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Domestic visitor spend exceeds pre-COVID level by $5.7b

Despite these promising numbers, tourism minister Don Farrell has warned there are…

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“The new ministry is well informed and ready to support tourism’s future”: Peak industry bodies welcome Australia’s new PM

Travel Weekly's editor spent her Sunday morning shushing the cheering crowd at…

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Aussies set for early Christmas present, with international travel on the cards in November

Double-jabbed Aussies could be travelling overseas by November, with the government about…

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Tehan says Aussies aren’t spending enough on domestic tourism, hints cruising could resume mid-June

The Tourism Minister is encouraging Aussies to "buy that extra beer", so…

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Here’s how much government grant money travel agents have been paid so far

Tourism Minister Dan Tehan has provided an update on just how much…

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Tourism Minister outlines international travel expectations, says Aussies “should be confident” to book cruises

Dan Tehan tackled a number of burning questions about travel during his…

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AFTA continues to press govt for tailored support, as Frydenberg stands firm on JobKeeper

Staff at Parliament House’s café have already memorised Darren Rudd’s coffee order,…

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Tourism Australia kicks off $5m advertising blitz

Dan Tehan has loosened the government’s purse strings in the hope it…

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Tourism Minister eyes potential post-JobKeeper support package for travel industry

Fingers and toes are being crossed throughout the industry, as Australia’s new…

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NSW unveils its grand plan to kickstart visitor economy

Stuart Ayres has pulled back the red velvet curtains on what we…

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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…

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New Tourism Minister (and Assistant Tourism Minister) chosen for Queensland

Annastacia Palaszczuk has given her Cabinet a bit of a reshuffle. Or,…

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Birmo’s border warning prompts Qantas to suspend international flights

Travel Weekly doesn't enjoy being the bearer of bad news, and in…

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BECA submits COVID-19 ‘Response & Recovery’ framework

The Business Events Council of Australia is calling on the government to…

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Chinese incentive meet to inject $1.7m into Gold Coast economy

Movie World's DC Rivals Hypercoaster and Batwing Spaceshot have been given a…

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The travel industry welcomes back a Tourism Minister

But don’t crack open the champagne and celebrate just yet, says these…

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