Top seller Melbourne never fails to impress Kiwi travellers and right now, it’s red hot. Events and shows are pushing up numbers while loads of operators specialising in guys and girls trips are attracting clients all throughout the year.

A competition recently launched by South African Tourism for one lucky winner and a partner to visit the country has been set up to encourage consumers to visit their newly developed website www.leaveordinarybehind.co.nz and discover the hundreds of experiences on offer.

Papua New Guinea (PNG) Tourism Promotion Authority put their best foot forward during their first road show stop in Auckland recently. Taking place right in the middle of their festival season and with many new developments in the pipeline, PNG presented to agents a range of activities and resorts on offer.

Contiki Holidays has added another departure to its new Argentina and Brazil Experience trip on February 8, 2012 due to strong demand from clients travelling around the Rio Carnival. Departing to South America this November, the 10-day Argentina and Brazil Experience ex Buenos Aires itinerary begins just before Carnival, which starts on February 17, 2012.

Madame Tussauds is set to open in Sydney’s Darling Harbour this coming May and there’s a new Australian celebrity figure in the line‐up of high profile stars. Madame Tussauds Sydney will be making its grand entrance on the Aquarium Wharf.