Scenic Group has announced a strategic partnership with Assam Bengal Navigation (ABN), marking its expansion onto the Brahmaputra River and a commitment to have two ultra-luxury Scenic river ships operating in India by 2029–2030. The long-term agreement marks the next step in Scenic Group’s expansion within the India market and will bring together ABN’s more […]
Kakadu Tourism marked the 40th anniversary of Crocodile Dundee’s release in the United States on 26 September 1986, crediting the film with transforming Australia’s tourism industry and putting the Kakadu region on the international map. The film, starring Paul Hogan as Mick Dundee, opened on 879 screens in the US and grossed US$174.8 million (approximately […]
Virgin Australia has unveiled a new name for its corporate travel offering as it goes after a larger slice of the business travel market. The airline has launched Virgin Australia Corporate Travel, targeting businesses spending more than $500,000 a year on flights. The offering provides larger businesses with tailored discounts, dedicated support from a Partner […]
Magic Tours International will absorb credit card fees on all travel advisor bookings from 1 October 2026 – the day the Reserve Bank of Australia’s ban on card surcharging takes effect – across its Europe Holidays, World Holidays and TravelRez brands. The move is designed to protect consultant margins once surcharging can no longer be […]
Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has revealed that 92 per cent of its corporate customers are now using Qantas’ New Distribution Capability (NDC) platform. One customer even saved more than $140,000 annually. The milestone comes after two years of collaboration between FCTG and Qantas to roll out the technology across FCM Travel, Corporate Traveller and […]
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 […]
AmaWaterways has appointed former Tauck sales VP Steve Spivak as chief commercial officer marking an important evolution in the leading luxury river cruise lines leadership structure as the company continues to build on its strong growth and momentum in the luxury river cruise market. A seasoned travel and hospitality executive, Spivak brings nearly three decades […]
Azamara Cruises has relaunched its Experience More packages with three new pricing tiers and a flat 10 per cent commission for travel advisors on pre-cruise bookings. The new Essentials, Enjoyment and Indulgence packages will apply to sailings departing from 24 September 2026 and are priced at $59, $79 and $99 per person, per day respectively. […]
ATIA has welcomed the Government’s decision to extend the exemption that allows travel businesses to sell travel insurance at the time of booking, following a sustained advocacy campaign. The exemption, first secured by the Australian Travel Industry Association in 2021, was due to expire on 5 October 2026. The Government registered regulations extending it to […]
Rail Europe has announced leadership changes following the company’s acquisition by Omio Group with Björn Bender stepping down as CEO and executive chairman of the company. “It has been a real privilege to lead Rail Europe over the past four years,” Bender said. “I am proud of what we have achieved together and deeply grateful […]