Tourism and Events Moreton Bay has launched the Kiwi Cuzzy Guide to Summer, kicking off an integrated marketing campaign targeting the trans-Tasman visiting friends and family (VFR) market. The Kiwi Cuzzy Guide to Summer showcases the best of Moreton Bay’s spring and summer offering. Highlights include Bribie Island beaches, on-water experiences across the bay, seafood […]
Italy is seeing visitors spread across more months and more destinations, with nine of the country’s 15 fastest-growing emerging destinations in the south, according to a new report. The Data Appeal Company/Almaviva Group’s annual All Italian Data report, based on its Mabrian Travel Intelligence Platform, identifies five trends shaping Italian tourism in the 12 months […]
Travel Industry Mentor Experience (TIME), has welcomed AmaWaterways as a Silver Partner, formalising the cruise line’s longstanding support for mentoring and leadership development within the industry. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to developing current and future leaders across travel, tourism, cruise, hospitality and aviation, and to strengthening the connections that help the industry grow. […]
The name Kim has a special place in the hearts of Australians. There’s the Kimberley region, of course, as well as Australian national treasure Kim Craig. Now, Intrepid Travel and Tourism Western Australia are putting the name to good use. Travel advisors are being encouraged to nominate clients named Kim for the chance to win […]
Fiji Airways is saying “Thank You” to Aussies with a global sale, inviting customers to return to Fiji. Running from 12 October to 3 November 2026, the sale celebrates the long-standing relationship between Fiji and Australia with special fares available on selected services. This limited-time offer invites Australians to revisit their favourite destinations or discover […]
Singapore is looking to bring more of its tourism experiences to international travellers through a new two-year partnership with global experiences platform GetYourGuide. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with GetYourGuide to develop, distribute and promote tours and activities in the destination to travellers worldwide. The agreement was signed […]
Forget Snakes on a plane, we have a new horror story: bed bugs on a plane. The recent bed bug incident aboard a Qantas flight from Perth to Rome has put the spotlight on how the pests can spread through travel, with a cleaning industry expert warning that even the cleanest-looking environments can harbour infestations. […]
Emirates has marked 30 years in Australia, celebrating the milestone at Melbourne’s State Library Victoria. The airline launched its inaugural Melbourne service in June 1996 and has since expanded to Sydney (2000), Perth (2002), Brisbane (2003) and Adelaide (2012). It now operates 70 weekly services across the five gateways, connecting Australians to nearly 140 destinations […]
Western Sydney International Airport is less than two weeks away from welcoming its first passengers, with duty-free shopping, tech gadgets and travel essentials among the retail offerings confirmed for opening day. The airport, which begins passenger operations on 25 October, has secured a lineup of specialty retailers through travel retail operator Lagardère AWPL, with 11 […]
Tourism Ireland welcomed eight travel advisors from Australia and New Zealand last week to discover the culture, cuisine and character of Ireland. Visiting the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and Northern Ireland, the advisors experienced a range of activities across the island, including stays at some of Ireland’s top accommodation including The Hawthorn by […]