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Dubai ready for Australians’ return, but full tourism rebound may still be 12 months away
Destination

Qantas cuts key regional route and scales back Singapore as costs rise and demand falls
Airline
Vanuatu aims for 150K visitors by 2028 with Aussies driving more than 60% of arrivals
Destination, Latest News
77% of Aussies say global instability is shaping travel plans but advisors can close the confidence gap
Trends, Latest News

Accommodation

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“Brad, Jen, Keanu…are welcome back”: Another Queensland island set for $40m return to former glory
Accommodation
Pups welcome: Brisbane luxury riverside hotel rolls out dog-friendly stay package
Accommodation, Latest News
60% of LGBTIQ+ travellers hide their sexuality or gender identity on holiday, new study finds
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Airline

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More legroom for $8: Virgin Australia slashes Economy X upgrades 30%
Airline, Latest News
Jetstar reopens a New Zealand favourite for Sydney flyers in 2026
Airline, Latest News

‘Affordable air travel shouldn’t become a luxury’: Peak body warns of higher fares & fewer flights as Jetstar axes routes
Airline

Companies

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Top 10: Flight Centre Travel Group named among Australasia’s most inspiring workplaces
Latest News, Companies
Flight Centre’s loyalty program adds JB Hi-Fi Business as first retail earn partner
Latest News, Companies
“Confidence catching up with intent to travel”: APT Travel Group reports record sales day for 2026
Latest News, Companies
$50m hit: Flight Centre cuts FY26 profit as Middle East hits peak holiday travel
Latest News, Companies

Corporate and Mice

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Australia’s business travel capital revealed – and it’s not Sydney
Corporate And Mice
Book now, pay now: Latest advice as fuel prices and flight cuts shake up corporate travel plans
Corporate And Mice, Latest News
Flight Centre buys UK events company, eyeing bigger slice of corporate travel
Corporate And Mice, Industry Hq, Latest News

Cruise

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Exclusive: Virgin Voyages CMO on possible Australian return, Aussie trends & new Valiant Lady (+ Sir Richard cameo)
Cruise, Latest News
28 restaurants, 7 pools: Royal Caribbean’s newest mega-ship is ready
Cruise, Latest News

Holland America’s flagship will cruise the Mediterranean for the first time in 2027
Cruise

Destination

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Visitor spend jumps 20% in Australia but ATEC says tourism recovery isn’t complete yet
Destination, Latest News
Record temps, blackouts and travel chaos: How is Europe’s extreme heatwave impacting travellers?
Destination, Latest News
DFAT updates travel warning level for popular Middle East destinations including “iconic” spot
Destination, Latest News
Anime pilgrimages are sending Aussie travellers beyond Japan’s Golden Route
Destination, Latest News

Events

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Lock it in: ATIA confirms NTIA and Beyond Borders dates for Melbourne after record nominations year
Industry Hq
Niche is Nice 2026: Your ticket could be worth over $40K in biggest travel roadshow & prize giveaway
Industry Hq, Latest News, Events, Cato, Event News
Helloworld OMC 2026: Why Qld is betting big on travel advisors as Cairns conference kicks off
Industry Hq, Latest News, Events

Experiences

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NRL launches fan travel program with packages for Grand Final and World Cup
Latest News, Experiences
For real life! Bluey’s World extends Brisbane run until 2028 as visitors top 500K
Latest News, Experiences

FIFA fever: Aussie searches for 3 World Cup host cities surged before Socceroos even qualified
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Financial

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A dodgy dinner overseas can now come with a $44k sting
Latest News, Financial
Corporate Traveller launches Aussie-first solution for fragmented payment pain
Latest News, Financial
Beyond the booking: Travellers drive retail spend beyond flights and hotels
Latest News, Financial
Almost half of Aussies have lost luggage contents while travelling overseas
Latest News, Financial

Need To Know

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Karryon Top 10 stories of the week: Catch up on our most-wanted: June 19
Need To Know
DFAT lowers travel advice levels for Qatar, Dubai, Abu Dhabi; but risks remain
Need To Know, Latest News
Outbound travel report: Four Asian nations surge, while US sees 2026 low
Need To Know, Latest News

Opinion

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Opinion: How travel brands can manage digital disruptions before passengers feel them
Industry Hq, Latest News, Opinion, Opinion
The travel industry’s biggest gap & what can be done about it, according to a serial mystery shopper
Industry Hq, Latest News, Opinion, Opinion

The US-Iran deal is done, but the airfare fallout is not: Mark Trim explains
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Product & Retail

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Global travel insurance giant Europ Assistance becomes Redion with strong ANZ focus
Product & Retail, Latest News
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

Technology

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The travel funnel is collapsing: what AI agents mean for Australian advisors
Technology
Flight Centre Travel Group taps tech giant TCS to modernise global digital platforms
Technology, Latest News, Companies
20K to 1: AI drives gap between travel searches and bookings (but also holds the solution)
Technology, Industry Hq, Travel Advisors

Touring

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World’s oldest travel co. & ‘loved brand’ that hosted Gandhi, Churchill returns to Australia (+ its hotspot tip)
Touring, Latest News
Intrepid names 10 “endangered dishes” Aussie foodies should chase before they vanish
Touring, Latest News

Trafalgar caps it at 18: Touring giant launches 22 small-group trips for Aussies
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
The world’s most popular solo travel destinations for 2026 revealed with close-to-home entries
Trends, Touring, Latest News
Staycation nation? Studies show Aussies are choosing comfort over kilometres to save big
Trends, Latest News

Wellbeing

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What 20 years of wellness bookings has taught me: Goddess Retreats founder Chelsea Ross
Wellbeing
Australia’s first airport gym to open at Sydney T1 in 2 weeks: Here are all the details
Wellbeing, Latest News
Quiet before take-off: Adelaide Airport opens calming Sensory Room for stress-free flying
Wellbeing, Latest News