Daniel Andrews at odds with federal gov over triple jab entry requirements
The Victorian Premier and the Minister for Finance have bumped heads over what constitutes being fully vaccinated. It is...
International travel restrictions could push Australian Open overseas
Players aren’t keen on going through Australia’s two-week quarantine program again, with Dubai and Doha reportedly b...
Travel agents to be handed $128m federal government lifeline
It's not quite the $250 million ask that AFTA was after, but it's certainly better than nothing.
Birmo says international travel may be back on the cards in 2021
International travel in 2021 may not be off the cards just yet, but Australia's Tourism Minister said getting Aussies ov...
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 lifeline agents so badly need have grown even louder and sl...
Crowne Plaza returns to Adelaide with grand opening
Birmo even shined his special ribbon-snipping scissors to mark the occasion, which is pretty bloody special if you ask u...
ScoMo called upon to handle federal tourism portfolio
Should Australia’s PM somewhat reprise his role as “Scotty from marketing”? The ATIC’s Simon Westaway certainly ...
Federal government announces changes to Tourism Australia board
There are a couple of fresh faces now sitting at Tourism Australia’s boardroom table. However, no word yet on when sai...
Trans-Tasman travellers arrive in South Australia, despite state not being in ‘bubble’
The much-anticipated trans-Tasman 'bubble' has turned into a bit of a dog's breakfast, with yet another Aussie state bei...
Tourism Australia recruits Hamish Blake and wife Zoe to help boost domestic tourism
Do your clients happen to be massive fans of Hamish Blake and/or Zoe Foster-Blake? Share this video stat and get the boo...
Australia’s Tourism Restart Taskforce says preparedness of airlines, airports critical in reviving international travel
Interestingly, the Tourism Restart Taskforce is lacking a representative from Australia’s airlines or airports.
Trans-Tasman travel ‘bubble’ could happen by Christmas
Hopes of a trans-Tasman travel 'bubble' happening before the end of the year have been given a boost, if Jacinda Ardern'...
Troubling tourism figures released as federal govt continues to target states over border closures
The federal government has yet again taken aim at the states and territories, with the Tourism Minister using modelling ...
Aussies urged to back tourism industry following $11.7bn drop in spending
The accompanying blackboard drawing pretty much sums up the latest tourism spend figures, so feel free to skip this stor...
WTTC urges strong leadership from ScoMo to save tourism sector
Australia’s Prime Minister has a lot more on his plate right now after this heaped spoonful from the WTTC.
Bali to reopen to international tourists in September
Indonesia’s famous holiday island is on track to reopen to international tourists next month. Not that Aussies are all...
Trans-Tasman travel ‘bubble’ could get green light without Victoria: Birmingham
The federal government is prepared to proceed without Victoria to try to kickstart the trans-Tasman ‘bubble’ this ye...
Trans-Tasman travel bubble could start with ‘safe’ Australian states, says Ardern
In very welcome news, New Zealand’s PM says her government is willing to open the trans-Tasman travel ‘bubble’ to ...