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Karryon Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 1

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. ATIA’s biggest webinar shows CC surcharge ban fears are real

Digital wallets and instant payment options are growing as credit card use declines across air travel transactions.

700+ travel professionals joined the credit card changes session.

Read all about it.

#9. Stage and Screen integrates global brand within FCTG

Tiz Galipo FCTG – Karryon top 10 stories of the week

Tiz Galipo will lead the specialist entertainment and sports division.

Read all about it.

#8. Princess Cruises unveils biggest-ever Japan & South-East Asia season

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Book now for 2027-28 cruises.

Read all about it.

#7. Why Viva Holidays’ new Texas packages need to be on your radar

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Here’s eight reasons to check out TX in 2026.

Read all about it.

#6. Jetstar’s Newcastle to Singapore service opens 170+ connections

SIngapore Marina Sands

Now linking the Hunter and beyond directly.

Read all about it.

#5. AmaWaterways doubles down on global growth amid river cruising surge

AmaWaterways' new river cruise ship AmaNubia will debut on the Nile River in Egypt in 2026

More than 50 ships added to the fleet by 2032.

Read all about it.

#4. “Short memories”: Emirates boss backs swift Iran rebound

Emirates President, Sir Tim Clark

And reveals private first class bathroom plans.

Read all about it.

#3. “We need to ultra-simplify the sales process”: FC Global MD

Flight Centre Global MD Andrew Stark at the Flight Centre Brand Global Leaders Conference 2025 in Sydney.

Flight Centre’s Andrew Stark on the product team restructure.

Read all about it.

#2. Friday flights now direct to these Indian Ocean islands from 1 May

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Saving two hours’ flying time from Perth.

Read all about it.

#1. Coming 9 July: Sydney’s new flight paths are locked in 

An RFS plane was the first jet to take off and land at WSI in October 2025.

Here’s the plan for noise control.

Read all about it.

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