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TRENZ26: TIA Chief Rebecca Ingram on why Aussies are flocking to New Zealand
Destination

IPW 2026: “The US was the only country in the world to see a decline in international travel”
Destination
Accomm returns to iconic Queensland island where Elton John, UK royalty, stayed
Accommodation, Latest News
YHA is rethinking youth travel with a new Sydney stay built for climbing, co-working and connection
Accommodation, Latest News

Accommodation

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Australia’s first voco Suites hotel checks into the Top End
Accommodation
Journey Beyond expands deeper into NT tourism market with Crocodile Hotel acquisition
Accommodation, Latest News
First in over 40 years: Sunshine Coast lands new major international hotel brand
Accommodation, Latest News

Airline

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Virgin Australia reboots package holidays with a Bali-first push
Airline, Latest News
Direct connect to the Cook Islands: First-ever Jetstar Brisbane-Rarotonga flight takes off
Airline, Latest News

Perth-Christchurch comeback: Air New Zealand restarts three South Island routes
Destination

Companies

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‘Crushed our faith’: AVG Travels cancellations put cheap package deals under the spotlight
Latest News, Companies
Flight Centre sees 20% rise in “reactivated” clients in first month of Iran war 
Latest News, Companies
Intrepid makes biggest move yet, snapping up French adventure travel giant
Latest News, Companies
Flight Centre opens 12th new store this financial year on travel’s “frontline”
Latest News, Companies

Corporate and Mice

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Book now, pay now: Latest advice as fuel prices and flight cuts shake up corporate travel plans
Corporate And Mice
Flight Centre buys UK events company, eyeing bigger slice of corporate travel
Corporate And Mice, Industry Hq, Latest News
Major travel companies see nearly 40% rise in European flight bookings via Singapore
Corporate And Mice, Latest News

Cruise

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Australians evacuated last from deadly cruise outbreak as charter flight heads home
Cruise, Latest News
Oceania Cruises removes non-commissionable fares (NCFs) for travel advisors
Cruise, Industry Hq

Cruiseabout opens major new NSW store as national expansion sails ahead
Cruise

Destination

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TRENZ26: Nine years on, Auckland reclaims the trade’s biggest stage
Destination, Industry Hq, Latest News, Events
Visit Maldives signs Luxury Escapes as ANZ rep, as Melbourne-Maldives flights launch
Destination, Luxury, Airline, Latest News
Will a new direct flight put this lesser-known South Pacific island on the map for Aussies?
Destination, Latest News
Sydney and Melbourne miss out as Michelin makes Australian debut
Destination, Latest News

Events

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IPW 2026 opens in Fort Lauderdale as Brand USA boosts traveller confidence with new initiatives
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Australia’s biggest tourism tradeshow has named its 2027 host
Latest News, Events
Australia’s largest tourism tradeshow kicks off at “difficult time” for global sector
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Experiences

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Bluey makes history with first-ever appearance at a Disney park
Latest News, Experiences
Run the runway: Western Sydney International opens tarmac to public for one day only
Latest News, Experiences

Let it grow! Disneyland Paris Frozen-themed land & reimagined second park now open
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Financial

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Corporate Traveller launches Aussie-first solution for fragmented payment pain
Latest News, Financial
Beyond the booking: Travellers drive retail spend beyond flights and hotels
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Almost half of Aussies have lost luggage contents while travelling overseas
Latest News, Financial
Cash is still king: 84% of Aussies choose to carry currency when they travel abroad
Latest News, Financial

Need To Know

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Karryon Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 15
Need To Know
Federal Budget: Outbound tax rises, Tourism Australia funding falls & air travel protection grows
Need To Know, Latest News
Karryon Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: May 8
Need To Know, Latest News

Opinion

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The travel industry’s biggest gap & what can be done about it, according to a serial mystery shopper
Industry Hq, Latest News, Opinion, Opinion
Why are airlines simultaneously raising and slashing fares?
Latest News, Opinion

Opinion: How travel brands can manage digital disruptions before passengers feel them
Industry Hq

Product & Retail

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Helloworld Travel lands prime spot at Australia’s biggest shopping centre
Product & Retail, Latest News
Luxury Escapes Live: Inviting 10,000 travellers and 100+ brands to Melbourne in May 2026
Luxury, Product & Retail, Latest News, Companies, Events
52,000 Aussies rode Eurail in 2025 as youth share hits 40%, new night trains and sale announced
Product & Retail, Latest News
How Wendy Wu is unlocking business class from $399 on Asia flights
Product & Retail, Latest News

Technology

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Flight Centre Travel Group taps tech giant TCS to modernise global digital platforms
Technology
20K to 1: AI drives gap between travel searches and bookings (but also holds the solution)
Technology, Industry Hq, Travel Advisors
Google rolls out major AI travel tools – here’s what agents need to know about the latest tech upgrades
Technology, Latest News

Touring

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Intrepid launches Uncommon Day Trips in Barcelona, Paris and Venice amid overtourism concerns
Touring, Latest News
Globus family of brands shakes up APAC leadership as Chris Hall moves into new strategic role
Touring, Industry Hq

Trafalgar, Contiki and Insight lock in 2026 prices with no-surcharge move
Touring

Trends

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WTTC: Travel and tourism growth to outpace wider economy by 1.5 times over next decade
Trends, Latest News
Aussie travellers rethink winter travel plans and seek expert advice as demand stays strong
Trends, Latest News
Staycation nation? Studies show Aussies are choosing comfort over kilometres to save big
Trends, Latest News
Bali’s viral travel moments are costing travellers and the destination
Trends, Latest News

Wellbeing

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Australia’s first airport gym to open at Sydney T1 in 2 weeks: Here are all the details
Wellbeing
Quiet before take-off: Adelaide Airport opens calming Sensory Room for stress-free flying
Wellbeing, Latest News
From pampering to purpose: the transformation of wellness tourism
Luxury, Wellbeing, Hotels & Resorts, Wellness