Missed this week’s must-read travel industry news and views? Karryon has you covered with our recap of the 10 most-read stories of the week.
#10. 300 new flights a week: Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand partnership officially takes off
Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand have renewed their partnership, adding over 300 flights weekly and offering new benefits for trans-Tasman travellers.
#9. From the bridge: Explora Journeys’ Captain Serena Melani on being a luxury cruise ship master
Explora Journeys’ Captain Serena Melani is one of only 12 female cruise ship captains in the world. Captain Melani talks to Karryon Luxury about life at sea.
#8. Helloworld Travel’s Frontliners Forum: NEW news aplenty
Hosted at the Marina Bay Sands with over 500 delegates in attendance, there were plenty of updates and news shared over the 3 day conference.
#7. Movers + Shakers: Darren Evans joins Greece and Mediterranean Travel as General Manager
After a twenty-year legacy of sales excellence and goodwill, Darren Evans is leaving Helloworld Travel to start a new chapter.
#6. Aussies burn 8-12 hours planning a holiday: Travel agents do it better
Australians spend over 8 hours planning holidays, but is DIY really worth the time? Discover how travel agents do it better.
#5. Taylor Swift ends Eras Tour in Vancouver with $173m love story
Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour wraps up its global journey with three sold-out shows in Vancouver to create AU$173 million in economic impact.
#4. Dream BIG for your chance to win 1 of 5 holidays in The Islands of Tahiti
Forget “dream a little dream”. The Islands of Tahiti Dream Big Incentive for Aussie retail advisors is Tahiti Tourisme’s biggest incentive ever.
#3. Qantas Christmas Giveaway: Win return Economy flights to anywhere across Australia!
Qantas is inviting travel agents to submit heartwarming stories of connection made possible by air travel, as part of the Qantas Christmas Giveaway.
#2. Asia’s largest airline returns to South Australia after nearly 5 years
In a big boost to two-way tourism, China Southern Airlines has resumed direct flights between Guangzhou and Adelaide, marking its first service on the route since early 2020.
#1. Say sayonara to seasonal: ANA makes Perth-Tokyo a permanent fixture
ANA transitions its Perth-to-Tokyo flights to a year-round service starting 31 March 2025.
And that’s another must-read recap of the Karryon Top 10 Stories of the week.
