TravMedia's IMM conference is an annual gathering of Australia and New Zealand's leading travel journalists, writers and content creators with global tourist brands. It's where great minds and imaginations gather to collaborate and create. Here's what happened at the 2026 IMM in Sydney.

As co-founder of Plateau International, Alex Scasny has plenty of travel favourites - especially Africa. While in Australia on a promotional tour, Alex was able to share his love of Tanzania with reporter Mike Smith.

Like much of Australia, Bali has been hit with heavy rains and local flooding. So how might this affect tourism - especially with the Aussie school holidays approaching next month. Graeme Kemlo checked in with our correspondent Suzanne Hart.

At TravMedia's IMM event in Sdney last week, reporter Mike Smith caught up with a long-time reporter friend, Greg Grainger who produces travel programs for television.

Image: Greg and the team

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While Three Kings Day interrupted Karin Avila's trip to Peñafiel in Spain, the warmth and generosity of the locals turned it into a delightful surprise. In this small town of just over 5000 people, surrounded by wineries, they did everything from descending into centuries-old underground cellars to touring a multi-generational family-run winery, and an unforgettable tasting in nearby San Bernardo.

Town: Peñafiel (pop. 5,000+)

Wine region: Ribera del Duero

Name of store (where we met José): Sala de Catas Del Terroir a la Copa (Tasting Room From Terroir to the Glass)

https://saladecatas.com/

Accommodation: Las Claras Hotel & Spa (former 17th century convent)

Winery where we did the tasting: Baden Numen in the village of San Bernardo (pop. 195)

General website for wine region: https://rutadelvinoriberadelduero.es/en/inicio/

Phopto: Karin, Robert and Jose

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