Silver Muse – even better the second time around

JENNY PIPER experienced Silver Muse for the second time recently in Southeast Asia, and her trip shows it’s definitely worth giving this luxury cruise product more than a second glance.
Travel Trends – Nov 2023

The latest Australian travel search trends from Google, updated every month. Top Outbound Destination Indonesia Top Inbound Interest New Zealand OUTBOUND Top 10 outbound flight destinations searched by Australian travellers INBOUND Top 10 countries searching for flights to Australia
Viking to add 10 new river ships by 2026

The cruise line’s massive river fleet is growing even more, with five ships each to join in 2025 and 2026.
2023 – The year in cruise

Cruise Weekly Associate Editor Myles Stedman looks at the good, the bad, and the unusual from this year on the water.
Alan Joyce & Qantas – a must read

Former CAPA Centre for Aviation executives Peter Harbison and Derek Sadubin, earlier this year released a new book tracing the history of Qantas and its controversial ex-CEO, Alan Joyce. DR DAVID BEIRMAN wrote this review.
Uncharted territory: Tourism academia’s blind spot in grasping industry realities for vulnerable tourists with health conditions

“Despite early achievements, we recognize the difficulties of grasping tourism industry realities for these types of tourist segments,” writes Fangli Hu, Jun Wen, and Tianyu Ying, in this exclusive research-based commentary.
Link Travel Group expands in the west

Mt. Lawley, WA-based agency Travel & Sports Australia is the latest member of the invitation-only joint venture.
CATO launches new phase of Accreditation Program

The peak tourism body has announced its latest strategic move to improve credibility and recognition within the industry, Janie Medbury reports.
Alaska Airlines to acquire Hawaiian Airlines

Representing two of the US’s geographic extremities, the two airlines are rooted in the last two states to enter the union, both of which are heavily reliant on air travel.
Luxury Travel Collection unveils its Members Portfolio

Five travel agencies make up the foundational cohort, with a sixth to join early next year.