Three things we’re loving in travel this week . . .

1

Hawke’s Bay was announced as one of the world’s Great Wine Capitals, making it the 12th destination to receive membership, and the first in Aotearoa.

2

The Hotel Britomart in Auckland was named New Zealand’s best hotel in the annual Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice awards.

3

From August, Malaysian airline Batik Air will operate six flights a week from Auckland to Perth.