Melbourne’s multi-billion dollar airport link may have just been derailed
A report in the Daily Telegraph says a reversal from federal infrastructure minister Catherine King has put the entire p...
Funding for tourism holds in difficult Federal Budget – Australian Tourism Export Council
The $10 increase in the Passenger Movement Charge "disappointing in the current environment."
Passenger movement charge budget announcement will cost industry $520m – AFTA
The Federal Government decision to generate an extra $520M over the 5 years from 2022/23 from a $10 hike in the Passenge...
ATIC proposes three-pronged emergency plan for tourism, hospitality and events to government
Daniel Gschwind and his team at the ATIC have devised a plan to get the three sectors out of what is turning out to be a...
Tehan looks to establish travel bubble and ‘quarantine gateway’ with Singapore
If this proposed bubble goes ahead, it could also open the door to travellers from other countries to come to Australia ...
Federal government accidentally advises visa applicants to travel overseas despite COVID-19 pandemic
Looks like someone at the Department of Home Affairs is getting fired after accidentally telling visa applicants to get ...
Emirates suspends Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne flights, as government increases repatriation efforts
Meanwhile, Etihad has taken this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to repatriating stranded Aussies. Nice one, guys...
Qantas announces more flights to bring home stranded Aussies
Do you happen to have any stranded clients in India, the UK and South Africa? Help is on the way!
Government to pour $6.7 million into Endeavour replica circumnavigation
A replica of the HMB Endeavour is getting ready to set sail, but Travel Weekly understands that plank-walking and cannon...
Why have major US landmarks closed?
This is bad news for anyone trying to take a photo where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed.
Government vows to protect dying GBR
The government is promising a stronger fight for the suffering Great Barrier Reef. Meanwhile, we'll be watching Finding ...
Budget fails to invest in tourism growth
We were shocked by the lack of tourism focus in the Federal Budget this week. Although we were sticking a knife in the t...
What does the Budget have in store for travel?
We submitted our list of recommendations to the Government, although we're not sure if "inner west rollercoaster" and "f...
Tourism industry scores new advocate in Turnbull cabinet reshuffle
PM appoints new tourism advocate in massive weekend shake-out. Bill Shorten says it won't change where he goes on holida...
Dispute over Tasmania’s wilderness risk
Government officials are annoyed by Lonely Planet's insinuation Tasmania's forests are at risk, while others say the com...
Govt launches new Smartraveller campaign
The federal government has launched a new advertising campaign encouraging Australians to be better informed and prepare...
Too many regulations, not enough hotels
Tourism Minister, (yes we have one now!) Richard Colbeck has called for less hoop jumping when it comes to hotel infrast...
TAA slams door on Airbnb
The popular Airbnb has come under fire from Tourism Accommodation Australia, who insist regulations are needed to protec...