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22/12/2025

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26/11/2025

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council - QTIC has appointed Chris Mills to the Board whilst Peter Woodward, Chair of the CaPTA Group, has been reelected at its Annual General Meeting.

https://travelweekly.com.au/queensland-tourism-industry-council-appoints-chris-mills-to-its-board/

17/11/2025

“Advisors working from home? That’ll never work.”

That’s what one person told MTA co-ounder Karen Merricks when she first set out to reinvent the travel advisor model.

More than 25 years later, Karen and her husband Roy would go on to sell MTA - a model built entirely on advisors working from home - to Helloworld for $50 million.

Hear more from Karen (including her secret sci-fi addiction) here.

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13/11/2025

As founder and chair of TIME Penny Spencer has a unique vantage point on the barriers holding back female talent. Here, she tells Travel Weekly the most common block facing women in travel today..

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11/11/2025

The Travel Corporation's Toni Ambler on turning 40, why she chose travel over being a ballerina, and what it meant to have her daughter see her crowned 'Woman of the Year' at last year’s Women in Travel Awards:

“It’s a big year for me - I’m turning 40, and I want to be the best version of myself: the healthiest, strongest, and fittest I can possibly be by the time I hit that milestone."

"I want to be able to keep up with my three kids, which is a huge motivator. At the same time, it’s a challenge, balancing those personal wellness goals with everything we have going on at TTC.”

✨ Celebrate incredible women like Toni at this year’s Women in Travel Awards.
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10/11/2025

Adventure World Travel has announced a partnership that will see it represent Brendan Vacations in the Australia and New Zealand markets.

With more than 50 years of expertise crafting bespoke journeys across Ireland and Scotland, Brendan Vacations are leaders in Celtic travel.

Adventure World managing director Neil Rodgers said he was thrilled to launch the brand.

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10/11/2025

Hilton has appointed four new commercial leaders to its Australasia team, reinforcing the company’s commitment to growth, innovation, and performance across the region.

Congratulations to Bec Williams, Ivy Zhang, Elena Fragasso and Mahasin Balfour!

This fierce foursome are coming in hot, reinforcing the company’s commitment to growth, innovation, and performance across the region.

09/11/2025

Chongqing, the cyberpunk city that never sleeps!

Every corner in this breathtaking municipality feels alive, vividly electric, and endlessly fascinating. The buildings rise and intertwine with the mountains, creating a stunning, euphoric haven.

A week ago I came to Chongqing only knowing that Transformers 4 was filmed in the Wulong District. Now, after witnessing this stunning city, I know it has way more to offer, with every nook and cranny delivering something uniquely special for all tastes!

A week I will never forget! 🐼🇨🇳

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