Long-haul travel faces yet another global challenge
Conflict in the Middle East is on the precipice of a dramatic escalation. If Iran and Israel become entangled in a lengthy hot war, it could have major knock-on effects for long-haul travel out of Australia. ADAM BISHOP investigates.
FCTG revealed as launch partner for CATO Touring Academy
With so many new travel advisors coming into the market following the pandemic, the knowledge gap when it comes to understanding touring products has widened. Enter CATO’s new Touring Academy, which this week announced a major agency brand as its foundation partner.
eRoam has landed in Australia
The new hub promises agents “the gift of time”, Janie Medbury writes.
FCTG’s new CruiseHQ sets sail
The new wholesale division is at the centre of the evolution of Flight Centre’s cruise offering.
Australian cruise passenger numbers recover
The cruise industry has seemingly finally recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic.
International Arrivals & Returns – Feb 24
All the latest travel and tourism statistics available from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and BITRE in one helpful place. ARRIVALS Top 10 destinations, February 2024 RETURNS Top 10 destinations, February 2024 View previous statistics
Aussies are ready to splurge at Italy’s Casa Angelina this summer
One of the Amalfi Coast’s boutique hotspots has opened its doors for the 2024 European summer, with many Aussies ready to check-in, writes MATT LENNON.
Global Adventures in Adland – Iceland…
The Core Agency founder Christian Finucane takes time out to reflect on the horseplay of a quirky tourism campaign from Visit Iceland and how Australia might deploy a similar marketing strategy.
P&O’s Adventure emerges from dry dock
The major addition to the ship is her new Byron Beach Club Cabana.
Weekly Wrap – 13th April
Editor MYLES STEDMAN wraps up the week in the travel and cruise industries.