In a world of carefully-curated shops and super-personalised online shopping, Aldi’s “aisle of shame” offers a valuable dose of chaos and surprise. (Featured Image: Aldi’s travel foam pillow, supplied)  For those too privileged to have ever stepped foot in an Aldi, the “aisle of shame” is a random middle aisle where the Gods of Aldi […]

Ponant’s luxury Explorer class ship, Le Jacques-Cartier, has arrived in Darwin for the first time after successfully completing her inaugural 2024 Japan season. Now, she sets a course for her first 2024 Kimberley season, where she will embark on 13 departures from May to September 2024. “Le Jacques-Cartier’s arrival in Darwin marks the beginning of […]

Webjet Limited announced today that it is exploring a separation of its two leading travel divisions WebBeds, the global bedbanks business, and Webjet B2C (Webjet OTA, GoSee and Trip Ninja), via a demerger with two companies expected to be listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. The demerger, if pursued and completed, will create two standalone […]

Rail Europe has appointed Sandy Battle as its sales development manager for APAC in a newly created role for the Perth-based travel doyen. Battle will work closely with key account managers James Hooper and Grant Robertson in ANZ to ensure all sales partners are well connected, supported and rewarded for selling European train journeys, while […]

A British grandfather is dead and dozens are now in hospitals in Bangkok, including eight Australians, after a flight from the UK to Singapore hit severe turbulence, plunging 1,800 metres (6,000 feet) in a few minutes. Passengers onboard the Singapore Airlines plane told of the “dramatic drop”, which launched those not wearing a seatbelt into […]

Tour Guides Australia has offered its full support for the Queensland Government Department of Tourism and Sport’s $2 million Tourism Business Capability Subsidy. The subsidy program is designed to boost the growth of Queensland’s tourism industry, offering up to $2,000 per eligible business to undertake targeted training and accreditation programs. “It is a significant opportunity […]

Club Med has announced the newest addition to its Exclusive Collection portfolio with the opening of Club Med Musandam, the first Club Med resort in the Middle East. Set to be unveiled in 2028, the development of Club Med Musandam marks a significant investment milestone, surpassing the $100 million mark. A ground-breaking development as a […]

Louis Vuitton has relaunched its iconic Core Values Campaign with a new chapter that sees tennis champions Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Shot by industry legend Annie Leibovitz, the campaign features the tennis icons summiting a mountain together in the Dolomites of Italy with the tagline ‘There are Journeys that turn into Legends’. Together, they […]

Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines will deepen their commercial partnership and offer reciprocal benefits to their frequent flyer program members, plus explore revenue sharing arrangements for flights between Indonesia and Singapore, subject to regulatory approvals.  The frequent flyer program agreement was signed by Garuda Indonesia CEO Irfan Setiaputra and SIA CEO Goh Choon Phong in […]

Can you imagine lying in this hammock in your brand new tropical outfit courtesy of Stuba, because we certainly can.

My Fiji have announced an exclusive deal with the new Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort & Spa, Fiji’s newest premium resort experience, offering exclusive packages for a limited time. Situated along the shores of Wailoaloa Beach, the resort offers 324 modern rooms, immersive amenities and world-renowned Fijian hospitality, Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort […]

While we all crave Qualia, we can't always leave the kids with the in-laws... shame.

Hint: at Club Med it's all 'thrown in', but Michelle does a far better job of explaining it, so we'll leave it to her.

Local curry house a bit too bland for you? Your journey to Masala heaven awaits.

Princess Cruises has partnered with the Sydney Swans to offer fans the first-ever AFL Member cruise aboard Crown Princess. This four-night voyage to Tasmania departs January 25, 2025 and guests will be able to immerse themselves in a once-in-a-lifetime Sydney Swans experience featuring special events and activities dedicated to fans. The cruise will feature Sydney […]

Shout out to the 34% of you who are over hearing about sustainability... This article is for you!

Sick of the C-word? We promise not to utter it again - maybe. Even the ACCC says our recovery is complete.

The Mississippi it's not but the Murray River is promising a flash five-star cruise paddlesteamer.

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Apparently not as tech guru and top engineer get the chop post-conference.

Here on the news desk we're awaiting the arrival of the white paper like a new Taylor Swift album. You are too, right?

Too much screen time, or too much screen! At 24m long, this LED at RACV will be a challenge to read from left to right.

Wackadoo! If this gets out, then the anklebiters will be booking flights themselves.

Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is preparing to welcome more than 40,000 humpback whales that are making their way up the Australian east coast on their annual migration. The Sunshine Coast is one of Australia’s premier whale tourism destinations, built on its long-established whale watching cruises and Sunreef’s pioneering Swim with Whales experience, which celebrates its 10th […]

Online travel agency Webjet has have relaunched their partnership with AirAsia with a huge Asia flights sale, available until 2 June. To give customers a greater breadth of choice and price point, hundreds of new flight options to Aussie favourite destinations have been added, including Bali, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok via AirAsia, AirAsiaX, Thai AirAsia […]

Personally, we think the world would be far more interesting if ALL rumours had to be addressed in the ASX.

Very impressive turnout here! Although we imagine it's bad news if you're waiting in line for the dunny.

Curated by an artist who thanked Sydney drug dealers for helping him win an ARIA, this commute will be a bit different.

A man's not a camel! 4WD enthusiasts get to follow explorers' ill-fated path... with in-car coolers on full charge.

This experience is so luxury that even the wild kangaroos have been known to wear Louis Vuitton.

Considering it was Sir Richard Branson who awarded the prizes on Facetime, we think these guests deserve a call back!

River boat tragedy on the Danube Bend claims two lives after cruise ship collides with smaller vessel.

If you've only ever visited South Africa for the safari then now might be the right time to revisit!

These women are flying high - making history as first female-founded private jet and lux business - in the Middle East!

Hewlett's spreading his marketing wings with this new role at Albatross.

The Luxury Travel Collection’s (LTC) inaugural business owners Soiree took place on Hayman Island last week. The event saw luxury leaders gathering to find out more about the key trends shaping the industry. The Immersion Day, held on Thursday 16 May 2024, followed the growing luxury client trend of valuing immersive experiences over material items. […]

Expedia Group has used the EXPLORE conference at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas to highlight initiatives that empower underserved communities worldwide.   In a groundbreaking move towards fostering diversity and inclusion within the travel industry, Expedia’s Global Social Impact and Sustainability Team is dedicated to shaping a travel landscape that is safe, welcoming, and accessible […]