Sofia Geraghty

Sofia Geraghty

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Bali Zoo ends elephant riding as animal welfare momentum builds

Effective 1 January 2026, the zoo confirmed it has discontinued the activity…

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Iran temporarily closes airspace amid protests and rising US tensions

A Notice to Air Missions issued by Tehran on Wednesday barred all…

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Final call for Carnival-backed TIME mentoring scholarship

You would be very silly indeed to not grab this opportunity with…

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Cruiseabout opens its 8th retail store after doubling headcount in 2025

At this rate, with yet another new shop, Cruiseabout’s expansion may need…

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Intrepid names Dr. Susanne Etti as GM of new climate department 

When climate action gets serious, it gets its own department - and…

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Jane Hawkins returns to travel industry as national sales leader at Envoyage NZ

More evidence that it is simply impossible to leave the travel industry…

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‘Leave Iran now’: Smartraveller warns Australians

Smartraveller said airspace closures and flight cancellations could occur at short notice.

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Aussie passport loses power in global ranking

Shockingly, passport strength has nothing to do with the durability of the…

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From Milan to the world: Armani Hotels enters next growth phase

Style is no longer what you wear; it is also where you…

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UK passport changes prove to be costly for dual citizens

Having dual citizenship is no longer the flex that it once was…

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From search to sale: Google’s AI booking push

Whether AI travel agents are able to handle stressed traveller calls at…

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Government shutdown costs US tourism an eyewatering AU$8.9b

The lengthy strike was costly for those who work in and around…

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Tourism Australia appoints Robin Mack as managing director

Mack has built a broad career across the travel and tourism sector,…

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Qantas teams up with R.M.Williams on new Business Class amenity kits

Proof that even at 35,000 feet, Qantas Business Class still packs boots,…

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Viking named official cruise line of the PGA TOUR

Because after 18 holes, even PGA pros deserve a Viking longship… or…

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Australians stranded on Yemen island

Shifting alliances and security concerns prompted Yemeni authorities to declare a state…

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Inspiring Vacations launches women-only small group tours

Because sometimes the dream trip is seeing the world with a small…

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Oceania Cruises moves to adults-only sailings

Oceania Cruises has officially gone 18-plus – proving that on this line,…

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Forget houses and super: Aussies put travel first in 2026 savings race

For the second year running, Australians are choosing holidays over houses as…

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More travellers face US visa bonds as policy expands to 38 nations

Planning a US trip? You may now need deeper pockets than your…

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Severe weather disrupts travel across Europe

Europe’s winter conditions continue to disrupt travel across the region.

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Air China to sell down stake in Cathay Pacific

Air China has confirmed plans to sell a small portion of its…

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Luxury Escapes’ Société loyalty program hits one million members

Proof that travellers like their loyalty programs like their holidays: generous, guaranteed…

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What’s in your bank account? Bali’s latest measure to attract quality tourists

Bali says come for the sunsets and soul-searching - just make sure…

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Sun Island Tours brings back $100 cruise booking incentive for agents

With retailers across Australia still running their January sales, there's never a…

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Hawaii climate tax on cruise ships blocked hours before launch

While the fee was approved by a Hawaii district court, cruise companies…

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Robert McGeary retires from ATG Board, Lou Tandy continues family leadership

After four decades in the business, Robert McGeary is officially clocking off…

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Brett Mitchell and Lisa Pile join inaugural Tourism NT Advisory Board

The NT’s inaugural advisory board brings together nationally recognised tourism leaders alongside…

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Thousands of travellers disrupted after Greece forced to close airspace

Greece’s air traffic radios suddenly became filled with a mysterious and unwelcome…

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Travel Agent Finder’s Anna Shannon offers prize for marketing-forward agents

This is for you if “I’ll update my profile later” has been…

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‘Unpredictable and may worsen’ – Australians urged to avoid Venezuela

Australia does not have an embassy or consulate in Venezuela, and consular…

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Luxury Escapes to launch first-ever direct flights from Australia to the Maldives

From stopovers to stop-thinking-about-it – Australians can now go straight from Melbourne…

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Inbound tourism recovery strengthens as Australia eyes confident 2026

'Visitors are staying longer and spending more' is a phrase the local…

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EXCLUSIVE: It’s a Christmas miracle! Bamboo Airways finally refunds Aussie agents

After 26 months of waiting, we are sure this money will be…

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From the mic: what I learned about the travel industry this year

Travel is an industry where ‘quick catch-up’ usually involves canapés, a cocktail,…

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Help this Women in Travel finalist find an acquisition partner after cyber attack

Heartful founder Jen Clark is putting out a rallying call for investors…

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Solo female travel shifts from niche to norm as women reshape 2026 tourism

Solo female travel is having a moment - and it’s not asking…

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‘Terrorist attacks could occur at any time’ – countries update travel advice for Australia

The US, UK, NZ, China and Canada all acknowledged the Bondi shootings,…

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