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. First look inside Marina Bay Sands’ newly renovated rooms
USD$1B reinvestment in Singapore property reaches ‘critical milestone’.
#9. Long link: European airline plans to fly to Australia in 2023
If all goes to plan, this Euro carrier will fly ex-SYD and/or MEL.
#8. One-of-a-kind: Travel Associates’ first Luxury Travel Event a success
Reveals a whopping 70% of guests are new to the brand.
#7. Vanessa Hudson to lead Qantas, replacing Alan Joyce, who will retire in Nov
Becoming only the 13th Qantas CEO in 103 years of operations.
#6. ATE23: Australia says “G’day” to the world on the Gold Coast
Tourism Australia’s biggest event opened in Queensland this week.
#5. Yee-Haw! TravelManagers agents qualify for TTC Global Famil to the US
PTMs earn big honour in The Travel Corporation incentive.
#4. Rise of the Trusted Advisor: Helloworld OMC a success; Sydney to host OMC 2024
The lowdown from Helloworld’s first international post-pandemic OMC.
#3. US drops COVID-19 vaccination laws for international travellers
Rules come into effect next week but U.S. Travel says more work to be done.
#2. Helloworld buys into “iconic” Phil Hoffmann Travel as Hoffmann moves into semi-retirement
HLO to purchase a minority stake in Phil Hoffmann Travel.
#1. The Renaissance of the travel agent: Flight Centre Global MD Andrew Stark
At one-third the size, Flight Centre is proving less is more.
This is Karryon, signing off for another week.
