Royal Jordanian’s global tourism platform, ExploRJordan, has launched its first global campaign, JorDONE, a new effort to drive consideration for Jordan and expand perceptions of the country in a whole new way. The tourism platform developed the campaign with Adpro& Group. The campaign moves beyond familiar icons and expectations to reveal a more surprising, contrasting […]
Aranui Cruises has taken delivery of its new 116-metre passenger-freighter, Aranoa, which is now en route to French Polynesia ahead of its maiden season exploring the remote Austral Islands from March 2027. Huanghai Shipbuilding in Shandong, China, built the 198-guest vessel. She has completed successful sea trials and will join sister ship Aranui 5 in delivering […]
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has released tickets for next year’s Cruise360 Australasia conference, offering a Super Earlybird Rate exclusively to CLIA travel agent members. The Southern Hemisphere’s biggest annual cruise industry event will be held in Brisbane on September 1–2, 2027, with a fresh line-up of speakers and discussions, plus an extensive exhibition […]
Concerns about overcrowding at popular wildlife sightings are starting to influence how Australian buyers book Africa, according to feedback at Essence of Africa 2026 in Zanzibar. The issue emerged during one of five regional Market Buzz sessions, where international buyers briefed African suppliers on shifts in their source markets. Organisers said the Australian feedback was […]
Luxury Charter Portofino has introduced Two Gulfs Experience — Surrounding Portofino, a new private boat tour experience. The voyage connects the Gulf of Tigullio and the Gulf of Paradiso and brings together five destinations, secluded bays, and the maritime heritage of the Italian Riviera. At the heart of Two Gulfs Experience is Captain Luca, whose […]
Railbookers has announced its 2027 travel advisor familiarisation trips, offering agents the opportunity to experience some of the brand’s top-selling rail holidays alongside its Rail Expert. Across 10 itineraries throughout 2027, agents will explore Railbookers destinations and routes while building the knowledge and confidence to recommend them to clients. “Travel agents are essential partners in […]
Sydney’s newest airport has plenty to prove. While its promise of greater capacity, convenience and competition is appealing, concerns around accessibility from the CBD and a relatively limited flight network at launch have prompted some questions about just how much it will change the way Sydneysiders travel. Australia’s first new airport in more than 50 […]
Qantas has resumed international flights from Adelaide, relaunching its seasonal Auckland service today (30 October) with an additional weekly flight over the peak summer holiday period. The airline’s direct Adelaide–Auckland route returns for a second consecutive season, operating until 26 April 2027. Flights will depart Adelaide at 8.45am on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, with […]
Air New Zealand will launch non-stop flights between Christchurch and Bali next winter and has confirmed its new Christchurch–Singapore service will run year-round. The Bali service to Denpasar is expected to operate three times a week over winter 2027, through to the end of August. Bookings are expected to open later this year. “Bali has […]
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed an agreement to purchase up to 4,800 tonnes of next-generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether Beacon Pte Ltd. over three years, with deliveries commencing in 2028. Aether will produce the SAF from waste carbon feedstock, including biomethane and industrial waste gases, using the company’s proprietary Aether Aurora technology. “Supporting […]