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Australia lags on load
Monday | Jan 12 2026FIGURES for Nov air travel released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have hailed increases in total demand across revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), available seat kilometres and load factor, however Australia is dragging its heels in the latter category.
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TA announces new boss
Friday | Jan 9 2026TOURISM Australia has announced its new managing director (TD breaking news), with long-time staff member Robin Mack to take on the roll vacated by Phillipa Harrison, who departed in Aug last year.
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Big summer cash splash
Friday | Jan 9 2026AUSSIE travellers spent big over the summer holidays, generating a two-week 80% spending surge in key tourism hotspots, according to a new NAB analysis.
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Events come out on top
Friday | Jan 9 2026CONFERENCES and events now account for 63% of Australia’s business travel, overtaking traditional meetings (53%), Flight Centre Corporate’s 2025 State of the Market survey has revealed.
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Sky’s the limit for Peru
Thursday | Jan 8 2026A NEW open skies agreement signed between Australia and Peru this week (TD 07 Jan) represents an “incredible opportunity” for outbound and inbound travel for both countries, according to Contours Travel director Heather Poppelier.
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Travel is still the priority
Thursday | Jan 8 2026TRAVEL is set to continue to be the biggest savings motivator for Aussies in 2026, according to new research from Money.com.au.
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Oceania goes kids-free
Thursday | Jan 8 2026OCEANIA Cruises has formally transitioned to an adults-only luxury line, announcing overnight that bookings from 17 Jan now prohibit guests aged under 18 from boarding its ships.
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Philo carrier presses pause
Thursday | Jan 8 2026ROYAL Air Philippines has temporarily suspended all commercial flight operations.
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Shadow lights up events scene
Thursday | Jan 8 2026SHADOW Play Melbourne by Peppers has introduced Eden, a boutique events space boasting panoramic views of the CBD.
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Dubai now out of contact
Thursday | Jan 8 2026TRAVELLERS in Dubai will soon be able to enjoy a contactless hotel check-in system, allowing them to skip the front desk after completing a one-time digital and biometric registration.