Just under three hours' flying time from Australia's east coast, Vanuatu remains one of the most underrated destinations in the South Pacific portfolio. Spread across 83 islands and six provinces, it feels far more remote than its short flight time suggests, with untouched wilderness, pristine oceans and rugged natural...

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Pacific 01/09/2026

Just under three hours' flying time from Australia's east...

Vanuatu boosts Santo access with second direct Brisbane service

Aviation 09/04/2026

Vanuatu is strengthening its air links with Australia, with...

Solomon Airlines adds second direct Brisbane–Santo service from April

Aviation 19/01/2026

Solomon Airlines will introduce a second direct service between...

Vanuatu’s landmark Port Vila’s Grand Hotel & Casino to reopen

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Port Vila’s landmark Grand Hotel & Casino is set...

Vanuatu tourism surges as new resorts and re-openings set to boost 2026 demand

Pacific 03/12/2025

Vanuatu is reporting strong growth ahead of a major...

Qantas boosts Brisbane to Vanuatu route with daily flights from March 2026

Aviation 03/11/2025

Qantas has announced it will increase flights between Brisbane...

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TOURS & PACKAGES

ACCC clears Kelsian’s tourism portfolio sale to Journey Beyond

Kelsian Group (ASX:KLS) has received Australian Competition and Consumer Commission approval to sell its Tourism Portfolio to Journey Beyond, clearing one of the last...

Explore Worldwide partners with film tour

Explore Worldwide has become a partner of the Women's Adventure Film Tour for its 2026 Australian season, supporting screenings in capital cities as the...

InsideJapan’s regional dispersal strategy exceeds targets

CATO puts tour guides on stage for Christmas lunch

Globus launches new North America tours for 2027

Luxury Escapes names first Travel Tester

CRUISE

Travelmarvel confirms first purpose-built ship

Travelmarvel, part of The APT Travel Group, will introduce its first purpose-built ocean vessel, a premium small ship scheduled to enter service in April...

Adventure World and Hurtigruten offer 25% savings on Nordics

Adventure World has partnered with Hurtigruten to offer travellers savings of up to 25 per cent on selected Coastal Express voyages, tied to tailor-made...

Scenic and Emerald open early access for 2028 Europe season

Hobart to host 2027 Australian Cruise Conference

CLIA warns Australia losing $1.1 billion in cruise economic contribution

Uniworld reveals 2028 program with three new ships and eight itineraries

AVIATION

EgyptAir to launch Sydney-Cairo service

EgyptAir will begin flying between Cairo, Singapore and Sydney from 2027, becoming Sydney Airport's newest airline and opening the first direct link between Australia...

Fiji Airways adds Western Sydney route

Fiji Airways will launch direct flights between Nadi and Western Sydney International Airport from 19 March 2027, becoming the first international carrier to serve...

Malaysia Airlines adds Brisbane frequency, Busan route

Air Tahiti launches new mobile app for inter-island travel

Qantas launches USA and Canada sale

QantasLink’s first E190 lands in Perth

HOTELS & RESORTS

Crystalbrook Collection opens bookings for Sam

Crystalbrook Collection Hotels and Resorts has opened bookings for Sam, its first South Australian property, ahead of the hotel's opening in Adelaide in late...

St Regis Singapore reveals new Presidential Suite

The St Regis Singapore has completed a redesign of its Presidential Suite, marking the final stage of the hotel's guestroom transformation and adding a...

Discovery Parks opens sensory room to research inclusive tourism

Quest breaks ground on new Elizabeth hotel

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins marks 30th anniversary

Song Group recognises top properties at 2026 awards

CAR & RAIL

Rail Europe returns with second Swiss Bliss campaign

Rail Europe and Swiss Travel System have launched a second edition of Swiss Bliss, a campaign built around four rail itineraries curated by individuals...

Tobu Railway launches Nikko cycling and picnic experience

Tobu Railway, in partnership with Nikko Natural Science Museum, has launched a limited-time Lakeside Picnic Ride experience around Lake Chuzenji, available from 1 July...

JR raises Nationwide Japan Rail Pass prices from October

Vintage Rail Journeys extends Elvis Festival train package

Rocky Mountaineer adds luxury Rockies package

Direct Paris–Berlin train suspended, alternatives remain

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Banks scale back credit card travel insurance

Several major Australian banks are reducing complimentary travel insurance benefits attached to credit cards ahead of Reserve Bank of Australia payment reforms taking effect...

Compare the Market warns travellers against late insurance purchases

Compare the Market is urging travellers to buy travel insurance early, warning that recent airport closures caused by the eruption of Anak Krakatau highlight...