Business events industry losing $2.5bn per month due to COVID-19: BECA
The Business Events Council of Australia has flagged the need for immediate…
MSC halts operations, CMV executes passenger swap
Two more cruise lines have suspended operations, with one performing a swapping…
“Punch some cones!”: Self-isolating traveller becomes accidental TV star
Australia has found the hero it needs in these dark COVID-19 times.
Laid-off airline staff to receive free fast-tracked healthcare training
This is a fantastic example of the potential of redeployment, which could…
Australia to shut borders to tourists in expanded international travel ban
From Friday evening, all non-citizens and non-residents of Australia will be banned…
TravelManagers drafts letter for advisors urging government support
Are you a home-based advisor who has been left fuming over the…
WATCH: Adorable penguins explore coronavirus closed aquarium
While Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium may be temporarily closed, the facility’s residents are…
Qantas to temporarily stand down majority of staff, ground all international flights
The national carrier will suspend all scheduled overseas flights until at least…
Flight Centre accelerates business review, concedes job losses are “inevitable”
In light of unprecedented challenges facing the travel industry, Flight Centre has…
Hurtigruten temporarily suspends operations “from pole to pole”
The expedition cruise company has become the latest line to suspend sailings…
Velocity to gift top-up points so members can keep status
Meanwhile, Travel Weekly staff are enraged at the prospect of no longer…
“Now is the time to take action”: WTTC pens open letter to world governments
The WTTC has penned an open letter proposing three "vital measures" to…
Virgin Australia to suspend all international flying
Virgin Australia's domestic operations, which account for 88 per cent of passengers…
Influencer licks plane toilet seat to try start “coronavirus challenge”
We feel like it goes without saying, but PLEASE don't try this…
CATO calls for credits over refunds to protect agents
The Council of Australian Tour Operators has issued a rallying cry to…
Government announces $715m relief package for airlines
The announcement comes as Rex revealed it had “only weeks of reserves…
AFTA boss to host special webinar on COVID-19
Struggling to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry…
Norwegian debunks “forgotten” cruise ship reports
The cruise line has released an update on where and when its…
Prime Minister urges Aussies not to travel overseas for the first time in history
Authorities are also urging all Aussies overseas to return ASAP as countries…
Indoor events with over 100 pax banned in bid to slow COVID-19 pandemic
Australia's prime minister has upped the restrictions on "non-essential gatherings", announcing a…
Qantas, Virgin cut capacity in the wake of new government restrictions
Australia's largest carriers have announced sweeping changes to their operations as a…
Here’s why travel brands should think twice before cutting their marketing spend
Some travel brands may think it is wise to pull their advertising…
Hotel groups adjust refund and hygiene policies for concerned travellers
Looking to provide some peace and calm to hesitant travellers? Here's what…
Qantas increases international capacity cuts to nearly 90 per cent
Qantas' latest capacity reduction is its biggest since the coronavirus outbreak began.
Industry bodies call on government support for “horror movie” impacts of COVID-19
Key industry bodies used the Australian Bureau of Statistics' release of overseas…
Bali cops mass disinfectant spraying, as nine Aussie surfers are stranded in Sumba
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have a devastating…
MCEC temporarily closes, ICC Sydney halts events
Two of Australia’s leading convention centres have announced significant changes to their…
Melbourne couple recreate cancelled cruise in their living room
As millions of travellers around the world lament the spate of cancellations…
Qantas to offer travel credits, Air NZ cuts long-haul capacity by 85 per cent
The news comes after the federal government announced increased travel restrictions for…
Coronavirus puts up to 50 million industry jobs at risk: World Travel & Tourism Council
The WTTC has provided some worrying predictions on the impact of COVID-19…
Cover-More pulls insurance product in Australia and New Zealand
The travel insurance provider has suspended one of its products across the…
More travel companies cut exec salaries, withdraw earnings guidance
A number of other ASX-listed travel companies have updated the market on…
AFTA and Tourism Accommodation Australia respond to govt stimulus package
AFTA chief executive Jayson Westbury said the federal stimulus package will provide…
Auckland’s MEETINGS 2020 event postponed
CINZ's annual business events industry trade show is has been postponed in…
Flight Centre, Virgin enact coronavirus contingency plans
Flight Centre plans to close as many as 100 “under-performing” leisure shops…
Virgin Voyages postpones inaugural sailing, as cruise lines halt operations amid global pandemic
The Scarlet Lady has had her maiden voyage pushed back, as three…
“Enormous disappointment”: IMEX Frankfurt cancelled over coronavirus fears
The event's organisers said IMEX Frankfurt will return next year in May.
CTM boss to take pay cut as company suspends FY20 earnings guidance
Corporate Travel Management has announced new business measures due to increased uncertainty…
PM announces $1bn Australian tourism fund
Australian tourism will receive $1 billion from a fund set up to…
