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. Express Travel Group CEO & Director Tom Manwaring to retire
Jason Aghan promoted to Group GM from 1 July 2025.
#9. Airbnb adds 4 Aussie travel pros to Experiences platform
A new leadership lineup for the APAC region.
#8. Envoyage opens 3 new Sydney stores as agents report early uplift
FCTG’s independent network expands NSW footprint.
#7. Qantas promotes Alexandra O’Connor as Head of Sales Channels
In strategic restructure ahead of the NDC model shift.
#6. International travel surges with record start to overseas holidays
ATIA report reveals Aussies took 11.97 million trips in 2025 so far.
#5. Aussie OTA goes bust as ATIA flags accredited travel agencies
Importance for consumers to choose accredited travel businesses.
#4. Why Canada is an affordable international destination for Aussies
Destination Canada’s Radical Ambassadors share their top travel tips.
#3. Qantas resumes direct international flights from SA in 2025
Where is the seasonal service returning to?
#2. Aussie travel to US grows in April but America faces $20B hit
Tourism body data shows YOY US-bound travel grew by eight per cent.
#1. New full-service international flights for Sydney in 2025
Where’s the latest direct route heading?
And that’s another must-read recap of the Karryon Top 10 Stories of the week.
