Australian-founded Travel Industry Mentor Experience (TIME) has officially launched in Canada, taking its mentoring program into its third international market. The organisation marked its Canadian debut with a launch event at Intrepid Travel’s Toronto headquarters on 23 September, bringing together the inaugural cohort of mentees and mentors alongside founding partners. TIME founder and chair Penny […]
Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) and Uber have announced a partnership to help passengers to travel to and from Sydney’s new, 24-hour airport from 25 October. Uber will have an exclusive pick-up zone, only 100 metres walk from WSI’s terminal, including 10 kerbside pick-up bays designed for seamless departures. “As the countdown continues to the […]
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 […]
Travelmarvel has unveiled its Big Rail Sale, offering savings on a range of 2027 rail tours, with a strong focus on Europe’s most iconic rail journeys. The sale is available from 24 September to 6 October 2026 for holidays across Europe, as well as Canada, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. “We’re seeing strong interest from […]
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 […]
For clients looking to make the most of their time in the US, a central hotel can make exploring a city that much easier. Across six properties in New York, Chicago, Miami and San Francisco, Riu Plaza Hotels offers contemporary stays in locations suited to both business and leisure travellers. From Times Square and the […]
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 […]