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. 1000 Mile Travel Group hits highest-ever attendance at Virtuoso Travel Week

Solidifying its strategic partnerships with Virtuoso.
#9. Japan’s surprising subtropical island paradise you need to visit

Jeremy Drake shares why Okinawa is so special.
#8. Queensland welcomes back “crucial” nonstop China flights

For the first time in almost four years, BNE will have a direct link to Mainland China.
#7. Karryon thanks partners for 10 years of love & support at Sydney event

With a splash of Karryon’s signature pink, of course!
#6. “Biggest reform ever”: AFTA rebrands to Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA)

How a new name will directly benefit all members of the new ATIA.
#5. 14,000+ people flee Maui in “largest natural disaster” in Hawai’i’s history

Devasting wildfires affect people, communities and businesses in West Maui.
#4. Western connection: Two Perth-based independent agencies join Link Travel Group

New WA businesses added to the invite-only collective.
#3. Advisors! Here’s your chance to WIN tickets to see Taylor Swift in Sydney!

Emirates can make your “Wildest Dreams” come true.
#2. Aussie travel advisors among 5,000 agents at 35th annual Virtuoso Travel Week

93% of Australian agency owners and managers feel positive about business.
#1. ATIA opens up membership to individuals, gives mobile agents a voice

Individual membership will cost $10 per month.
This is Karryon, signing off for another week.