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ATIA says ceasefire offers hope, but travel rebound will depend on price, product and trade
15+ hour, 5+ min ago (908+ words) The ceasefire may have offered the travel industry its first real note of optimism in weeks, but the Australian Tourism Industry Association (ATIA) says it does little on its own to rebuild consumer confidence. For Middle Eastern carriers and destinations,…...
Enhanced Celebrity Solstice arrives in Sydney, but "heart & soul" remains the same
8+ hour, 53+ min ago (785+ words) Eight new experiences, redesigned favourites, shipwide stateroom upgrades, a new half-acre rooftop oasis" the Celebrity Solstice and its recent major makeover have arrived in Sydney for the first time - and it promises guests an experience like none other on a…...
New Auckland cruise terminal to bring 100 K more visitors
18+ hour, 36+ min ago (525+ words) The new international Auckland cruise terminal, Te Waharoa, is set to open in March 2027, welcoming the world's largest passenger ships, doubling port calls and bringing an expected 100, 000 extra tourists annually to Aotearoa New Zealand. In a big boost for Auckland…...
Qantas lands big NFL deal as Melbourne prepares for historic 11 Sept game
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (370+ words) A new major sports partnership is set to drive fresh inbound demand, with Qantas signing on as the Official Airline Partner of the National Football League (NFL) across Australia and New Zealand, including its debut Melbourne game in 2026. The agreement…...
Jetstar Dreamliner refit unveils Wi-Fi & new cabins on 787s
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (351+ words) The first Jetstar Dreamliner refit took off from Melbourne to Phuket on 7 April 2026, showcasing the new-look cabins and inflight Wi-Fi that will be progressively rolled out across all 11 of the low-cost carrier's international Boeing B787 fleet. The Jetstar Dreamliner refit showed…...
Sydney Airport lands new service to major Asian hub starting 1 July
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (322+ words) Sydneysiders and other Aussies will soon have another way to fly to Southeast Asia and beyond, thanks to a new nonstop service linking Sydney Airport and Kuala Lumpur. As Australians increasingly look to East Asia for their next holiday, Batik…...
Cyclone Vaianu: Qantas, Jetstar & Virgin's Fiji flights cancelled
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (472+ words) All flights into and out of Fiji have been cancelled or diverted on Tuesday as Tropical Cyclone Vaianu ravages parts of the South Pacific nation. According to Fiji Airports, which operates Nadi International Airport (the country's main gateway) all Qantas,…...
Aurora Expeditions adds Megan Peterie in global trade role
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (299+ words) Aurora Expeditions has appointed Megan Peterie as Trade Marketing Manager for Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, reinforcing its focus on trade partnerships and global growth across key expedition cruise markets. She brings a well-rounded background across marketing,…...
Cruiseabout tops FCTG brands with 94% staff satisfaction
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (383+ words) Cruiseabout has sailed to a top spot in the annual Great Place to Work survey with a record 94 per cent employee satisfaction score " the highest of any business across Flight Centre Travel Group and well above the national benchmark. Is…...
Helloworld Travel Mackay & Mt Pleasant celebrates 40 years
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (279+ words) Helloworld Travel Mackay and Mt Pleasant owners Annabel and Ben Dolphin marked a major milestone in 2026 with four decades in business, which has seen the Central Queensland stores become trusted travel providers for the community. With a Helloworld Travel shopfront…...