Tuesday, July 15, 2025

News in Brief 13 July

Grab yourself a coffee and catch up on today’s news in brief. It is packed with the latest deals, updates from the industry and everything you need to know in bite-size pieces.

International Rail offers 15% Off Eurail Mobile Passes

Australia’s world-wide rail travel booking service, International Rail, is offering Eurail Mobile passes with a 15 per cent discount for all bookings made by end of July, with all passes valid for up to 11 months from the date of issue. International Rail owner and managing director, Jonathan Hume, has reminded the industry that it is important for agents to pre-reserve seats on trains for Europe this summer due to the increase in demand for bookings. The company’s recently launched booking platform enables agents to make changes or process refunds directly in the system. A further benefit is that Eurail passes are now electronic with agents receiving them directly to their email inbox.

Silversea invites travel agents to an exclusive preview

Silversea invites travel agents to an exclusive preview of Silversea’s exciting new voyage collection and their World Cruise 2025 on Wednesday 20 July at 11:00am AEST / 1:00pm NZT. The webinar will showcase a special preview of the brand-new offering, and boasts an opportunity to learn all about the exciting voyages before they launch. Silversea’s Director of Sales for Australia & New Zealand, Steve Richards, will take attendees through the new itineraries with voyages covering all corners of the world, as well as their incredible 2025 World Cruise. Silversea’s brand new and much-awaited 2024/2025 voyages will launch for presale to Venetian Society Members on 28 July and to the public on 11 August. To register, click here.

Thailand of Yesteryear at ÀNI Thailand

Thailand’s luxurious all-inclusive private resort, ÀNI Thailand invites guests to discover an untouched, authentic Thailand during a bespoke experience that defies expectations. Slojourn Studio Founder & Creative Director, Tess Willcox, said Thailand’s recent reopening makes now the perfect time to book a hotly coveted ÀNI Thailand experience: the ultimate in exclusive group getaways. Located on the unspoiled island of Koh Yao Noi within two acres of lush, well-tended gardens, ÀNI Thailand offers an entire, all-inclusive, private resort designed exclusively for a single group of guests. With spellbinding oceanfront views, the resort can accommodate up to 20 guests across two Ocean Villas, two Family Villas, and four Pool Suites, and offers direct access to a sandy beach overlooking the turquoise waters and limestone islands of Phang Nga Bay.

Kate Webster
Kate Websterhttp://www.travellerkate.com
Kate Webster is a world traveller, ocean lover and conservation warrior who is determined to make every moment count for herself and the world around her. She translates those moments and shares them through her storytelling. An adventurer at heart with a curious spirit to explore, her work has taken her to the edges of the Earth. Kate has delved into the world of wildlife and conservation travel to bring awareness. www.travellerkate.com

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