Headlines
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Ritzing up in Wolgan Valley
Wednesday | Jan 28 2026EMIRATES and Marriott International have inked a partnership to launch the new Emirates Wolgan Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Lodge, announced by the airline’s president Tim Clark today in Sydney.
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ACCC fines car rental brand
Wednesday | Jan 28 2026CAR rental platform EconomyBookings has paid an almost $40,000 penalty over concerning pricing representations, after it was found to be in breach of Australian consumer law.
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A Euro vacation for Just You
Wednesday | Jan 28 2026JUST You has launched its first Europe program tailored for Australian solo travellers, releasing the 2027 collection four months earlier than its usual annual schedule.
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Global leaders head to Oz
Wednesday | Jan 28 2026THREE global industry leaders will visit Sydney next month, including Finnair’s VP sustainability Riku Aho (pictured), Ann-Sofie Herlin, strategic advisor, sustainable aviation at Scandinavian Airlines and Marcel Goncalves, Carnival Corporation’s VP, decarbonisation.
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Luxury guests seek value and connection
Wednesday | Jan 28 2026FROM skyrocketing hotel rates to the hottest luxury properties, US-based industry commentator Colin Nagy chatted with Luxury Escapes founder Adam Schwab about luxury’s newest trends at an exclusive lunch event at Capella in Sydney yesterday.
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G appoints local sales head
Tuesday | Jan 27 2026G Adventures has welcomed on board Tarryn Mitchell as national sales manager for Australia and New Zealand.
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Fraudulent agent sentenced
Tuesday | Jan 27 2026A TRAVEL agent who admitted to ripping off eight customers to the tune of $77,000 while handling several international bookings between 2023 and 2024 has avoided further jail time.
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Aviation leader honoured
Tuesday | Jan 27 2026FORMER Virgin Australia Managing Director Paul Scurrah has received a Member of the Order of Australia for recognition of his leadership at the airline during the COVID pandemic (TD breaking news yesterday).
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50N doubles sustainability fund
Tuesday | Jan 27 202650 Degrees North (50N) has doubled its sustainability fund, strengthening its long-term Nordic partnerships and introducing new experiences for its guests.
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Railbookers goes all in for ’26
Friday | Jan 23 2026RAILBOOKERS Group has announced the biggest new product launch in the company’s history, featuring expanded rail and sail itineraries along with a fresh selection of trips.