Travel Daily

PROPOSED RBA reforms around interchange fees and credit card surcharging, which could lead banks to dilute the value of loyalty points, will not deter Qantas from hitting its frequent flyer revenue targets.

IN 2026, travellers will be searching for new destinations to avoid the crowds, while others will be booking regional sporting experiences (59%) and some will be staying in holiday parks and escaping to smaller towns in search of peace (50%), according to the Unpack ’26 trend report from Wotif, Expedia and Stayz.

SPORTS will feature prominently in travellers’ 2026 plans according to Expedia, but in a year featuring the FIFA World Cup and the Winter Olympics, it may not be the ones you are expecting.