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#10. BNE international dining to take-off with 13 new & refreshed venues

Including a brand-new 1,000sqm Dining Precinct.
#9. Qantas debuts newest aircraft on Australia’s second-busiest route

QF‘s Airbus A321XLR starts the Sydney–Brisbane run.
#8. Helloworld takes major slice of top Victorian agency

Acquires 40% stake in Brighton Travelworld.
#7. Who do Australians trust most to plan their trips in 2025?

Flight Centre and Travel Associates named as top travel agencies.
#6. Virgin Australia flyers can now use Velocity Points for inflight F&B

Plus there’s a new inflight menu.
#5. Regent Seven Seas Cruises orders third ultra-luxe Prestige Class ship

Before first vessel has even launched!
#4. All the winners of the 40th Queensland Tourism Awards revealed

Recognised for standout contributions to the state’s visitor economy.
#3. Need to know: How close is Qantas to launching Project Sunrise?

And the world’s longest flight on the ultra-long-haul A350 aircraft?
#2. Is this destination hotter than Japan for Aussie snow travellers?

Another popular hotspot is carving out a slice of the snowsports action.
#1. Australia’s major airports unite against “insidious crime”

Raising awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery.
And that’s another must-read recap of the Karryon Top 10 Stories of the week.
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