Destinations
Federal government closes international travel loophole for Aussies living abroad
Meanwhile, the phrase “snap lockdown” continues to be a popular one in news reports, with a number of areas in NSW and Queensland barking stay-at-home orders.
Aviation
Federal government pauses flights from India due to unfolding COVID-19 catastrophe
As COVID continues to rear its ugly head in India, ScoMo has announced a number of new measures to protect Aussies from the virus.
Tourism
International travel ban for Aussies extended by another three months
With all the COVID-19 variants floating about overseas at the moment, this decision by the federal government really shouldn’t come as a surprise.
Destinations
Five reasons why Fiji is the perfect place for Aussies to visit once international travel resumes
by Sponsored by Tourism Fiji
Fiji was a hugely popular destination for Aussie travellers prior to the pandemic, and it has been patiently preparing for their inevitable return, when the time is right.
Tourism
New research shows how Aussies’ travel behaviours have changed since COVID-19
Unsurprisingly, the global pandemic has drastically changed the way Aussies get out and about. Here’s some handy research to quantify it for you.
Destinations
STUDY: 80 per cent of Aussies plan to holiday interstate this year
Here’s a new domestic travel study, best enjoyed while listening to an old CD or cassette tape your parents used to play in the car on road trips.
Tourism
STUDY: Aussie workers have 146 million days of annual leave just waiting to be used
In what appears to be good news for travel agents, Aussies have plenty of leave banked up for a holiday. However, whether they have the money for one is another question entirely.
Tourism
Aussies travellers are ditching cocktails for culture
We’re feeling very smug hearing this news. It especially applies to us, given the wildest trip we’ve been on recently included a knitting museum and 9pm bedtime.
Tourism
Travel Agents
Tide is turning: Aussies planning a holiday drops to lowest point in three years
by Daisy Melwani
Travel agents don’t panic! Holiday intention drops, but what’s to blame? Terrorism or frugal living? This study aims to help travel agents and tour operators spend their marketing dollars wisely.
Destinations
Aussies with dual-citizenship ‘exempt’ from Trump travel ban
by Daisy Melwani
Dual-citizens can most likely put the brakes on cancelling that Disneyland holiday, that is if they can get their US visa approved.
Destinations
Australia’s big love affair with a little island
by Gabriella Warden
Australian travellers are spending a surprising amount of time on this little island. Have you visited?
Travel Agents
Agent advice: Get the grit on Greece
by Daisy Melwani
If you’ve got clients heading to Greece, or some mulling over a booking, here’s what you need to know.