News
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US slams Global Entry shut
Tuesday | Feb 24 2026AFTER years of effort to be part of the US Global Entry Program, travellers from Australia are now unable to access the expedited entry system after the US Department of Homeland Security suspended it this week.
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Trump lands on the GC
Tuesday | Feb 24 2026A new $1.5 billion, six-star Trump Hotel property has been confirmed for the Gold Coast, with the building to house the hotel (render pictured) set to become Australia’s tallest.
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High-speed rail ‘fantasy’ back on track?
Tuesday | Feb 24 2026HIGH-SPEED rail on the east coast is back on the cars after the Albanese Government announced the development phase between Newcastle and Sydney.
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Expired passports may be accepted
Tuesday | Feb 24 2026THE UK Home Office has opened the door for dual Australian and UK passport holders to enter the country with an expired British passport.
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Inspiring Vacations
Tuesday | Feb 24 2026INSPIRING Vacations’ Canada & Alaska tours ’27 are on sale.
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Ponant sessions
Tuesday | Feb 24 2026PONANT will be holding its discovery sessions between 11 Mar and 01 Apr Australia-wide, with plenty of prizes to be won.
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Sharp Europe drop
Tuesday | Feb 24 2026AUSTRALIAN long-haul travellers to Europe are in decline due to financial and time constraints, with interest down by 7%, a new report by the European Travel Commission and Eurail has claimed.
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Japan bans power
Tuesday | Feb 24 2026JAPAN will ban the use of power banks on commercial flights from Apr, following several safety incidents in recent months.
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Brown starts in Mar
Tuesday | Feb 24 2026MELINDA Brown is likely to commence her role as national president at Skal International Australia following an AGM on the Gold Coast from 13-15 Mar.
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Kelsian sells to JB
Tuesday | Feb 24 2026KELSIAN Group has announced the sale of its tourism portfolio to Journey Beyond for $161 million (TD breaking news).