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. $1B more: Helloworld reports $2.2B in transactions; more than doubles profit
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Feb 23 1 HLO CEO Andrew Burnes](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/10-andrew-burnes-helloworld-karryon.jpeg)
HLO’s FY24 half-year results are good news for the Group.
#9. “Our best client”: The mega-popular Mexican destination where Aussies rule
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Feb 23 2 Los Cabos MD Rodrigo Espondo](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rod1000.jpg)
We chatted to the MD of the region’s tourism board.
#8. Wendy Wu Tours Australia recruits Belinda Ward as Head of Sales
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Feb 23 3 Wendy Wu Tours' Belinda Ward](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Ward1000.jpg)
Returning to the travel industry after 18-plus months away.
#7. Should travel agents have their own loyalty programs?
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Feb 23 4 loyalty programs on the cards for agents](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_2024-02-19-121417.jpeg)
How do we foster repeat custom with existing clients?
#6. More seats, fewer flights: FCTG firm reveals shock air capacity figures
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Feb 23 5 Flights](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Plane1000.jpg)
If you thought 2018-19 was big for air travel, new data forecasts this…
#5. Visit California fam: Golden coast culture, cuisine & sporting marvels
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Feb 23 6 Visit California Northern California Famil 2024](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1000x525_PHOTO-2024-02-06-10-11-25.jpg)
Find out what the NorCal crew got up to.
#4. Aussie town among world’s top 5 most “welcoming” cities
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Feb 23 7 Friendly faces, welcoming](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Vic1000-1.jpg)
How important is a destination’s friendliness to you as a traveller?
#3. Are you heading to this top 10 most-searched destination this year?
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Feb 23 8 Day trip to Amédée Island from Nouméa ©John Carte](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1000x525_NewCaledonia_Amedee.jpg)
This South Pacific nation made Australia’s top 10 – twice.
#2. KFC the travel agent? Launches ‘Kentucky Fried Fly Chicken’
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Feb 23 9 KFC travel agency?](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/KFC1000.jpg)
Confused? So were we…
#1. Hotel Review: Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges, WA
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Feb 23 10 Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1000-x-525-4-1024x538.jpg)
Karryon’s Zoe Macfarlane checks in to an icon.
And that’s another must-read recap of Karryon‘s Top 10 stories of the week.