Australian-founded Travel Industry Mentor Experience (TIME) has officially launched in Canada, taking its mentoring program into its third international market. The organisation marked its Canadian debut with a launch event at Intrepid Travel’s Toronto headquarters on 23 September, bringing together the inaugural cohort of mentees and mentors alongside founding partners. TIME founder and chair Penny […]
Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) and Uber have announced a partnership to help passengers to travel to and from Sydney’s new, 24-hour airport from 25 October. Uber will have an exclusive pick-up zone, only 100 metres walk from WSI’s terminal, including 10 kerbside pick-up bays designed for seamless departures. “As the countdown continues to the […]
Explora Journeys is officially making a move into river cruising, confirming plans for its first luxury river ships following months of industry speculation. The MSC Group luxury brand has signed a Letter of Intent with Dutch shipbuilder Den Breejen Shipyard. The agreement marks Explora Journeys’ planned expansion from the oceans to Europe’s rivers. The announcement […]
The Australian Cruise Association (ACA) has confirmed its new executives following its Board of Management meeting yesterday, 17 September 2025. Brendan Connell (Port of Brisbane) has been elected as chair, supported by Kristy Little (TasPorts) as deputy chair, and Martin Bidgood (Port Authority of New South Wales) astreasurer. Martin Bidgood. They lead the Association alongside […]
Infografis BP – Aktivitas pelabuhan di Batam sepanjang Januari hingga Agustus 2026 menunjukkan perkembangan positif. Arus logistik semakin menguat, seiring meningkatnya pergerakan barang dan aktivitas kepelabuhanan. Salah satu capaian yang mencuri perhatian datang dari General Cargo Pelabuhan Batu Ampar, yang berhasil mencapai 102 persen dari target.Capaian tersebut menjadi salah satu indikator bahwa aktivitas logistik di […]
Pembangunan Sekolah Terintegrasi Merah Putih di kawasan Rempang, Batam, Kepulauan Riau, resmi dimulai. Pembangunan ditandai dengan seremoni groundbreaking dan pemasangan tiang pancang perdana oleh Kepala BP Batam/Wali Kota Batam Amsakar Achmad, didampingi Wakil Kepala BP Batam/Wakil Wali Kota Batam Li Claudia Chandra dan Ketua Yayasan Merah Putih Eddy Hussy, Kamis (24/9/2026). Sekolah tersebut akan […]
Queensland’s tourism industry has ramped up pressure on the Federal Government over its controversial Working Holiday Maker visa changes. The warning comes as close to 25,000 fans descend on Townsville tonight for the Socceroos’ clash with Brazil. The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) says Working Holiday Makers make up as much as 60 per cent […]
Travelmarvel has unveiled its Big Rail Sale, offering savings on a range of 2027 rail tours, with a strong focus on Europe’s most iconic rail journeys. The sale is available from 24 September to 6 October 2026 for holidays across Europe, as well as Canada, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. “We’re seeing strong interest from […]
Newcastle Airport celebrated the first anniversary of its international terminal after opening in September last year. The opening of the Hunter’s new international terminal on 25 September 2025 marked a major step in Newcastle Airport’s evolution as a global gateway, followed by a record year with more than 1.3 million passengers travelling through the airport […]
International economy airfares are actually cheaper than they were three years ago, despite Australians being slugged with rising prices almost everywhere else. Flight Centre Corporate’s latest Airfare Inflation Index has revealed international economy fares fell seven per cent between the first half of 2023 and the first half of 2026, even as broader inflation climbed […]