The Intrepid Foundation, the non-profit arm of Intrepid Travel, has awarded a combined $643,596 to 13 not-for-profit partners through its annual Impact Grants program. The grants, ranging from $30,000 to $50,000, will fund projects across conservation, wildlife and animal welfare, education, equality and community building. The money comes from travellers who opt in to donate […]
A new Australian partnership between SriLankan Airlines’ holidays program and Sydney-based Sargia Holidays has launched a small-group Sri Lanka collection aimed at the retail trade, with tours capped at six guests and every departure guaranteed to run. SriLankan Holidays by Sargia is pitching the Small Group Collection as a way around the usual frustrations of […]
AAT Kings is offering travellers significant Black Friday savings on tours across Australia and New Zealand, with 20 per cent off selected itineraries and savings of up to $2,957 per person. From Tasmania’s rugged wilderness and pristine coastlines to South Australia’s renowned food and wine regions, and New Zealand’s dramatic alpine landscapes and spectacular fiords, […]
Trafalgar launched its 2026 Black Friday campaign, offering Australian travellers and travel agents great value on 2027 holidays. The campaign offers exclusive early access for eligible past guests from 2–4 November, before public access opens on 5 November. The promotion runs through 3 December 2026, featuring a rotating lineup of weekly spotlight deals to give […]
Australian Geographic Travel has added a small-group birdwatching tour of the Red Centre, with four departures scheduled for 2027. Red Centre Birdwatching runs for six nights from a single base in Alice Springs, with day trips into the surrounding ranges. Guests travel in a 12-seater air-conditioned vehicle, with numbers capped at just seven. Target species […]
Trafalgar is partnering with Approach Guides to put travel advisors at the centre of its new era of growth with marketing support technology. The companies are urging travel advisors to sign-up for an interactive webinar this Thursday 05 November at 10:00 AM AEDT. The new era brings together a broader spectrum of travel experiences under […]
A century in business is no small feat, particularly in an industry as prone to change as travel. And for APT, longevity has never been about standing still. APT has set its sights on becoming a $1 billion business by 2030, with its centenary milestone proving to be a springboard for growth, international expansion and […]
Albatross Tours has opened pre-registrations for their highly anticipated Spring and Summer 2028 departures earlier than ever before. Alongside the company’s Italian program and new French itineraries, the upcoming 2028 season features the first ever departure of a new 16 day Scotland’s Iconic Islands and Highlands tour, a highly requested destination from Albatross’ returning travellers. […]
Australians are keeping travel on the agenda for 2027, but value for money is playing a bigger role in how they choose, according to active travel specialist, Utracks. The latest Hilton 2027 Trends Report found 64 per cent of Australians plan experiences around their own preferences, while three in four say having a trip booked […]
Intrepid Travel has added more than 80 trips for 2027 as bookings within Australia climb 46 per cent and demand for neighbouring New Zealand grows 40 per cent. The new itineraries span more than 50 destinations and cover the operator’s Walking & Trekking, Cycling, Wildlife, Explorer, Expedition, Short Breaks, Family and 18-35s categories, responding to […]