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Karryon Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Jan 9

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. Delta opens first-ever non-airport lounge at Sphere Las Vegas

Delta SKY360° Club at Sphere entrance in Las Vegas. Karryon Top 10 Stories of the Week

New partnership with one of the city’s most iconic venues.

Read all about it.

#9. Turkish Airlines flags PNR compliance amid agent backlash

Turkish Airlines crew. Karryon Top 10 Stories of the Week

Warns that responsibility lies with agencies.

Read all about it.

#8. HLO owner becomes multi-store operator with new Qld opening

Helloworld Travel group in front of new store with champagne glasses

Helloworld Travel‘s Colin Jakins now has two stores in Brisbane.

Read all about it.

#7. Adelaide Airport opens calming Sensory Room for stress-free flying

Passenger in nook within the Sensory Room at Adelaide Airport.

Offering a dedicated, quiet and low-stimulus space for travellers.

Read all about it.

#6. Hamilton Island sold to Blackstone in reported landmark $1.2B deal

Sulphur-crested cockatoos on a railing overlooking a beach on Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef.

US private equity giant to buy reef resort icon in the Whitsundays.

Read all about it.

#5. Interview: Flight Centre’s Skroo Turner on outspokenness & retirement

Skroo and Mark

FCTG Co-Founder & CEO also reveals a surprising destination admission.

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#4. China’s biggest airline to fly year-round to Adelaide and Perth

China Southern Airlines female crew member adjusts colleague's uniform

And add a third daily flight from Sydney in 2026.

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#3. Perth Airport’s first onsite hotel unveils resort-style vision

Pullman Perth Airport pool render.

Pullman Perth Airport is shaping up to be more than a quick overnight stay.

Read all about it.

#2. Travel warning level upped for South-East Asian hotspot

A tourist at Angkor Wat.

Australia updates travel advice for popular destination.

Read all about it.

#1. Major Chinese airline makes its Aussie debut in Melbourne

Shenzhen Airlines inaugrual flight lands at Melbourne Airport on Tuesday.

Making it a record 42nd carrier for the airport.

Read all about it.

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

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