Aviation
Emirates and Qantas add new routes to India, Korea, Bali, London, Rio and BA
More routes mean more confidence in the resumption of travel, so these two airlines must be pretty bloody confident if this news is anything to go by.
News
Hong Kong eases strict COVID measures, lifts flight ban on Australia
Rumours are that the border closure has prevented the making of Rush Hour 4, but after the third one that’s probably a good thing.
Aviation
Russian planes barred from EU airspace amid Ukraine invasion
The EU’s strong stance against Russia has extended to the nation’s airlines following the country’s invasion of Ukraine last week.
Wholesalers
Wendy Wu offers free single supplement on popular tours
Tell your solo travelling clients to pack their bags because this sale includes savings of up to a whopping $3,550 on some of the tour operators most sought after trips.
Aviation
NEW ROUTE: Qantas to connect Melbourne and Delhi for the first time
The flying kangaroo celebrated its resumption of international flights from Melbourne by giving the Victorian capital a new way to travel to India.
Destinations
Australia recognises two more COVID-19 vaccines for international visitors
The good news just keeps on coming for our inbound tourism sector, so expect plenty of high fives today if you work at Tourism Australia.
Cruise
Cruise ship rave drug bust leads to arrest of Bollywood superstar’s son
Yes, this story has it all: fame, a rave, arrests, drugs and a shiny new cruise ship. Ironically, it’s got the makings of a great Bollywood film.
Travel Agents
Fake agent jailed for scamming more than $35,000 out of travellers
The woman allegedly collected money for at least 19 trips, which she would then “cancel”, claiming her mother was unwell.
Destinations
Federal government closes India travel loophole after Aussie cricketers return home
by Ali Coulton
ScoMo and Hunt have been left red-faced after some cheeky Aussie athletes proved Australia’s travel ban for India was not airtight.
Aviation
Federal government pauses flights from India due to unfolding COVID-19 catastrophe
As COVID continues to rear its ugly head in India, ScoMo has announced a number of new measures to protect Aussies from the virus.
Destinations
These are the world’s most dangerous selfie spots
It turns out selfies are as deadly as they are annoying, if this new research is anything to go by.
Wholesalers
Wendy Wu Tours is dishing out free single rooms for solo travellers
Do your clients love group touring, but also need a bit of quiet time and personal space? Wendy Wu has swooped in to provide the goods.