Melbourne Airport has released new artist impressions of its $4.5 billion international terminal expansion, with planning and design progressing after the opening of new pick-up and drop-off zones for Terminals 1, 2 and 3. The designs show check-in, arrivals and departure satellite areas expanded into the current forecourt, with a focus on natural light to […]
Pope Leo XIV clasps his hands after leading the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Oct. 18, 2026, after being released from the hospital the previous day. Lead surgeon Dr. Stefano Margaritora said the pope’s recovery is progressing normally and that there is no medical reason to cancel his planned Nov. 6-17 trip […]
Intrepid Travel Australia and New Zealand managing director Brett Mitchell has been appointed to the board of Great Walks of Australia, the collective of the country’s premier guided multi-day walking experiences. Mitchell, who has nearly 20 years’ experience in tourism, joined Intrepid in 2008 and has held roles including group finance director, chief commercial officer […]
Virgin Voyages has promoted Matt Lebbern to market director for Europe and Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), as the cruise line prepares to expand its Australian team following 30 per cent revenue growth across the region. Effective immediately, Lebbern will lead commercial strategy across Europe and ANZ, with European revenue tracking 27 per cent ahead […]
Qantas is expanding its Western Australian operations, with Jetstar planning to more than double its Perth cabin crew workforce from 40 to 90 local roles. The airline opened its new Perth cabin crew base this month, alongside a new emergency procedures training centre and upgrades to QantasLink aircraft based in the city. The training centre […]
Cabravale Club Resort has been named Tourism Business of the Year – Major at the 2026 Western Sydney Tourism Awards, with The William Inglis Hotel – MGallery Collection taking the gold award. The awards were held on Saturday night at the impressive Western Sydney Convention Centre in Penrith. Hosted by the Western Sydney Tourism Taskforce […]
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass on the 10th floor at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital Oct. 16, 2026, following his cancer surgery Oct. 13. In his homily, the pontiff thanked the staff, doctors, nurses and orderlies for their daily work caring for the sick and, in particular, for what they have done for him. (OSV News photo/Vatican […]
Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) has marked its namesake Nancy-Bird Walton’s 111th birthday by unveiling new Nancy-Bird Walton inspired features at the global gateway, from public roads to a unique public art installation. WSI plans to unveil other tributes soon, inspired by First Nations artists and the people, places, and cultures of Western […]
Viking has officially named seven new river ships in a ceremony spanning four countries, with two Australian travel industry leaders among the godparents in a first for the Norwegian cruise line: all seven appointees are travel advisor partners. Flight Centre Travel Group’s Danielle Galloway and Virtuoso’s Michael Londregan were in Amsterdam on Thursday, October 15, […]
Students from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy in Chicago dressed as cardinals and a Swiss Guard walk in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Oct. 8, 2025. The group met Pope Leo XIV following his weekly general audience. As Pope Leo recovers from surgery Oct. 13, 2026, during which doctors removed his lower right […]