A three-metre mirrored sculpture has been installed on the Bondi clifftops ahead of the opening of Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2026, which runs from 16 October to 2 November and draws more than 500,000 visitors a year. Both Sides Now is the first major public sculpture by Bondi Beach-based artist and former journalist and […]
Holland America Line will offer Pan Am-inspired onboard programming, dining and shore excursions on a 28-day cruise marking the airline’s centenary. The Pan Am 100th Anniversary Legendary Voyage will depart Miami on October 30, 2027, aboard Zuiderdam, sailing roundtrip through the Caribbean and Central America. The cruise will retrace parts of Pan Am’s historic routes, […]
The countdown to the cruise industry’s biggest night of celebration has begun, with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today opening nominations for the 24th Annual Cruise Industry Awards for Australasia. From now until Friday 20 November 2026, CLIA members will be able to nominate themselves or their peers for the most prestigious awards available to […]
Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) CEO Dean Long will remain at the helm of the industry body for at least another three years, following the signing of a new agreement. ATIA chair Christian Hunter confirmed the news at the association’s Beyond Borders event in Melbourne this morning, praising Long’s contribution to the organisation and its […]
Crystal will add a new Owner’s Suite and four Junior Penthouse Premium Suites to Crystal Serenity after the ship’s 2028 dry dock, with the accommodations to be available for sailing from 5 May 2028. All five suites will be on Deck 11 and midship. The Crystal Owner’s Suite offers 160sqm of space, plus a 38sqm […]
The Department of Home Affairs has urged Australian permanent residents travelling to the United States, Germany and South Korea this September to check the travel facility attached to their visa before departing. September is one of the most popular months for permanent visa holders from these three countries to travel overseas, the department said, with […]
The Australian Travel Agents Co-operative (ATAC) is marking four decades in the travel industry, with members, partners and industry leaders gathering in Sydney this week for its anniversary conference, Future Focus 2026. Events kicked off on Thursday night at Pier One Sydney, with welcome drinks and speeches, and an ATAC Board meeting. Addressing delegates at […]
Explore Worldwide has partnered with the Women’s Adventure Film Tour for its 2026 Australian season as the event celebrates its 10th anniversary. The partnership will see Explore Worldwide support screenings across Australia throughout September and October, including events in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. The Women’s Adventure Film Tour showcases women taking on challenges […]