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1 Hotel Melbourne: A fusion of art, nature, sustainability and luxury – Karryon

2 days ago | karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford

A concrete sculpture where native Australian plants weave through rocks speared through steel poles is your first foray into this new, urban garden-like riverside hotel in Docklands. Don’t be fooled, though – while art, sculptures and plants seem to rule, it’s luxury all the way, from the river-facing rooms with their floor-to-ceiling glass bathroom walls, the uber local menu at signature restaurant From Here by Mike, and the sleek spa and indoor pool area with a beach club vibe.
Australian Travel Industry Association unveils new board

3 days ago | karryon.com.au | Mark Harada

ATIA says the new board reflects the association’s diversity and will focus on delivering ‘A30’. Project A30 is a comprehensive reset for the association and a blueprint for the travel sector moving forward.
Nearly 20% growth for Japan travel, even during off-peak months

3 days ago | karryon.com.au | Mark Harada

Citing official Japan Tourism Statistics data, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) announced that 78,900 Australians visited the Asian nation in May 2025, an increase of 18.7 per cent over the same period the year before. But here’s the kicker… the continued boom in Japan-bound travel came during a low season period for the country, which helps one of JNTO’s main goals of distributing tourism more evenly throughout the year.
Turkish Airlines-Sabre deal removes pain point for travel advisors

3 days ago | karryon.com.au | Mark Harada

In what it calls “an important milestone” in the airline’s distribution strategy, Turkish announced that “after lengthy and meticulous negotiations, we have reached a mutually beneficial agreement with Sabre on common terms”. “This agreement will reinvigorate our cooperation that began years ago, and will make Turkish Airlines content accessible again on the Sabre platform as of June 24, 2025,” the carrier said in a message to its trade partners.
Middle East travel updates: Truce or no truce? Qantas flights diverted; Gulf airlines updates

3 days ago | karryon.com.au | Mark Harada

25 June 2025An unhappy US President Donald Trump said both Israel and Iran had continued fighting after a ceasefire was set to begin on Tuesday. But Iran insisted it had upheld the truce, while Israel’s restrained response hinted the agreement was still largely holding, the New York Times reported. In either case, any ceasefire deal still appears shaky, which means more uncertainty for travel.
Middle East travel updates: Iran & Israel silent on Trump truce declaration; Qatar resumes flights; Gulf airlines updates

4 days ago | karryon.com.au | Mark Harada

Trump announces truce; Israel-Iran govts silent 24 June 2025US President Donald Trump announced on social media at around 8am (AEST) that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire (in approximately 6 hours from now…) for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered ended!”.
Luxury travellers turn to local travel following airstrikes

4 days ago | karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford

The US strikes on Iran over the weekend have intensified the situation in the Middle East, with travel conditions constantly changing. Most recently, Qatar Airways has said it’s temporarily suspending all flights following the closure of air traffic in Qatar. Adventure by Air was launched by Pagotto during the pandemic, but went into hibernation when international borders reopened and domestic tourism slowed down, and relaunched in March 2025.
Middle East travel updates: DFAT issues blanket travel warning; travel industry urges Aussies not to "panic"

4 days ago | karryon.com.au | Mark Harada

What’s DFAT saying? After updating its travel advice for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories on Sunday, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) issued new travel alerts for every country in the Middle East on Monday (23 June). While the overall advice level hasn’t changed for any country since last week, DFAT has warned Australian travellers of potential disruptions, even for countries not directly impacted by the latest hostilities.
Minor Hotels to launch four new brands; two luxury

4 days ago | karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford

Thomson says the new brands include luxury collections, The Wolseley Hotels (renowned for operating some of London’s most well-known restaurants) and Minor Reserve Collection. In addition, Colbert Collection will be added to its premium collection, and iStay Hotels under the select brand. The two new luxury collections bring to five the number of high-end brands Minor now has in the market, including Anantara Hotels & Resorts, Elewana Collection and Tivoli Hotels & Resorts.
Dolce&Gabbana takes over Europe's most exclusive beach clubs

4 days ago | karryon.com.au | Kirstie Bedford

The DG resort takeovers for 2025 include beach clubs in Taormina, Portofino, Marbella and Saint-Tropez. An annual occurrence by the Italian luxury fashion house, the takeovers vary from location to location and pay homage to the culture and surrounds in their styling. Around since the 1930s, Le Carillon in Portofino is picture-perfect on Paraggi bay with Portofino just around the corner.