Remote Stokes Bay Beach on Kangaroo Island in South Australia has been crowned Australia’s best ‘hidden gem’ – with 10.43% of all reviews dubbing the destination a local wonder in a study by tour operator and software provider Bókun. Bókun examined more than 1,000 local destinations using Tripadvisor reviews containing the phrase ‘hidden gem’. This […]

Melbourne Avalon Airport has proposed an innovative, cost-effective rail connection to bolster the state’s transportation network. In response to potential delays with the Tullamarine Airport rail link, Tony Brun, the CEO of Melbourne Avalon Airport emphasised its readiness to work alongside the State Government on this essential infrastructure project. “With Melbourne Avalon Airport serving 80 […]

Tourism, transport and aviation leaders will gather in Sydney next week to discuss the urgent need to develop a local ‘green fuel’ sector and other sustainability challenges. The Tourism & Transport Forum’s 2024 Green Revolution Summit, themed ‘Innovate. Sustain. Advance’, will take place on 16 May at ICC Sydney. Tourism & Transport Forum CEO Margy […]

Wendy Wu Tours will run its first mega-famil for 100 travel agents to China this month, as interest in the destination steadily increases. The group will be made up of agents from across Australia, New Zealand and the UK will visit Zhangjiajie, the backdrop for the film Avatar. Delegates will “be treated like royalty every […]

So Netball Australia draws its moral line somewhere between Gina Rinehart and Oaks Hotels & Resorts.

Tourism Australia has announced the appointment of Andrew Boxall to the role of Regional General Manager United Kingdom and Northern Europe. With more than 25 years of tourism industry experience, Andrew has worked internationally across the Middle East, India, Europe and the UK. More recently he was Flight Centre Travel Group’s executive general manager for […]

Renowned Chef Alessandro Pavoni will introduce Cibaria Manly – a relaxed Italian all day dining destination set against a beachside backdrop – to the Manly Pacific MGallery Collection, The chef, best known for his culinary success at Ormeggio at the Spit and a’Mare, envisions Cibaria as a European-styled culinary haven where socialising seamlessly transitions from […]

Atlantis Dubai invited Travel Weekly to experience the newly launched luxury resort, Atlantis The Royal, as well as Dubai’s first and ultimate entertainment resort, Atlantis The Palm. The experiences, restaurants and beach clubs at both resorts made up a series of meticulously crafted luxury moments for which Dubai is renowned. From fire-breathing fountains to culinary […]

Flight Centre’s biggest sale has just landed giving Aussies the chance to lock in more affordable holidays close to home and overseas with saving of up to 50 per cent. The Big Red Sale starts today, 9 May, and runs until 5 June 2024. Flight Centre Global Managing Director Andrew Stark said that after the […]

Aurora Expeditions has today announced savings for solo travellers thinking of going north for the summer. Adventurous solo travellers can take advantage of no solo supplements, enjoying a guaranteed private cabin on select departures during Aurora’s Arctic 2024 season with plenty of options available on unforgettable voyages visiting Greenland, Svalbard, Northwest Passage, Iceland and more. […]

Etihad Airways and the UAE’s Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi have announced the launch of Abu Dhabi Stopover which invites guests flying through to turn their stopover into a free hotel stay and holiday. The Abu Dhabi Stopover, exclusive to Etihad Airways, will enable passengers to enjoy a convenient free stay in […]

New MSC Australia boss, Antonio Paradiso, spills the Caribbeans on where he expects Aussie cruisers will go next.

Hands off! Influencers invited on holiday and told not to post anything. We can assure you they're back at it now.

Diana Ross on opening night, Keanu's Dogstar band and a dozen lobster rolls. All in a week's work at IPW 2024.

Disney's booming cruising business is set to knock Disneyland experiences out of the park.

When flying's a pitch. Airline lite Scoot offers a standard seat pitch of 29” on its new 112-seater.

ERDI expects to be shaken not stirred with the launch of its ERDI Academy in its Melbourne hotels.

Sporting enthusiasts and adventure seekers are gearing up for an action-packed year in Tropical North Queensland, with a lineup of sports events and adrenaline-pumping experiences set to take centre stage in 2024. Leading the charge is the highly-anticipated return of the Crankworx World Tour ‘Paradise Edition’ to Cairns from 22-26 May 2024. The mountain biking […]

Singapore leaving many in their green dust. Here in Australia, we're hoping for a tortoise and the hare type outcome

Qantas marketers forever thankful to the team who chose the red and white colours. How else would they name a sale!

Three hours in the car with a newborn from Sydney might be tough, but trust us, it'll be worth it when you arrive.

Going, going, gone. It seems...

Whether its a cocktail by the beach or a hike through the mountains, APT has you covered. You'll find us at the beach!

Time is running out for agents to register their Expression of Interest to an exclusive screening of the much-anticipated Disney and Pixar film, Inside Out 2, hosted by Disney Destinations Australia/New Zealand team and partner United Airlines. Places are limited and applications must be in by 17 May. In addition to the screening of the […]

It's heating up in Cairns and we're not talking about the weather! Get ready for a marketing masterclass with Susan.

French Polynesian cargo cruise line Aranui Cruises is slashing thousands off its 2025 Austral and Marquesas Islands cruises with an autumn sale offering 50 per cent off the second guest in a twin share room and no single supplement for solo travellers. On sale until June 21, 2024, Aranui’s 12-day roundtrip voyage from Papeete to […]

Cebu Pacific's bouncy singalong ad campaign 'Fly to Happy, Fly to the Philippines’ aims to get more bums on seats.

Tauck adding itineraries like it's going out of fashion, which cruising certainly isn't.

Fancy a luxurious trip through Italy? Who are we kidding, we know you do. Start your daydream here.

We urge you to enjoy this in true LTC style and lift a glass of bubbles with lunch today.

We're not talking about drones or VR goggles, but these updates will change the game in Auckland.

Have you signed up for Sign Language Week? Let this be your sign to do so!

There's only one winner, so it's sort of like the Hunger Games of cruise prizes... but no one gets hurt.

Carr to go all Gangnam Style with TAG's Asian expansion

CATO's putting on a fancy spread to celebrate 25 years as other 25 year olds celebrate their HECS debt being cut.

Two days in Fiji! If you didn't attend this conference we're sure you've got FOMO.