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Karryon Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Jul 18

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. Revealed: The cheapest Asian hotspots to escape an Aussie winter

Male tourist with DSLR camera pointed at cityscape in Surabaya, Indonesia. Karryon Top 10 Stories of the Week

Focusing on stays under $145 per night!

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#9. 1 in 2 Aussies abroad don’t know this basic safety tip

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Almost 50% of Australians are unprepared for an emergency.

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#8. Flight Centre Collection adds top global leisure consultant

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James Rakus joins the specialist pillar in the Luxury Travel space.

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#7. Australia eyes tourism boost as PM strengthens ties with China

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Tourism Australia and Trip.com Group sign tourism agreement.

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#6. Could Virgin’s red-eye remix be a new revenue play for airlines?

Client Liaison sets the tone for Last Flight Club with a high-octane welcome outside Flinders Street Station, turning arrival into an experience in itself.

All about VA’s Last Flight Club one-night-only event.

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#5. Jetstar confirms two new direct Philippines flights in 2025

Two women in traditional Filipino dress with Jetstar flight attendant at Brisbane Airport on tarmac with aircraft.

Ex-Australia routes will commence later this year.

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#4. FCTG Global Gathering 2025 wraps in LA with 2K top achievers

Australian flag waved at Flight Centre Travel Group's Global Gathering 2025 in LA.

Flight Centre Travel Group’s all-stars convened in Los Angeles from 11–13 July.

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#3. Niche is Nice 2025 boutique roadshow registrations now open!

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Advisors can register for Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne events.

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#2. NTIA 2025: All the nominees for the National Travel Industry Awards

NTIA 2024.

Voting for ATIA’s annual awards starts 21 July 2025.

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#1. Africa’s largest airline has potential plans to fly Down Under

Onboard Ethiopian Airlines. (Image Muloongo / Shutterstock.com)

Directly linking northern Africa and Australia for the first time.

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