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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Love on the Spectrum star Michael Theo has teamed up with Sovereign Hill and Aspect Autism Friendly to help Autistic travellers feel more confident visiting the popular Victorian attraction. Sovereign Hill has launched a new Video Visual Story offering visitors a step-by-step look at what to expect before they arrive, from buying tickets to exploring […]
Royal Caribbean has agreed to pay US$3 billion (AU$4.2 billion) for a 50 per cent stake in Sandals Resorts International, marking the biggest transaction in the cruise giant’s history. The deal values Sandals at US$6 billion and will give Royal Caribbean joint control of the Caribbean resort group, significantly expanding its footprint beyond cruising and […]
Passengers travelling through Sydney Airport have been warned to allow extra time as two separate strikes get underway today. Up to 400 security workers walked off the job at 7.30am on Thursday, with the two-hour strike expected to cause delays at security across the airport. “This is going to be disruptive, that’s the nature of […]
Time is running out to enter the Women in Travel Awards 2026, with on-time entries officially closing tomorrow, Friday, 25 September. The awards celebrate the outstanding women shaping Australia’s travel industry, recognising achievements across travel advising, sales, marketing, leadership and more. This year’s theme, Never Too Much, is all about celebrating women who refuse to […]
G’day Group, Australia’s largest regional accommodation provider, plans to invest more than $200 million in regional Queensland in the lead-up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The company – majority owned by Australian Retirement Trust (ART) – will expand 12 of its regional Queensland Discovery Parks and Resorts, including a $20 million upgrade of […]
Former Webjet OTA CEO David Galt has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Consolidated Travel. Galt will join the company in October, having stepped away from Webjet in March. He joined Webjet in 2007 and held a range of senior roles across the business, including in marketing and regional leadership, before being appointed CEO of […]