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Karryon Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Jan 17

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. Celebrate 100 years of Tauck with hundreds of dollars!

Tauck

New agent sales incentive allows advisors to earn up to $2,000.

Read all about it.

#9. MEL plans major terminal growth amid record-breaking traffic

Melbourne Airport rendering. – Karryon Top 10 Stories of the Week

Melbourne Airport gears up for international terminal expansion.

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#8. Ship review: MSC Yacht Club on MSC World Europa with Robyn Sinfield

MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite

An exclusive on the elevated private club suites and onboard experience.

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#7. Bali Airport steps up screening for emerging health concern

Travellers arriving at Denpasar Airport Bali travel industry

Denpasar has introduced new measures to protect passengers.

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#6. Delta beckons US-bound Aussies with new flights, cabin design & lounge

Delta Air Lines aircraft on tarmac – Karryon Top 10 Stories of the Week

Delta Air Lines has plenty of reasons why you should jump on board.

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#5. Nonstop Northern Territory–Vietnam flights coming in 2025?

A tourist walks in downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Amid real interest in direct flights from Darwin Airport.

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#4. All the finalists for Australasia’s 22nd Cruise Industry Awards revealed

Group of people at CLIA Cruise Industry Awards – Karryon Top 10 Stories of the Week

A record 75 finalists from Australia and New Zealand will vie for top honours.

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#3. Travel advisors’ funniest customer requests of 2024

Travel agents weird requests – Karryon Top 10 Stories of the Week

Agents look back on some of last year’s most baffling client enquiries.

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#2. Double the love: Princess Cruises ships in historic meeting

Sydney (11 January, 2025) - Crown Princess and Diamond Princess cruise ships dock in Sydney Harbour marking a historic first as the sister ships meet in the iconic harbour on the same day. Together, they will bring more than 9,500 international and domestic visitors and over 2,000 crew to Sydney's shores, generating over AU$2 million into the local economy. Italian Captains L-R Diamond Princess Captain Michele Bartolomei and Crown Princess Captain Mario Consentino pictured together at Circular Quay onboard the Crown Princess. Picture: Toby Zerna Media

Sydney Harbour hosted a milestone moment with two docked vessels.

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#1. New Tokyo ticket platform elevates visitor experiences 

A tourist in Tokyo.

Japan-bound? The new Tokyo Events & Tickets page is a must-visit.

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