There are less than four weeks left to secure early-bird tickets for the Women in Travel Awards. Discounted pricing ends on Tuesday, 3 November. Taking place on Wednesday, 2 December at ivy Sydney, the awards are a celebration of Australia’s top female talent. The evening promises a celebration of achievement, leadership and connection. From rising […]
Unforgettable Travel Company has launched Unforgettable Asia, a new luxury Asia specialist designed to make complex travel across the region easier to sell for advisors. Unforgettable Asia will launch with 11 destinations and 50 itineraries, initially covering Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, Malaysia, Borneo and Indonesia, with further destinations to be […]
Aurora Expeditions will open its 2026-27 Antarctic season on 24 October, when the Sylvia Earle departs Ushuaia for the Antarctic Peninsula – the first of 27 voyages to seven regions. The Australian-owned operator will run the program across three ships, the Greg Mortimer, Sylvia Earle and Douglas Mawson, through to 29 March 2027. Groups are […]
Just You is offering savings on last-minute 2026 tours, including a Sri Lankan sojourn, a journey through Jordan and an immersion in India. The tour operator’s solo travel tours span 100 worldwide itineraries, taking in destinations such as Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Australia, and New Zealand, with tours ranging from four to […]
Forget reaching for your passport at the border. Travellers arriving in the UK will soon be able to walk through airport e-gates without showing or scanning their passport at all. The UK has begun rolling out new contactless e-gates that use facial recognition to identify passengers automatically, with the technology expected to reach airports across […]
Silversea has revealed new sailings for its Voyage Collection 2028–29, spanning September 2028 to May 2029 and covering 219 destinations, including 29 new ports of call. General sales open tomorrow, following a preview for Venetian Society members on October 6. Itineraries are timed to cultural moments such as Carnival in Venice and Rio de Janeiro, […]
Scenic Group has appointed Adam Armstrong as chief commercial officer, effective 1 November 2026. Armstrong brings more than 20 years of senior international experience, serving most recently as Global CEO of Contiki Holidays. He led the business through the pandemic and repositioned the brand for its next phase of growth. Prior to Contiki, Armstrong worked […]
British Airways is betting big on premium travel, trading in almost 90 economy seats to make room for more business and premium economy passengers on its Airbus A380s. Britain’s flag carrier has unveiled a major overhaul of its A380 fleet that will see the superjumbo carry 106 business class seats, up from 97, as airlines […]
Railbookers has added two new itineraries in Sri Lanka, an increasingly popular destination for Australian travellers. The new Highlights of Sri Lanka and The Best of Sri Lanka holidays showcase the diversity of the island, taking travellers from cities and temples to jungles. Showcased in both itineraries is the railway journey from Kandy to Ella. […]
Paradise Resort Gold Coast has introduced the Oh Shun Blu, an adults-only pool and bar precinct for parents. The new precinct will feature a heated 25-metre swimming pool with spa jets, landscaped surrounds, poolside lounging and a bar, exclusively for Paradise Resort guests aged 18 and up. Stage one of Oh Shun Blue will also […]