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 […]
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. […]