Do you agree with the Albo pile-on?

It couldn't be The Weekend Read if we didn't talk about Albo and his supposedly unethical Qantas upgrades. Sure, they may have influenced his Qatar decision last year, but do you think every politician benefits from these sort of perks?

Let us know what you think in the comments!

Trilogy Hotels ls is the brainchild of three of Australia's top hospitality experts and has quickly made an impact on the hotel industry since its launch late last year. We caught up with CEO Scott Boyes to learn a bit more about the business and why he sees great opportunities in the Western Sydney market.

Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected to walk through the doors of the Australian Museum’s new blockbuster exhibition, Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru, sponsored by Adventure World, LATAM Airlines and Pullman Sydney Hyde Park. Visitors to the exhibition will also have chance to win $20,000 trip to Peru.

With veteran The Travel Corporation CEO David Hosking g officially retiring on Thursday 31st October, TTC announced Toni Ambler to the top job in the Australia and New Zealand region as managing director TTC Tour Brands Oceania.

Speaking at the Australian Travel Industry Association’s inaugural Beyond Borders summit, representatives from Afterpay, Webjet, and Luxury Escapes spoke on how AI and tech are transforming the travel industry.

CATO’s Touring Academy has emerged as an essential platform for upskilling travel agents with over 3,500 course competitions since its launch on 1 July.

In just under four months, the Academy has quickly cemented its role as a vital tool for professional growth among agents in Australia and New Zealand.

A travel industry expert and her writer son have launched a unique Australian social media and digital marketing agency – The Social Spider – exclusively for the Australian travel industry.

Backed by more than three decades of experience in the Australian travel industry as a travel agent, product manager, marketer and social media professional, Samantha Patton , and her journalism graduate son, Noah Patton, 24, have established The Social Spider to assist travel agents and other travel companies who need help with their social media management and digital marketing, especially smaller travel agents and companies.

Princess Cruises’ Crown Princess?sailed into Sydney Harbour to mark her debut in the Emerald City and kick-off her debut season in Australia.

Guests aboard the vessel had front row seats to a spectacular water show across from the iconic Sydney Opera House to celebrate the Crown Princess‘ homeport season.