Travel advisors are invited to discover the Pearl of the Indian Ocean at an upcoming webinar, An Introduction to Sri Lanka, with one lucky live attendee set to win a six-night, seven-day Sri Lanka tour for one person – valued at around $2,800. The island nation offers a wide variety of experiences within a compact […]
Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia has appointed tourism trade and destination marketing specialist Ben Urquhart as Senior North Pacific tourism advisor. The role will focus on market readiness, working directly with tourism operators from Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Kiribati and Nauru to help make their offerings more […]
With more than 20 years across travel retail, corporate travel and tour operations, Albatross Tours Managing Director, Shelley Poten, has built a career around leadership, mentorship and making an impact. The 2025 Women in Travel Awards Mentor of the Year – and Women in Travel Power List member for two years running – Poten has made […]
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Seabourn is already looking ahead to summer 2027 with Seabourn Encore returning to Alaska from May to September offering 18 departures, 15 ports and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Seabourn Encore will explore Alaska and British Columbia, and guests can further extend their exploration of Alaska with “The Denali Experience,” an optional pre-cruise land-based package […]
Thailand’s RAKxa Integrative Wellness is tapping into the growing demand for longevity tourism. It has launched a programme focused on the role hormones play in ageing. Its Hormonal Rebalance+ programme combines medical testing with personalised treatments. The programme reflects a broader shift in the wellness industry towards preventative health, as travellers increasingly seek treatments that […]
Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) and Wet Tropics Management Authority presented certificates to the first Chinese-speaking guides for completing the Wet Tropics World Heritage Guides program. The guides are encouraging their colleagues to take advantage of the free professional development to help visitors better appreciate one of the world’s oldest rainforests. TTNQ chief executive officer […]
Australian Border Force (ABF) officers were forced to manually process passengers at Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane international airports after a 14-hour e-gate outage disrupted travel ahead of the school holidays. The technical issue began around 9pm on Thursday, affecting both arriving and departing passengers. ABF deployed additional officers to manage queues while technicians worked to […]
Flight Centre Travel Group’s executive general manager of customer loyalty, Clinton Hearne, believes Australia’s looming payment reforms could open the door to new players in the travel loyalty market. Speaking to Travel Weekly ahead of the 1 October changes, Hearne said the reduction in interchange fees could create opportunities for travel companies to challenge established […]
Festitalia on 20 September will transform the Brisbane Showgrounds into a bustling Italian piazza for a day of food, culture and entertainment. The Italian festival will take over Alexandria Park and Expo Place, with a packed program featuring Italian food, live music, family entertainment and hands-on cultural experiences. Visitors can enjoy handmade pasta, woodfired pizza, […]