As we say hello to 2026, the team at Traveltalk would like to extend a sincere thank you to our readers for your loyalty, interest and ongoing support. Last year was a strong reminder of the power of a passionate, engaged travel community and we are grateful to have had you travelling alongside us.
Throughout the year, Traveltalk recorded 2.7 million website views from more than 240,000 visitors. These figures represent more than growth alone. They reflect trust, curiosity and a shared love of travel that continues to shape everything we publish.
Giving back to our audience remains a key focus. In 2025, we ran eight competitions, giving away prizes valued at more than $20,000, with more than 22,000 total entries. The response was outstanding and reinforced just how engaged and enthusiastic our readers are.
Your reading habits highlighted the stories that mattered most. Aviation updates, destination insight and industry news dominated interest.
Our Top 5 News stories of 2025 were:
• Audio: “Immediate return to Sydney” Emergency On Qantas Flight To Perth
• REVEALED: Australia’s Least Convenient Airport
• Is It Safe To Fly Across The Middle East?
• WATCH: Aussie Tourism Body Spills Its Secrets
• Travelmarvel Launches First Murray River Cruise
Long form storytelling, expert insight and practical inspiration continued to resonate strongly throughout the year.
Our Top 5 Features of 2025 were:
• EXCLUSIVE: Why We Expect Big Things From Our Small Group Tours
• Sip And See Wine Region Like Never Before
• 5 Simple Tips You Can Do At Work
• EXCLUSIVE: Walking With The Anzacs: The Boom In Remembrance Travel
• The World’s Top Spots To Dip, Dive And Soak
Hotel reviews were also a standout category in 2025, with readers showing strong interest in distinctive stays and memorable properties around the world.
Our Top Hotel Reviews of 2025 included:
• A Sophisticated Stay In The Heart Of Vancouver
• Hotel Review: Old-School Charm In A Modern Setting
• Grandeur With A Ghostly Twist: The Fort Garry Hotel, Winnipeg
• Stylish City Comfort with a Splash of Asian Warmth
• Here’s A Hotel You Can Really Bank On
Airline reviews continued to attract strong readership, with travellers keen to understand comfort, value and onboard experience before booking.
Our Top Airline Reviews of 2025 were:
• The Tall & The Short Of Etihad’s Economy Space
• How Cathay Makes Shiny Happy People
• Air Canada Business Class: Vancouver to Sydney
• Welcome To The Civilised Face Of Economy Class
• Flight Review: Malaysian Airlines – A Well Spent $142.72
No year in review would be complete without a nod to one of Traveltalk’s most loved weekly rituals: the Traveltease Quiz.
If you’re one of the 1,500 people who down tools at 3pm every Thursday to take on our ridiculously hard Traveltease Quiz, you are officially part of a very dedicated club. What began as a light hearted challenge has become a fiercely followed tradition, bringing together trivia lovers, travel obsessives and competitive colleagues across the country.
Whether you breeze through every question or are left shaking your head at just how tough it really is, the loyalty and enthusiasm shown week after week has made Traveltease one of the most popular features on the site and a genuine highlight for our team.
To everyone who has visited the site, shared a story, entered a competition, tackled the quiz or made Traveltalk part of your regular reading, thank you.
Your support continues to inspire our team to deliver content that informs, inspires and connects travellers across Australia and beyond.
We look forward to travelling with you again in 2026.
The Three Js.
