Are you of the opinion that Sydney already has too many hotels? Well, according to this lot, you (and the state government) are dead wrong.

AFTA has been working hard behind the scenes to make sure the Minister for Tourism is working even harder up front for travel agents.

The Victorian Premier and the Minister for Finance have bumped heads over what constitutes being fully vaccinated. It is not yet clear who was left with the bigger bump to the noggin.

Summer cruises are on hold yet again so those looking for a chance to get drunk on a boat will have to hire out a tinny for the holiday season.

The federal government is keen to hear your thoughts about its master plan to revamp tourism and if you ask us, all we need is more gigantic roadside fruit a la Big Banana.

Australia continues to shake off its ‘hermit kingdom’ status, but unfortunately the ‘climate change laggard’ moniker remains.

The government has dipped into its coffers to help agents be ready and raring for bookings once borders reopen.

The Coalition government has loosened the purse strings once again for the aviation industry while its wings are still clipped.

With many businesses in the industry now on their last legs, here’s hoping this move by Mr Frydenberg provides them with a much-needed lifeline.

Apparently, ScoMo wants vaccine certificates for both international and domestic travel, but it appears some of his conservative party room colleagues ain’t so keen.

It appears agent confidence in the federation is high amid wretched industry conditions.

Sadly, the ongoing impact from the Greater Sydney lockdown has forced Alan Joyce’s hand.