youth travel

Youth travel brand looks to crack Aussie market via agent engagement

Busy learning TikTok dances in an effort to tap the Gen Z…

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What trips do your clients want in 2023? These guys know!

With Topdeck, your client is one step closer to having a “Real…

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“STA was a big casualty for us”: Contiki CEO talks trade, trends and 60 years of youth travel

Given our penchant for alliterative names, we're big fans of Adam Armstrong,…

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Topdeck’s ‘Release your Real’ sale

The provider of ‘Feel Real’ group travel for 18-39-year-olds has launched its…

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The trips that young travellers go nuts for!

What do you get when you mix a beaten-up double-decker-bus, a World…

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G Adventures teams up with Hostelworld to launch new style of travel

Ah, hostels. The breeding ground for fond travel memories, new friends and…

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Topdeck unleashes 2022/23 range with revamped travel styles, extra flexibility and new trips

The youth travel gurus just made it about 1,000 times easier to…

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Topdeck responds to allegations of “alarming and unscrupulous corporate conduct”

Topdeck has come under fire from a few customers over what they…

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Topdeck slashes 25 per cent off a majority of its trips

Get your clients back on board and dreaming again with Topdeck's new…

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Travello doubles down on youth market with acquisition of local OTA

The Brisbane-based travel platform is looking a lot more youthful. However, that's…

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Contiki announces first trip since April

Are your clients looking to get some extra social distancing from their…

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Time to hit the road: Contiki launches 14 new ‘Aussie Adventures’

There is no word yet on whether Russell Coight will be leading…

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Contiki launches podcast for those with a hunger for adventure

Run out of podcasts investigating your fave serial killers? Contiki has got…

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Should travel companies ban the use of mobile phones?

There's a strong case for... sorry, we got distracted by something on…

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CALLING ALL YOUTH TRAVEL PROVIDERS: Join Tourism Australia at WYSTC!

In other news, we're calling for all local baristas to audition for…

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From tents to super yachts: the changing nature of youth travel

Youth travel has come a long way from dingy hostels and shoestring…

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Top travel spots for the youth of today

Yep, another boring bucket list. Why can't the youth of today get…

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Young Aussies yearning to travel, with NZ high on list

Intention to travel within Australia or New Zealand is high amongst the…

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Travellers get in festival spirit

Bookings of festival trips are expected to rise up to 20% this…

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Topdeck turns to video to woo travellers

With more young Australians turning to videos for inspiration on their trips,…

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Topdeck eliminates local payments

The youth operator is doing away with local payments, instead incorporating them…

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Ponte to drive Topdeck growth in Asia Pacific

A familiar face has reappeared as Topdeck’s new country general manager for…

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Timing right for Asia launch, says Topdeck

It may be later to market with its Asia program than others…

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Topdeck promises new approach to Asia

Strong demand for travel to Asia has seen youth operator Topdeck expand…

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The future is virtual, says Contiki

Both agents and consumers will soon reap the benefits of new virtual…

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Contiki social push gets a right royal twist

The youth operator continues to innovate in the world of social with…

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Youth travel made up 23% of tourist arrivals

Millennials are all the rage right now, and new research confirms we…

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We‚Äôre creating ‚Äúcool human beings”, says Contiki

Old perceptions of a Contiki holiday continue to grow further and further…

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Trade "number one" for Contiki as online presence grows

Although Contiki continues to focus on growing its online marketing presence, its…

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Geckos closes trips to travellers outside 18-39 bracket

Geckos Adventures has confirmed it will no longer welcome travellers outside the…

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Topdeck-ers gets their run on

More than 20 Topdeckers from across Australia and New Zealand competed in…

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Midweek Interview with Sarah Clark, General Manager Asia Pacific & Americas, Topdeck

The challenge for the industry is… Communicating with our customers. I am sure we all think…

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Gecko's shows signs of recovery after F-bomb glitch

Gecko’s Adventures has reported its first week of positive growth since its…

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Tourism rallies behind working holiday makers

The tourism industry has branded claims that young Australians are losing out…

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Turner helps Topdeck celebrate turning 40

Youth travel specialist Topdeck has celebrated turning 40, with a gala ball…

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Contiki broadens appeal with new Europe program

Youth operator Contiki is attempting to cater to its broadening demographic with…

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Best Jobs finalists to head Down Under

The competition for Tourism Australia's six "Best Jobs in the World" has…

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Contiki reveals Rock Around the World destination

Spain's Benicassim Festival has been revealed as the destination for this year's…

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Contiki reports Asia boom

All departures of Contiki's Asian itineraries will go ahead in 2013, the…

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