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. RVC 2024: The 4 things I learned about Canada on Day 1
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 1 RVC 2024, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/05/IMG_2024-05-15-202906.jpeg.webp)
Karryon was in Edmonton for Canada’s major tourism marketplace event.
#9. For these Travellers Choice agents, every day is Mother’s Day
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 2 Travellers Choice](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/05/TC_mothersday_McQuade.jpg.webp)
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 2 Travellers Choice](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TC_mothersday_McQuade.jpg)
We find out why it’s all in the family for these advisors.
#8. $30M Hamilton Island boutique hotel The Sundays announced
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 3 Render of balcony room at The Sundays boutique hotel on Hamilton Island.](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/05/TheSundays_HamiltonIs_Prototype_08.jpg.webp)
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 3 Render of balcony room at The Sundays boutique hotel on Hamilton Island.](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/TheSundays_HamiltonIs_Prototype_08.jpg)
Set to open on Catseye Beach in autumn 2025.
#7. itravel agent notches up 40 years in the travel industry in style
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 4 itravel agent Nicole Beasley holding a vase of flowers at a private event.](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/05/itravel-Nicole-Beasley-main.jpg.webp)
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 4 itravel agent Nicole Beasley holding a vase of flowers at a private event.](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/itravel-Nicole-Beasley-main.jpg)
Brisbane-based Nicole Beasley reaches major milestone.
#6. Flight Centre is the most trusted travel agent brand: Roy Morgan
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 5 Flight Centre Hotlist](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FC1000.jpg)
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 5 Flight Centre Hotlist](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FC1000.jpg)
Which travel brands inspire consumer loyalty in Australia?
#5. Meet Lexie Miliatis, Brand USA Trade Manager for ANZ
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 6 Corporate shot of Brand USA Training & Events Manager ANZ Lexie Miliatis against plain background.](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/05/Brand-USA-Lexie-Miliatis.jpg.webp)
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 6 Corporate shot of Brand USA Training & Events Manager ANZ Lexie Miliatis against plain background.](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Brand-USA-Lexie-Miliatis.jpg)
(Red, white and blue) ready to engage the travel trade on all things USA.
#4. 8 Aussies hospitalised after SQ flight with 56 Australians diverts
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 7 Singapore-Airlines-B777-300ER-at-Sydney-Airport](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/05/1000x650-Singapore-Airlines-Sydney-Photo-credit-to-photographer-NIGEL-COGHLAN-Singapore-Airlines-B777-300ER-at-Sydney-Airport.jpg.webp)
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 7 Singapore-Airlines-B777-300ER-at-Sydney-Airport](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1000x650-Singapore-Airlines-Sydney-Photo-credit-to-photographer-NIGEL-COGHLAN-Singapore-Airlines-B777-300ER-at-Sydney-Airport.jpg)
Passengers in critical condition after severe turbulence.
#3. First Luxury Travel Collection Business Owners Soirée concludes
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 8 Luxury-Travel-Collective](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/05/Luxury-Travel-Collective.jpg.webp)
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 8 Luxury-Travel-Collective](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Luxury-Travel-Collective.jpg)
Karryon‘s MATT LEEDHAM reports on 3 big days in the Whitsundays.
#2. Bullo River Station in the NT joins Luxury Lodges of Australia
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 9 Bullo River](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/05/Bullo-River-Station_1000x650.jpg.webp)
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 9 Bullo River](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bullo-River-Station_1000x650.jpg)
“Distinctively Australian,” says Luxury Lodges of Australia Exec Chair.
#1. Why South African Airways’ return to Australia is a big deal
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 10 South African Airways](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/smush-webp/2024/05/SAA1000.jpg.webp)
![Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 24 10 South African Airways](https://karryon.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SAA1000.jpg)
Karryon chats with SAA’s Australia Country Manager Michael Hall.
And that’s another must-read recap of Karryon‘s Top 10 Stories of the week.