Destinations
“Too crazy to exist!”: Is China’s viral ‘bending bridge’ actually real?
When you can’t travel and see for yourself if something’s real, the next best thing to do is give it a quick Google.
Aviation
Pilot, flight attendant suspended for mid-air punch-up over toilet argument
The fight was so hectic that it resulted in a broken arm and missing tooth, proving that the aviation industry doesn’t mess around when it comes to toilet incidents.
Aviation
Emirates ordered to pay passenger more than $2m over long-lost luggage
Have you been receiving emails from Nigerian businessmen claiming they want to give you millions of dollars? Emirates currently has the opposite problem.
Wholesalers
Wendy Wu Tours is dishing out free single rooms for solo travellers
Do your clients love group touring, but also need a bit of quiet time and personal space? Wendy Wu has swooped in to provide the goods.
Wholesalers
Snag your clients a bargain with Wendy Wu’s Holiday Sale
Give your clients the gift of travel this festive season, with whopping savings on loads of great all-inclusive trips around Asia.
Destinations
ScoMo reveals fresh candidates for expanded travel ‘bubble’, including some Chinese provinces
by Ali Coulton
With two-way trans-Tasman travel off the cards for the foreseeable future, Australia’s PM has revealed a few north Asian candidates for an expanded ‘bubble’.
Destinations
Japanese-themed street pops up in China for travel-starved residents
We can imagine Australian-based developers will be pretty excited by this prospect and are probably already drawing up plans for a Bali-inspired street in Perth.
Destinations
DFAT travel advice warns Aussies may be at risk of “arbitrary detention” in China
While COVID-19 is stopping Aussies from going anywhere overseas, they now have even more reason to avoid China.
Destinations
Indonesia eyes travel bubble with Australia, Japan, South Korea, and China
by Christian Fleetwood
Yes, it’s more trave ‘bubble’ news from Travel Weekly today. This time, it’s Indonesia’s turn.
Aviation
Former Aussie actor served death sentence in China for smuggling ice in flight luggage
An Australian citizen has been sentenced to death after drugs were found in his checked luggage at a Chinese airport.
Destinations
Birmo hits back at China’s “unhelpful” travel warning against Australia
Australia’s Tourism Minister has rolled up his sleeves and slammed a travel warning against the country by China, arguing that it “does not stand up to scrutiny”.
Destinations
“This is a very special moment”: Shanghai Disneyland reopens
This one’s for all the Disney fans out there, including Travel Weekly’s editor, who insists on wearing his Mickey Mouse hat during every staff Zoom meeting.