraer 175. United’s roll-out of this new technology continues to accelerate with approximately 40 regional jet installs planned monthly and the expectation that the entire two-cabin regional fleet – more than 300 planes – will be completed by end of year.
Stay longer and save 30 per cent at InterContinental Fiji

1 week ago | wayfarer.travel | James Wilkinson

Set amidst 35 acres of lush tropical gardens, the five-star resort boasts breathtaking views of the pristine white sands and crystal-clear waters of Natadola Beach, regularly voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The resort offers a host of world-class amenities, including an award-winning luxury spa, beachfront location, multiple swimming pools, watersports activities, and exceptional dining experiences across four unique precincts.
Ka Laʻi Waikīkī Beach set to get a stunning luxury makeover

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.com.au | James Wilkinson

Led by the internationally renowned Bryan O’Sullivan Studio (BOS), this extensive transformation coincides with the property’s 15th anniversary and reflects developer Irongate Group’s commitment to redefining luxury hospitality in Waikīkī. The phased renovation will include upgrades to the guest rooms and suites, public areas such as the pool, and both signature restaurants along with the spa, fitness center, and landscaping.
Fiji Airways launches new fights to Cairns, with seamless North American connections

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.com.au | James Wilkinson

The flights are a boost for Australia and Fiji Airways Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Andre Viljoen, said the new, year-round service direct from Nadi brings Tropical North Queensland closer to the United States than ever before and provides seamless leisure opportunities for locals, creating the region’s first non-stop connection to Fiji with a flight time of just over four hours.
Inside Sri Lanka’s legendary Cape Weligama, fresh from a major makeover

1 week ago | hotelmanagement.com.au | James Wilkinson

From its origins as a sleepy fishing village, Weligama, which recently marked 10 years of operating, has blossomed into the epicentre of the Southern Riviera, with a vibrant beach scene, world-class surfing, historic cinnamon estates and an influx of emerging restaurants and bars – it was Cape Weligama that put the destination on the map for the luxury traveller, a decade ago.
Fiji Airways launches new fights to Cairns, with seamless North American connections

2 weeks ago | wayfarer.travel | James Wilkinson

The flights are a boost for Australia and Fiji Airways Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Andre Viljoen, said the new, year-round service direct from Nadi brings Tropical North Queensland closer to the United States than ever before and provides seamless leisure opportunities for locals, creating the region’s first non-stop connection to Fiji with a flight time of just over four hours.