Holland America Line is bringing forward Oosterdam’s major transformation by five weeks following strong demand for cruises aboard the revamped ship. The cruise line will begin the ship’s Holland America Evolution refurbishment earlier than planned, with Oosterdam now set to return to service on 31 October 2027. The move has allowed Holland America to add […]
Travelmarvel has returned to Egypt, launching its first Nile River cruises aboard new ship Travelmarvel Sirius. The ship completed its maiden sailing last week. It marks Travelmarvel’s return to Egypt and a new chapter for its river cruise program. Travelmarvel Sirius was purpose-built for the Nile. It carries 124 guests across 62 cabins. Onboard are […]
Malaysia Airlines has reaffirmed its growth ambitions in Australia and New Zealand, as it celebrated its top-performing travel trade partners at an event in Sydney. Around 100 travel advisors, agency partners and industry figures attended the airline’s Elite Trade Partner Evening at CIRQ, Crown Sydney. The event recognised Malaysia Airlines’ leading trade partners while providing […]
The Australian Travel Agents Co-operative (ATAC) has wrapped Future Focus 2026, celebrating a milestone 40 years of community, resilience and entrepreneurial spirit. From September 10 to 13, the milestone event lit up Pier One in Sydney’s Walsh Bay with panel discussions, networking and celebrations. Looking back over the legacy of the past 40 years, the […]
Over 80 per cent of Australians with super want to spend part of their retirement travelling around Australia, according to research by YouGov for Australian Retirement Trust (ART), one of Australia’s largest super funds. Nearly 70 per cent of the Australians said holidays or travel are essential or important to the retirement they would like […]
Players from both teams get in position during a free kick from Salesianum in the Sals’ win over Sussex Academy. Dialog photo/Mike Lang WILMINGTON – When Salesianum’s soccer team traveled to Georgetown last season, they left with a 3-2 loss, their only setback against a Delaware opponent in 2025. The series moved this weekend to […]
Adventure World has launched a new four-day itinerary in Vietnam’s lesser-visited Central Highlands, placing cruelty-free elephant tourism firmly at its core. The itinerary is available for travel from October 2026 and it offers conscious travellers a four-day, three-night immersive journey across Buon Ma Thuot, Yok Don National Park, and Lak Lake. The highlight of the […]
Six people have died and around 130 people are still missing after a ferry travelling between Java and Borneo capsized in bad weather. The Virgo Transport 8 was carrying 243 passengers and crew when it lost contact with its shipping company after leaving Surabaya in East Java. Rescuers have found more than 100 people alive. […]
TTC’S senior vice president of sales Andy Young has been elected to the CATO Committee. Young takes up the position vacated by TTC’s James O’Donnell, who stepped down at the end of July after five years on the committee. In his current role, Young oversees Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Costsaver and Contiki. He has previously worked […]
Qantas and Jetstar are preparing for a huge footy final series after adding more flights to get fans to and from the games earlier than any season in recent history. Qantas recently added an extra flight from Perth on Thursday 17 September to help footy fans get to Sydney for the preliminary final. A Boeing […]