Resorts And Lodges

Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has spoken of his desire to take Qantas “beyond the natural limits of our market size” but warned that the “phased transformation” of the airline over the coming years will be tough.

In a speech which further underlined Qantas’s determination to deepen its links and presence in Asia, Joyce said it would be “remiss” of management if it did not fully exploit the burgeoning Asia market.

Joyce said “participation in the Asian opportunity” would form part of an overhaul of its struggling Qantas International operation, details of which will be unveiled on August 24.

A new Asia-based full service airline is believed to be on the cards.

“Our review process is based upon four pillars,” he told the Australia Pacific Aviation Outlook Summit in Sydney this morning. “Continuing to be Aus

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With a stunning location on the remote slopes of the eastern Pyrenees, with views of the iconic Canigou mountain, the medieval eco- lodge Can Rigall has just opened its doors following a five-year refurbishment.

The 11-room French Catalan farm (or mas) offers rustic medieval character in the form of ivy-clad stone walls and beamed ceilings, and the 300-year-old fireplace in the library, while hybrid eco technology includes 70 per cent of the estate’s energy drawn from sustainable supplies, solar panels, a wind farm and a reforestation plan to re-introduce rare cork oak trees.

The grounds hold a natural swimming pool, while boules and mountain bikes are provided free of charge. Nearby is the town of Ceret, which inspired Picasso, Chagall and Matisse, whose paintings are on display at the nearby Museum of Modern Art. The nearest airport is Perpignan, one hour away.

Mas Can Rigall is available for exclusive use during July and August from 675pp B&B per week (based on 22 sharing). From September to June from 75pp per night B&B, basecampexplorer.com

KE ADVENTURE TRAVEL has been named by the British Travel Awards as one of the shortlisted contenders in three key categories :

Small Tour Operator of the Year

Best Specialist Interest/Activity Tour Operator

Best Specialist Adult-Only Tour Operator

Based in Keswick, at the heart of the English Lake District, KE Adventure Travel offer worldwide trekking, climbing, biking, family and other adventures.  With 27 years experience, and a staff of 20 dedicated adventurers who’ve travelled the world, KE has a deserved reputation for innovation, quality of service, value for money and for providing once-in-a-lifetime holidays.  Whether it’s Everest Basecamp, the Alps, Kilimanjaro or Morocco, KE can take you there!

Director Tim Greening says: “We are delighted to have been recognized by the travel industry for our pioneering range of adventures and our commitment to quality. After 2

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Atlanta Airport has retained its top spot in a list of the worlds most efficient aviation hubs released recently. Hartsfield-Jackson, the worlds busiest international airport, came top in the annual Global Airport Benchmarking Report released July 8 by research group the Air Transport Research Society (ATRS).

The report, which looks at everything from traffic figures, delays, management and passenger figures, named Atlanta, which is the hub of US carrier Delta, as the most efficient for the sixth year running.

Hong Kong also retained its crown as the most efficient airport in Asia, with Singapore in second place and Guangzhou in third place thanks to a boost of almost a third in efficiency from last year.

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Looking for comfortable travel clothing and accessories? Then try a pair of Ecolux slipper boots by UK designer Samantha Holmes.

Many travelers find comfort on-the-road with comfortable clothing and accessories.

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