Australia / New Zealand

A volcanic eruption on White Island killed 22 people and severely injured many others.

Big fines for operators of deadly volcano tourFines and reparations ‘no more than token recognition’ of harm suffered, says New Zealand judge.

Cruisers will be able to partake in Q&A sessions, informative lunches and social events with Adam Liaw.

Adam Liaw cooks up gastronomy-led Silversea sailingsAustralian celebrity chef leads exclusive 11D culinary cruise through Japan and Korea on Silver Muse.

Submit prompts via the Discover Tasmania website to have local artists transform suggestions into unique, tangible artworks.

Tasmania shows off authentic self – with AI’s helpTasmanAi merges AI and traditional artistry, turning submitted prompts into handcrafted paintings by local artists.

Tasting bush tucker with Dale Tilbrook Experiences, Swan Valley Western Australia.

Discover Aboriginal Experiences for deeper Aussie adventuresNew signature collection showcases the best Aboriginal travel encounters.

Scams mentioning Booking.com rocketed last year.

Sharp rise in scams Down UnderWatchdog in Australia warns against scammers targeting travel booking site.

Luxury Escapes retail store in Melbourne.

New booking portal promises ‘commission for all’Travel company Luxury Escapes launches agent portal for Australia, NZ and promises more countries will be included.

Food tours and multi-generational travel are two of the big trends for Australian travellers.

A celebrity chef feeding the desires of touristsSet-jetting and Rick Stein’s food adventures drive Aussies to Southeast Asia.

Singapore, here we come: Qantas links Darwin with Lion City.

Top that! Qantas restores Singapore-Darwin linkTourism expected to be the big winner with one-stop options from Europe and Asia to Australia’s northern gateway.

The Gold Coast’s high-rise apartments are not popular with many Australians, a new survey finds.

The hotspots which leave Aussies coldFor a change, this is a list of the overcrowded and the over-priced places that Aussies avoid.

Agents in over 60 countries can access Qantas Distribution Platform for advanced features and expanded flight choices.

Qantas launches user-friendly portal for travel agentsThe new portal enhances access to NDC content, simplifying bookings and services from February 2024.