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Karryon's Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: Sep 22

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.

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. How to get the most out of Japan rail travel before the price hike

The Shinkansen near Mt Fuji.

Prices will rise up to 77% from 1 October 2023.

Read all about it.

#9. Joyce’s $21M payday at risk; Qantas customer satisfaction hits zero

Former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce at the launch of QF's Perth-London service.

Qantas Group ups ‘customer outcomes’ as salary metric.

Read all about it.

#8. FCTG names Caroline Hitchen as GM of CruiseHQ Wholesale

FCTG CruiseHQ Hitchen

Bringing 20-plus years of travel and tourism industry nous.

Read all about it.

#7. HOTEL REVIEW: Hilton Garden Inn Darwin, NT 

The Hilton Garden Inn Darwin reopened it's refreshed doors in May 2023. © Hilton Garden Inn Darwin

We check-in to a hotel on Darwin’s famous Esplanade.

Read all about it.

#6. Win a Hong Kong famil spot thanks to Cathay Pacific’s Economy fares

Cathay Pacific Economy Fares sign 4 1

There’s nine famil spots plus $50 gift cards up for grabs.

Read all about it.

#5. Happy 21st! Link Travel Group hits membership milestone, farewells “icon”

Leading lights: Link Travel Group L–R: Director Anthony Goldman, Director Penny Spencer, Chair Danielle Galloway & GM Scott Darlow.

Reflecting on an “amazing” startup year.

Read all about it.

#4. Karryon restructures editorial for new travel storytelling era

Karryon_Storytelling_Team

Embarking on the next phase of Karryon‘s content journey.

Read all about it.

#3. How Titan Travel plans to win over Australian travel advisors

(L-R) Lynda, Andy & Julie in Sydney. Titan Travel

Award-winning UK touring company eyes Australia.

Read all about it.

#2. itravel boss on unlocking triple-digit growth & avoiding complacency

itravel - product team

Karryon chats to itravel CEO Steve Labroski.

Read all about it.

#1. ACCC delivers more bad news for Qantas in latest setback

Qantas Lounge London

Regulator decision may put QF partnership arrangements at risk, says analyst.

Read all about it.

This is Karryon, signing off for another week.