When low water levels disrupted AmaWaterways’ Danube itinerary, the cruise line had a choice: cancel or adapt. On its first River of Rewards mega famil, AmaWaterways chose the latter, turning a potential setback into a showcase of flexibility, resilience and standout service. Travel Weekly editor Grant Jones joined top-selling Aussie advisors onboard AmaSofia to see how the line kept the […]
South Sea Cruises Group and Tour Managers will welcome the first of two brand-new, fully electric coaches next month. Under the arrangement, the 50-seat electric coaches are owned and operated by Tour Managers and will provide year-round ground transportation services for South Sea Cruises Group to and from Port Denarau. With zero emissions and significantly […]
Flight Centre Travel Group has bought back its own shares on every trading day so far in September, as it continues its $200 million buyback program. The company has bought back close to one million shares since the beginning of the month, with daily ASX filings showing purchases continuing throughout September. On 14 September alone, […]
The APT Travel Group has launched two new sales – APT’s Best of Canada & Alaska Sale and Travelmarvel’s Explore Canada & Alaska Sale – offering savings on a range of 2027 departures across North America. Both sales run until 30 September, or until sold out, and span journeys through the Canadian Rockies, along Alaska’s […]
Emirates Skywards members have the chance to earn double Skywards Miles on eligible Emirates and flydubai flights across both airlines’ global networks, in a limited-time promotion running until 30 September 2026. To qualify, members must register for the offer and book an eligible Emirates or flydubai flight within the same window, earning 100% bonus Skywards […]
Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay has wrapped another successful year as official accommodation partner of the Fiji Pro Presented by Corona Cero, following a Finals Day at Cloudbreak that crowned Cole Houshmand and Erin Brooks champions. Located a 20-minute boat ride from Cloudbreak, the resort gave guests easy access to the competition while offering its […]
The CEO of VisitBritain, Patricia Yates, has revealed that uncertainty in the Middle East caused a “real slowdown” in the number of Australians booking travel to the UK. Speaking to Travel Weekly at VisitBritain’s Australia Travel Trade Mission yesterday, Yates said the conflict had affected bookings from Australia. “Australia… tends to be quite a long […]
The Bizzies have announced the finalists for its awards ceremony in New Zealand for this year, recognising excellence, innovation, and leadership across the business events industry. An independent panel of judges, drawn from across the business events sector, assessed the entries. The Bizzies Awards, now in its second year, celebrate the individuals, organisations, and initiatives […]
IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its partnership with Urban Property Group with the signing of Crowne Plaza Newcastle and Hotel Indigo Gosford, growing the relationship to three hotels across New South Wales. The signing marks the next stage of a growing strategic relationship between IHG and Urban, spanning metropolitan and regional NSW and supporting […]
AAT Kings has revealed that 95 per cent of its tours now include a Make Travel Matter experience, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to supporting local communities, cultures and conservation across Australia and New Zealand. The tour operator designed the experiences to connect travellers with the people and organisations helping protect local culture, […]