Travel Monitor

31/07/2024

News in Brief 1 August 2024

Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief – the latest updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces. ATIA’s call for government support for…

30/07/2024

You can help Jasper National Park Canada rebuild after devastating fires

In the wake of wildfires that have devastated the beautiful town of Jasper in Canada’s Alberta, Tyler Riopel, Tourism Jasper’s CEO, has penned this heartfelt update. “Jasper is gr…

30/07/2024

News in Brief 31 July 2024

Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief – the latest updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces. Cathay Pacific’s new in-flight vid sho…

30/07/2024

Rex Airlines Enters Voluntary Administration

Rex Airlines has entered voluntary administrations with Ernst and Young appointed as administrators. All flights between major airports have been cancelled with the airline’s domestic fleet o…

29/07/2024

Big hotels back in favour with travellers

Research commissioned by Europ Assistance, the parent company of award-winning Australian travel insurance provider Insure&Go, has found that big hotels are back in favour of Australian travel…

29/07/2024

Karma Group launches luxury Maldives cruise experience

Karma Group has announced the launch of its latest on-board adventure in November 2024 – the first of its kind to be offered exclusively through a Membership based lifestyle & leisure communit…

29/07/2024

News in Brief 30 July 2024

Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief – the latest updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces. Contiki announces ROCK Around the World 2025…

29/07/2024

Shizuoka booms as go-to Japanese destination for Aussies

New data released by the Japan Tourism Agency reveals that Shizuoka Prefecture, located just an hour from Tokyo via bullet train, has witnessed a surge in popularity among Australian travellers thi…

10/07/2024

News in Brief 11 July 2024

Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief – the latest updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces. Qantas launches new Club membership option Q…

09/07/2024

News in Brief 10 July 2024

Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief – the latest updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces. Tickets now on sale for CATO’s Sydney …

08/07/2024

2025 Greek Islands sailing package

Cruise Traveller has released a new 18-night package in the northern summer of 2025, sailing the iconic Greek islands aboard the famous, masted ship, the 166-guest Star Clipper. Earlybird savings f…

08/07/2024

News in Brief 9 July 2024

04/07/2024

News in Brief 4 July 2024

Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief – the latest updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces. Registrations now open for JNTO Roadshow The…

03/07/2024

News in Brief 3 July 2024

Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief – the latest updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces. Grand Hyatt Singapore open for bookings The …

02/07/2024

Growth and innovation in New Zealand’s business events

The business events sector is poised for significant growth, with New Zealand climbing the ranks in the ICCA Country and City Rankings. From hosting only a handful of international conferences duri…

02/07/2024

Visit Anaheim’s new campaign

Visit Anaheim, the official sales and marketing organisation for Anaheim, California, has launched a new tourism campaign – “The Greatest Luxury of All”, highlighting Anaheim as Southern California…

02/07/2024

News in Brief 2 July 2024

Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief – the latest updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces. Ponant’s new July & August Roadsh…

28/06/2024

New TRA survey shows NSW leads international visitor recovery

The latest International Visitor Survey by Tourism Research Australia (TRA) shows NSW welcomed the largest share of international visitors and highest expenditure in the nation in the year ending M…

28/06/2024

News in Brief 28 June 2024

Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief – the latest updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces. Qantas and Jetstar to fly direct to Vanuatu …

28/06/2024

Solomon Airlines launches direct flights Brisbane to Santo

In a major boost for travel between Australia and Vanuatu, Solomon Airlines has announced the commencement of a new weekly direct flight from Brisbane to Espiritu Santo Island, starting 4 July 2024…

27/06/2024

News in Brief 27 June 2024

Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief – the latest updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces. TravelManagers confirms Cathy Freeman OAM fo…

26/06/2024

Last week – Earlybird tickets for biggest ever Cruise360 Australasia

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is preparing for its biggest ever Cruise360 Australasia conference on 30 August at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney. The event will als…

26/06/2024

Air Tahiti Nui’s new surfing magazine – Horue

Air Tahiti Nui has launched a special edition magazine, Horue, to celebrate the special connection between Tahiti and surfing. A notion common to several Polynesian languages, horue expresses the d…

26/06/2024

News in Brief 26 June 2024

Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief – the latest updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces. SIA to add daily flights to Beijing’s …

21/06/2024

News in Brief 21 June 2024

Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief – the latest updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces. CATO’s new Board Members The Council o…

19/06/2024

Disney Cruise Line’s 2025/26 Australia & New Zealand season

Disney Cruise Line will set sail on a new season of Australia and New Zealand voyages from October 2025 to February 2026. Disney Wonder will sail from Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland and will featur…

19/06/2024

News in Brief 20 June 2024

Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief – the latest updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces. ATIA’s new Chair and Vice-Chair The AT…

19/06/2024

New holiday residences in Berry NSW

Linnaeus Collection has announced the highly anticipated debut of Rubus, a set of three exquisitely crafted holiday residences in picturesque Berry, on the NSW south coast, with reservations beginn…

19/06/2024

New Zealand elevates business events to boost off-peak tourism

Rotorua is buzzing with activity as it hosts MEETINGS 2024, New Zealand’s largest business events trade show, drawing over 1,000 professionals from around the world. This event marks a signif…

19/06/2024

MEETINGS 2024, New Zealand’s largest business events trade show, marks a significant step in Tourism New Zealand’s strategy to grow international tourism by $5 billion over the next four years, with 70 per cent of that growth expected from off-peak visitors.

Business Events Industry Aotearoa 100% Pure New Zealand Rotorua NZ

Rotorua is buzzing with activity as it hosts MEETINGS 2024, New Zealand’s largest business events trade show, drawing over 1,000 professionals from around the world. This event marks a signif…