The chief executive of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, has been called “tone deaf” after throwing his support behind Myanmar as a tourist destination, despite a humanitarian crises enveloping the... Continue Reading
Do you long to leave behind the the balmy Aussie Christmas for a wintery one? If you do, you’re far from alone, as a new study has revealed that nearly half of Australians dream of a white... Continue Reading
Travel technology firm Travelport Worldwide Limited has announced it will be acquired by two companies for around US$4.4 billion (AU$6.1 billion) in an all-cash transaction. Under the terms of... Continue Reading
The world’s largest cruise trade body, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has taken a peek into its crystal ball to forecast the trends that will most shake up the sector in 2019... Continue Reading
New Year’s resolutions can vary greatly, and not all revolve around abstinence. For instance, for many, the lure of travel trumps all else. New research released by Australian youth... Continue Reading
Encounters with local wildlife are one of the joys of travelling. But sometimes these meetings come at a cost, particularly when it comes to primates. Southern Cross Travel Insurance (SCTI)... Continue Reading
In 2019, ROCK turns the big 21. We’ve been to some pretty awesome destinations over the years, from Coachella in 2012, Fuji Rock in 2016 and Tomorrowland last year in 2018. Next year is set to... Continue Reading
Travel agents can now pre-register their client’s 2020 holiday requests, for travel 1 November 2019 – 31 April 2020), allowing them to beat the queue when sales open on 30 January 2019... Continue Reading
Agents from across New South Wales, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Canberra have been celebrating the 2019 brochure launch from the South America Tourism Office (SATO). The South American tour... Continue Reading
Despite new technology and products making it easier than ever to sidestep unnecessary fees and other costs when travelling, it seems the vast majority of Australian travellers are still wasting money... Continue Reading
It’s easy to stack on the weight as the food is irresistible on board Silversea’s Silver Muse. However in the Zagara spa they’re promising to make you look five years... Continue Reading
Independent touring operator Costsaver has launched its first global familiarisation trip, the Costsaver Clique Top Achievers Trip, giving top selling agents from Australia (and around the world) the... Continue Reading
When George and I started Excite Holidays 16 years ago, we were certain about one thing: we wanted to control our own destiny. As we built Excite Holidays into the business it is today, we were... Continue Reading
It mightn’t always make headlines for the right reasons, but when it comes to Australians’ most popular destination abroad, it’s hard to look past Bali. Analyzing booking... Continue Reading
The Library in Koh Samui, Thailand is offering a 25% discount on its Best Available Rates (BAR) and 15% travel agent commission for bookings received by 31 January 2019 for guest stays of a... Continue Reading
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) has revealed that the 2019 National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) will be held on Saturday 20 July 2019 in the Grand Ballroom at the International... Continue Reading
