Intrepid Travel has revealed its 2027 Not Hot List, naming 10 lesser-visited destinations it wants travellers to consider in 2027. The list aims to steer tourists away from overcrowded hotspots. Instead, it highlights places that could benefit from more visitors. Samburu National Reserve in Kenya tops the list. It is followed by Mestia in Georgia […]
Australians took a record 17.3 million domestic caravan and camping trips in 2025, up 14 per cent year‑on‑year, spending $12.6 billion, according to new Tourism Research Australia data. NSW was the leading destination, attracting 5.5 million domestic caravan and camping visitors who spent 18.2 million nights in the state. The data is also challenging the […]
Indonesian carrier TransNusa has launched its maiden nonstop service between Bali and Phuket, cutting what was previously a lengthy multi-leg journey down to a four-hour flight. Flight 8B 541 departed I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on Wednesday at 11.30am, arriving at Phuket International Airport at 2.35pm. The return service, 8B 542, departs Phuket at […]
Cover-More Travel Insurance has agreed to support the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) as a strategic partner and as a National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) Gold Sponsor. The insurance company will also take the role of Beyond Borders Engagement Partner. Cover-More Travel Insurance will build on their advocacy with ATIA in favour of continuing the […]
Confidence remains strong in Tropical North Queensland with more than $295 million worth of tourism investment underway and record international visitor spend on the back of four years of additional destination marketing funding. Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ) chief executive Mark Olsen and chair John O’Sullivan revealed the results in the 2025–26 TTNQ Annual Report. […]
Visit California has arrived in Australia with its largest trade and media delegation in eight years, as the tourism body looks to drive renewed growth from one of its most valuable international markets. The week-long mission has brought 42 delegates from 22 California destinations, attractions and hospitality brands to Sydney and Melbourne. Across five days, […]
Jetstar is gaining ground in Australia’s corporate travel market as cost-conscious businesses look for cheaper ways to keep employees travelling, according to CT Partners CEO Matt Masson. Masson told Travel Weekly the low-cost carrier had picked up corporate business over the past two years, with the shift particularly noticeable following Rex’s exit from the market. […]
Smartie Rides, an on-demand ride-hailing service in Rarotonga, Cook Islands, has launched positioning the locally developed platform as a home-grown alternative to international players such as Uber and Grab. The service lets locals and visitors request and book rides directly through the Smartie app. Founder and chief executive Brett Baudinet said the launch reflected an […]
Sherly Handjojo’s newly launched Marketing Wonders has been appointed the official Australia and New Zealand representative for Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), Singapore. The appointment, effective 1 August 2026, marks a major milestone for the sales and marketing representation company, which Handjojo launched earlier this year. Travel Weekly readers may remember Handjojo as the winner of […]
EgyptAir is Sydney Airport’s newest airline, with plans to launch a new service connecting Cairo, Singapore and Sydney from 2027 – creating a new air link between Australia and Egypt. The proposed service will be the first direct link between Sydney and Cairo via Singapore, with Egypt Sydney Airport’s largest unserved market in Africa for […]