Hotels
NSW government rejects plan for $800m Sydney hotel
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.
Destinations
Qld’s Deputy Premier says COVID roadmap never required borders to open at 80pc vax rate
by Ali Coulton
The ongoing feud between Queensland’s 2IC and the PM has taken another interesting turn, with Steven Miles accusing ScoMo of being misleading about the restart plan.
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NSW government extends Greater Sydney lockdown
Travel Weekly’s editor is starting to look more and more like Bill Murray’s character in Groundhog Day, as Greater Sydney’s lockdown is extended once again.
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New modelling suggests Greater Sydney lockdown could remain until September
It appears the people of Greater Sydney might be bunkering down for a while yet to curb the current COVID-19 outbreak.
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Greater Sydney lockdown extended by two weeks, as South Australia relaxes border restrictions with Queensland
Looks like two more weeks of Ugg boots and trackie dacks for the Travel Weekly team following this latest update from the NSW Premier.
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“We are entering a critical period”: Berejiklian extends Greater Sydney lockdown
by Ali Coulton
Stay-at-home orders for Greater Sydneysiders will be extended by one week, putting all post-school holiday jaunts on hold for the region.
Tourism
ScoMo slams Virgin CEO’s “insensitive” comments, flags vaccine passport plans for interstate travel
There’s plenty to dissect here from the PM’s recent interview and, thankfully, you won’t require a scalpel.
Hotels
NSW’s $51.5m package “a huge win” for accommodation, says trade body
The state government has commited $51.5 million to get people back in the Sydney CBD. But we’re sure dropping the cost of pints at pubs by 50c would’ve done the trick.
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NSW launches hospitality vouchers as vertical consumption returns to Sydney bars
NSW has launched a voucher scheme to get locals spending more at local hospitality and entertainment venues, with $100 up for grabs for eligible participants.
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Queensland and South Australia to reopen borders for NSW travellers
Things are starting to look up for Berejiklian, even if she did find out about Palaszczuk’s big news at the same time everyone else did.
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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.
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NSW sets date for Victoria border reopening
Gladys has set the date for NSW’s border reopening to Victoria, so get ready to plan your clients’ post-lockdown trips.