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Delta is further strengthening its presence in Australia and the South Pacific with the launch of nonstop service from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL), beginning December 2025. This new route combines easy connectivity to one of Australia’s most dynamic cities with the award-winning service Delta customers know and love. Additionally, travelers will enjoy the […]

Peru: The New Hotspot for Australian Travellers Seeking Unique Cultural Experiences Post-pandemic, Australian travellers are seeking more meaningful and immersive holiday experiences, and Peru has emerged as a top destination. Renowned for its award-winning gastronomy, luxury offerings, rich culture and one-of-a-kind adventures, this country is back on the map for Australian holidaymakers. On February 26th […]

PROMPERÚ has partnered with The Walshe Group to spearhead trade and media relations efforts, signalling Peru’s return to the Australian tourism market.  Through coordination of trade and media relations events in Australia, The Walshe Group will lead efforts to position Peru as a premier tourism destination, highlighting its unspoilt natural environment, outdoor adventures, rich cultural […]

The Walshe Group is excited to announce the promotion of Jonas George to the position of Sales and Marketing Manager for the China Airlines account. Jonas, who joined The Walshe Group in January as the China Airlines Account Manager, has quickly advanced to this new role, where he will oversee all Sales and Marketing activities […]

South African Airways (SAA) is delighted to announce the return of its flights to Perth, Australia. The inaugural flight from Johannesburg to Perth (SA 280) is scheduled for 28 April 2024. Bookings open today, Monday 8 January 2024. Speaking on the announcement, CEO of SAA, Professor John Lamola, says SAA’s operations toPerth are in line […]

Southern Travel Holdings, the parent company of The Walshe Group and Southern Travelnet, is pleased to announce the appointment of two highly experienced directors to its board: Ed Sims and Frances-Anne Keeler. They will join David Simmons, a non-executive director, and Jacqui Walshe, the current Executive Chair.  In conjunction with these appointments, Southern Travel Holdings […]

South African Airways (SAA) is responding to increasing demand by boosting the frequency of its nonstop flights between Perth and Johannesburg. This increase will provide even more opportunities for Australian travellers to experience SAA service enroute to Africa. Beginning 7 December 2024, flights will depart Johannesburg at 8:35pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays and […]

Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Sydney office is pleased to advise the appointment of The Walshe Group as KTO’s destination representative in New Zealand, with immediate effect. The Walshe Group, in partnership with KTO, will be responsible for enhancing the awareness of South Korea as a tourist destination to continue to grow New Zealand arrivals. This will […]

Delta Air Lines is building on its largest-ever (Southern Hemisphere) summer schedule to the South Pacific with the launch of a seasonal route from Los Angeles to Brisbane, Australia, that begins 4 December 2024. The first flight departing Brisbane will be on 6 December 2024, and will operate three times per week through 28 March 2025. […]

ANA and The Walshe Group are proud to announce Michael Fletcher has joined ANA as their new National Sales Manager effective 15 January 2024. Michael has a wealth of industry experience with a career spanning retail travel, air ticket consolidation, airlines and luxury hotels. He spent over eight years with Virgin Australia in various senior […]