Destinations
Tourism Australia unveils $4m ad campaign to woo Singaporeans Down Under
A new campaign is telling Singaporeans that Australia is ‘Yours to Explore’. Well, only for those that are double-jabbed, that is.
Technology
Klook grows Agent Marketplace via new partnership with Merlin Entertainments
Have you been searching for a more seamless way to book Merlin attractions? Well, this new deal will have you fist-pumping and cartwheeling down the office hallway.
Midweek Interview
Life in the time of COVID-19 with Klook’s Henry Hooper
As the pandemic rages on, Klook’s ANZ boss owes his life to Deliveroo, much like Travel Weekly’s editor owes his life to elastic-waisted pants and Netflix.
Technology
Klook raises $262 million, appoints new boss for Australia and New Zealand
The travel tech player is plotting an aggressive local expansion. However, that’s not to suggest Klook staff will be throwing punches at its rivals.
Midweek Interview
Life in the time of COVID-19 with Klook’s Jonathan Williams
This week, we chat with Klook’s marketing director for Australia and New Zealand about Pete Townshend, ambient anxiety and his jaunts to the South Coast.
Wholesalers
G Adventures offers 110 per cent travel credit on suspended tours, AAT Kings drops massive discount
It’s good to know there are wholesalers out there offering flexibility for agents, and incentives for travellers to plan ahead.
Destinations
Destination Wrap: Record-breaking sky deck opens in NYC, Win French Film Festival tickets + MORE!
Travel Weekly is committed to looking after our travel agent audience and keeping the positive vibes, so here’s a wrap that’s decidedly thin on any coronavirus news.
Tourism
Study reveals what’s driving Aussies to travel solo
Travel Weekly’s editor only journeys alone now after his chronic flatulence problem drew the ire of fellow travellers on a recent famil.
Technology
Klook celebrates Aussie success, outlines global expansion plans
Travel tech player Klook has marked its fifth anniversary and local success with a few drinks and a PowerPoint preso. However, it stopped short of hiring a magician and fire twirlers.
Technology
Klook’s three-pronged approach to (responsibly) meeting modern traveller demands
by Huntley Mitchell
The demands of modern travellers are forcing travel companies to rethink how to meet them in a more responsible and sustainable way. For Klook, that means a three-fold approach.
Events
Technology
“Tours and activities are really lagging behind”: Klook marketing boss talks tech in travel
We caught up with Klook’s ANZ marketing director (and Travel DAZE speaker), Jonathan Williams, to talk technology and sustainability in the travel industry.
Technology
Klook set to change the way Aussies book experiences
Meanwhile, upping our morning espresso intake has changed the way we file stories. We’re now twice as fast, but the shakes have increased our typos threefold.