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. Love wins: Thai marriage equality act to spark tourism boom
Thailand is the first in South-East Asia to legalise same-sex marriage.
#9. CruiseHQ onboards Kimberly Ryan as National BDM
FCTG’s cruise wholesale arm welcomes a new National Business Development Manager.
#8. Royal Caribbean Group ventures into river cruising
Plans for its premium brand, Celebrity Cruises, to enter the river cruise market.
#7. Japan Airlines to halve Melbourne–Tokyo flights despite travel boom
JAL will cut MEL–NRT services from six flights per week to just three in 2025.
#6. Bunnik Tours says these hidden gems should be on your travel radar
What are the top five off-the-beaten-path destinations for 2025?
#5. Journey Beyond to open “next-level” safari resort in May 2025
Also announces new Platinum Class rail suites from April 2026.
#4. How JESTA could simplify Japan travel for Aussies
Intrepid Travel ANZ MD Brett Mitchell explains all in an exclusive interview.
#3. Flight Test: Qantas QF1 Sydney to Singapore Economy Class
Karryon‘s Mark Harada reviews the QF A380 experience – plus tips!
#2. Swans at sea: Princess Cruises’ first-ever AFL member voyage
Hobart was awash with red-and-white fans after Crown Princess sailed from Sydney.
#1. Cruise lines reroute as Iceland’s new passenger fee hits hard
The controversial infrastructure fee took effect on 1 January 2025.
And that’s another must-read recap of the Karryon Top 10 Stories of the week.
