Travel Weekly

08/08/2025

The The Inspired Unemployed made waves last week when they casually launched their new travel company, ARRIVAL. Despite already having a substantial social media following, they gained a further 90,000 Instagram followers in just the first few days after the announcement.

Travel Weekly spoke exclusively to Jack steele and Matt Ford (otherwise known as The Inspired Unemployed) as well as to co-founder and CEO Quentin Nolan, and general manager Trent Ellen about how ARRIVAL went from a pipe dream to a reality, and what we can expect from the platform that gets holidays out of the group chat and off the beaten path.

These guys continue to surprise and impress. Who knows what will be next!

07/08/2025

The Women in Travel Awards aren’t just about celebrating the long-standing industry heavyweights. We also want to recognise and lift up those women who are at the beginning of their travel careers, but have already attained tremendous achievements and demonstrated a drive for excellence.

Cruiseabout Australia consultant Lucy Clayton found her calling in travel in May last year after five years selling Krispy Kremes. A year on, she was the first novice in the brand to qualify for Global Gathering, Flight Centre Travel Group’s big reward and recognition event at the end of every financial year.

https://travelweekly.com.au/women-in-travel-cruiseabouts-lucy-clayton-on-achieving-goals-the-perks-of-cruises-and-female-support-in-the-industry/

https://womenintravel.com.au/

'Reaching new heights' means lifting up women at all levels of their careers.

06/08/2025

Tantalise your tastebuds in Malta!

With recipes dating back centuries, food and drink are the very heart of Maltese culture. Discover local delicacies such as their robust olive oil and mouthwatering Ġbejna cheeselets. We recommend you don't read this while you're hungry!

https://travelweekly.com.au/tantalise-your-tastebuds-in-malta/

Visit Malta

Nothing beats exploring a destination through its incredible local cuisine.

30/07/2025

AmaWaterways has unveiled its biggest trade incentive yet – the River of Rewards campaign – giving travel advisors the chance to secure a spot for themselves and a companion on AmaWaterways’ 2026 Mega Famil.

Story: https://travelweekly.com.au/earn-your-spot-on-amawaterways-most-exclusive-famil-yet/

29/07/2025

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Ovolo Hotels have announced a strategic partnership that, in the coming months, will see five Ovolo hotels across Australia and Hong Kong join the Wyndham hotel brand.

https://travelweekly.com.au/wyndham-and-ovolo-group-partner-to-expand-upscale-offerings-across-asia-pacific/

28/07/2025

The last time we saw Ansett!

and our story from yesterday...

https://travelweekly.com.au/ansett-is-back-but-not-as-you-know-it/

28/07/2025

Looking forward to be experiencing the new Qantas ? Here’s a look behind the scenes.

25/07/2025

Dorsett Melbourne has appointed Sushant Sharma as its new executive assistant manager.

With a career that started in food and beverage, the Dorsett Melbourne sounds like the ideal fit.

24/07/2025

Some inspiration for your Friday morning! Winner of last year's Most Outstanding Tour Operator of the Year Award, Albatross Tours' Shelley Poten has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with the industry.

This interview is part of our Women in Travel series, highlighting female talent in the travel industry. Entries are currently open for our 2025 awards, enter HERE.

Get ready to be inspired by our Women in Travel series.

23/07/2025

Social media personalities Jack Steele and Matt Ford, better known as The Inspired Unemployed, have launched ARRIVAL - a curated travel brand designed to cater to travellers seeking off-the-beaten-path travel experiences.

'A booking platform for travellers, not tourists.'

With industry veteran Quentin Nolan as co-founder and CEO, and Trent Ellen as General Manager, ARRIVAL Travel Co. is all about getting the trip out of the group chat by curating real experiences for people who want to experience something different.

Social media duo with over 5M followers turn sights to travel with curated experience platform

21/07/2025

So grateful to .j.maidama for showing us the sights and taking great care of us in Langkawi and at . We will be back! 🙏🏼

20/07/2025

We were lucky to have the fantastic , and looking after us in Penang. Best food orderers ever! Thank you for making our time in Penang such a fun experience 🤩