Headlines
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Mega-risks facing biz travel
Friday | Jan 23 2026FROM extreme weather and geopolitical conflicts to sudden changes in visa rules, BCD and Advito have identified the six “mega-risks” that will become part of the business travel landscape this year.
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Japan sees record Aussies
Thursday | Jan 22 2026AUSTRALIAN’S love affair with Japan has continued to burn bright, with the country welcoming more Aussies last year than ever before, the latest data from Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has revealed.
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SAF to ignite airfare prices
Thursday | Jan 22 2026A peer-reviewed study by researchers at the University of Sydney found the additional cost to long-haul flying from using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could be as much as “hundreds of dollars” per ticket.
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Future is bright for hotels
Thursday | Jan 22 2026AUSTRALIA’S accommodation sector has reported a positive outlook for the peak summer travel season, according to Booking.com’s latest Australian Accommodation Barometer.
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K’gari on high dingo alert
Thursday | Jan 22 2026THE Queensland government, in conjunction with the state’s tourism board, has installed five new signs on K’gari to enhance public awareness about dingoes, following the fatality of a 19-year-old Canadian woman this week.
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Slimmer fliers, larger profits?
Thursday | Jan 22 2026ANTI-OBESITY medication could fuel airline savings, according to an American study, which noted fewer overweight fliers could mean lighter and therefore more efficient aircraft.
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Blockbuster year for Brissy
Thursday | Jan 22 2026BRISBANE is gearing up for a blockbuster year, with a packed calendar of more than 100 major sporting, cultural and entertainment events in 2026.
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Int’l tourism hits US$17.4t
Wednesday | Jan 21 2026International tourism hit record levels at the end of last year, contributing US$11.7 trillion (A$17.4 trillion) to global GDP, new figures released by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) have revealed.
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Aeronology names CEO
Wednesday | Jan 21 2026FORMER Zenith Payments CEO Peter Egglestone has accepted his first major leadership role since departing the business, with Aeronology naming the experienced executive as CEO (TD breaking news yesterday).
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A key Cogar in the wheel
Wednesday | Jan 21 2026TRAVEL marketing agency Slojourn Studio has appointed industry heavyweight Fiona Cogar (pictured) as director of sales.