Missed this week’s must-read travel industry news and views? We’ve got you. Karryon has you covered with our recap of the top 10 most-read stories of the week.
#10. Helloworld Travel lands prime spot at Australia’s biggest shopping centre
A major national retail coup for the travel giant.
#9. Australian international travel surged during the first month of the US-Iran war
Travel to Australia’s favourite destinations skyrocketed.
#8. Iconic brand exits SA but will return with new-build Adelaide hotel
It’s goodbye, but not for long.
#7. 3,000 Aussies board Crown Princess for AU’s only 2026 World Cruise sailing
Highlighting the continued appetite for long-haul cruising.
#6. Accor to open first Mövenpick hotel in South Australia by December 2026
Full guestroom redesign, new suites & new restaurant coming.
#5. Win a Kicks & Sips famil spot to the Ultimate Playground
Visit California, Delta invite 5 agents to join them on a famil.
#4. Flying through Doha right now felt “completely safe”, says travel boss
APT & Travelmarvel CEO David Cox flies MEL to LHR via Doha.
#3. Sydney and Melbourne miss out as Michelin makes Australian debut
A decision set to ignite rows across the country’s dining scene?
#2. The travel industry’s biggest gap, according to a serial mystery shopper
Agents have never had more info. That’s not the issue.
#1. Not the beach or city: Qld’s Top Tourism Town for 2026 revealed
A beach hotspot? Nope. A cooler location has clinched the top title.
And that’s another must-read recap of the Karryon Top 10 Stories of the week.
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