Tourism Australia has once again come under scrutiny for its use of taxpayers’ money, this time with an audit raising concerns around how the tourism board manages its spending and supplier relationships.

The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has taken to mainstream media to drive consumer awareness that last weekend’s alcohol poisoning incident at the five-star Warwick Fiji should not reflect poorly on the island holiday destination.

Triple Michelin-starred chef Emmanuel Renaut will create all the starters and main dishes on Air France’s new menu for its La Première passengers for the first time under a renewed partnership deal.

Cambodia will welcome a new private island resort with the March 2025 opening of JATI – the latest offering from HMD Asia.

Villa San Michele in Florence Italy has been confirmed as the latest Belmond hotel to undergo extensive renovation, with the 15th century property to reopen in time for the 2026 season.

Qatar Airways will re-launch daily flights to Canberra in December 2025, operating via Melbourne from Hamad International Airport in Doha.

The inaugural Climate Action Plan unveiled by Preferred Travel Group earlier this month aims to tackle the climate crisis within the travel and tourism industry.

Virgin Galactic is evaluating operating flights from Southern Italy as the space tourism project looks to cement its alliance with the European nation’s aviation authority.

Red Sea Global is now accepting reservations for its mesmerising Desert Rock resort, a hidden valley nestled between mountains, set among ancient rocky outcrops. Hidden within the heart of an untouched landscape, Desert Rock is a 64-key luxury hotel featuring pool villas and exceptional dining venues ingeniously integrated into the rugged face of the rocky mountain.

Kerzner International has announced new division heads for its luxury brands One&Only, SIRO/Rare Finds and Atlantis.

North America’s first new luxury alpine village in over 40 years will be home to a new high-end resort and residential offering from Four Seasons.

The non-profit partner of luxury travel company andBeyond for the last 32 years, Africa Foundation, has been relaunched as Wild Impact as it goes global, following the luxury travel company into Asia and South America.