Destinations
“We are reconnecting with the world”: Singapore flings open its border to all vaccinated travellers
The city-state has nixed its VLT, not to be confused with the much more delicious BLT, much to Travel Weekly’s relief.
Destinations
Malaysia sets re-opening date
When will it open? Will it be in a week? A month?!? A year?!?!? Well, you’ll actually have to click on the article to find out.
Destinations
Bali to trial quarantine free travel for Aussies
Australia’s second favourite schoolies destination is back open! Get your suitcase packed with your must-needs for the beach (though you can probably leave the boogie board behind).
Tourism
Alloggio urges tourism industry to “hunt as a pack”
Alloggio has pulled out the big metaphor in its preparation for the border to re-open. Maybe once it’s actually open we can expect to see some alliteration, or even a simile.
Tourism
“We will live with COVID – but on our terms”: Queensland border opens as WA tightens restrictions
Palaszczuk has flung open QLD’s domestic border, meaning travellers from Victoria and NSW can finally visit the Big Pineapple for the first time in five months.
Travel Agents
Open border between Australia’s two biggest economic powerhouses great for business, says Flight Centre MD
FCTG’s James Kavanagh has given the reopening of the NSW-Victoria border the commentary equivalent of a standing ovation.
Tourism
Aussie tourism leader pens open letter to PM calling for “urgent clarity” on reopening international border
A senior industry figure has written to ScoMo. However, it’s yet to be confirmed whether they opted for a fountain pen or a ballpoint one.
Tourism
ScoMo slams Virgin CEO’s “insensitive” comments, flags vaccine passport plans for interstate travel
There’s plenty to dissect here from the PM’s recent interview and, thankfully, you won’t require a scalpel.
Aviation
Qantas delays international restart, as Joyce issues “hermit state” warning
Thought Qantas’ October timeline for the restart of international flights was looking rather precarious before last night’s Federal Budget reveal? Be proven right here.
Destinations
Tasmania to reopen border to Victoria, as NT revokes Greater Melbourne’s hotspot status
by Huntley Mitchell
With Victoria officially out of its “circuit breaker” lockdown, states and territories are starting to let down their guard.
Aviation
Virgin Australia gifts Victorian passengers free thongs as they arrive in Queensland
Heatwaves and sunburn aside, there really is nothing that screams ‘quintessential Aussie summer holiday’ more than a pair of pluggers.
Destinations
Western Australia to finally lift border restrictions for NSW and Victorian travellers
It appears Marky Mark McGowan couldn’t help but steal some of the thunder from Queensland on its big border reopening day.