Australian outbound travel surges in 2025 with Bali, Japan, and Vietnam topping the list. Asia dominates as Aussies seek culture, wellness, and immersive trips.
AmaWaterways unveils “River of Rewards,” giving Australia and New Zealand advisors a chance to join a 2026 Danube Mega Famil aboard the new AmaSofia.
Asia-Pacific travelers face rising costs after new U.S.–Indonesia tariff. Learn how to adjust travel plans across Jakarta, Tokyo, and Sydney.
Malaysia launches a film tourism campaign to attract set-jetters, joining global hotspots like New Zealand, Iceland, and Italy in promoting travel through cinema.
Canada updates its global travel advisory to include Mauritius, Japan, Greece, and more as civil unrest, petty crime, and public protests increase worldwide.
Victoria’s tourism sector lags behind other states post-COVID due to funding cuts. Discover the challenges, regional gaps, and recovery roadmap for Australia’s second-largest economy.
IndiGo and Jetstar launch a codeshare agreement to enhance seamless travel between India, Australia, and New Zealand, expanding tourism and trade routes.
Starting August 1, 2025, China Airlines will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi for all passengers on select aircraft, becoming the first Taiwanese airline to do so.
Virgin Australia slashes fares to Queenstown by up to 30%, boosting New Zealand tourism ahead of 2025–2026 ski and summer adventure seasons. Book by July 17!
U.S. doubles ESTA fee to $40 for 41 visa waiver countries, risking global tourism backlash as Canada and Europe see travelers shift away from U.S. destinations.
Canada’s 2025 travel advisory urges vigilance in popular destinations like Fiji, Finland, U.S., Japan, Australia, Greece—watch for theft, scams & protests.
Australian tourists visiting Bali in 2025 must follow strict new visa rules, face-to-face extensions, and pay penalties or risk fines, delays, or deportation.
