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#10. What’s on in Western Australia: the dream state’s dreamiest events
From uplifting festivals to thrilling sporting events, Western Australia impresses year-round. Discover the best events of the year to include in your itinerary.
#9. Book now; Croatia cruise ‘26 early bird special with Beyond Travel
Match your clients with boutique Croatia sailing of their dreams with Beyond Travel’s early bird special for their Best of Dalmatia 2026 departures.
#8. Norwegian Aqua FIRST LOOK: The US$1.3 billion ship rewriting the cruise playbook
Norwegian Cruise Line’s next-level new ship, Norwegian Aqua, has officially welcomed its first guests—and Karryon is on board to see what’s making waves.
#7. 65M pax: Doha Airport’s expansion is complete – so what’s new for travellers?
Doha Airport has officially unveiled Concourses D and E, marking the completion of its expansion and boosting capacity to over 65M passengers.
#6. Qantas Australian Tourism Awards: Every 2024 winner revealed
The 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards marked a major milestone, celebrating four decades of recognising the nation’s top tourism businesses.
#5. Sale alert! Qantas slashes North & South America fares, starting from under $1K return
Qantas economy return fares start at $999 from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne to Honolulu, just in time for Melbourne’s first Hawaii service.
#4. Family fun even better in Hong Kong (because, ooh, baby pandas!)
A visit to Hong Kong with the fam just got even more enticing with the arrival of two twin panda cubs at Ocean Park. Read on for family-inspired travel ideas.
#3. London Heathrow fully operational again following 21 March closure and flight chaos
Europe’s busiest airport, London Heathrow, is welcoming flights once again after a major power outage caused the hub to shut down on 21 March.
#2. Onboard Norwegian Aqua: The calm, the storm, and everything in between
Step aboard Norwegian Aqua, the world’s newest cruise ship, as she begins her journey to the Bahamas. From a seamless check-in at Lisbon Cruise Terminal to the first night onboard—featuring a warm welcome, Thai cuisine, and unbeatable views—here’s what it’s like to sail on a brand-new ship.
#1. FLIGHT REVIEW: Surviving 24+ hours in Emirates Economy — Sydney to Lisbon
24+ hours in Emirates economy—was it worth it? This Sydney to Lisbon flight review breaks down the experience, from check-in to in-flight comfort.
And that’s another must-read recap of the Karryon Top 10 Stories of the week.
