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Karryon Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: December 6

Missed this week's must-read travel industry news and views? 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? Karryon has you covered with our recap of the 10 most-read stories of the week.

#10. The $900M+ deal shaking up global travel insurance: What Aussie agents need to know

Travel insurance is changing: Zurich expands to become one of the world's largest travel insurers

Zurich strengthens travel insurance leadership with AIG’s Travel Guard acquisition.

Read all about it.

#9. Experience Britain differently with Viva Holidays + WIN

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Explore Britain’s history and attractions with Viva Holidays’ packages.

Read all about it.

#8. The ultimate Texas & Oklahoma road trip: A journey your clients will never forget!

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Discover history, adventure, and landscapes in Texas and Oklahoma.

Read all about it.

#7. The luxe Qatar island resort your clients will go bananas for

Banana Island Resort by Anantara

Discover why Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara should be on your client’s next Qatar Stopover. 

Read all about it.

#6. ACCC greenlights Virgin Australia-Qatar Airways alliance, paving the way for VA’s Doha flights

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Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways partner in strategic alliance.

Read all about it.

#5. Turkish Airlines touches down in Sydney for first time; non-stop flights coming in “near future” 

Turkish Airlines returns to Sydney, connecting Europe and Australia.

Read all about it.

#4. Hurtigruten Group sold to investors for €500M; announces split into two companies

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Hurtigruten Group sold for €500M, boosting expedition cruising sector.

Read all about it.

#3. Helloworld Frontliners wraps up in style, announces 2025 host venue 

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Helloworld’s 2024 Frontliners Forum unites agents and supplier partners in Singapore.

Read all about it.

#2. Back in the skies: Low-cost Sydney-Bangkok flights return

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Thai AirAsia X resumes direct Sydney-Bangkok flights for Aussies.

Read all about it.

#1. Govt passes major slot reforms at Sydney Airport; here’s what it means for travellers

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Sydney Airport slot reforms promise major benefits for travellers.

Read all about it.

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