News
Federal budget “fails the pub test” as financial support nixed for marketing spend leaves aviation and hospo behind
We assume the accompanying image encapsulates treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s response after reading what the travel industry had to say about his grand plan.
Tourism
Flight Centre Group releases first half results and things are looking up!
It’s looking up, up and away for both corporate and leisure travel according to Flight Centre!
Travel Agents
“Definitely tougher than this time last year”: AFTA and agents plead for return of JobKeeper
As these agents all attest, it’s time for ScoMo to loosen the purse strings and get JobKeeper going again.
Events
Tourism Fiji kicks off Virtual Roadshow with famil incentive
Score a spot on the first famil to Fiji once international borders reopen by attending this informative virtual event.
Cruise
Riviera Travel River Cruises picks new Aussie GSA
Were you in the running to represent Riviera Travel? Well, you can stop waiting for the phone to ring.
Tourism
NEW WORKSHOP: Learn what travel editors want from the very best
ATTN: PR and marketing folk! Are you looking to flex your copywriting muscles to get the attention of Australia’s top travel and lifestyle editors? Click here!
Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line announces cancellations and itinerary modifications through to 2023
Spare a thought for the cruise line’s support team, who are madly racing to get in contact with all affected agents and customers.
Hotels
Club Med kicks off 2021 with new brochure, new resorts and loyalty program extensions
Meanwhile, Travel Weekly’s deputy editor kicked off the new year by waking up on her bathroom floor and promptly putting herself to bed for the rest of the day.
Wholesalers
AAT Kings unveils new online portal for agents and clients
The domestic holiday specialists are showing some agent love by making it easier to for them and their clients to keep track of and share information about their travels.
Wholesalers
“The name can be a bit intimidating”: Luxury Gold’s CEO on agent misconceptions and selling effectively
by Huntley Mitchell
Travel Weekly sat down for a chat with Luxury Gold’s Ulla Hefel Böhler. We also shared a block of Old Gold… actually, our editor scoffed the lot.
Destinations
South African Tourism takes agent training to a fun new level
by Sponsored by South African Tourism
Looking to enhance your knowledge of South Africa without setting foot in the “rainbow nation”? This new app is just the ticket.
Travel Agents
Agents cook for a cause with Tourism Authority of Thailand, Excite and OzHarvest
All things eco were on the menu when 20 agents recently joined Excite Holidays, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and OzHarvest for a Thai cooking class.