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Karryon Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 16

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. Hurtigruten’s Andrew Eddy on his ‘dream job’ & what’s coming

Andrew Eddy, newly appointed Sales Director APAC at Hurtigruten, returns to lead regional growth following the company’s major restructuring and renewed focus on trade partnerships.

Back at Hurtigruten with a new role as Sales Director APAC.

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#9. Cancelled flights are on the rise – what travellers should know

Male traveller with back to camera looking at airport information board. Karryon Top 10 Stories

How can Aussies plan for turbulent travel?

Read all about it.

#8. Is this the next hot cruise destination? Celestyal thinks so

Celestyal Arabia

With new itineraries, it’s time to sheikh things up.

Read all about it.

#7. Princess Cruises’ Nick Ferguson on what Aussie cruisers want

Corporate headshot of man against blue background.

And where they want to go in 2025.

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#6. Why TPConnects is winning among Aussie & Kiwi agents

TPConnects

The booking numbers speak volumes.

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#5. The Walt Disney Company reveals 7th Disney theme park resort

Pictured from left to right, Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral, His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Robert A. Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Experiences.

Here’s what we know so far…

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#4. Go the Southern Way in NZ with ANZCRO & Jetstar

Southern Way

Out-of-this-world, off-the-beaten-track experiences await.

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3. Previewing Air New Zealand’s new Aussie-bound 787

Air New Zealand's retrofitted B787 Dreamliner.

Karryon checks out the first retrofitted jet.

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#2. Most moneymaking airline group revealed for 2024–25

Emirates

After posting an almost $10 billion record profit.

Read all about it.

#1. DFAT has new travel advice for western European nation

Young woman tourist with the flag of Belgium in the hands is enjoying the views of the city in the historic center of Bruges near the famous viewport. Travel to Belgium.

Australian Government ups appeal by lowering advice to the lowest level.

Read all about it.

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