Let’s face it—finding trustworthy sources of news isn’t easy these days. With so much content being recycled across the internet, it can be challenging to know which updates are reliable and which are just noise. As an agency specialising in supporting clients across the travel industry, we know that staying ahead means more than just honing our digital marketing skills (though we’re pretty ace at that too!). It also requires us to stay deeply connected to the latest Australian travel industry news—from airline shake-ups and accommodation game-changers to tourism insights and tech innovations that make us go “crikey, that’s brilliant!”
In the early days, we could get pretty lost. We weren’t sure which sources were worth our precious time, which were actually accurate, or which were just echoing someone else’s story from three weeks ago with a new headline slapped on top. But after plenty of research (and chasing a few informational drop bears), we built a list of trusted sources for news in the travel industry we’ve relied on for years. They’ve been tried, tested, and proven to deliver accurate, timely travel industry news that helps us—and our clients—stay on the pulse without developing a news-induced headache.
We use these sources to fuel our internal knowledge and curate our Travel Digital Digest newsletter. But hey, why keep the good stuff to ourselves? If you’re in the industry and looking for reliable places to stay informed, here’s our go-to list of Australian travel industry news sources.
Top 10 Australian Travel Industry News Sources
1. Travel Digital Digest
Yes, we’re including our own! Why? Because we know how hard it is to keep up with Australian travel industry news, so we do the hard work for you. Each edition is carefully curated by our team to bring you the latest news in travel across digital, including AI, data privacy, platforms, and more.
Why we like it: We might be biased, but it’s the no-fuss, no-fluff, all-useful newsletter we wish existed… so we made it. Subscribe here if you want the good stuff delivered straight to your inbox.
2. Everything AI in Travel
AI and travel? Name a more 2025 duo—we’ll wait. This newsletter delivers the latest on how artificial intelligence is transforming tourism, from automated customer service to data-driven personalisation tools that enhance the travel experience.
Why we like it: We’re always keeping an eye on how tech shapes the industry, and this is our go-to for future-proofing our strategies without needing a crystal ball. Subscribe here.
3. Travel Industry Wire
Covering global updates with relevance to Australia, this site shares everything from airline news to hospitality trends faster than you can say “passport control.”
Why we like it: It’s a reliable hub when we want big-picture news in the travel industry with an Aussie lens. Subscribe here.
4. Breaking Travel News
Exactly what it says on the tin—breaking headlines from across the global travel sector, with key highlights from Australia and the wider APAC region to keep us in the loop.
Why we like it: For those “wait, what just happened?!” moments in Australian travel industry news when we need facts, not fiction. Subscribe here.
5. Hotel News Resource
If accommodation is your game, this source covers hotel openings, hospitality trends, and operational insights that go well beyond “we’ve put fancy new soap in the bathrooms.”
Why we like it: Hotels play a massive role in tourism, and we love staying in the loop on how they’re evolving (plus, it fuels our business travel wishlist). Subscribe here.
6. Travel Weekly
A B2B news source covering everything a travel professional needs to know—airlines, cruises, hotels, destinations, tech, and even the nitty-gritty of economic and government updates that impact tourism.
Why we like it: Many of our travel clients aren’t just B2C—they’re major B2B players, too. The insights help our team navigate the full user journey, ensuring we’re supporting our clients at every stage of the travel experience. Subscribe here.
7. Travel Daily
Perfect for short, sharp travel industry news updates tailored to Australian travel professionals who need information but don’t have time for waffle.
Why we like it: Bite-sized travel industry news without the fluff—ideal with a morning coffee and a Tim Tam (or three). Subscribe here.
8. Karryon
With a strong focus on community and storytelling, Karryon brings a human touch to Australian travel industry news that reminds us there are actual people behind the statistics.
Why we like it: They cover the people behind the industry, and we love the personal perspective that makes us feel part of a bigger travel family. Subscribe here.
9. Cruise Weekly
Your go-to for all things cruising in Australia and beyond, from new ships to itinerary updates that make you consider a career change to “professional cruiser” (if only that were a thing).
Why we like it: We might be landlocked at our desks, but Cruise Weekly lets us daydream about setting sail while still counting as “professional research.” Subscribe here.
10. Australian Aviation
For everything happening in the skies, this is the ultimate resource on aviation developments across Australia that goes way beyond “the plane was delayed again.”
Why we like it: Because travel industry news doesn’t move without planes, and we need to know what’s flying where (and why that route to Broome suddenly costs the same as a small car). Subscribe here.
1 Stop Shop for Australian Travel Industry News
Our Travel Digital Digest is your one stop shop for Australian travel industry news. Every edition is hand-curated by our team of travel news enthusiasts (read: slight obsessives) to give you a clean, concise snapshot of what’s happening in digital and travel. From major headlines to hidden gems, we sift through the noise so you don’t have to.
💡 Why subscribe? Because staying informed shouldn’t feel like taking on a second job. We deliver the good stuff—minus the fluff—straight to your inbox. Subscribe here if you’re ready to make your inbox a little smarter.
Look how happy our Commercial Director is when he doesn’t have to open 18 tabs just to read the news!
Your Australian Travel Industry News Wrap-Up
There you have it—a handpicked list of the most reliable sources for Australian travel industry news. These are the platforms we turn to daily to keep ourselves (and our clients) informed, inspired, and ahead of the game—without developing square eyes from endless scrolling.
Whether you’re after breaking headlines, thoughtful insights, or the latest news in the travel industry, these resources have you covered. Or better yet, make your life easier and let us do the hard work for you with our Travel Digital Digest.
