Fairfax folds Travel + Leisure
Story by: Nikki MacLennan/www.adnews.com.auSYDNEY: Fairfax Magazines will close Travel + Leisure Australia following its December issue, after four and a half years of publishing.Fairfax said in a statement that the closure was due to the decision by American Express Australia to no longer distribute the magazine as a benefit to its platinum credit card holders in Australia and New Zealand.Travel + Leisure Australia recorde

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Clean Me, Green Me, Fiji Me
Fiji sets world mark becoming first country to implement a national low carbon travel and tourism sector initiativeWith international focus starting to turn towards Copenhagen as the Danish capital gears up to host the UN Climate Change Conference in December, Fiji has stolen a march on the rest of the planet becoming the first country to launch a national low carbon travel and tourism sector initiative. The national tourist office and key players in the destination's tourism, hotel and business sectors have aligned resources with Australian-based clean technology specialist Greenlight Technology Group (GLTG) and the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership

Accor Positioned for Cairns Recovery
Special location report for HM Magazine by Roderick EimeDespite the widespread disappointment and cynicism at the deferral of the promised Jetstar direct flights to Japan, Accor is demonstrating its confidence in the Cairns/Port Douglas region’s recovery by investing millions of dollars in key properties.Currently Accor manages or brands eight properties across five badges ranging from the recently rebranded, 5-star

Discover a World of Boutique Adventure in Nicaragua
Aventura Lodge is the latest hotel to open its doors in the beautiful beach town of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. The boutique adventure hotel is a tropical oasis, complete with a pristine swimming pool and waterfalls. The hotel has a variety of accommodation to suit all travelers, from the luxurious Jungle Suites to the Tree House beds.A lush jungle garden is the setting for this intimate lodge. The tropical canopy provides the perfect place t