Grant Jones

Grant Jones

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GALLERY: The Travel Weekly Luxury Roadshow 2026 in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney

Luxury travel suppliers and tourism boards gathered with advisors in Melbourne, Brisbane…

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The bumper 292-page Travel Weekly Yearbook 2026 has landed

It's great to be back in print, and with a limited numbers…

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GALLERY: All the action from CLIA 23rd annual Cruise Industry Awards

Were you there? Check out all the images in our extensive gallery.

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Nicole Constantin quits MSC’s luxury brand Explora Journeys

Explora is now looking for a commercial director for ANZ. Get your…

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Intrepid Travel strengthens European footprint with new Rome office

The new opening in Italy’s capital city marks Intrepid’s 32nd office globally!

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Gavin Smith joins cruising Hall of Fame at 23rd annual CLIA Awards

So the whole of the Australasia cruise industry is now crashing the…

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CLIA puts on ‘The Greatest Show’ celebrating cruise in Australasia

It was a mega night, with CLIA boss Katz being the ringmaster...literally,…

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Fears allayed as F1 hotel occupancy rates stay solid at 90%

We can get a room, but can we get trackside!

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Oman positions Muscat as alternative aviation hub amid Middle East airspace disruption

Oman is stepping forward as a potential aviation lifeline for disrupted travellers.

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CATO International Women’s Day Lunch, with guest Nicole Joy, sells out

With capacity already reached, this bodes well for future CATO initiatives.

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Asian hubs key to global business resilience with China soaring 86%

It's not the first time our resilient travel industry has managed a…

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Australian-born Steve Odell to return home as ambassador for Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Steve Odell, one of the Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises…

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South African Airways launches seamless Perth-Nairobi through fare via Johannesburg

South African Airways (SAA) has unveiled a new Perth–Nairobi through fare, creating…

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Dennis Bunnik on crisis management: It’s amazing how quickly the muscle memory kicks in!

After 30 years in the travel industry, if anyone knows about adapting…

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ATIA CEO pushes back on ‘cancel your Europe trip’ headlines

This is a situation the industry has navigated before.

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ACCC report flags airfare pressure as major airports ramp up $20b infrastructure pipeline

But if we don't get the costly upgrades, then we fall behind…

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GALLERY: Luxury Roadshow’s bumper Brisbane event as prize winners celebrate

With only one show to go, Sydney travel advisors are also set…

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Intrepid Travel expands purpose-led portfolio with the launch of three new Women’s Expeditions

Not only do women represent 36% of Intrepid leaders these additions support…

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Ships stuck and cruise lines divert as Middle East crisis spreads to Indian Ocean

The safety of passengers remains paramount as the turmoil spreads to international…

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Entire Travel Group relaunches Tahiti Travel brand as direct Sydney-Papeete flights resume

Happy coincidence or careful planning, wither way advisors will be pleased with…

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More choice and comfort for your customers with Qantas Economy Plus

Qantas has introduced Qantas Economy Plus, a new seating option designed to…

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Anna Funder unveils ‘Letter from Australia to the World’ aboard Queen Mary 2 in Sydney Harbour

More than 500 handwritten letters will now sail across the globe in…

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Marriott International’s St. Regis to debut in Queenstown in late 2027

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts will debut in Queenstown, New Zealand in…

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Explore Worldwide marks World Wildlife Week with renewed focus on responsible wildlife tourism

Small-group adventure specialist Explore Worldwide is marking World Wildlife Week with a…

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Qantas rolls out new no-frills safety video with a focus on… safety!

No TV or singing stars, no soaring mountains, no Uluru or kids'…

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Disney Adventure makes spectacular debut at new Asia homeport in Singapore

That old chestnut of cruise market growth and greater demand means lines…

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Accor Appoints Rob McIntyre as VP Operations – New Zealand & Fiji

Accor has appointed of Rob McIntyre as Vice President Operations for New…

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Top travel advisor Holly Velardo’s advice to colleagues: Don’t panic

'Keep calm and carry on' might be a cliche, but there is…

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Alternate routes home for Australian travellers from Europe

Advisors are warned securing a booking requires prompt action and flexibility.

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Qatar Airways part ways with Sydney Swans after decade-long union

Maybe after their high-flying win on Friday night, another airline sponsor will…

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VALE: Gray Dawes Travel mourns the loss of Bruce Ratcliff

Gray Dawes Travel is mourning the loss of colleague and friend, Bruce…

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Vancouver cruise season set to make waves

If you are missing big ears after he completed his final Australia…

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ATIA appoints Emmalita Malmberg as new Corporate Partnerships national manager

As a Queenslander, that means she does not have to have an…

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Agatha Christie expert speaker joins Golden Eagle’s Paris to Istanbul rail tour

We presume that all guests will still be alive and well at…

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Journey Beyond completes acquisition of Voyages, removing Indigenous from name

This represents a significant step toward returning the lands at both sites…

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Brace for higher airfares as escalating Middle East crisis continues: Skroo

With safety as a priority, flight corridors are expected to remain closed…

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Qantas Agency Learning is giving you the chance to win 1 of…

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