Bali Zoo ends elephant riding as animal welfare momentum builds
Effective 1 January 2026, the zoo confirmed it has discontinued the activity…
Iran temporarily closes airspace amid protests and rising US tensions
A Notice to Air Missions issued by Tehran on Wednesday barred all…
Final call for Carnival-backed TIME mentoring scholarship
You would be very silly indeed to not grab this opportunity with…
Cruiseabout opens its 8th retail store after doubling headcount in 2025
At this rate, with yet another new shop, Cruiseabout’s expansion may need…
Intrepid names Dr. Susanne Etti as GM of new climate department
When climate action gets serious, it gets its own department - and…
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…
‘Leave Iran now’: Smartraveller warns Australians
Smartraveller said airspace closures and flight cancellations could occur at short notice.
Aussie passport loses power in global ranking
Shockingly, passport strength has nothing to do with the durability of the…
From Milan to the world: Armani Hotels enters next growth phase
Style is no longer what you wear; it is also where you…
‘Greenland remains a peaceful, welcoming destination’: What Trump’s takeover bid means for Arctic tourism
As an added attraction to D. Trump, there is Uummannaq Golf Course,…
UK passport changes prove to be costly for dual citizens
Having dual citizenship is no longer the flex that it once was…
From search to sale: Google’s AI booking push
Whether AI travel agents are able to handle stressed traveller calls at…
Government shutdown costs US tourism an eyewatering AU$8.9b
The lengthy strike was costly for those who work in and around…
Tourism Australia appoints Robin Mack as managing director
Mack has built a broad career across the travel and tourism sector,…
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,…
Viking named official cruise line of the PGA TOUR
Because after 18 holes, even PGA pros deserve a Viking longship… or…
Australians stranded on Yemen island
Shifting alliances and security concerns prompted Yemeni authorities to declare a state…
Inspiring Vacations launches women-only small group tours
Because sometimes the dream trip is seeing the world with a small…
Oceania Cruises moves to adults-only sailings
Oceania Cruises has officially gone 18-plus – proving that on this line,…
Forget houses and super: Aussies put travel first in 2026 savings race
For the second year running, Australians are choosing holidays over houses as…
More travellers face US visa bonds as policy expands to 38 nations
Planning a US trip? You may now need deeper pockets than your…
Severe weather disrupts travel across Europe
Europe’s winter conditions continue to disrupt travel across the region.
Air China to sell down stake in Cathay Pacific
Air China has confirmed plans to sell a small portion of its…
Luxury Escapes’ Société loyalty program hits one million members
Proof that travellers like their loyalty programs like their holidays: generous, guaranteed…
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…
Sun Island Tours brings back $100 cruise booking incentive for agents
With retailers across Australia still running their January sales, there's never a…
Tourism Tropical North Queensland wins global Initiative of the Year for Great Barrier Reef campaigns
Turns out doing the right thing for the Reef is also very…
Hawaii climate tax on cruise ships blocked hours before launch
While the fee was approved by a Hawaii district court, cruise companies…
Robert McGeary retires from ATG Board, Lou Tandy continues family leadership
After four decades in the business, Robert McGeary is officially clocking off…
Brett Mitchell and Lisa Pile join inaugural Tourism NT Advisory Board
The NT’s inaugural advisory board brings together nationally recognised tourism leaders alongside…
Thousands of travellers disrupted after Greece forced to close airspace
Greece’s air traffic radios suddenly became filled with a mysterious and unwelcome…
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…
‘Unpredictable and may worsen’ – Australians urged to avoid Venezuela
Australia does not have an embassy or consulate in Venezuela, and consular…
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…
Inbound tourism recovery strengthens as Australia eyes confident 2026
'Visitors are staying longer and spending more' is a phrase the local…
EXCLUSIVE: It’s a Christmas miracle! Bamboo Airways finally refunds Aussie agents
After 26 months of waiting, we are sure this money will be…
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,…
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…
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…
‘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,…
