Australia to scrap pre-departure testing as restriction expiration looms
After two long years, those entering and exiting Australia will no longer need to undergo nasal violation in order to bo...
“Cruising is coming back to Queensland”: Palaszczuk, Carnival, and Princess reveal restart plans
The Queensland cruise industry is preparing itself for the biggest comeback since Steven Bradbury swooped by his fallen ...
Future of cruise now in state and territory’s hands, despite federal cruise ban lift, says AFTA CEO
The industry has breathed a sigh of relief after yesterday's big cruise announcement, however, there's still a long way ...
Carnival Splendor will return to Sydney
Even if you're not really into cruising, you've got to admire Carnival's enthusiasm for gigantic water slides with ocean...
Travel agents’ national day of action highlights cruise industry struggle
Travel agents took to the streets earlier this week, just like they did in the '60s but with far less groovy outfits, li...
Entry restrictions eased for international travellers
Those with a debilitating fear of having foreign objects wedged in their noses will be over the moon upon reading this r...
“A devastating blow”: cruise industry reacts to Australia’s extended ban
The Health Minister has gone back on his promise to bring cruising back to Australian shores by Christmas and, as you ca...
Cruise ban likely to lift before Christmas, says Health Minister
Although Greg Hunt's computer screen isn't visible in this image, one can only assume he is researching his next oversea...
Here’s what will happen when the overseas travel ban is lifted on Monday, and everywhere Aussies will be allowed to go
The countdown is on for Australia's big reopening, and we've got all the latest updates from the Health Minister, DFAT a...
Inbound travel won’t be on the cards until next year, says ScoMo
Following Friday's announcement that Australia's international travel ban will be lifted next month, the PM has clarifie...
ScoMo says Pfizer deal with UK a “game-changer” for Australia’s reopening plan
At least the PM had something to cheer about over the weekend after his beloved Sharkies failed to make the NRL finals.
Fiji Airways CEO still hopeful of “early” travel bubble with Australia
Greg Hunt’s announcement late yesterday hasn’t dampened the spirits of Andre Viljoen too much.
CLIA calls for urgent government talks after cruise ban extended
Health Minister Hunt has extended Australia's international travel ban for another three months and, as you can imagine,...
Health Minister hints at Australian cruise comeback by year’s end
Greg Hunt has shed some light on when the Australian cruise industry might restart in response to a travel agent petitio...
Federal government closes international travel loophole for Aussies living abroad
Meanwhile, the phrase “snap lockdown” continues to be a popular one in news reports, with a number of areas in NSW a...
“Not asking for special treatment”: CLIA slams government’s cruise ban extension
Staff at CLIA's Aussie office have been told to give Joel Katz a wide berth today following the Health Minister's latest...
Health Minister reveals plan that could see vaccinated Aussies travelling internationally in six weeks
We don't want to alarm you, but our new favourite minister Greg Hunt has signalled that fully vaccinated Aussies could b...
Health Minister says international travel “an incentive” for Aussies to get vaccinated
Got a few clients who desperately want to venture overseas, but aren’t keen on getting the jab? We highly recommend sh...