
It’s been a very busy time around the world with travel shows happening across the globe. We’ve got all the latest travel news from events in South Africa and Canada, plus updates from Thailand and Great Britain.
It’s been a very busy time around the world with travel shows happening across the globe. We’ve got all the latest travel news from events in South Africa and Canada, plus updates from Thailand and Great Britain.
Yet another example of why you can’t afford to travel if you can’t afford travel insurance with one Aussie mum facing a $100,000 medical bill after a ski accident.
LATE NIGHT talk show host and comedian Jay Leno will serve as godfather to one of Carnival’s ships.
Supercharge your sales results by giving customers what they want. PlanPay is a new type of payment solution based in Australia that is changing how people pay for their holidays and experiences
AN EXCITING new alliance has just been announced between Travetalk and Luxury Travel magazine.
We look at the government’s recent decision to raise the Passenger Movement Charge next year and ask whether it’s warranted given the delicate stage of the travel industry’s recovery from the pandemic.
A NEW nationwide campaign has just been launched designed to ramp up the feel-good factor.
During the worst of the pandemic, Richard Taylor was a voice of hope for the travel trade during troubled times. He’s now joining AFTA to continue that support. We asked him what we can expect going forward.
CASTLES, MUSEUMS and popular city destinations were represented during a nine-day roadshow held across Australia recently.
A $10MILLION initiative to help First Nations tourism businesses across Australia has just been launched.
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Easter Giveaway Competitions:
Day 1: Win a 3 night stay at Hotel Indigo, Bali Seminyak Beach. Comp Start: 1 April 2025 Comp Close: 12 May 2025. Draw to be held and announced in Traveltalk newsletter on 13 May 2025.
Prize valid from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2026
Advance Reservations Required
Blackout Periods may apply.
Day 2: Win a BridgeClimb Summit or Summit Insider Day experience for 2 adults. Comp Start: 2 April 2025 Comp Close: 13 May 2025. Draw to be held and announced in Traveltalk newsletter on 14 May 2025.
Not valid for 25 Dec 2025 to 3 Jan 2026
Not valid for Dawn, Twilight or Special Event Climbs.
Day 3: Win a two night stay at Intercontinental Perth City Centre in King Classic City View Room, luxury breakfast experience for 2 at Ascua and a cocktail experience on the terrace of Lounge Lounge & Bar for 2.
Comp Start: 3 April 2025 Comp Close: 14 May 2025. Draw to be held and announced in Traveltalk newsletter on 15 May 2025.
Day 4: 1 x $500 voucher towards an experience of your choice at Ultimate Winery Experiences. Comp Start: 7 April 2025 Comp Close: 18 May 2025. Draw to be held and announced in Traveltalk newsletter on 19 May 2025.
To redeem your voucher please email [email protected] indicating your name, voucher number, preferred experience and preferred travel date. Valid for bookings within 6 months of redemption.
Voucher can be used as whole or part payment for any Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia experience that is valid for travel as listed at http://www.ultimatewineryexperiences.com.au. Where the cost of purchase exceeds the value of the voucher, the excess amount must be paid using an additional payment method. Where the cost of purchase in less than the value of the voucher no change will be given. Experiences are subject to availability at time of booking and minimum number requirements. Vouchers are not redeemable for cash. Lost or stolen vouchers will not be replaced or refunded. Currently, gift vouchers cannot be redeemed through online bookings. Photo ID may be required for redemption of voucher. As alcohol is served during all Ultimate Winery Experiences all guests must be over the age of 18 years.
Day 5: The two winners will each receive a two night stay at the Holiday Inn Resort Bali Canguu in a King Standard Ocean View, including daily breakfast and 1 x sunset cocktail for 2. Comp Start 8 April 2025 Comp Close 19 May 2025. Draw to be held and announced in Traveltalk newsletter on 20 May 2025.
Day 6: SCTI Annual Multi-trip policy up to the value of $3,000 AUD. Comp Start 9 April 2025 Comp Close 20 May 2025. Draw to be held and announced in Traveltalk newsletter on 21 May 2025.
Southern Cross Travel Insurance Prize Terms & Conditions:
All competition prizes are subject to the following Traveltalk conditions:
Information on how to enter the competition forms part of the terms of entry. Entry into the competition is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
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