Viking has floated out Viking Astrea, the company’s second hydrogen-powered cruise ship capable of operating with zero emissions, marking the first time the ship has touched water. The cruise line scheduled Viking Astrea for delivery in May 2027 and she will spend her inaugural season sailing itineraries in the Mediterranean and Northern Europe. “The float […]
National Geographic Expeditions and G Adventures unveiled 30 new itineraries – 24 new National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures and six newly updated National Geographic Family Journeys with G Adventures – giving travellers new ways to experience the world through the people, stories and communities that bring each destination to life. These trips focus on […]
Holland America Line is bringing forward Oosterdam’s major transformation by five weeks following strong demand for cruises aboard the revamped ship. The cruise line will begin the ship’s Holland America Evolution refurbishment earlier than planned, with Oosterdam now set to return to service on 31 October 2027. The move has allowed Holland America to add […]
Travelmarvel has returned to Egypt, launching its first Nile River cruises aboard new ship Travelmarvel Sirius. The ship completed its maiden sailing last week. It marks Travelmarvel’s return to Egypt and a new chapter for its river cruise program. Travelmarvel Sirius was purpose-built for the Nile. It carries 124 guests across 62 cabins. Onboard are […]
Malaysia Airlines has reaffirmed its growth ambitions in Australia and New Zealand, as it celebrated its top-performing travel trade partners at an event in Sydney. Around 100 travel advisors, agency partners and industry figures attended the airline’s Elite Trade Partner Evening at CIRQ, Crown Sydney. The event recognised Malaysia Airlines’ leading trade partners while providing […]
The Australian Travel Agents Co-operative (ATAC) has wrapped Future Focus 2026, celebrating a milestone 40 years of community, resilience and entrepreneurial spirit. From September 10 to 13, the milestone event lit up Pier One in Sydney’s Walsh Bay with panel discussions, networking and celebrations. Looking back over the legacy of the past 40 years, the […]
Over 80 per cent of Australians with super want to spend part of their retirement travelling around Australia, according to research by YouGov for Australian Retirement Trust (ART), one of Australia’s largest super funds. Nearly 70 per cent of the Australians said holidays or travel are essential or important to the retirement they would like […]
Adventure World has launched a new four-day itinerary in Vietnam’s lesser-visited Central Highlands, placing cruelty-free elephant tourism firmly at its core. The itinerary is available for travel from October 2026 and it offers conscious travellers a four-day, three-night immersive journey across Buon Ma Thuot, Yok Don National Park, and Lak Lake. The highlight of the […]
Six people have died and around 130 people are still missing after a ferry travelling between Java and Borneo capsized in bad weather. The Virgo Transport 8 was carrying 243 passengers and crew when it lost contact with its shipping company after leaving Surabaya in East Java. Rescuers have found more than 100 people alive. […]
TTC’S senior vice president of sales Andy Young has been elected to the CATO Committee. Young takes up the position vacated by TTC’s James O’Donnell, who stepped down at the end of July after five years on the committee. In his current role, Young oversees Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Costsaver and Contiki. He has previously worked […]