The latest international visitor survey shows Australia was on track for another record year before the dual crises of the bushfires and COVID-19.

Australian tourism will receive $1 billion from a fund set up to fight the economic impacts of coronavirus.

On a more positive note, the ASX-listed company posted record revenue for the first half of FY20.

This week’s Wholesaler Wrap comes chock-full of new products, cracking announcements and even a cricket test tour. Howzat?!

This week’s Agent Wrap is full of everything you need on a Friday: news of agents on voyages around the world, plenty of pictures and, most importantly, a short word count.

Canberra Airport has cancelled departures and arrivals as its airfield is used by aviation fire services to facilitate aerial firefighting efforts.

It’s yet another campaign from Tourism Australia. Hopefully this one won’t need to be pulled like the Kylie ad.

The news comes as a peak industry body estimates a 10 to 20 per cent drop in bookings set to cost the country at least $45 billion by the end of the year.

Outrigger Hotels and Resorts is joining the worldwide effort in supporting the Australian bushfire crisis.

Bushfire smoke and a late afternoon storm caused dozens of delays at Melbourne Airport, which could carry over to today.

We’ve been covering so much bushfire news lately that we’re considering creating a dedicated Bushfire Wrap. We’re praying it won’t come to that, though.

Companies and individuals continue to rally behind Australia in our time of need. Here’s our latest update on what’s being done.