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Daniel Andrews at odds with federal gov over triple jab entry requirements

The Victorian Premier and the Minister for Finance have bumped heads over…

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International travel restrictions could push Australian Open overseas

Players aren’t keen on going through Australia’s two-week quarantine program again, with…

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Travel agents to be handed $128m federal government lifeline

It's not quite the $250 million ask that AFTA was after, but…

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Birmo says international travel may be back on the cards in 2021

International travel in 2021 may not be off the cards just yet,…

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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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Crowne Plaza returns to Adelaide with grand opening

Birmo even shined his special ribbon-snipping scissors to mark the occasion, which…

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ScoMo called upon to handle federal tourism portfolio

Should Australia’s PM somewhat reprise his role as “Scotty from marketing”? The…

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Federal government announces changes to Tourism Australia board

There are a couple of fresh faces now sitting at Tourism Australia’s…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Trans-Tasman travel ‘bubble’ could happen by Christmas

Hopes of a trans-Tasman travel 'bubble' happening before the end of the…

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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…

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Aussies urged to back tourism industry following $11.7bn drop in spending

The accompanying blackboard drawing pretty much sums up the latest tourism spend…

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WTTC urges strong leadership from ScoMo to save tourism sector

Australia’s Prime Minister has a lot more on his plate right now…

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Bali to reopen to international tourists in September

Indonesia’s famous holiday island is on track to reopen to international tourists…

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Trans-Tasman travel ‘bubble’ could get green light without Victoria: Birmingham

The federal government is prepared to proceed without Victoria to try to…

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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…

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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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“Why would you want to go there?”: Victoria’s Premier takes swipe at South Australia

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has poked the proverbial hornet's nest by openly…

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Trans-Tasman ‘bubble’ travellers could be isolated in ‘green lanes’ for COVID-19 protection

The federal government is reportedly considering so-called 'green lanes' once the trans-Tasman…

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New Zealand’s deputy PM blames Australia’s state border closures for trans-Tasman ‘bubble’ delay

Travel Weekly originally had the spelling of the New Zealand deputy PM's…

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Birmo hits back at China’s “unhelpful” travel warning against Australia

Australia's Tourism Minister has rolled up his sleeves and slammed a travel…

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PM the latest to pressure states over border closures, as Qld premier fires back at Tourism Minister

ScoMo has been busy talking up the potential of Aussies soon travelling…

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Authorities warn Aussies against booking a cruise yet

The Tourism Minister is urging Australians not to book holidays that are…

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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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Tourism minister warns international travel ban could extend to 2021

While trips overseas are certainly on pause, Simon Birmingham has encouraged Aussies…

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AACB welcomes $50m expansion to federal trade and tourism grant

The substantial financial injection will allow tourism businesses to receive additional reimbursements…

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Here’s what the leadership spill means for the travel industry

What effect will our new PM have on the Aussie dollar? Who…

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Here’s what the leadership spill means for the travel industry

What effect will our new PM have on the Aussie dollar? Who…

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