While this decision is disappointing for the travel industry, it had to happen. Let’s hope this is the last time the border closes between these two states.

Poor old Victoria is in all sorts of bother at the moment, forcing Daniel Andrews to announce some harsh new measures.

It could be the three shots of espresso, or it could be all the fantastic news in this week’s Destination Wrap that has got Travel Weekly’s editor so giddy.

The wheels are beginning to turn on domestic and international tourism, with border restrictions easing near and far. Huzzah!

ScoMo has been busy talking up the potential of Aussies soon travelling across the Tasman Sea, while Birmo has been busy trading barbs with Queensland’s premier.

There are plenty of good signs for the tourism industry judging by this week’s Destination Wrap. Here’s Travel Weekly’s roundup of what’s been happening domestically and internationally.

The row between the states over remaining border closures has intensified, so much so that Mark McGowan is now donning a hard hat and safety vest.

ScoMo has reiterated hopes Australian holidaymakers could take domestic getaways during the upcoming school holidays.

Queensland is hoping to score the Olympics and Paralympics. No word yet though on whether Toowoomba or Mount Isa have been mooted to host the opening ceremony.

Despite being hailed as “the next mining boom”, it seems people are hesitant to mention the presence of the casino.

Echo has pipped James Packer at the post, scoring the right to build a casino on prime Brisbane riverfront, but not everyone’s happy about it.