The Emirates Group today announced its half-year financial results, posting a profit before tax of AED 4.1 billion (about AU$1.61 billion) for the first six months of 2026-2027, a 66 per cent drop from the same period last year amid high fuel prices and the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region. Revenue fell 12 per […]
At least seven flights and an Israel-bound cruise ship have been targeted by bomb threats, but no explosives have been found. A series of bomb threats against passenger flights across Europe prompted emergency searches, briefly shut an airport outside Warsaw and saw the Italian Air Force escort a Ryanair plane into Rome – all of […]
The global travel industry is not prepared for another COVID-style crisis, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) president and CEO Gloria Guevara has warned at World Travel Market (WTM) London, despite predicting another record-breaking year for tourism. Speaking at WTM London on Tuesday (3 November), Guevara described travel and tourism as the world’s most resilient […]
One of Queensland’s longest-running running events has unveiled a new identity, with the Jetty 2 Jetty Marathon officially rebranded as the Moreton Bay Jetty 2 Jetty Marathon in a bid to attract more domestic and international visitors. City of Moreton Bay and Tourism and Events Moreton Bay announced the new name and logo on Friday […]
CT Partners has welcomed Gig Travel to its group, bringing its membership numbers to 36. Gig Travel is a Melbourne-based specialist travel management company founded by Shaun Matheson which operates primarily in the entertainment, touring and live events sector. Matheson, managing director of Gig Travel, said the company had built its business on entertainment travel, […]
Qantas has resumed international flights from Adelaide, relaunching its seasonal Auckland service today (30 October) with an additional weekly flight over the peak summer holiday period. The airline’s direct Adelaide–Auckland route returns for a second consecutive season, operating until 26 April 2027. Flights will depart Adelaide at 8.45am on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, with […]
Scoot is bringing a taste of Asia to Sydney through its Scoot Stopover Cafe pop-up, a four-day activation serving free destination-inspired coffee and tea creations across the city. Running from 29 October to 1 November, the Scoot Stopover Cafe will visit Circular Quay, Parramatta Square, Martin Place and Chatswood, with drinks inspired by destinations across […]
Viking has taken delivery of its newest European river ship, Viking Haki, as the cruise line pushes ahead with plans to add 17 more river vessels to its fleet by 2028. The 190-guest Viking Haki joins the company’s fleet of Viking Longships and will operate itineraries along Europe’s Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. The vessel […]
Global aviation services provider dnata has launched operations at Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), with major investments in cargo, catering and passenger hospitality facilities underway. The company supported the airport’s inaugural domestic passenger flight on 25 October with inflight catering services, before providing ground handling for its first international flight on 26 October. The launch […]
Swan Hellenic is introducing its Antarctic Photography Program, an exclusive voyage-long experience for guests who want to develop their photography skills while exploring Antarctica. With nine curated departures available, the program offers an opportunity to capture the continent’s landscapes and wildlife under the guidance of expert photographers. The cruise line capped the program at 10 […]