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Karryon Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 9

Missed this week's must-read travel industry news and views? We've got you. Karryon has you covered with our recap of the 10 most-read stories of the week.

Missed this week’s must-read travel industry news and views? We’ve got you. Karryon has you covered with our recap of the 10 most-read stories of the week.

#10. ATIA rebukes KPMG’s claim of travel agent decline

A great deal gets travellers in the door, but a travel agent keeps them coming back with expert advice, tailored service, and seamless trip planning.

Dismisses report as misleading and disconnected.

Read all about it.

#9. The Sundays boutique hotel opens on Hamilton Island

The Sundays exterior – Karryon Top 10 Stories

Inside the luxe new hotel changing the island stay.

Read all about it.

#8. Air NZ’s new retrofitted Dreamliner will debut on AU route

Air New Zealand Business Premier Cabin. – Karryon Top 10 Stories

Including the brand-new Business Premier Luxe cabin.

Read all about it.

#7. CATO Touring Academy names first-ever Top 20 Touring Travel Agents

CATO tour group – Karryon Top 10 Stories

Monthly celebration of excellence achieved by advisors.

Read all about it.

#6. Qantas confirms 2 new international routes will return in 2025

Qantas flight crew walking through airport

Also drops limited-time Australia-wide airfare sale.

Read all about it.

#5. The Aussie runway named world’s most eye-catching airport landing

Aerial view of Australia's Lord Howe Island over ocean and mountains.

Australian island airport has the world’s most eye-catching landing.

Read all about it.

#4. ATE25: Phillipa Harrison maps out the future of Tourism Australia

ATE 25 Phillipa Harrison, Tourism Australia MD

MD chats to Karryon about what’s next for Tourism Australia.

Read all about it.

#3. Air New Zealand to pause this direct trans-Tasman link

Snow Highway

Air New Zealand has announced the seasonal suspension until March 2026.

Read all about it.

#2. Hong Kong Airlines drops Sydney-HK return fares for $129 (+ taxes)

Hong Kong is dropped its mask rule in March.

Exclusive airfare deal for travel professionals only!

Read all about it.

#1. Flight capacity between Australia & this Asian nation is up 346%

Indian beautiful woman standing in swimming pool edge hold glass drinking juice at outdoor home. Happy female bathing in luxury resort hotel doing relaxation pose in blue water enjoy summer vacation

More connectivity to the world’s most populous country.

Read all about it.

And that’s another must-read recap of the Karryon Top 10 Stories of the week.