Thredbo and AG1 Boost Mountain Wellness Experience...

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Sydney Airport Backs Major Botany Bay Seagrass Rev...

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Intrepid Doubles Down for Thailand’s Elephants

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HEADLINE NEWS

Headline News

ATIA-CATO Merger Unites Australia’s Travel Industry

by Michelle Warner | Jun 12, 2026 | Association, Business News, Headline News | 0 |

Australia’s travel industry has taken another significant step towards speaking with one stronger,...

Bleisure Boom Redraws APAC’s Corporate Travel Map

by Prae Lee | Jun 12, 2026 | Headline News, Travel Advisors | 0 |
Mysuru’s Big Tourism Play: India’s Next Gateway Beckons

by Madhura Katti | Jun 12, 2026 | Headline News, Trade Events | 0 |
World Cup Rates Tumble as Corporate Travel Surges

by Sandra Jones | Jun 12, 2026 | Headline News, North America, Sports, Travel Advisors | 0 |
Tangalooma Bets Big on Australia’s First Cabana Club

by My Thanh Pham | Jun 12, 2026 | Headline News, Resort News | 0 |
Dubai’s AED 1.1bn Shangri-La Deal Reshapes Property Play

by May Marclay | Jun 12, 2026 | Headline News, Hotel Developments | 0 |
Italy’s Tourism Love Affair Delivers Another €30 Billion Surprise

by Bridget Gomez | Jun 12, 2026 | Europe, Headline News, Statistics & Trends | 0 |
Forbes Crowns World’s Finest Hotel Bars for 2026

by Yves Thomas | Jun 12, 2026 | Accolades, Beverage, Headline News | 0 |

ELLIOT REPORT

GLOBAL TRAVEL CONNOISEUR

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Elliott Report

Tokyo Wellness Boom: Beat Jet Lag and Stress Like a Local

by Christopher Elliott | Jun 9, 2026 | Elliott Report, GTM Features, Headline News, Health and Wellness, Japan | 0 |

No city in the world stresses you out quite like Tokyo. With its narrow streets, densely packed...

Gate Campers Beware: Why Arriving Too Early Can Ruin Travel

by Christopher Elliott | Jun 9, 2026 | Airport, Elliott Report, Headline News | 0 |

Global Travel Connoisseur

The Foundry Athens: Industrial Chic Beneath the Acropolis

by Robert La Bua | Jun 9, 2026 | Global Travel Connoisseur, GTM Reviews, Headline News | 0 |

One of the most dynamic neighbourhoods in Athens, Psyrri is a favourite among hip visitors seeking...

Charleston’s Culinary Secrets Serve Up Michelin-Worthy Magic

by Robert La Bua | Jun 2, 2026 | Dining | Restaurants, Global Travel Connoisseur, Headline News | 1 |

Up Close & Personal

AI Whisperer Brings Clarity to Hotel AI Strategy Surge

by Roderick Eime | May 21, 2026 | Headline News, Up Close & Personal | 0 |

After a decade navigating the ever-shifting currents of hotel branding and guest experience,...

Bangkok Hotels Thrive as Midscale Agility Outpaces Luxury

by Roderick Eime | May 4, 2026 | Headline News, Up Close & Personal | 0 |

ACCOLADES

AVIATION

BUSINESS NEWS

Accolades

Hotel Britomart Crowned NZ’s Top Hotel by Tripadvisor

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 12, 2026 | Accolades | 0 |

The Hotel Britomart has been recognised overnight in the latest Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice...

Air Tahiti Nui Wines Reach New Heights With Global Honours

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 12, 2026 | Accolades | 0 |

Aviation

United Serves Up Chef-Crafted Dining at 35,000 Feet

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 12, 2026 | Aviation | 0 |

United serves up a new era of inflight dining on August 1 with the debut of new chef-curated meals...

Finnair Reconnects Turku and Tampere to the World

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 12, 2026 | Aviation | 0 |

Business News

ATIA-CATO Merger Unites Australia’s Travel Industry

by Michelle Warner | Jun 12, 2026 | Association, Business News, Headline News | 0 |

Australia’s travel industry has taken another significant step towards speaking with one stronger,...

WTTC Draws a New Map for Travel’s Next Decade Ahead

by Bridget Gomez | Jun 11, 2026 | Business News, Headline News, Statistics & Trends, Technology | 0 |

BEVERAGE

EVENTS CALENDAR

DINING

Beverage

Forbes Crowns World’s Finest Hotel Bars for 2026

by Yves Thomas | Jun 12, 2026 | Accolades, Beverage, Headline News | 0 |

For decades, the hotel bar was where travellers escaped jet lag, sealed business deals, celebrated...

Fee Brothers Revolutionises Savory Cocktails at Scale

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 7, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Events Calendar

Future Country Stars Shine in Gympie Muster Search

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 12, 2026 | Events Calendar | 0 |

After judges described this year’s field as the strongest in the competition’s...

Carreras, Robbie & The Corrs Rock The Gabba

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 11, 2026 | Events Calendar | 0 |

Dining | Restaurants

Three Culinary Icons Join World Gourmet Festival 2026

Following the announcement of the return of the World Gourmet Festival at Anantara Siam Bangkok...

Torikaze Hosts Chef Yoshiteru Ikegawa for Three Nights

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 12, 2026 | Dining | Restaurants | 0 |

CRUISE NEWS

HOTEL NEWS

RESORT NEWS

Cruise News

Explora III Names Ocean Educator as Godmother

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 12, 2026 | Cruise News | 0 |

Aptly timed to coincide with World Ocean Day, Explora Journeys has announced the appointment of...

Explora Journeys Shines at Monaco Grand Prix 2026

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 11, 2026 | Cruise News | 0 |

Hotel News

Dolomites Adventures Climb Higher at Aman Rosa Alpina

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 12, 2026 | Hotel News | 0 |

Set in the village of San Cassiano in Alta Badia, among the mountain peaks of the UNESCO-protected...

Hotel das Stachelburg Blends Heritage and Luxury

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 12, 2026 | Hotel News | 0 |

Resort News

Casa Angelina Celebrates Amalfi’s Timeless Traditions

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 12, 2026 | Resort News | 0 |

Perched above the sea in the ancient fishing village of Praiano, Casa Angelina continues to...

Tangalooma Bets Big on Australia’s First Cabana Club

by My Thanh Pham | Jun 12, 2026 | Headline News, Resort News | 0 |

AIRFARE DEALS

CRUISE DEALS

TRAVEL DEALS

Airfare Deals

Vietjet Launches Bangkok–Kuala Lumpur Fares from THB 0

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 6, 2026 | Airfare Deals | 0 |

Vietjet Thailand continues its international expansion strategy with the launch of its first-ever...

Escape Winter with New Caledonia Flights from $589

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 5, 2026 | Airfare Deals | 0 |

Cruise Deals

Fly Free to Japan with Luxury Cruise Offer

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 12, 2026 | Cruise Deals | 0 |

Japan is one of the most popular destinations for Australians this year and a new offer of free...

Atlas Ocean Voyages Sails to 49% Sales Surge

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 11, 2026 | Cruise Deals, Yacht News | 0 |

Travel Deals

Solo Travellers Save Big on Europe Tours

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 10, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |

After launching its dedicated solo travel product down under, specialist solo tour operator Just...

Inspiring Vacations Unveils New Tours for 2026

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 9, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |

INDUSTRY DEALS

BEVERAGE

GADGETS

Industry Deals

Travel Industry Club Uncovers Cruise Deals Goldmine

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 6, 2026 | Industry Deals | 0 |

Travel Industry Club – Latest Industry Rates & Cruise Updates This newsletter provides a...

Travel Club Industry Deals Sail into HX Polar Luxury

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | May 30, 2026 | Industry Deals | 0 |

Beverage

Forbes Crowns World’s Finest Hotel Bars for 2026

by Yves Thomas | Jun 12, 2026 | Accolades, Beverage, Headline News | 0 |

For decades, the hotel bar was where travellers escaped jet lag, sealed business deals, celebrated...

Fee Brothers Revolutionises Savory Cocktails at Scale

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 7, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Gadgets

SCIBS 2026 Reveals Top Marine Toys & Innovations

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Apr 24, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

JOBE SPORTS Jobe Sports are primed to wow SCIBS crowds with an epic assortment of all-new...

Earbuds That Speak Your Language Win Over Travellers

by Jill Walsh | Apr 23, 2026 | Gadgets, Headline News, Security, Technology | 0 |

EXPLORE CANADA

DISCOVER IRELAND

EXPLORE HAWAII

Canada

Canada’s Tourism Gold Rush Has Officially Begun

by Jill Walsh | May 29, 2026 | Canada, Headline News | 0 |

Canada has stumbled upon something rather extraordinary. Not oil. Not lithium. Not another moose...

Canada’s $100M Tourism Play Draws Global Buyers

by Octavia Koo | May 28, 2026 | Canada, Headline News, Trade Events | 0 |

Ireland

Belfast Distils Its Story in Titanic Quarter Revival

by Octavia Koo | May 23, 2026 | Headline News, Hotel News, Ireland | 0 |

Belfast has never been shy about its past. Steel, sweat and shipyards built its reputation, and...

Find Mindful Escape Bliss at Enniskeen Estate

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | May 21, 2026 | Ireland | 0 |

Hawaii

Hawai‘i Tourism Hunts CEO to Steer Industry Future

by Maysa Punchanit | May 23, 2026 | Careers, Hawaii, Headline News | 0 |

The job comes with sunshine, scrutiny and enough political crosswinds to test even the calmest...

Hawai‘i Calls Time on Tourism Excess

by Soo James | May 7, 2026 | Hawaii, Headline News | 0 |

DESTINATION GLOBAL

DISCOVER MIDDLE EAST

DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND

Destination Global

Timor-Leste Bets Tourism Future on Local Ambassadors

by Prae Lee | Jun 6, 2026 | Destination Global, Headline News | 0 |

Every tourism minister wants more visitors. Most start by building airports, funding advertising...

Fengdu’s Phoenix Sculpture Unveiled in Guanajuato, Mexico!

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Nov 12, 2024 | Destination Global | 0 |

Middle East

Kuwait Airport Reopens But Gulf Travel Faces Its Toughest Test Yet

by Jason Smith | Jun 5, 2026 | Airport, Headline News, Middle East, Security | 0 |

Just when airlines thought they had enough turbulence to deal with. Aircraft shortages. Rising...

Hamdan Approves AED1.5bn Economic Boost Package

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 2, 2026 | Middle East | 0 |

New Zealand

Auckland Rolls Out the Welcome Mat for MEETINGS 2026

by Peter Needham | Jun 10, 2026 | Headline News, Mice, New Zealand, Trade Events | 0 |

New Zealand’s largest business events showcase MEETINGS opens in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland,...

Queenstown Hot Pools Make Winter a Steamy Escape

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 9, 2026 | Health and Wellness, New Zealand | 0 |

Discover Thailand

Explore Arkansas

Explore Florida

Thailand

Siam Scenic Sets New Standard for Luxury Flights

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 12, 2026 | Thailand | 0 |

— As interest in regional air travel to Hua Hin surges, Siam Scenic (a brand by Siam Seaplane Co.,...

TAT Drives Regional Tourism with Fly & Drive Push

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 12, 2026 | Thailand | 0 |

Arkansas

Heartbroken Mum Strikes 3.09-Carat Diamond Jackpot

by Chutima Kerdmo | May 13, 2026 | Arkansas | 0 |

While grieving the deaths of her son and father, Pennsylvania native Keshia Smith recently found a...

Blanchard Springs Caverns Set for 2026 Upgrades

by Chutima Kerdmo | Apr 8, 2026 | Arkansas | 0 |

Florida

VISIT FLORIDA Campaigns Drive Strong Travel Demand

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 11, 2026 | Florida | 0 |

VISIT FLORIDA received results from its mid-year Integrated Marketing Effectiveness Survey,...

Selby Gardens Unveils Lynn Goldsmith Summer Showcase

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | May 28, 2026 | Florida | 0 |

European News

Explore New York

Explore Queensland

Europe

Fjord Norway’s Summer 2026 Bursts with Festivals

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 12, 2026 | Europe | 0 |

When the Norwegian summer reaches its fullest expression – long evenings, mirror-calm fjords and...

Italy’s Tourism Love Affair Delivers Another €30 Billion Surprise

by Bridget Gomez | Jun 12, 2026 | Europe, Headline News, Statistics & Trends | 0 |

New York

Empire State Building Scores With Soccer Spectacle

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 8, 2026 | New York | 0 |

The Empire State Building Observation Deck (ESB) – the #1 Attraction in the United States – today...

Comal NYC Ignites Bold New Mexican Dining Scene

by Alison Jenkins | May 16, 2026 | Dining | Restaurants, Headline News, New York | 0 |

Queensland

Big Red to Birdsville: Australia’s Ultimate Outback Escape

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 11, 2026 | Queensland | 0 |

The Diamantina is open and in full bloom across Birdsville, Bedourie and Betoota And …. Pelicans...

Big Sky Drive Fuels Outback Tourism Growth

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 10, 2026 | Queensland | 0 |

Explore South Asia

Explore South Pacific

North Asia News

South Asia

Step Inside Wild Coast’s Fascinating Fossil Room

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 4, 2026 | South Asia | 0 |

Hidden within the wild landscape of Wild Coast Tented Lodge, Resplendent Ceylon is delighted to...

Nepal’s New Era of Meaningful Luxury Travel

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 3, 2026 | South Asia | 0 |

All

Siam Scenic Sets New Standard for Luxury Flights

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 12, 2026 | Thailand | 0 |

— As interest in regional air travel to Hua Hin surges, Siam Scenic (a brand by Siam Seaplane Co.,...

TAT Drives Regional Tourism with Fly & Drive Push

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 12, 2026 | Thailand | 0 |

All

Siam Scenic Sets New Standard for Luxury Flights

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 12, 2026 | Thailand | 0 |

— As interest in regional air travel to Hua Hin surges, Siam Scenic (a brand by Siam Seaplane Co.,...

TAT Drives Regional Tourism with Fly & Drive Push

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 12, 2026 | Thailand | 0 |

Oceania News

EXPLORE NSW

OTA NEWS

Oceania News

Pitcairn Register Returns for Norfolk Bounty Day Roots

by Charmaine Lu | May 2, 2026 | Headline News, Oceania News | 0 |

There are moments in travel history when the past doesn’t merely whisper, it strides back into the...

Spectacular Red Crab Migration on Christmas Island

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jan 30, 2024 | Oceania News | 0 |

New South Wales

Electric Hydrofoils Set Course for Transit Revolution

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 11, 2026 | New South Wales | 0 |

Electric hydrofoiling technology is gaining momentum locally and globally, with New Zealand marine...

Vivid Sydney 2026 Ignites Harbour in Dazzling Return

by My Thanh Pham | May 27, 2026 | Events Calendar, New South Wales | 0 |

OTA News

Football Fever Fuels Travel Boom, Says Trip.com

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 12, 2026 | OTA News | 0 |

A major football tournament spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico (11 June – 19 July) is...

Phuket–Bangkok Named Asia’s 2nd Cheapest Route

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 11, 2026 | OTA News | 0 |

AIRPORT

FINANCIAL

GADGETS

Airport

SFO’s New Report Shows Billions in Economic Impact

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 12, 2026 | Airport | 0 |

The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced the release of its latest economic impact...

American Airlines Adds 9 New Gates at DFW Hub

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 11, 2026 | Airport | 0 |

Financial

Airline Profits Plunge as Fuel Shock Hits Aviation

by Jill Walsh | Jun 10, 2026 | Aviation, Financial, Headline News, Statistics & Trends | 0 |

The airline industry has been reminded, rather brutally, that full aircraft do not always mean...

Conferma Axes Fax in APAC Card Shake-Up

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 9, 2026 | Financial | 0 |

Gadgets

SCIBS 2026 Reveals Top Marine Toys & Innovations

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Apr 24, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

JOBE SPORTS Jobe Sports are primed to wow SCIBS crowds with an epic assortment of all-new...

Earbuds That Speak Your Language Win Over Travellers

by Jill Walsh | Apr 23, 2026 | Gadgets, Headline News, Security, Technology | 0 |

TRAVEL ADIVSORS

TRADE EVENTS

MICE

Travel Advisors

Bleisure Boom Redraws APAC’s Corporate Travel Map

by Prae Lee | Jun 12, 2026 | Headline News, Travel Advisors | 0 |

For years, corporate travel followed a familiar script. Fly in. Sit through meetings. Shake hands....

World Cup Rates Tumble as Corporate Travel Surges

by Sandra Jones | Jun 12, 2026 | Headline News, North America, Sports, Travel Advisors | 0 |

Trade Events

Mysuru’s Big Tourism Play: India’s Next Gateway Beckons

by Madhura Katti | Jun 12, 2026 | Headline News, Trade Events | 0 |

The green, heritage, wilderness and wellness city of Mysuru is preparing to be the gateway to...

ILTM North America Sees Luxury Travel Boom in 2026

by Alison Jenkins | Jun 11, 2026 | Headline News, North America, Trade Events | 0 |

Mice

Hong Kong Exhibitions Outpace Pre-Pandemic Peak

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 12, 2026 | Mice | 0 |

The Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) has released its latest...

Auckland Rolls Out the Welcome Mat for MEETINGS 2026

by Peter Needham | Jun 10, 2026 | Headline News, Mice, New Zealand, Trade Events | 0 |

All

Siam Scenic Sets New Standard for Luxury...

Jun 12, 2026

TAT Drives Regional Tourism with Fly �...

Jun 12, 2026

Tasmania’s Top Off-Season Wildlife Encou...

Jun 12, 2026

Thredbo and AG1 Boost Mountain Wellness ...

Jun 12, 2026

Sydney Airport Backs Major Botany Bay Se...

Jun 12, 2026

Intrepid Doubles Down for Thailand’s Ele...

Jun 12, 2026

Casa Angelina Celebrates Amalfi’s Timele...

Jun 12, 2026

Football Fever Fuels Travel Boom, Says T...

Jun 12, 2026

Siam Scenic Sets New Standard for Luxury Flights

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 12, 2026 | Thailand | 0 |

— As interest in regional air travel to Hua Hin surges, Siam Scenic (a brand by Siam Seaplane Co.,...

TAT Drives Regional Tourism with Fly & Drive Push

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 12, 2026 | Thailand | 0 |
Tasmania’s Top Off-Season Wildlife Encounters

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 12, 2026 | Tasmania | 0 |
Thredbo and AG1 Boost Mountain Wellness Experiences

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jun 12, 2026 | Ski | 0 |
Sydney Airport Backs Major Botany Bay Seagrass Revival

by Chutima Kerdmo | Jun 12, 2026 | Responsible Tourism | 0 |