Hotels
“The design is very abstract”: Locals challenge council in court over new Barossa Valley hotel
The $50 million, six-star hotel and day spa faces a setback by a group of locals, who have some issues with the property’s design.
Destinations
States and territories agree to develop plan for Christmas reopening
by Christian Fleetwood
However, there is one state that doesn’t want to play ball. Find out which one here.
Wholesalers
Intrepid departs on first Aussie tour in six months
It’s been a while since Intrepid’s Aussie tour leaders have had to dust off their hiking boots, so much so that they may have needed to use a vacuum cleaner.
Destinations
Destination Wrap: Far North Queensland’s $11.3m tourism package, new Maldives webinar + MORE
Are you ready to welcome your week in the best possible way? Here’s the latest and greatest news from destinations near and far.
Cruise
CLIA welcomes Australia’s extended cruise pause
The Cruise Lines International Association has thrown its support behind the government’s decision to extend the human biosecurity emergency period.
Travel Agents
Virtuoso welcomes 19 new agency members
In the accompanying photo, Virtuoso CEO Matthew Upchurch is demonstrating what we imagine is his “welcome” face and hand gesture combination. Either that or he’s giving a tutorial on how to throw pizza dough.
Technology
Webjet launches carbon offsetting program
Webjet is encouraging its customers to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to sustainability.
Events
Travel DAZE is back in 2020, and it’s free!!!
Yes, you read correctly. The travel industry’s most thought-provoking conference is back once again, but with a twist!
Aviation
Qantas confirms $500m unsecured bond issue
After posting a $1.9 billion loss in FY20, Qantas is scrambling to get on top of its growing debt pile.
Aviation
All over, red rover: Virgin Australia’s creditors approve sale to Bain Capital
by Huntley Mitchell
The inevitable has been confirmed, with Bain Capital getting the tick of approval from creditors.
Technology
New advertising network offers better targeting for travel companies
With border restrictions creating big headaches for travel companies, this new solution enables them to target prospective holidaymakers right down to a postcode level.
Aviation
Ayers Rock Airport re-opens as Jetstar flights resume
Here’s some very good news brought to you all the way from Northern Territory – not that it had to travel far to get to our editor’s inbox, mind you.