Destinations
Samoa to reopen for international visitors by September
The Pacific Island paradise has been working hard behind the scenes and will soon be ready to welcome Aussies back to its stunning shores.
Destinations
Samoa predicts travel bubble with Australia and NZ before the end of 2021
Samoa has been busy making preparations in anticipation of joining the bubble gang later this year.
Destinations
Samoa Tourism Authority tries to woo Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson back to his homeland with cheeky video
The Rock’s very own Teramana Tequila even scored a cameo in this clever tourism campaign, which has already been reshared by his stuntman cousin and his mum.
Destinations
Destination Wrap: Far North Queensland’s $11.3m tourism package, new Maldives webinar + MORE
Are you ready to welcome your week in the best possible way? Here’s the latest and greatest news from destinations near and far.
Hotels
Samoan resort focuses on staff smiles during stand-still
Travel restrictions have put a halt to this Samoan resort’s ability to welcome guests, so it has chosen to focus on its staff instead.
Travel Agents
Fury over newspaper cartoon depicting travel agency, mocking Samoan measles deaths
A Kiwi newspaper is in damage control after it published a cartoon that mocked the recent deaths of more than 60 Samoans.
Destinations
Destination Wrap: Sydney’s night-time economy boost, new ‘Philausophy’ video, Dubai’s tourism surge + MORE!
Want to impress your clients and appear worldly to your friends? Read up on all the latest news from destinations around the world right here.
Destinations
Destination Wrap: Great Barrier Reef Rodeo, Samoa in state of emergency, NSW & WA tourism awards winners + MORE!
Yes, you read the headline correctly – some absolute mad man is holding a rodeo by the Reef. Find out what that’s all about, plus the latest updates from your clients’ fave destinations, here.
Destinations
Austria, Iceland, Mongolia: Flight Centre predicts 2018’s hotspots
Flight Centre gives us an exclusive peek at their hot tips for 2018. And for those sceptical of our ‘exclusive’ claims, we’re at least 78% sure.
Aviation
Virgin confirms plans to fly to Samoa
Richard Branson will be flapping his Virgin-branded wings over to Samoa this November after Virgin Australia landed this route.
Destinations
Big Fat Destination Wrap
by Kate Webster
Find out what country is using a packed suitcase to promote it’s tourism offering.
Travel Agents
Excite agent wins big with Samoa
Felicity Davis from Excite Holidays ended her night on a high at the 2015 Samoa Roadshow in Sydney after winning a seven night stay for two people.