Travel industry organization news, IATA/UN Tourism updates, policy frameworks, and regulatory developments from global travel bodies.
The Australian Travel Industry Association has locked in Melbourne for the 2026 National Travel Industry Awards and Beyond Borders Summit on October 9-10, following record-breaking 2,000+ peer nominations across 36 award categories.
Envoyage restructures Australian leadership in 2026 with global general manager Astrid Richardson assuming strategic control and operations chief Lisa Zahra elevated to Director of Operations following Nick Queale's departure.
Helloworld Hunter Travel Group wins the prestigious national multi-store agency award at Helloworld's 2026 conference in Cairns, capping a dominant performance across state and national travel industry recognition.
TravelManagers Australia honoured its highest-earning personal travel managers in 2026, with nine newcomers joining the prestigious Top 50 list. The recognition reflects 9.25% commission growth and strong travel demand across the network.
Brand USA launches comprehensive travel brand toolkit in 2026 equipping global trade partners with standardized US visa and entry requirement information to reduce traveler confusion.
Brand USA unveils comprehensive global toolkit in 2026 equipping travel agents with verified US visa, entry, and arrival procedure information for improved traveler guidance.
The World Travel & Tourism Council unveils eight strategic priorities in 2026 to guide global travel sector growth through digitalisation, sustainability, and industry collaboration.
Traveloka's 6.6 Mid Year Sale runs June 2-9, 2026, offering Singapore residents up to 50% off flights to East Asia, half-price luxury hotels, and buy-one-get-one-free attractions with S$66 sitewide discounts.
IATO launches nationwide cleanliness initiative in 2026, starting at Qutub Minar in New Delhi. The Swachh Paryatan Abhiyaan campaign aims to promote responsible tourism and heritage conservation across India's top destinations.
Qantas partners with Travel Industry Mentor Experience to launch structured mentorship program supporting emerging aviation and travel professionals in 2026. Intake and graduation event scheduled for Sydney headquarters.
GAEHP and Malaysia Tourism Board host virtual product showcase for 100+ Indian travel agents in 2026, focusing on leisure and corporate travel opportunities through skill-enhancement initiative.
Brand USA unveils two major campaigns—'Get Facts. Get Going.' and 'American Originals'—to drive international visitor confidence and boost inbound travel demand ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th anniversary celebrations.
