Conferences
World Community Development conference to inject $1.7m in NT economy
We’re predicting the international events community will be shocked when they actually see kangaroos hopping down the streets of Darwin. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Events
RESEARCH: Confidence for domestic business events grows
Confidence in post-event drinks has also grown, but we don’t really need research to tell you that.
Events
MCEC welcomes first ever Aussie DragExpo
The expo was originally meant to launch in 2020, so some very patient queens had to sit in their living room in full drag for two years. Or maybe they got changed, we’re not sure.
Events
Mayali Mulil Festival invites Aussies to experience Kakadu’s Indigenous culture
Getting in touch with Australia’s first people is an amazing opportunity and Traditional Owners of Kakadu’s Murumburr clan are inviting you. What’re you waiting for!
Aviation
“It’s a shocking insult”: Qantas slammed for asking execs to work as baggage handlers
The bags on your next flight may be handled by Alan Joyce, which may or may not be a good thing depending on your confidence in his ability to fling around 30 kg bags.
Hotels
IHG celebrates 60 years with big surprises + Tim Tam cake
The brand is celebrating its Diamond anniversary with a series of events and surprises for guests, but honestly, they had us at “Tim Tam”.
Destinations
Commonwealth Games highlights importance of sports tourism
by Ali Coulton
We’ve spent the past two weeks doing our best Sporty Spice impression at the Commonwealth Games. Here’s what we learned.
Hotels
Hotel Review: Villa Ducale offers boutique luxury in southern Italy
Tradition meets modernity in this family-run designer destination in Taormina, Sicily, where warm Italian hospitality remains intact.
Destinations
Visit USA expo series wraps up in Sydney
Did you drink one too many cocktails and forgot what went down at Visit USA’s trade show? Travel Weekly to the rescue.
Tourism
NT tourism destinations unveil $40m upgrade
These refurbishments mean that your next adventure to the outback will be a bit more comfortable than those of Russell Coight.
Hotels
YOTEL announces flagship hotel in Tokyo
The new hotel is set to feature a robot concierge, and at this point we’re completely sold!
Aviation
So, what’s really going on with all the missing baggage?
We spoke to some people in the industry to understand why everyone is losing their bags right now. Spoiler: it’s not a giant airport wormhole, as we predicted.