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. Sip happens: Carnival rolls out alcohol-free drinks package for sober-curious cruisers
Carnival Cruise Line has introduced an alcohol-free drinks package, responding to sober-curious cruisers who want more variety and value.
#9. Movers + Shakers: Hurtigruten adds Lisa Warner as Chief Marketing & Digital Officer
Warner brings 20+ years of senior experience with Abercrombie & Kent, Saga Travel Group, G Adventures, Cox & Kings and Trailfinders.
#8. Luxury Unpacked: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection “actively looking” at sailing Down Under
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Seb Seward talks about the importance of the Australian market and how it’s bringing a new audience to cruise.
#7. United Airlines tickets on sale for South Australia’s new travel era
Tickets are on sale for United Airlines new direct service between San Francisco and Adelaide, a first for South Australia. Find out more here.
#6. Travel agents dodge potential $100M hit from proposed aviation ombudsman plan
ATIA says travel agents will avoid potentially hefty costs.
#5. Princess Cruises returns to this Aussie state for the first time in 8 years
Princess Cruises will return to Western Australia in 2027, homeporting Sapphire Princess in Fremantle for the summer season.
#4. What do airline and travel results tell us about Aussie travellers in 2025?
Australians are back in the skies in record numbers. International travel is booming, while domestic and once-favourite US getaways are slipping behind.
#3. Is it still safe to travel to Bali? Officials say rivers returning to normal as Bali flooding disrupts travel
Heavy rainfall this week has triggered widespread flooding across Bali, affecting tourism hubs, blocking roads, and raising questions about safety for visitors.
#2. Qantas sale lands US and Canada fares from $949 return for 7 days only
The sale, which runs until 11:59pm (AEST) on 15 September, covers flights departing from major capital cities across Australia.
#1. Melbourne’s second airport (finally) gets a second airline + other new domestic routes
Some 18 months after bankrupt Bonza grounded its Avalon Airport flights, Melbourne’s second busiest airport has secured a second airline.
And that’s another must-read recap of the Karryon Top 10 Stories of the week.
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