Tourism bookings are already falling as uncertainty around working holiday maker visas hits Australia’s $4.4 billion backpacker market, industry leaders have warned. Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) CEO Margy Osmond said a decline had been seen across a range of tourism activities over the past four to five weeks. “We are already seeing a drop […]
A Sydney travel agent has spoken out about the treatment of passengers following an Etihad diversion to Jakarta, describing screaming onboard, hours of confusion at the airport and questions over the airline’s handling of compensation claims. Etihad flight EY455 was travelling from Sydney to Abu Dhabi on 30 July when it diverted to Jakarta due […]
Oceania Cruises announced the industry’s first entirely gluten-free ocean voyage, which will sail aboard Oceania Vista in 2028. The 12-night roundtrip voyage from Southampton will depart 31 May, 2028. The journey will invite guests to experience the full breadth of the line’s culinary program without the need to navigate menus, question preparation practices or worry […]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will give travel industry leaders a firsthand view of the forces shaping airfares, airline choice and competition at the Australian Travel Industry Association’s (ATIA) Beyond Borders Travel Summit. ACCC executive director of airports and aviation David Cranston and director of competition exemptions branch Anthony Hilton will address developments […]
A&K Sanctuary announced that it will open Samkani Camp on Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats in late 2027, giving guests the rare opportunity to stay directly on the world’s largest salt flat. A&K Sanctuary built the camp entirely from Airstreams: five architect-designed Airstream suites, plus a sixth Airstream at its heart serving as the dining and lounge space. […]
Independent small-ship cruise line Variety Cruises is stepping up its focus on Australia and New Zealand, launching a search for a dedicated National Business Development Manager to support a market showing strong growth and significant further potential. The family-owned cruise company, operating since 1949, sails a fleet of eight boutique small ships carrying just 34–72 […]
Australia MD Tim Oakes is set to leave Inside Travel after nearly 11 years. Oakes joined Inside Travel in 2016 as the founding member of its Australian operation. He went on to grow the business from a start-up venture into an organisation generating $29 million in annual turnover. “After nearly 11 years of leadership at […]
Travel beyond 2027 will be less about demand and more about confidence, according to new research from News Corp’s in-house research and insights unit, the Growth Distillery. Speaking at News Australia’s Travel Upfront in Sydney last night, the fourth of five sessions in the publisher’s Beyond’27 intelligence series, Growth Distillery general manager Leigh Lavery said […]
Virgin Australia has launched a new Travel Media Network, giving brands access to the airline’s almost 21 million annual customers across digital, lounge, in-flight and experiential channels. News Australia’s content agency Suddenly has been appointed to manage advertising sales for the network, offering brands a new way to connect with Virgin Australia customers throughout their […]
News Australia is backing the integrity and wealth of content created by its travel journalists to roll out an expanded News Travel Network in the battle with AI-driven searches. A combined network of bumper new products will appear across digital, print and global channels anchored by flagship News titles, including Escape, news.com.au, Travel + Luxury […]