Cruise
NCL launches double point rewards for Australia & NZ cruises on newly revamped Norwegian Spirit
by Sponsored by Norwegian Cruise Line
In case you haven’t heard, Norwegian Spirit is coming Down Under for the first time in December, following the most extensive – and expensive – makeover in NCL’s history.
Destinations
AGENT GUIDE: joyful experiences for the whole family in New South Wales
by Sponsored by Destination NSW
NSW’s cultural activities and natural landscapes give agents all they need to craft a family trip packed with joyful experiences for everyone.
Destinations
AGENT GUIDE: bring your clients joy in New South Wales
by Sponsored by Destination NSW
NSW’s unique contrast of culture and nature is a recipe for memorable experiences you won’t find anywhere else– from sparkling Sydney to otherworldly desert landscapes
Travel Agents
NSW introduces stay vouchers, but agent bookings aren’t included
New vouchers means big things for the NSW travel industry, but unfortunately travel agents have drawn the short straw this time.
Destinations
Tourism Minister announces Australia’s top 20 beaches
Tourism Australia has teamed up with a “beach expert” to rank this year’s best Aussie beaches and we don’t know what a “beach expert” is, but we assume it involves a portable sunbathing chair and beach umbrella.
Wholesalers
Aussies encouraged to ‘Feel new, renew yourself’ in new collab between RedBalloon and DNSW
If all goes to plan, this new campaign will get Aussies keen to pump some much-needed funds into the domestic tourism market.
Tourism
Updated travel requirements: here’s everything you need to know
Over the holiday period, Omicron changed the travel game. So here’s what Aussies need to know for domestic and international jaunts.
Destinations
WA tightens entry restrictions after launching new international tourism campaign
by Ali Coulton
Just days after revealing the state’s opening date, Marky Mark McGowan appears to be having what we hope is a last hurrah before welcoming back tourists.
News
Australia reopens to visa holders as swathe of restrictions ease
There’s a lot to absorb from today’s influx of changes across the country. We’ve tuned into each Premier’s press conference so you don’t have to.
Cruise
CLIA releases more tickets, extends earlybird prices for Cruise360
The Cruise Lines International Association is gearing up for its biggest conference in years by flogging extra discounted tickets until the end of this month.
News
Restrictions lifted in NT as QLD hits 80 per cent vax target and Omicron reaches two more states
by Ali Coulton
There’s much to celebrate in Australia today, with (nearly) all Aussie states having reached 80 per cent double vaxxed rates, despite Omicron continuing to spread like the Blob.
News
“We will not be pursuing ‘Omicron zero'”: NSW and Victoria vow to keep borders open
Victorian Premier Dan Andrews said he and his NSW counterpart Dominic Perrotett have been texting about this fandangled ‘Omicron zero’ situation, with both giving the strategy a thumbs down emoji.