A French tourist who was mauled by a lion has been awarded hundreds of thousands in damages after a five-year legal battle with a UK-based travel company.

At a time when mental health could not be more important, the world’s leading tourism organisation has released some new guidelines to help businesses of all sizes in the industry support their employees.

It appears alcohol-free days, cold showers and a digital detox are just what the doctor ordered for agents across Australia.

In light of World Mental Health Day over the weekend, we bring you this top week-long initiative by hospitality venues across WA.

The best part about this new program is that there are 1,000 free places up for grabs, and each participant gets to bring along two guests!

This story goes out to all our Victorian readers. We’re all thinking of you here at Travel Weekly. Hang in there!

Has your mental health taken a bit of a battering during the COVID-19 pandemic? Here are some top tips from a real doctor that’ll have your brain fighting fit in no time.

With the travel industry still struggling to get back on its feet, those working within it have been reminded that it’s okay not to be okay, and are being encouraged to ask for help.

Maintaining your mental health during a pandemic is hard enough, but what about if your industry is one of the hardest hit? Here are some helpful coping mechanisms from an expert.

The peak industry body is urging agents to invest time in their own mental wellbeing. Find out how here.

Are you struggling with your mental health amid all the uncertainty and damage caused by COVID-19? We highly recommend checking out these new webinars courtesy of AFTA.

The insurance industry has issued its response to an investigation that revealed widespread mental health discrimination against Aussie travellers.