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Latest news & 2026 highlights · Updated 29 October 2026
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2026 FEATURE · THE OFFICIAL WRAP
Room-Res Island 2026: The Official Wrap
Ten winning agents. Ten guests. One unforgettable Phuket escape at Banyan Tree Phuket, with island adventures, shared experiences and a private catamaran day.
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Room-Res brings The Sanctuary winners to Palau
Eight agents returned from an eight-night Palau journey with firsthand knowledge of the destination’s nature, culture and tourism experiences.
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Ten years? Time flies...
Room-Res marks ten years since its first paid booking with a thank-you to the agents who have helped shape its story.
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Room-Res wins a 2026 Travel Weekly Magellan Award
Room-Res Island: Indulgence of the Senses has received a Silver Magellan Award for a campaign built around rewarding and engaging US travel advisors.
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Travel Trends. Before They Become Bookings.
Room-Res Radar brings travel search activity into view, helping the industry understand destination interest before it becomes a booking.
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The launch of the Room-Res Rewards Hub and MissionsA look back at the launch that brought Rewards activity, tier status and Missions together in one place.Read story
Room-Res named finalist in two categories at the 2025 NTIA AwardsThe 2025 finalist announcement recognised Room-Res’s accommodation wholesale and travel industry support work.Read story
$1 hotel nights: the Find Value challengeThe 2024 Find Value challenge used daily clues and selected $1 hotel nights to get agents exploring the platform.Read story
Introducing Attractions Upsell: a Room-Res product milestoneThe original announcement records the introduction of destination-based attraction suggestions for booked clients.Read story
Meet Laurie Cole Radovan: Room-Res Island 2025The original winner profile introduced Laurie Cole Radovan of Pacific Harbor Travel and her place on the 2025 Naka Island experience.Read story
Room-Res Island 2026: the Outside Agents winnerThe original Outside Agents announcement recognised Nicole of Pacific Harbor Travel and the place earned on the 2026 Island experience.Read story
Room-Res Island 2024: the Daydream Island winnersThe original winner announcements record the agents who earned their place on the Daydream Island experience.Read story
Room-Res Island 2026: celebrating the Australian winnersThe original 2026 announcements recognise the Australian agents who earned their place at Banyan Tree Phuket.Read story
Room-Res Island 2025: celebrating the winning agentsThe original 2025 announcements recognise agents who earned their place on the Naka Island experience.Read story
The Duplicator: an earlier Room-Res product milestoneThe original US newsletter records the introduction of itinerary duplication and the time it could save agents making repeat bookings.Read storyYou get the
presents.Ten years? Time flies...Room-Res marks ten years since its first paid booking with a thank-you to the agents who have helped shape its story.Read story
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AwardSilver winnerRoom-Res wins a 2026 Travel Weekly Magellan AwardRoom-Res Island: Indulgence of the Senses has received a Silver Magellan Award for a campaign built around rewarding and engaging US travel advisors.Read story
Palau takes centre stage in sustainable tourism conversationAn industry discussion with Travel Daily and Palau Visitors Authority puts responsible travel, conservation and the Palau Pledge at the centre of the conversation.Read story
The Sanctuary heads to PalauThe Sanctuary: Palau introduced a hosted destination experience with booking and content pathways designed to build agent engagement and destination knowledge.Read story
As Australia moves to end card surcharges, Room-Res says the market is catching up!Room-Res explains its longstanding approach to credit card fees, agent-only net rates and giving agents control over their margin.Read story
Room-Res Island 2026 Is Live. What’s Your Indulgence?Room-Res Island returned with a Banyan Tree Phuket experience, extra Rewards and multiple ways for agents to earn their place.Read story
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senses.Room-Res Launches Room-Res Island 2026: Indulgence of the SensesRoom-Res Island 2026 introduces Indulgence of the Senses, continuing the campaign’s focus on recognising and rewarding agents for their booking activity.Read story
Introducing the updated Reservations experience. Cleaner views. Smarter filters. Everything you need, exactly where you expect it.A refreshed Reservations page brings clearer booking information, easier actions and a layout designed to support everyday booking management.Read story
The Sanctuary by Room-ResThe Sanctuary brings together nature, thoughtful hospitality and time to slow down, offering agents a different kind of reward.Read story
Room-Res arrives in New Zealand - smarter tools, faster bookings, and more rewards for travel agentsRoom-Res launched in New Zealand with local-currency booking, comparison tools, itinerary features and Rewards for Kiwi agents.Read story
PALAU SIP & LEARN AT THE ROOM RESIDENCEA Palau Sip & Learn at The Room Residence gave agents practical destination insights, supplier connections and plenty to talk about after the formal session ended.Read story
Room‑Res Agents Take the Fast Lane at the Singapore Grand PrixRoom-Res agents experienced Singapore through a VIP familiarisation trip, with the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix providing an unforgettable highlight.Read story
Room-Res Sip & Learn Connects Agents with USA Destination PartnersRoom-Res and Linkd Tourism brought agents and USA destination partners together for practical selling ideas and relaxed conversation at The Room Residence.Read story
Room-Res Launches Live Chat Support for Australian Agents Faster support, right when agents need itRoom-Res extended Live Chat to Australian agents following a Platinum trial, offering real-time help while agents work.Read story
Room-Res Island 2025: The LUXURY EDITION wraps at The Naka Island, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, PhuketTen finalists and their guests experienced Room-Res Island: The Luxury Edition at The Naka Island in Phuket, with time to unwind and a playful Island Games finale.Read story
Room-Res nominated in three categories at the 2025 NTIA AwardsRoom-Res celebrated nominations in three 2025 NTIA categories, recognising product, marketing and reservations-team contributions.Read story
Lunch’n’Learn session at The Residence - Spotlight on SingaporeA Singapore-focused Lunch’n’Learn series brought destination knowledge, partner connections and a taste of the Lion City to agents across three cities.Read story
Final Spot on Room-Res Island Won in Rock Paper Scissors Party ExtravaganzaJen Ferry secured the final Room-Res Island place at a Rock, Paper, Scissors finale that brought agents together in person and online.Read story
Room-Res launches The Room ResidenceThe Room Residence gives high-performing agents a Sydney space to work, meet clients, connect and enjoy the benefits of their Room-Res relationship.Read story
Room-Res introduces The Sanctuary, a wellness-inspired reward for agentsRoom-Res introduced The Sanctuary as a wellness-inspired reward, giving high-performing agents space to relax and enjoy thoughtful luxury experiences.Read story
Agents Return from a Transformative Journey Through VietnamA Vietnam famil gave agents firsthand experience of the destination’s heritage, hospitality and landscapes with Room-Res and its travel partners.Read storyTHE ROOM RESIDENCEThe big reveal.Agents Return from a 2-day Event of Magical SurprisesSix top-performing Envoyage agents enjoyed a two-day Sydney experience as a thank-you for their booking performance in The Big Reveal.Read story
Room-Res Wraps Up Successful Island Campaign, Plans Exciting Enhancements for Next YearRoom-Res reflects on its inaugural Island campaign, from extra Rewards and booking milestones to a Daydream Island getaway for winners and their guests.Read story
Spotlight on Singapore Campaign: A Journey Through the Lion City with Room-ResA Room-Res famil with Singapore Tourism Board gave agents firsthand experience of the Lion City’s attractions, local flavours and unexpected adventures.Read story
Room-Res.Com Launches “As Good as Gold” Promotion for AgentsRoom-Res introduced As Good as Gold, combining extra Rewards, booking milestones and golden-ticket opportunities for agents.Read story
Room-Res introduces Book Now, Pay LaterBook Now, Pay Later gives agents more flexibility to secure eligible reservations and rates while their customers prepare to pay.Read story
Personalise quotes with your own imagesGive your next quote a more personal touch. See how adding your own images can help you present a trip in a way that feels right for your client.Read story
Introducing Commission SliderMore control over how you price and present a booking. Get to know Commission Slider and see how it fits into your quoting workflow.Read story
Discover the power of FavouritesSpend less time finding the hotels you already love. Discover how Favourites keeps your go-to properties close at hand for the next client and the next booking.Read storyNo matches this time.
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