Headlines
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No SYD slots a “fallacy”
Monday | Feb 2 2026THE long-term view that there’s no space left for new domestic or international carriers at Sydney Airport is “a fallacy”, according to the hub’s slot manager ACL Asia Pacific (ACL).
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Social media policy may cost US billions
Friday | Jan 30 2026THE Trump Administration’s proposal to introduce wider social media disclosures for entry into the United States (TD 11 Dec 2025) could cost the country up to US$15.7 billion in visitor spend, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned.
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Rolling out the red carpet
Friday | Jan 30 2026CELEBRITY River Cruises will welcome 10 additional ships to its fleet, which will double in size to 20 by 2031.
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Corporate NDC uptick
Friday | Jan 30 2026CORPORATE NDC bookings and volumes distributed via GDS surged 168% and 162%, respectively, year-on-year in Q4 2025 compared with Q4 2024, showed new data from modern airline retailing software, Accelya.
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Atlas to open Aussie office
Thursday | Jan 29 2026LUXURY small-ship expedition cruise line Atlas Ocean Voyages is planning to open an Australian office and base a ship locally, as revealed by Travel Daily’s sister title Cruise Weekly.
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Border investment needed
Thursday | Jan 29 2026INTERNATIONAL travel growth could unlock $380 million a year for the Federal Government if it reinvests in long-overdue border modernisation at our international gateways, according to the Australian Airports Association (AAA).
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Travellers are less sustainable
Thursday | Jan 29 2026DESPITE the industry’s efforts to improve its carbon footprint, being in ‘holiday mode’ makes tourists less environmentally responsible, according to a new University of Queensland study.
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Byron’s wellbeing element
Thursday | Jan 29 2026LUXURY beachfront resort Elements of Byron is tapping into growing demand for wellbeing-led corporate travel, as organisations increasingly seek meetings and retreats that prioritise focus and connection.
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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.