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Karryon Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Dec 19

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. Air New Zealand opens new interim international lounge

Female Air New Zealand crew member stands at the entrance of the new The Lookout Lounge at Auckland International Airport.

Ahead of major Auckland lounge refresh in 2026.

Read all about it.

#9. New Ever Lodges luxury collection adds first property

Ever Bloomfield Lodge © Harry Gruttner – Karryon top 10 stories of the week

Daintree Rainforest eco-lodge named as first addition.

Read all about it.

#8. Cyclone Ditwah: Is it safe to travel to Sri Lanka right now? 

Clean up efforts in Sri Lanka.

Travel experts on what it’s like on the ground.

Read all about it.

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#7. Expedia TAAP Agents: Win a Maldives resort getaway

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Expedia TAAP and Banyan Group launch new incentive.

Read all about it.

#6. Voyager of the Seas launches first-ever Brisbane homeport season

Quantum's sister Voyager of the Seas will homeport from Brisbane for the first time in 2025.

As the Royal Caribbean ship returns to Australia.

Read all about it.

#5. Finnair is second mainland European airline to fly to Australia

Finnair has re-opened its Australian office 

Melbourne-Helsinki daily flights to start in 2026.

Read all about it.

#4. International travel surging, led by these four countries

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The fastest-growing destinations for outbound Aussies.

Read all about it.

#3. Bali braces for serious weather and travel disruption

Motorbike riders in Bali's Badung region after floods in September 2025.

After an already devastating rainy season in 2025.

Read all about it.

#2. Melbourne Airport has welcomed latest and 41st airline

Melbourne Airport welcomes Hong Kong Airlines. Photo: Aaron Francis Photography

As international demand hits new high.

Read all about it.

#1. US travel from Australia drops for sixth straight month in 2025

Charlotte, North Carolina, US-NOV 8, 2022: Panorama view diverse group of passengers with luggage and backpack walking along hallway terminal with glass roof Charlotte Douglas International Airport

What travel advisors are seeing on the ground and in sales.

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

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