Luxury Escapes, Hawaiian Airlines, Hawai‘i Tourism Oceania, OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group and Norwegian Cruise Line hosted a Hawai‘i-themed trade evening at the Luxury Escapes Bondi store on 4 November, welcoming 65 travel agents. The event gave agents the chance to meet industry representatives and learn more about the destination and what each of the islands offers. […]
Luxury Escapes has launched its best-ever deals on trips to the Maldives for the whole of November, for travel in 2027, plus it is boosting agent commissions, as part of its wider campaign for the destination. From now until 30 November 2026, agents can earn 15 per cent commission (versus the standard 10 per cent) […]
Beyond the Map has added Dirk Hartog Island & Island Life Adventures to its collection of regional Australian experiences. The destination is ideal for couples, multi-generational families, and small groups seeking remote island adventures. Dirk Hartog Island is an exclusive sanctuary of wild beauty and isolation, offering raw luxury at the edge of the Indian […]
Arabian Adventures has unveiled a series of new initiatives designed to help trade partners win more business in the UAE ahead of the 2026-2027 winter season. The destination management company has strengthened its hotel proposition through an enhanced Price Match Guarantee, introduced AI-enabled processes to accelerate speed to market, and continued to invest in its […]
Destination Canada will hold its inaugural Together for Impact Virtual Summit this week on Thursday 5 November, pitching the commercial case for purposeful travel to Australian agents and operators. The 90-minute event will be hosted by Destination Canada’s Australian Strategic Advisory Group (SAG). Destination Canada said it aimed to move the conversation about regenerative tourism […]
Tahiti Travel, powered by Entire Travel Group, has launched a new Tahiti campaign as direct Sydney–Papeete flights resume from December. Developed with Air Tahiti Nui and Tahiti Tourisme, the campaign features handpicked packages across The Islands of Tahiti, with savings of up to $6,000 per couple and a range of added-value inclusions. Available to book […]
Concerns about overcrowding at popular wildlife sightings are starting to influence how Australian buyers book Africa, according to feedback at Essence of Africa 2026 in Zanzibar. The issue emerged during one of five regional Market Buzz sessions, where international buyers briefed African suppliers on shifts in their source markets. Organisers said the Australian feedback was […]
Emirates Skywards is bringing back its popular ‘Mile-A-Minute’ offer, rewarding members with one Skywards Mile for every minute spent in Dubai, up to 7,200 bonus Miles. The limited-time offer adds an extra reward for international visitors enjoying a holiday or stopover in the city. The initiative, first introduced in 2021, returns with an opportunity for […]
Intrepid Travel carried more than 35,000 customers in September, its busiest month ever, with departed revenue up 11 per cent year on year. The operator said growth was strongest in the Middle East, Europe and Asia. Australians made up 43 per cent of travellers globally. Morocco was the most popular destination worldwide, followed by Vietnam […]
Qantas has launched a week-long sale across its Pacific network, with more than 180,000 discounted seats to eight island destinations – Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Samoa, Norfolk Island, Tonga, Palau and the Solomon Islands. Economy return fares start from $579 from Brisbane to Port Vila, with travel on select dates between January and September 2027. […]