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#10. Air New Zealand opens new interim international lounge
Ahead of major Auckland lounge refresh in 2026.
#9. New Ever Lodges luxury collection adds first property
Daintree Rainforest eco-lodge named as first addition.
#8. Cyclone Ditwah: Is it safe to travel to Sri Lanka right now?
Travel experts on what it’s like on the ground.
#7. Expedia TAAP Agents: Win a Maldives resort getaway
Expedia TAAP and Banyan Group launch new incentive.
#6. Voyager of the Seas launches first-ever Brisbane homeport season
As the Royal Caribbean ship returns to Australia.
#5. Finnair is second mainland European airline to fly to Australia
Melbourne-Helsinki daily flights to start in 2026.
#4. International travel surging, led by these four countries
The fastest-growing destinations for outbound Aussies.
#3. Bali braces for serious weather and travel disruption
After an already devastating rainy season in 2025.
#2. Melbourne Airport has welcomed latest and 41st airline
As international demand hits new high.
#1. US travel from Australia drops for sixth straight month in 2025
What travel advisors are seeing on the ground and in sales.
And that’s another must-read recap of the Karryon Top 10 Stories of the week.
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