Destinations
Tasmania and ACT ease border restrictions
by Huntley Mitchell
Domestic border restrictions are now officially changing more often than the underwear of Travel Weekly’s editor.
Destinations
NSW unveils its grand plan to kickstart visitor economy
Stuart Ayres has pulled back the red velvet curtains on what we imagine was a fat binder containing the secret ingredients to saving the state’s tourism industry.
Destinations
Victoria downgrades ‘red zones’ for Queensland and parts of Sydney, as other states make border moves
by Huntley Mitchell
The colour of Victoria’s ‘traffic lights’ have changed for certain travellers. However, that’s not an invite for them to drag race their way into the state.
Destinations
ACT eases border restrictions for some parts of NSW
It hasn’t entirely pulled its NSW border wall down, but the ACT has at least made a start.
Destinations
Victoria introduces ‘traffic light’ permit system for domestic travel
Dan Andrews has reportedly been playing Duke Dumont’s “Red Light Green Light” on repeat in his office in celebration of this news.
Wholesalers
Insight Vacations kicks off first Australian tour
Not only is it the luxe wholesaler’s first Aussie jaunt, but also its first trip since the global COVID-19 pandemic began in March last year.
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.
Tourism
Cover-More introduces new COVID-19 insurance benefits for domestic and trans-Tasman travellers
The insurance company has wasted no time updating its trans-Tasman travel policies following Jacinda Ardern’s big ‘bubble’ announcement.
Destinations
Woman falls to her death at the Grampians, prompting urgent ‘selfie’ warning
A woman has tragically fallen to her death in the Grampians after climbing over a safety barrier at one of the region’s popular lookouts.
Wholesalers
Bunnik Tours kicks off first domestic trip
The company’s first Aussie tour got underway earlier this month, and it appears there was no shortage of cheese for the 13 eager travellers.
Destinations
The two types of experiences Tourism Australia is banking on to drive the travel rebound
by Sponsored by Tourism Australia
The organisation plans to have a greater focus on two key areas that are in line with changing consumer behaviours and future traveller desires. Find out what they are here.
Aviation
New South African airline launches, as country’s national carrier tanks
While airlines around the world are crippled by the ongoing effects of the global pandemic, this new kid on the block reckons it’s the perfect time for ‘Lift-off’.