Hotels
Snap seven-day lockdown hits Byron Bay backpackers
by Ali Coulton
In what sounds like the world’s worst hotel quarantine, more than 80 people are now hunkered down in the hostel as health authorities race to contain a potential outbreak.
Aviation
Qantas’ new Melbourne-Byron Bay flights take off, with Melbourne-Burnie route next in line
Got a few Melbourne clients who are keen to be anywhere but Victoria this Christmas? Get them out of there via Qantas’ new flights.
Tourism
WATCH: Zac Efron cops rake attack while filming travel doco
The High School Musical star and general heartthrob experienced the mishap while filming an episode of his Netflix series.
Events
Bluesfest cancelled less than 24 hours before kick-off
The iconic music festival has been cancelled for a second straight year, leaving organisers, ticketholders, artists and local businesses devastated.
Aviation
Virgin Australia announces new routes, hosts first mid-air wedding
After popping its ‘Pride Flight’ cherry last week, Virgin has celebrated another first.
Hotels
Hotel Wrap: Nominate a mate for a Club Med holiday, QT Hotels launches dog stays + MORE
This week’s Hotel Wrap is all about spoiling yourself and your clients with a host of deals, competitions and doggie stays.
Hotels
Hotel Wrap: Event hotels to give away 1,200 nights, Crystalbrook offers $100 bar tabs to interstate guests + MORE
Planning a domestic escape for your clients? Lucky for you, we’ve got a mix of deals, offers and openings to suit all tastes in this wrap.
Aviation
Qantas launches new NSW routes, opens share purchase plan
Admittedly, both routes were originally scheduled to start earlier this year, so they’re not exactly a surprise. But don’t let that stop you from getting out the party hats and poppers.
Tourism
North Coast celebrates its tourism champions
by Hannah Edensor
Byron Bay had plenty to celebrate following the 2015 North Coast Tourism Awards on Saturday in its home territory.
Hotels
Aussie resort a real “game changer”
by Hannah Edensor
The trump card is out, and on the table.