“The travel industry has been the sacrificial lamb”: CATO bigwigs plead with Tourism Minister for financial aid
CATO’s delegation also bumped into AFTA’s boss while down in Canberra this…
Government’s travel agent grants scheme comes under attack by scammers
Have you been getting threatening calls or emails about your grant application?…
National Cabinet to increase caps on international arrivals, but stands firm on hotel quarantine
Even returning Aussies who have already received the jab won’t be able…
More than $61m paid out to travel agents, as Tourism Minister meets with AFTA
Reading this is just like being a fly on the wall at…
Travel agent slams ScoMo over lack of industry support with cheeky meme
A Victorian-based travel agent has crafted a cheeky little meme to slam…
Tourism Minister eyes potential post-JobKeeper support package for travel industry
Fingers and toes are being crossed throughout the industry, as Australia’s new…
Federal government urged to introduce HECS-style loan scheme for small businesses
Could this turn out to be another much-needed funding opportunity for travel…
Crucial details on agent support package emerge, as AFTA meets Deputy PM about JobKeeper
Wondering when you’ll be able claim for a one-off government payment, and…
Federal government extends domestic support program for airlines
Deputy PM Michael McCormack has decided to loosen the government’s purse strings…
“Couldn’t ask for a better outcome”: AFTA chief reacts to historic government rescue package for agents
Darren Rudd has almost run out of superlatives to describe the federal…
Travel agents to be handed $128m federal government lifeline
It's not quite the $250 million ask that AFTA was after, but…
Australia’s small business ombudsman says travel agent support package is “a matter of urgency”
The calls for ScoMo to get off his backside and announce the…
Expressions of interest now being accepted for federal govt’s $50m Business Events Grants program
In need of a funding boost to kick-start your business events in…
ScoMo called upon to handle federal tourism portfolio
Should Australia’s PM somewhat reprise his role as “Scotty from marketing”? The…
NSW remains open to South Australians, as COVID-19 outbreak forces all other jurisdictions to shut borders
Trying to make sense of all the state and territory border closures…
AFTA provides much-anticipated update on “frustratingly slow” government rescue package
Wondering when that federal government announcement of sector-specific support is happening? Get…
Tour operators need JobKeeper support until international borders reopen: ATEC
Peter Shelley has given ScoMo a bit of a nudge to provide…
Australia to increase weekly cap on international arrivals, as National Cabinet mulls alternative quarantine options
ScoMo fronted the media on Friday arvo to provide a welcome update…
“The door is still open”: AFTA boss optimistic about sector-specific financial support
Have you let out a few swears over the lack of sector-specific…
WOO-HOO! Trans-Tasman ‘bubble’ to become a reality in two weeks
In huge news, Australia and New Zealand have negotiated a deal to…
Regional tourism receives $250 million cash injection
The government has given regional tourism operators a reason to jump for…
Federal govt announces “most significant” insolvency reforms in 30 years to help save struggling small businesses
Is your business on its last legs? Find some relief in this…
EEAA president says government’s $50 million funding will not be enough
Spiro Anemogiannis is urging states to reopen borders and workers to return…
Apollo Tourism & Leisure secures $25m of additional funding
Here’s some much-needed positive news from an ASX-listed travel company that is…
Federal government relaxes JobKeeper eligibility requirements
Victorian businesses are breathing a sigh of relief after the government made…
Australia’s most famous doctor warns international travel unlikely until COVID-19 vaccine is developed
The nation's most famous doctor has weighed in on the international travel…
CLIA’s dire warning to the government
CLIA has warned of dire consequences if Australia's cruise suspension continues beyond…
AHA chosen to lead IR reform for hospitality and accommodation sector
The big cheeses at the Australian Hotels Association have received a call-up…
Virgin’s administrators warn bidders may withdraw if govt fails to provide more financial certainty
Virgin Australia’s administrators have urged the federal government to provide more financial…
Here’s when the states and territories will begin travelling again under ScoMo’s three-step plan
Australia's PM has announced interstate travel could return in the next few…
IT’S OFFICIAL: Virgin Australia enters voluntary administration
After much speculation and deliberation, Virgin Australia has announced it has entered…
Queensland government hands Virgin $200m lifeline (but there are strings attached)
It's yet another update on the Virgin Australia saga. Let's hope for…
Government backs Qantas and Virgin domestic flights with $165m injection
In welcome news for Australia's commercial aviation sector, the federal government is…
Wait continues for Virgin’s next move, as trading halt extended
Paul Scurrah is quickly turning into a silver fox as he continues…
Virgin halts trading as government bailout discussions continue
The move comes shortly after the airline confirmed it would shrink its…
Qantas, Flight Centre mooted as acquisition targets for Wesfarmers
While the uncertain future of Virgin Australia has stolen most of the…
AFTA welcomes latest government support, keeps pressure on
Jayson Westbury said that while the new JobKeeper payment is “definitely a…
ASIC to investigate Virgin-Qantas stoush, as airlines jostle for billion-dollar bailouts
Have you been eagerly awaiting an update on the tit-for-tat between Qantas…
Are you eligible for the government’s eye-watering $130 billion JobKeeper payment?
Confused as to whether you're in line for some much-needed government funding?…
“Now is not the time for rivalry”: Scurrah hits back at Joyce over Virgin nationalisation comments
Virgin Australia CEO Paul Scurrah has hit back at his nemesis at…
