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 […]
Business travel confidence has surged to its highest level of 2026, rebounding sharply from the uncertainty that weighed on sentiment earlier in the year. Industry buyers and suppliers are increasingly optimistic about the next 12 months, with expectations for travel spending, trip volume and revenue all strengthening – even as rising costs and geopolitical risk […]
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 […]
Just You has added four new escorted tours to its 2027 and 2028 collection including a ‘Max 20’ itinerary. Just You guarantees the ‘Max 20’ itinerary will have a maximum group size of 20 people to offer a more personalised experience. “We’re always looking at how we can keep our collection fresh, whether that’s by […]
As Singapore Airlines expands both its Australian and European networks, it is also changing another part of the long-haul journey: baggage. After several years of offering Airportr’s off-airport baggage service in the UK, the airline is expanding the partnership into Frankfurt and Zurich. Passengers can have their bags collected before travelling to the airport, while […]
There is nothing “small” about small-ship line Windstar Cruises entering its busiest period of fleet renewal in decades, says managing director of global commercial Helen Beck. With a new-build yacht already sailing, a converted sister ship due to join before Christmas, and a multi-million-dollar refurbishment of its original Wind Class trio nearing completion, the former […]
Air New Zealand expects to carry around 850,000 customers across its domestic and international networks over the upcoming school holidays, with Queenstown, Sydney and Rarotonga emerging as the most popular destinations. Between 24 September and 11 October, more than 520,000 customers are expected to travel domestically and almost 330,000 internationally. The busiest domestic day falls […]
Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT) has wrapped an Australia and New Zealand Roadshow spotlighting how travellers can pair a coastal California holiday with premium access to some of the world’s most in-demand sporting and entertainment events. The team engaged over 100 key industry leaders and luxury travel advisors across Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland and Melbourne. […]
Hotel rates in Sydney are forecast to rise by three and a half to five per cent in 2027, according to new modelling from American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), as resilient demand and persistent inflation continue to push prices higher across global business travel markets. The forecast puts Sydney roughly in line with […]
Lonely Planet has today unveiled its top destinations to visit next year with the release of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027. Best in Travel 2027 features 25 must-visit destinations and 25 must-do experiences from around the globe. The Tweed in NSW was named as one of the Top 25 Best Destinations to visit in […]