Tourism
Treasurer meets with travel CEOs to discuss speeding up vaccine rollout
A few industry bigwigs joined Josh Frydenberg and leaders from some of Australia’s biggest businesses for a big brainstorm sesh on hastening the rollout of COVID jabs.
Tourism
All the details, all the reactions: Federal government’s $1.2bn tourism support package explained
After much anticipation, ScoMo and Josh have revealed how the government plans to fork out $1.2 billion to keep Australia’s tourism industry alive and kicking. Here’s everything you need to know.
Tourism
Tourism industry rescue package to be unveiled in “a matter of days”, says Treasurer
Josh Frydenberg says the travel industry won’t have to wait much longer to find out how the government plans to help out the bruised and battered sector.
Travel Agents
AFTA continues to press govt for tailored support, as Frydenberg stands firm on JobKeeper
Staff at Parliament House’s café have already memorised Darren Rudd’s coffee order, as the AFTA boss spends another week down in Canberra.
Aviation
Travel to Singapore, South Korea and Japan on the cards in early 2021: Sydney Airport CEO
Despite Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s gloomy international travel forecast, the head of Australia’s largest airport is naturally a lot more optimistic.
Tourism
Federal government says international travel expected “to remain largely closed off” until late 2021
Here’s the latest indication of when Aussies can expect to begin travelling overseas again, courtesy of Mr Frydenberg.
Tourism
Federal Budget unveiled: Here’s what you need to know
by Christian Fleetwood
Travel Weekly’s reporter fell asleep halfway through last night’s big Budget reveal on the ABC, but still managed to recall enough to write this.
Tourism
Federal govt announces “most significant” insolvency reforms in 30 years to help save struggling small businesses
Is your business on its last legs? Find some relief in this major announcement by the federal government.
Tourism
ScoMo says JobKeeper will be extended to March 2021, but with reduced rates
by Christian Fleetwood
Australia’s Prime Minister has provided a crucial update on the future of JobKeeper. Here’s all you need to know, as well as the reactions from the tourism industry.
Tourism
“An absolute priority”: 10,000 tourism professionals the latest to petition for JobKeeper extension
by Christian Fleetwood
The voices of Australia’s tourism industry are getting louder ahead of the federal government’s economic update on Thursday.
Aviation
Qantas hits back at allegations of “predatory behaviour” with Sydney-Orange route
by Christian Fleetwood
A war of words has taken off between Qantas and Rex. Read all about the verbal tit for tat here.
Aviation
ACCC told to keep its eye on Aussie airlines
by Christian Fleetwood
ACCC tsar Rod Sims has been instructed by the government to keep his eyes peeled for any dodgy moves by Australia’s airlines.