Tourism
Unvaccinated travellers should not be discriminated against, says WTTC chief
Gloria Guevara has seemingly gone after Qantas in her latest statement. However, that’s not to say it’s particularly nasty and full of swears.
Destinations
Northern Beaches COVID-19 outbreak prompts states and territories to tighten border restrictions
A COVID-19 outbreak on Sydney’s Northern Beaches that is quickly getting out of control has kicked states and territories into action to prevent the virus from spreading outside NSW.
Aviation
Hawaiian Airlines offers relief cargo transportation to Molokai and Lanai
by Tara Shimooka
Starting this week, Hawaiian Airlines has begun providing complimentary transportation of food and household items from Oahu to both Molokai and Lanai.
Travel Agents
Ensemble CEO “disappointed” to be leaving local market
by Huntley Mitchell
David Harris said the decision to close the company’s trans-Tasman operations was actually being considered prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cruise
Carnival to face criminal investigation over Ruby Princess deaths
NSW Police will investigate whether or not Ruby Princess followed state and biosecurity laws when it docked in Sydney, after an 11th passenger dies.
Technology
Webjet pulls plug on cruise sales business, actions 440-plus redundancies
by Huntley Mitchell
The online travel company has resumed trading on the ASX, but not before detailing some harsh measures to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.