Hotels
This resort is using its pool for fish farming until guests return
A resort and spa has pivoted in a very unusual way to raise extra funds during the global pandemic.
Destinations
Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau to host virtual famil series
Looking to get a little more familiar with the Texan city of Grapevine? Well, this new offering will get you up to speed in no time.
Tourism
DFAT establishes hardship fund for Aussies trapped overseas
Are any of your clients still stuck overseas? This could help relieve some of their (and your) stress.
Aviation
Transport Workers’ Union takes legal action against Qantas over outsourcing of workers
by Christian Fleetwood
Here’s a story about the union doing what it does best: protesting and taking legal action against the big dogs.
Hotels
Hotel Wrap: IHG launches new staycation campaigns, Club Med’s state-of-play update + MORE
Keen to knock some sense into those pesky clients who think hotels are on the way out? Slap them across the head with this whopper of a Hotel Wrap.
Destinations
Troubling tourism figures released as federal govt continues to target states over border closures
by Christian Fleetwood
The federal government has yet again taken aim at the states and territories, with the Tourism Minister using modelling that predicts a $55 billion tourism hit.
Technology
Webjet renegs on cancelled incentives in bid to retain executive team
The company has reintroduced incentives for its managing director, executives and key staff after previously cancelling them to save money during the global pandemic.
Aviation
Air New Zealand’s commercial and customer chief to depart
A leaving card is doing the rounds at Air New Zealand. However, whether it’s novelty-sized is yet to be confirmed.
Tourism
The top five pandemic travel trends you need to know about
Just like everything in 2020, nailing down travel trends has become increasingly difficult. But there are a few things you can be sure of.
Cruise
CLIA adds ‘World of River Cruising’ to its whopping 81 training courses
Get the drop on all the latest from the world of river cruising with the association’s new educational course.
Road & Rail
Apollo Tourism & Leisure swings to $61.2m loss
by Huntley Mitchell
Have you been enjoying Travel Weekly’s FY20 results coverage thus far? Well, as you’ll discover here, it’s not over yet.
Aviation
Airline pilots spot “guy in a jetpack” at 3,000 feet
Just in case you need another reason why you’d like to see restrictions lifted, it turns out jetpacks are now a thing.
Hayman Island by InterContinental Australia
Hayman Island by InterContinental represents a new era of immersive luxury in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. And to celebrate, it's offering agents the chance to win a three-night stay for two at the resort. Here's all you need to know about this amazing opportunity.
Hayman Island by InterContinental presents exclusive incentive
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Cruise
Ruby Princess report: NSW Health slammed for “inexcusable” mistakes, as Princess Cruises comes off unscathed
Hotels
Accommodation Association slams government for cancelling Schoolies without consultation
Travel Agents
ABS stats only hint at employment carnage experienced by agencies, says AFTA chief
Hotels
“The design is very abstract”: Locals challenge council in court over new Barossa Valley hotel