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Karryon Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Jul 11

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. Intrepid Travel to raise $100K for Indigenous ranger programs

Peter Barker and Nathan Brennan of Country Needs People. Photo Annette Ruzicka. Intrepid Travel Foundation Karryon

Pledges to support First Nations communities in July 2025.

Read all about it.

#9. New data shows record Aussies heading to this SE Asia nation

A tourist walks in downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Is this 2025’s breakout destination?

Read all about it.

#8. New player alert: Flight Centre launches Flight Centre Tours

Three women eating noodles against yellow background

Flight Centre has launched a brand-new product range.

Read all about it.

#7. Hotel review: Virgin Hotels London, UK

The kind of bed that ruins you for your own. Call for room service, or just call it a day.

Gaya Avery checks in where staying in feels like going out.

Read all about it.

#6. US ESTA fee to double under new bill; Brand USA cuts

Close-up of the immigration border control officer in front of the screen. Border guard control. US Visa application process.

U.S. Travel Association slams decision.

Read all about it.

#5. Flichella 2025 rides again with outback-themed EOFY event

Flight Centre team members at Flichella 2025 in cowgirl costumes.

Flight Centre Travel Group staged its annual Australia event on 5 July.

Read all about it.

#4. Journey Beyond’s Monarto Safari Resort review

Monarto

First look at the Aussie safari experience that feels like Africa.

Read all about it.

#3. Darwin just got a new global hotel, closing a major gap

The former Smith Hotel Darwin has been reimagined as a Courtyard by Marriott property, offering a new base for travellers exploring Australia’s Top End.

Courtyard by Marriott has landed in the NT.

Read all about it.

#2. Beyonder incredible: The Ghan Gold Premium review

The Ghan Gold Premium

Zoe Macfarlane rides Gold Premium from Darwin to Adelaide.  

Read all about it.

#1. Nearly 1M Aussies get one-stop Europe flights for the first time

Passenger Flight

Travel agents can’t wait for the new flights to launch in 2025.

Read all about it.

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