Aviation
Australia launches legal proceedings against Russia over MH17 downing
Australia and the Netherlands have vowed to hold Russia responsible for its actions over the 2014 downing of the Malaysia Airlines flight.
Travel Agents
Helloworld scores extension for federal government contract
Andrew Burnes has been spotted fist-pumping his way around Helloworld HQ today following this lucrative contract news.
Destinations
Aussie states and territories restrict NZ arrivals after Auckland declared a Commonwealth hotspot
by Huntley Mitchell
The trans-Tasman travel plans of Kiwis have once again been thrown into disarray thanks to a concerning COVID cluster in Auckland.
Destinations
Ardern threatens to delay two-way trans-Tasman ‘bubble’ after Australia halts Kiwi travellers
by Ali Coulton
The prospect of sending your clients to New Zealand in the first quarter of this year has once again been thrown into jeopardy.
Destinations
Indonesia postpones plans to criminalise extramarital sex, as Aussie government updates travel advice
by Christian Fleetwood
The Australian government has warned travellers could face punishment for extramarital sex if controversial changes to Indonesia’s criminal code are enforced.
Tourism
Australian government cracks down on orphanage tourism
by Daisy Doctor
The Australian government is taking major steps in diverting volunteers and tourists away from orphanages which often exploit and abuse children.
Aviation
The real reason to call crew if your phone falls between plane seats
We were shocked when we learnt the real reason we’re not supposed to pick up dropped phones on planes. Although we had just stuck our finger in a powerpoint.
Travel Agents
Helloworld snags government contract
Helloworld has successfully re-tendered a government contract, although the word ‘tender’ makes it sound like they’re cooking steak.
Tourism
Where the bloody hell are you?
Shadow Tourism Minister Anthony Albanese looks at an industry that is being “cut, burnt and slashed.”
Tourism
Tourism policies under fire from Albanese
by Hannah Edensor
Anthony Albanese MP has called for the government to take a good look at what is wrong with Australian tourism.
Travel Agents
Qantas keeps stake in Helloworld, for now
by Daisy Melwani
Qantas ceo Alan Joyce said its 28% stake in Helloworld would be maintained in the short term, unlike other shareholders which has been dumping shares of late.
News
QBT wins contract for Australian Government travel
QBT Limited, a Helloworld subsidiary, has been appointed as the sole provider of travel management services to each of the […]