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Sydney's newest international flights kick off in boost to SE Asian travel
9+ hour, 50+ min ago (370+ words) Batik Air has launched its first direct Sydney-Kuala Lumpur flights, adding a new nonstop option between Australia and Malaysia as two-way travel demand continues to build." The new service replaces reliance on Batik Air's Sydney-Kuala Lumpur operation via Bali, improving…...
Major travel company restarts Jordan tours in another boost to Middle East travel
14+ hour, 13+ min ago (395+ words) G Adventures will restart its Jordan departures from 1 August 2026 after a three-month pause tied to conflict in the Middle East, following the relaxation of Australia's travel advisories to the region. Trips taking in Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and…...
Kakadu's Crocodile Dundee scene-stealer Gunlom Falls reopens
14+ hour, 34+ min ago (390+ words) Kakadu National Park's Gunlom Falls, globally famous as 'Echo Lake' in the 1986 Crocodile Dundee movie, has reopened to visitors after cyclone damage sustained late in the wet season. Kakadu's most famous falls are back in business after repairs to the…...
Inside Asia Taiwan launches with 7 itineraries for Aussies
17+ hour, 32+ min ago (533+ words) The seven Inside Asia Taiwan itineraries are built around five distinct themes of family travel, culinary culture, adventure and luxury, plus two stopover options, adding Taiwan with Japan and South Korea. That structure gives travel advisors a ready-made way to…...
After countless trips to Japan, I cruised there for the first time; here's my verdict
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (1348+ words) It's early morning, and my family and I are sailing aboard the Diamond Princess through the Kanmon Straits, a short stretch of water separating Japan's two largest islands: Honshu and Kyushu. We've just watched a sunrise so beautiful it looked…...
Emirates rolls out next-gen lounge design at 42 global sites
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (493+ words) The new lounge design has debuted in Munich and Frankfurt, followed by Manchester (July 2026), Mauritius (August 2026) and Istanbul (October 2026) and serves as a blueprint for signature Emirates Lounges worldwide. For Australian travellers, the wider relevance sits in Emirates" local lounge…...
Air NZ Brisbane-Queenstown flights up winter links by 40%
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (410+ words) The route will operate on Air New Zealand's A320neo narrowbody jet aircraft, giving Queenslanders another nonstop path to Queenstown and sidestepping connections through Auckland or Christchurch. The timing aligns with both the Queensland and New Zealand July school holiday periods, positioning…...
HX Expeditions" MS Roald Amundsen on a new Alaska itinerary
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (555+ words) HX's innovative hybrid-powered expedition ship, named after the legendary Norwegian explorer, provides a fun, stimulating exploration experience for adventure-loving travellers. Karryon Luxury joins the ship for a 10-day voyage in Alaska " here's our verdict. There are six types of Arctic…...
Travel industry invited to shape Sa CSA qualification review 2026
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (355+ words) Service and Creative Skills Australia (Sa CSA) is reviewing three national travel, tourism and guiding qualifications and invites the industry to have their say and shape entry-level training needs through a series of free online workshops on now. The Sa…...
Big change for Aussie flyers: Melbourne Airport ends kerbside pick-up after 50 yrs
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (487+ words) Melbourne Airport will close its kerbside pick up and drop off zones later this year, shifting all Qantas, Virgin Australia and international passengers to its new multi-level Transport Hub. From October, every passenger flying Qantas, Virgin Australia or any international…...