Qantas and Expedia Team Up to Reinvent Holiday Boo...

Posted by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 2, 2026 | Loyalty, OTA News | 0 |

Susan Fang Returns to Barbican for London Fashion ...

Posted by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 2, 2026 | Mice | 0 |

SKYTOPIA Deal Sets Stage for Entertainment Hub Rel...

Posted by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 2, 2026 | Airports | 0 |

Wendy Wu Tours Lands Japan Business Class From $49...

Posted by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 2, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |

Travel Titans Take Centre Stage at WiT Singapore 2...

Posted by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 2, 2026 | Trade Events | 0 |

Adventure World Unveils New Quarterly Advisor Coll...

Posted by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 2, 2026 | Tour Operator | 0 |

HEADLINE NEWS

Headline News

Flydubai FZ1073: Heroes, Horror and Hard Questions

by John Alwyn-Jones | Oct 2, 2026 | Aviation, Headline News, Travel Safety & Security | 0 |

What began as another routine flydubai service from Dubai to Tel Aviv became a terrifying aviation...

Jetstar Workers Plan Stoppages Before NRL Grand Final

by My Thanh Pham | Oct 2, 2026 | Aviation, Headline News | 0 |
Sydney Airport Transfers: The Real Cost of Changing Airports

by Jill Walsh | Oct 2, 2026 | Airports, Headline News | 0 |
Stelliers Asia 2026 Crowns 25 Hospitality Stars in Bangkok

by Kanda Limw | Oct 2, 2026 | Accolades, Headline News | 0 |
New Zealand Cruise Season Sets Sail with Fresh Confidence

by Sandra Jones | Oct 2, 2026 | Cruise News, Headline News, New Zealand | 0 |
Anaheim Elevated: VIP Disney, Fine Dining and Luxury Escapes

by Alison Jenkins | Oct 2, 2026 | Attractions & Theme Parks, California, Food & Dining, Headline News | 0 |
New York Rooms With Views: Stunning Escapes Across the State

by Jason Smith | Oct 2, 2026 | Headline News, Hotel News, New York | 0 |
Thailand Targets 1.5M US Visitors With Value Strategy

by Maysa Punchanit | Oct 2, 2026 | Headline News, Thailand | 0 |

ELLIOT REPORT

GLOBAL TRAVEL CONNOISEUR

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

Elliott Report

2026 Travel Mistakes: Visa Shocks, AI Traps And Costly Delays

by Christopher Elliott | Jul 2, 2026 | Elliott Report, Headline News, Insurance | 0 |

One of the newest mistakes travellers make is also one of the oldest: forgetting their paperwork....

Extreme Travel Inconveniences: Smart Ways to Beat Them

by Christopher Elliott | Jul 1, 2026 | Elliott Report, Headline News | 0 |

Global Travel Connoisseur

Etihad EY451 Business Class: Sydney to Abu Dhabi in Style

by Robert La Bua | Sep 28, 2026 | Aviation, Global Travel Connoisseur, Headline News, Reviews | 0 |

While some travellers may still feel trepidation about flying through the Arabian Gulf region amid...

Shangri-La Sydney: Blu Bar & Altitude Take Dining Sky-High

by Robert La Bua | Sep 22, 2026 | Global Travel Connoisseur, Headline News, Reviews | 0 |

Up Close & Personal

Thailand Hospitality Roars as Arawana Rides High

by Punam Bakshi Mohandas | Sep 1, 2026 | Headline News, Up Close & Personal | 0 |

Manmeet Singh Thakralbutra is on a roll. Founder and CEO of Arawana Hotels and Residences (named...

AI Whisperer Brings Clarity to Hotel AI Strategy Surge

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

ACCOLADES

AVIATION

BUSINESS NEWS

Accolades

Cook Islands Crowned Oceania’s Best Island Again

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 2, 2026 | Accolades | 0 |

The Cook Islands has been named Oceania’s Leading Island Destination at the 2026 World Travel...

Priority Pass Honours Airport Experience Trailblazers

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 2, 2026 | Accolades | 0 |

Aviation

SAS and Lykke Coffee Farms Brew Better Coffee in the Sky

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 2, 2026 | Aviation | 0 |

SAS is partnering with Scandinavian coffee company Lykke Coffee Farms to introduce a new coffee...

Air Astana Opens Bookings for Astana–Bangkok Flights

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 2, 2026 | Aviation | 0 |

Business News

Journey Beyond Expands with Kelsian Tourism Acquisition

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 2, 2026 | Business News | 0 |

Journey Beyond has today announced the completion of its acquisition of Kelsian’s national tourism...

Virgin Australia Targets Bigger Corporate Travel Slice

by My Thanh Pham | Sep 25, 2026 | Aviation, Business News, Headline News | 0 |

BEVERAGE

EVENTS CALENDAR

DINING

Beverage

World’s 50 Best Bars Unveils 2026 Extended 51–100 List

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Sep 29, 2026 | Accolades, Beverage | 0 |

The 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, today unveils the bars ranked No.51 to No.100, marking the...

Campari Paints Southeast Asia Red for Negroni Week

by Chutima Kerdmo | Sep 27, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Events Calendar

Parkes Elvis Festival 2027 Unveils Its Rockin’ Program

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 2, 2026 | Events Calendar | 0 |

A whole lotta Elvis is coming to NSW’s Central West as the Parkes Elvis Festival returns from 6 to...

BEVI ITALIANO Serves Sydney a Taste of Italy

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 1, 2026 | Events Calendar | 0 |

Food & Dining

Anaheim Elevated: VIP Disney, Fine Dining and Luxury Escapes

by Alison Jenkins | Oct 2, 2026 | Attractions & Theme Parks, California, Food & Dining, Headline News | 0 |

Anaheim has spent decades mastering the art of the big family holiday. Disneyland Resort,...

Elements of Byron Turns 10 With Italian Flair & Spa

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Sep 30, 2026 | Food & Dining | 0 |

CRUISE NEWS

HOTEL NEWS

RESORT NEWS

Cruise News

Voyager of the Seas Unveils Japan Cherry Blossom Cruises

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 2, 2026 | Cruise News | 0 |

Royal Caribbean is today announcing new getaways on Voyager of the Seas for the 2027-2028 summer...

MSC World Atlantic Floats Out as Next U.S. Flagship

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 2, 2026 | Cruise News | 0 |

Hotel News

Pan Pacific Hotels Group Powers Ahead With Version 2.0

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 2, 2026 | Hotel News | 0 |

More than half of Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) portfolio has been newly built, resigned or...

Preferred Hotels Expands Legend Collection as Luxury Soars

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 2, 2026 | Hotel News | 0 |

Resort News

Beyond the Beach: Discover Southern Phu Quoc’s Soul

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 2, 2026 | Resort News | 0 |

For travelers discovering Phu Quoc, the beach is only the beginning. Beyond turquoise waters and...

Kandooma Maldives Enters New Era Under HPL Hotels

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 1, 2026 | Resort News | 0 |

AIRFARE DEALS

CRUISE DEALS

TRAVEL DEALS

Airfare Deals

New Caledonia Escape Lands From Just $599 Return

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 2, 2026 | Airfare Deals | 0 |

Discover a taste of France right next door to Australia! From crystal-clear lagoons and white-sand...

Singapore Airlines Slashes Singapore Fares Below $800

by Karuna Johnson | Sep 30, 2026 | Airfare Deals, Headline News | 0 |

Cruise Deals

Holland America Launches $99 Deposits for 2027 Cruises

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 1, 2026 | Cruise Deals | 0 |

Holland America Line is giving Australian travellers another reason to start planning their next...

Cruise Traveller Cuts Luxury Cruise Costs for 2027

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Sep 30, 2026 | Cruise Deals | 0 |

Travel Deals

Wendy Wu Tours Lands Japan Business Class From $499

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 2, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |

Aussie travellers can take their Japanese adventure to new heights, with Wendy Wu Tours offering...

Cosmos Cuts 20% Off 2027 Europe and UK Holidays

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 1, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |

INDUSTRY DEALS

BEVERAGE

GADGETS

Travel Industry Deals

Travel Club Makes 2027 Luxury Cruise Waves

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Sep 18, 2026 | Travel Industry Deals | 0 |

New at Travel Industry Club This Week TIME TO START PLANNING YOUR 2027 CRUISE GETAWAY DISCOVER...

Travel Club Industry Deals: Scenic Luxury Sets Sail

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Sep 4, 2026 | Travel Industry Deals | 0 |

Beverage

World’s 50 Best Bars Unveils 2026 Extended 51–100 List

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Sep 29, 2026 | Accolades, Beverage | 0 |

The 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, today unveils the bars ranked No.51 to No.100, marking the...

Campari Paints Southeast Asia Red for Negroni Week

by Chutima Kerdmo | Sep 27, 2026 | Beverage | 0 |

Gadgets

Aussies Go Wild as Outdoor Adventures Hit New High

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Sep 19, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

While Aussies have always had an affinity with the great outdoors – camping and caravanning...

Lost in Translation? Best AI Earbuds for Travellers

by Jason Smith | Sep 12, 2026 | Gadgets, Headline News, Travel Technology | 0 |

EXPLORE CANADA

DISCOVER IRELAND

EXPLORE HAWAII

Canada

BC Rainforest to Rockies Webinar Takes Agents Higher

by Octavia Koo | Sep 28, 2026 | Canada, Events Calendar, Headline News | 0 |

Australian and New Zealand travel advisors looking to sharpen their Canada-selling credentials can...

Why Aussie Skiers and Boarders Keep Returning to Whistler

by Chutima Kerdmo | Sep 25, 2026 | Canada, Ski | 0 |

Ireland

Europe’s Biggest Irish Culture Festival Comes to Belfast

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 8, 2026 | Ireland | 0 |

One of the largest cultural events in Europe, the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireannOpens in new...

Dior Brings Runway Glamour to Trinity College Dublin

by Chutima Kerdmo | Aug 7, 2026 | Ireland | 0 |

Hawaii

BYRDLI Reveals a Different Side of Oʻahu

by Chutima Kerdmo | Sep 2, 2026 | Hawaii | 0 |

BYRDLI, the travel commerce platform made for creators and independent agents to transform their...

Tropical Storm Moke Puts Hawaiʻi Travel on Alert

by Anne Keam | Aug 24, 2026 | Hawaii, Headline News | 0 |

DESTINATION GLOBAL

DISCOVER MIDDLE EAST

DISCOVER NEW ZEALAND

Destination Global

Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2027: Where to Go Next

by Jill Walsh | Sep 24, 2026 | Destination Global, Headline News | 0 |

Lonely Planet has unveiled 50 destinations and experiences for 2027, with The Tweed and the Red...

Timor-Leste Storms Intrepid’s 2027 ‘Not Hot’ Top 10

by My Thanh Pham | Sep 16, 2026 | Destination Global, Headline News, Responsible Tourism | 0 |

Middle East

Emirates Turns Up the Sunshine for Dubai Winter Escapes

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 1, 2026 | Middle East | 0 |

As Dubai gears up for a busy winter season, Emirates is inviting travellers from across its global...

Sharjah Collection Powers UAE Domestic Tourism Growth

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 1, 2026 | Hotel Developments, Middle East | 0 |

New Zealand

New Zealand Cruise Season Sets Sail with Fresh Confidence

by Sandra Jones | Oct 2, 2026 | Cruise News, Headline News, New Zealand | 0 |

New Zealand’s 2026/27 cruise season is set to cast off in earnest this weekend, with Crown...

Dunedin & Waitaki Shine with Best in Travel Accolade

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Sep 25, 2026 | New Zealand | 0 |

Discover Thailand

Explore Arkansas

Explore Florida

Thailand

Thailand Targets 1.5M US Visitors With Value Strategy

by Maysa Punchanit | Oct 2, 2026 | Headline News, Thailand | 0 |

Thailand is sharpening its focus on the United States, with the Tourism Authority of Thailand...

Phuket Property Market Splits as Luxury Demand Surges

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 1, 2026 | Thailand | 0 |

Arkansas

Petit Jean State Park Unveils Revamped Mather Lodge

by Chutima Kerdmo | Sep 26, 2026 | Arkansas | 0 |

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined officials from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage...

Grandfather Strikes 2.29-Carat Gold at Diamond Park

by Chutima Kerdmo | Sep 1, 2026 | Arkansas | 0 |

Florida

Florida Tourism Brand Soars to Record $162 Billion

by Jason Smith | Sep 1, 2026 | Florida, Headline News | 0 |

Florida has put a formidable price tag on sunshine, beaches and holiday dreams, with its tourism...

VISIT FLORIDA Boosts Support for Rural Tourism

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Jul 29, 2026 | Florida | 0 |

European News

Explore New York

Explore Queensland

Europe

Vilnius Goes “Never Ordinary” in Global Growth Push

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 2, 2026 | Europe | 0 |

Europe’s biggest capitals London, Berlin, and Paris are struggling with the pressures of scale –...

CityDNA Summer School Marks 40 Years in Dijon

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 1, 2026 | Europe | 0 |

New York

New York Rooms With Views: Stunning Escapes Across the State

by Jason Smith | Oct 2, 2026 | Headline News, Hotel News, New York | 0 |

In New York State, some of the best sightseeing begins before breakfast. Forget the lift queue,...

Rockefeller Center’s Rink Turns 90 With a Fresh Spin

by Chutima Kerdmo | Sep 26, 2026 | New York | 0 |

Queensland

Tourism Pushes Visa Reform as Socceroos Face Brazil

by Chutima Kerdmo | Sep 28, 2026 | Queensland | 0 |

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) is calling on the Federal Government to scrap the...

Freedom Fast Cats Ends Great Keppel Runs After 27 Years

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Sep 26, 2026 | Queensland | 0 |

Explore South Asia

Explore South Pacific

North Asia News

South Asia

Sri Lanka Goes Off-Script for Authentic Adventures

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 1, 2026 | South Asia | 0 |

For travellers looking to go beyond the expected, Sri Lanka offers an itinerary that is anything...

KTM’26 Powers Keralam Tourism Into a Bold New Era

by Madhura Katti | Sep 29, 2026 | Headline News, South Asia, Trade Events | 0 |

All

Qantas and Expedia Team Up to Reinvent Holiday Booking

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 2, 2026 | Loyalty, OTA News | 0 |

Qantas Loyalty has today announced a strategic technology partnership with Expedia Group, set to...

Susan Fang Returns to Barbican for London Fashion Week

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 2, 2026 | Mice | 0 |

All

Qantas and Expedia Team Up to Reinvent Holiday Booking

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 2, 2026 | Loyalty, OTA News | 0 |

Qantas Loyalty has today announced a strategic technology partnership with Expedia Group, set to...

Susan Fang Returns to Barbican for London Fashion Week

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 2, 2026 | Mice | 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

Sydney Locks In Outdoor Dining With $20m Street Upgrade

by Octavia Koo | Oct 1, 2026 | Food & Beverage, Headline News, New South Wales | 0 |

Sydney’s pandemic-era experiment with tables, chairs, and the occasional strategically positioned...

Operation Summer Foreshore Swings Into Action as Heat Rises

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Sep 29, 2026 | New South Wales | 0 |

OTA News

Qantas and Expedia Team Up to Reinvent Holiday Booking

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 2, 2026 | Loyalty, OTA News | 0 |

Qantas Loyalty has today announced a strategic technology partnership with Expedia Group, set to...

Expedia Group B2B Expands Its Full Trip Platform

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 2, 2026 | OTA News | 0 |

AIRPORT

FINANCIAL

GADGETS

Airports

SKYTOPIA Deal Sets Stage for Entertainment Hub Relaunch

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 2, 2026 | Airports | 0 |

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) today announced that an agreement (the Agreement) has been...

Sydney Airport Transfers: The Real Cost of Changing Airports

by Jill Walsh | Oct 2, 2026 | Airports, Headline News | 0 |

Travel Business & Finance

Visa Expands Infinite Tastes Across Asia Pacific

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 1, 2026 | Travel Business & Finance | 0 |

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, today announced an expansion of Infinite Tastes: Beyond...

Carnival Record Profits Signal Powerful Cruise Boom Ahead

by Maria D’Souza | Oct 1, 2026 | Headline News, Travel Business & Finance | 0 |

Gadgets

Aussies Go Wild as Outdoor Adventures Hit New High

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Sep 19, 2026 | Gadgets | 0 |

While Aussies have always had an affinity with the great outdoors – camping and caravanning...

Lost in Translation? Best AI Earbuds for Travellers

by Jason Smith | Sep 12, 2026 | Gadgets, Headline News, Travel Technology | 0 |

TRAVEL ADIVSORS

TRADE EVENTS

MICE

Travel Advisors

Travel’s New Orbit: AI, Trust and the Booking Battle

by Jason Smith | Sep 29, 2026 | Headline News, Travel Advisors, Travel Technology, Travel Trends & Research | 0 |

The old travel funnel has sprung a leak several times; in fact, the traveller has wandered off...

Airfares Beat Inflation as International Fares Fall 7%

by Sandra Jones | Sep 28, 2026 | Headline News, Travel Advisors, Travel Trends & Research | 0 |

Trade Events

Travel Titans Take Centre Stage at WiT Singapore 2026

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 2, 2026 | Trade Events | 0 |

From Asian travel giants reinforcing their roots and rewriting expansion plans to global titans...

Middle East Tourism Spend Set to Soar 57% by 2030

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Sep 29, 2026 | Trade Events | 0 |

Mice

Susan Fang Returns to Barbican for London Fashion Week

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 2, 2026 | Mice | 0 |

Barbican Business Events has underlined the flexibility of the Centre’s spaces after...

Antwerp Welcomes OpenLivingLab Days 2026

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 1, 2026 | Mice | 0 |

All

Qantas and Expedia Team Up to Reinvent Holiday Booking

Susan Fang Returns to Barbican for London Fashion Week

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 2, 2026 | Mice | 0 |
SKYTOPIA Deal Sets Stage for Entertainment Hub Relaunch

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 2, 2026 | Airports | 0 |
Wendy Wu Tours Lands Japan Business Class From $499

by Nichapa Ratchanathammachai | Oct 2, 2026 | Travel Deals | 0 |
Travel Titans Take Centre Stage at WiT Singapore 2026

by Chutima Kerdmo | Oct 2, 2026 | Trade Events | 0 |