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Crooked Compass founder Lisa Pagotto says mass tourism and pollution at its worst in Egypt.

Crooked Compass’ Lisa Pagotto ponders the impact after a packed Nile River cruise

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

Sofia Geraghty Sofia Geraghty
SEAM founder and CEO Dwayne Birtles shares Black Friday travel trends.

SEAM founder and CEO Dwayne Birtles shares Black Friday travel trends

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Broken heart, loyalty, break

OPINION: Loyalty fatigue is real – why travel brands need to rethink their strategy

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Evan Saunders, SVP of Sales and Strategic Partnerships, Azira

OPINION: What does luxury travel mean now?

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Darren Karshagen

OPINION: How sports tourism is redefining travel in Australia

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Ibiza Spain

Ibiza Airport leaks as record rainfall floods the island

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A US government shutdown could disrupt travel (photo: istock-wildpixel).

EXPLAINER: The US government may shut down today – here’s what it could mean for travel

Charlotte Freeman-Hall Charlotte Freeman-Hall
Dwayne Birtles, founder & CEO of SEAM.

The $11 billion opportunity with independent bookers

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EXPLAINER: What this latest visa hurdle means for travel to the US

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Sofia Geraghty

OPINION: Do travel agents need their own grassroots organisation?

Sofia Geraghty Sofia Geraghty
US withdraws from UNESCO (istock-Christian Mueller).

US withdraws from UNESCO… again

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Cambodia-Thailand border conflict escalates (photo: BBC).

EXPLAINER: Cambodia-Thailand border conflict

Charlotte Freeman-Hall Charlotte Freeman-Hall

Intrepid’s Leigh Barnes: Why Australians shouldn’t give up on America and why its National Parks need us now

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If your clients have been thinking about heading stateside, then now is the time.

OPINION: Belle Goldie on why now is the time to rediscover the USA

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OPINION: Middle East flight fiasco proves agents are more valuable than ever

Sofia Geraghty Sofia Geraghty
Jo Lloyd, Global Head, FCM Consulting.

OPINION: FCM consulting’s Jo Lloyd calls route planners the “unsung heroes” of air travel

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Intrepid Travel

OPINION: We are not “over” tourism, says Intrepid Travel CEO James Thornton

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federal election

EXPLAINER: What the travel industry has been calling for in the lead up to the Federal Election

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Trump's new visa will affect Aussie travel to the US (Photo: istock-Roman Tiraspolsky).
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EXPLAINER: How Trump’s policies are affecting travel to the US

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Discounts are on offer to seniors who stay at Parkroyal Melbourne Airport.
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New NAM Peter Topping with Evolution Travel Collective Ingrid Berthelsen at Travel Weekly's Women in Travel Awards last year.
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Mercure Melbourne La Trobe Street opens in March 2026.
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Viking announces new virtual explorer session for Egypt and Mediterranean itineraries
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