Destinations
Western Australia slams NT border shut, rolls out new app in preparation for reopening
WA seem to be where every other state was in 2020 while the rest of us stock up on Hydralyte and Panadol as our phones explode with casual contact alerts.
Aviation
Qantas updates international flight experience with handy new tech, a pop-up transit lounge and Paddle Pops
The national carrier has pulled out all the stops for its big day next week, including a nifty tech update to help passengers navigate travel restrictions.
Technology
DFAT releases app to verify international vaccine certificates
The government continues to make headway in its preparations for the restart of international travel, with ScoMo now browsing online for a fresh Hawaiian shirt.
Technology
Tripadvisor unveils reimagined app and new digital campaign
Do you mainly use Tripadvisor to read the negative hotel and restaurant reviews? Well, now you can enjoy an improved browsing experience with its new-look app.
Technology
“Tripadvisor for pets”: New app to connect Aussies with pet-friendly hotels and experiences
This new app is like Tripadvisor, except instead of telling you which restaurants have grumpy staff, it tells you how likely they are to want to pat your dog. Well, that’s our understanding.
Technology
New app promises to make booking flights as easy as catching an Uber
Hook your clients up with quick, easy and cheap last-minute flights through the latest invention from the mastermind behind BYOjet and JETMAX.
Technology
American Express Global Business Travel spruces up its mobile app
The only apps Travel Weekly staff use are Uber Eats and sometimes Uber, just in case the food we want isn’t able to be delivered.
Technology
Tourism & Transport Forum’s new app is the industry’s “single source of truth”: Osmond
The Tourism & Transport Forum’s new app is officially live today, which it’s claiming to be a one-stop shop for the latest industry news and research.
Technology
AFTA backs government’s coronavirus tracing app
While the new COVIDSafe app may not provide offer hilarity in video form like TikTok or fast food to your door like UberEats, it’s still well worth downloading.
Technology
Swipe right: Introducing the Tinder of holiday planning
Quit mindlessly swiping through potential suitors on Tinder and start hunting for something you’ll ACTUALLY enjoy.
Hotels
Marriott suffers data breach involving 5.2 million guests
What started as a headache for Marriott’s boss amid the COVID-19 crisis has turned into a migraine following this unfortunate news.
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.