Villa Vie Odyssey strands 200 residents in Cambodia as fuel costs surge

Around 200 passengers on a luxury residential cruise marketed as an endless voyage around the world have been stranded in Cambodia after soaring marine fuel costs forced the operator to suspend operations.

South Australia makes culinary history with Australia's first Michelin Stars

Magill Estate Restaurant leads the honours, with 11 South Australian restaurants receiving Michelin Stars, putting the state's food and wine regions firmly on the international gastronomic map.

ADELAIDE | 26 October 2026

South Australia has become the first Australian destination to receive Michelin Stars, with 11 restaurants recognised in the inaugural Michelin Guide South Australia 2027, unveiled at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 14 October.

Western Sydney International welcomes first passenger flight after decades of planning

25 October 2026 | Aviation News

Australia's first major new airport in more than 50 years has officially commenced passenger operations, with a Jetstar Airbus A320 departing Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) for the Gold Coast on Sunday, 25 October.

Think Like an Adventurer: Rob Lilwall's Lessons in Resilience for a Changing Travel Industry

From the frozen wilderness of Siberia to the jungles of Papua New Guinea, explorer Rob Lilwall brought an inspiring message to TravMedia Summit Asia: in an unpredictable world, courage, adaptability and resourcefulness may be the most valuable tools in the travel industry's kit.

SINGAPORE: British adventurer and motivational speaker Rob Lilwall challenged tourism and hospitality professionals to rethink their approach to uncertainty, drawing on his extraordinary three-year bicycle journey from Siberia to England in a keynote address at TravMedia Summit Asia 2026.