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Karryon Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Apr 24

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. Australian cruisers finally hit record-breaking numbers

Cruise holidays are growing – Karryon Top 10 Stories

But industry issues a warning as fly-cruise holidays surge.

Read all about it.

#9. Two new hotels planned for Brisbane Airport precinct

Proposed international terminal hotel site at Brisbane Airport – artist concept only

As demand soars ahead of 2032 Olympics & Paralympics.

Read all about it.

#8. Virgin Australia cuts more flights but drops new domestic sale

Passengers crossing the tarmac to board a Virgin Australia Boeing 737 at Gold Coast airport.

Trims schedule again as it slashes 1.5M+ fares.

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#7. Affordable & visa-free, is this the best way to fly to Europe right now?

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Why Sydney to Europe via China is a 2026 travel trend.

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#6. Niche is Nice Roadshow 2026 dates and venues revealed

Niche is Nice boutique roadshow for travel advisors digital screen at NIN Brisbane 2025

Diarise now for Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and now Auckland.

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#5. “Largest energy crisis” ever: EU jet fuel could run out in 6 weeks

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Where do Australian airlines stand?

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#4. Leading global airline resumes Adelaide and Auckland routes

A Qatar Airways Boeing B777-3DZ(ER) plane, registration A7-BEL in Formula 1 - Global Partner Livery, parked near the corporate jet area of Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. Tarmac markings are reflected in the fuselage. In the background is a Virgin Australia Boeing B737 plane parked on the tarmac. This image was taken from Ross Smith Avenue, Mascot on a hot, sunny and partly cloudy afternoon on 7 February 2026. Airlines

Signalling renewed confidence in the Australasian market.

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#3. OPINION: Famils aren’t educational anymore, they’re rewards

An anonymous reader says famils should build knowledge, not reward the same people.

Are fams now perks intead of firsthand learning opportunities?

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#2. More domestic and international airlines cut Australian flights

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Amid soaring fuel prices and global tensions.

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#1. Cruise ships escape Persian Gulf during brief Hormuz Strait opening 

The Celestyal Discovery in Athens before heading to Santorini.

Some major passenger ships managed to flee the area.

Read all about it.

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