Hotels
Industry body hits back at A Current Affair’s “misleading” report about “ravaged”, “trashed” and “deserted” Bali hotels
In news that should come as a surprise to absolutely no one, it appears ACA didn’t present an accurate picture of how Bali’s hotels are coping with the global pandemic.
Tourism
ScoMo says international travel “not foreseeable”, but expects NZ ‘bubble’ before end of 2020
Australia’s PM has quashed all hopes of a 2021 European summer, labelling international travel as “not foreseeable” except maybe for New Zealand.
Travel Agents
“Bitchy boss”: ACA journo rips into former AFTA chief Jayson Westbury
by Ali Coulton
CONTENT WARNING: if you have an aversion to judgy shaking of the head, snide remarks and dramatic close-ups, proceed with caution.
Travel Agents
AFTA chief Jayson Westbury resigns
After using a poor choice of words when talking about an Aussie TV host, Jayson Westbury has decided to step down.
Travel Agents
AFTA boss apologises after suggesting female TV host needed “a firm uppercut”
by Ali Coulton
Jayson Westbury has been busy back-peddling after suggesting a well-known Aussie TV presenter needed “a firm uppercut or a slap across the face”.
Destinations
12-year-old runs away to Bali with parents’ credit card
This kid is living out our childhood dreams and raising questions about how easy it is for a child to travel solo.