Andrew Burnes has a bit of pep back in his step thanks to this latest vote of confidence from Helloworld’s investors.

The cuts will account for, what would be by the end of 2020, a quarter of the company’s workforce.

Looking for some news to help you cure your winter blues? Sit back and let this week’s Hotel Wrap warm your bones.

Sir Richard Branson has reportedly been spotted buying Panadol in bulk to cope with the massive headache caused by Virgin’s UK-based airline.

Gladys has upped the strictness scale for returning NSW travellers, who will have to complete hotel quarantine at their own expense from Friday.

Have you been dreaming about becoming best friends with travel guru Lisa Pagotto? Now’s your opportunity to make an impression.

Travelport has launched a nifty new feature to make airline health and safety measures more accessible for agents.

We creeped your clients’ search history and found out where they want to travel this year. Just kidding! An online travel platform did all the work for us.

The poor old cruise industry was due for some positive news following the recent COVID-19 cases on board other cruise lines. Here it is.

Jenny Aitken hasn’t wasted much time finding a new role since her recent exit from Tourism Australia, unless you count her daytime Netflix bingeing.

Have you been wondering what the hell Virgin and its future owner have been up to as the administration process nears the finish line? All is revealed here.

The coronavirus pandemic has unearthed some absolute crazies. On one end of the spectrum, you have Bunnings Karen; on the other end, you have this guy.

It appears Australia’s travel insurance providers are set to suffer from shrinkage in the coming months due to COVID-19.

A travel industry lobby group has put a call out to agents who wish to be part of a renewed push for financial support from the federal government.

Do your clients want to get as far away from their home offices as humanly possible? Perhaps a jaunt to the Arctic will suffice?

The proposed travel ‘bubble’ between New Zealand and the Cook Islands has taken a giant leap forward, as Australia watches on with envy.

You could just sense it was about to happen and, sure enough, Annastacia Palaszcuzk has announced more border restrictions.

It’s sad news for Booking.com staff today, with the OTA forced to cull its headcount as the coronavirus pandemic rages on.

This week we chat with Club Med’s business development executive to get some cooking tips for her famous pumpkin soup. Then we gave up and ordered Uber Eats.

The ABF has quashed claims that one of its officers misread Ruby Princess’ COVID-19 results, leading to the ship’s infamous outbreak.

Travel Weekly’s reporter attempted to match his espresso intake with the number of stories in this wrap. He’ll be opting for decaf next time around.

The ship was travelling between Bora Bora and the Rangiroa island when a passenger from the US tested positive for the virus.

The iconic train and its new mascot were recently front and centre on Nine’s breakfast TV show. Enjoy this recap in all its steaminess.

Meanwhile, Travel Weekly’s deputy editor is holding her housemate’s cat hostage so she doesn’t have to do this week’s toilet paper pick-up at Woolies.