Grant Jones

Australia

Editor at Travel Weekly (Australia)

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Travel DAZE 2025:

2 days ago | travelweekly.com.au | Grant Jones

With the word luxury thrown around more than ever, the Travel DAZE panel How to build a Luxury Brand discovered that authenticity and creating more unique and exclusive experiences for luxury travel clients are as important as ever.
Australia demands justice after UN aviation rules Moscow downed MH17

2 days ago | travelweekly.com.au | Grant Jones

Australia has welcomed a landmark ruling by International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the United Nations’ top aviation authority, that found Russia was responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the decision marked an important step toward justice for the 298 victims of the 2014 disaster, which included 38 Australians and called on Moscow to make reparations under international law.
Cathay Pacific offers fantastic discounts when adding a stopover

2 days ago | travelweekly.com.au | Grant Jones

Cathay Pacific is offering fantastic discounts across its Economy, Premium Economy and Business classes when adding stopover. Book now to save up to 10 per cent on flights to the UK, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan China, USA and Canada when you add Hong Kong as a stopover and turn one holiday into two. Discover Hong Kong’s famous shopping, world-class museums, magical theme parks, Michelin-starred dining and irresistible street bites. This vibrant city has it all.
- Travel Weekly

2 days ago | travelweekly.com.au | Grant Jones

Adventure seekers prepare your bucket lists as $5,000 in free travel vouchers are being give away by the Outback Queensland Tourism Association this June. As part of their ‘Big Skies, Bigger Adventures’ campaign, Outback Queensland Tourism Association (OQTA) will give away three vouchers worth $3,000, $1,500 and $500 each. OQTA CEO Denise Brown advised the competition was the perfect opportunity for travellers to turn their Outback travel dreams into a reality.
Princess Cruises appoints new agency to develop a local brand positioning

2 days ago | travelweekly.com.au | Grant Jones

Princess Cruises will develop local brand positioning and an integrated advertising campaign through its new agency appointment, 72andSunny. The cruise liner is looking to drive growth in the Australian market and has appointed the strategic creative agency to develop a local brand positioning and campaign that can drive brand familiarity, consideration and preference with a new generation of Australian consumers.
Infinity Holidays and Brand USA join forces for third year to promote epic US road trips

3 days ago | travelweekly.com.au | Grant Jones

Infinity Holidays and Brand USA are continuing their partnership for a third year in Australia, with the collaboration now expanding into New Zealand for the first time. Australian agents can now also access a fresh range of City Break itineraries alongside the Road Trips USA collection. Together, they cover all 50 US states, plus the District of Columbia, with every itinerary fully bookable and customisable.
Best of the Best celebrates 14 years

3 days ago | travelweekly.com.au | Grant Jones

Fourteen years ago, seven luxury suppliers embarked on a collaborative journey as a select group of like-minded partners in the luxury industry, united by their passion for showcasing the exceptional offerings to the travel industry. Originally focused exclusively on hotels, the Best of the Best collaboration has since expanded to include prestigious cruise lines and airlines, enriching the collective experience.
Company behind Parrtjima – A Festival in Light and Million Dollar Fish wins top international award - Travel Weekly

3 days ago | travelweekly.com.au | Grant Jones

Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC), behind events such as Parrtjima – A Festival in Light, has taken out multiple wins at the prestigious international Eventex Awards 2025, bringing home three Gold and a Silver.
Port Authority of NSW announces John McKenna as CEO

3 days ago | travelweekly.com.au | Grant Jones

Port Authority of New South Wales has announced the NSW Government’s appointment of John McKenna as Chief Executive Officer of the State-owned corporation, effective immediately. “We are thrilled to officially appoint John McKenna as the CEO,” chair of Port Authority, David Marchant, said. “His leadership, deep knowledge of the business, and vision for the future will be invaluable as Port Authority continues to evolve.
This year's extreme weather events cost $1.5 billion already

3 days ago | travelweekly.com.au | Grant Jones

Insured losses have reached almost $1.5 billion from 126,000 claims, following two extreme weather events this year, according to new data released by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) today. Claims from the February North Queensland floods and ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred in March are being prioritised by insurers, with an additional 20,000 claims received as a result of Alfred in the last month, increasing claims costs by $267 million.