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A VARIETY of quaint and remote Norwegian coastal villages are preparing to welcome Hurtigruten guests to explore their way of life as part of the line’s new collection of ‘Open Village’ shore tours.
Thursday | Jul 24 2025ACTING in response to the growing issue of overtourism, the Norwegian-based cruise operator has collaborated with authorities and locals of Traena, Bessaker, and Saebo to create exclusive, community-led experiences for guests.
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The future of New Zealand’s cruise industry was in the spotlight this week, with cruise leaders meeting senior government ministers in Wellington for roundtable discussions led by New Zealand Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston.
Thursday | Jul 24 2025REPRESENTATIVES came from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the New Zealand Cruise Association (NZCA), Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Group, Ponant, and Heritage Expeditions, as the collective discussed the importance of longer-term collaboration to boost international cruise tourism.
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Sydney Airport has awarded a SYD100 scholarship to university student Amber West, a Wiradjuri woman in her first year of aviation management at the University of New South Wales.
Thursday | Jul 24 2025THE scholarship program aims to support young people from diverse under-represented backgrounds to pursue a career in the aviation industry.
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Arrows flew when Travellers Choice BDMs caught up in Perth earlier this month – although fortunately, they were not aimed at each other.
Thursday | Jul 24 2025THE missiles were instead targeted at a colourful dartboard at Flight Club, a downtown bar where the traditional English pub game has been reinvented with a range of new fun and entertaining multiplayer competitions.
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Langham Hospitality Group recently held its Langham Pink Run to raise proceeds for eight different health, educational and environmental causes around the world.
Thursday | Jul 24 2025THE global series of charity walks and sprints marked the 160th anniversary of the hotel giant’s flagship brand, The Langham Hotels and Resorts.
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Rest in peace, Barry
Wednesday | Jul 23 2025THE travel industry is in mourning this week after the passing of former Thomas Cook travel stalwart, Barry Cassell.
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Malaysia says Hello-world
Wednesday | Jul 23 2025ATTENDEES from the national tourism organisation included Director-General Datuk Manoharan Periasamy, Director of AERO Division Mohd Akbal Setia and Baizuri Baharum, Director of Tourism Malaysia in Sydney.
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Building pathways to inclusion
Wednesday | Jul 23 2025KNOWN as ‘Pathways to Inclusivity: Training Program With First Nations Cultural Insights’, the venture is jointly led by the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) with support from the Queensland First Nations Tourism Council (QFNTC).
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Princess rejigs packages
Tuesday | Jul 22 2025PRINCESS Cruises has updated its Premier and Plus packages, which will go on sale tomorrow for sailings in the new year.
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A new-look safari stay
Tuesday | Jul 22 2025BOUTIQUE lodge and safari camp operator Elewana Collection has pulled back the curtains to reveal a significant design and culinary overhaul at two of its luxury properties in Kenya.