ATEC managing director Peter Shelley has taken aim at the federal government’s approach to reviving Australia’s tourism industry. However, that’s not to say he’s wielding a revolver or rifle.

The only destination Travel Weekly’s editor wants to be right now is in his bed, after spending most of the long weekend on the sauce.

Just like the fireworks in the accompanying photo, two prominent industry bodies have gone off about the NSW government’s big funding cut to its tourism agency.

Do your clients complain that there’s no direct Qantas flights between Sydney and Osaka? Brighten their day with this.

Have you noticed a shortage of car parks and biro pens in your office lately? These new hires could be to blame.

It’s Thursday today, which can only mean two things; you get served with a Big Fat Hotel Wrap, and we start complaining that it’s not the weekend yet.

We were shocked by the lack of tourism focus in the Federal Budget this week. Although we were sticking a knife in the toaster at the time.

We submitted our list of recommendations to the Government, although we’re not sure if “inner west rollercoaster” and “free burgers” will make the Budget’s priority list.

Hurrah! Great news for a Friday! We won’t be reporting on the backpacker tax debate again (fingers crossed), but you should read this last report on the ‘damaging’ saga for old times sake.

But don’t crack open the champagne and celebrate just yet, says these industry experts.