News
Aussie traveller held in US prison for overlooked entry requirement
As tricky as heading overseas can be, we reckon you’d all agree that this guy really drew the short straw.
Destinations
Here’s what will happen when the overseas travel ban is lifted on Monday, and everywhere Aussies will be allowed to go
The countdown is on for Australia’s big reopening, and we’ve got all the latest updates from the Health Minister, DFAT and just about everyone else right here.
Tourism
DFAT establishes hardship fund for Aussies trapped overseas
Are any of your clients still stuck overseas? This could help relieve some of their (and your) stress.
Aviation
International arrivals capped at Sydney Airport due to “pressure” on city quarantine facilities
by Christian Fleetwood
Got a client who’s hoping to get back home to Sydney from overseas in the coming weeks? They may need to hit pause on those plans.
Tourism
Australia’s international travel ban extended to mid-September
The federal government has ever so quietly extended the international travel ban for Aussies by a further three months, but an exemption will be made for the trans-Tasman ‘bubble’.
Travel Agents
STUDY: Growing safety concerns among Aussie travellers an opportunity for travel agents
Travel agents have an opportunity to promote lesser-known destinations where people can still maintain a sense of safety, according to this new report.
Destinations
STUDY: World’s riskiest destinations top most Aussie travellers’ wish lists
Australians are prepared to accept the risk and bypass Smartraveller ratings, according to this alarming new research.
Technology
DFAT to give Smartraveller a major facelift
by Christian Fleetwood
The federal government’s travel advice and consular information service is set to receive a major upgrade, including improvements to travel updates.
Destinations
Business as usual in Bali, as tourism body hoses down panic over proposed sex ban
by Christian Fleetwood
Does the Indonesian government’s proposed ban on extramarital sex have you worried? Breathe a small sigh of relief with this.
Destinations
Indonesia postpones plans to criminalise extramarital sex, as Aussie government updates travel advice
by Christian Fleetwood
The Australian government has warned travellers could face punishment for extramarital sex if controversial changes to Indonesia’s criminal code are enforced.
Aviation
British Airways suspends flights to Cairo
Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has updated its travel advice to Egypt in line with this move by the UK airline.
Destinations
News
Australian tour guide missing in North Korea
A North Korean-based tour guide and student has been reported missing by his family and friends. DFAT is currently investigating the circumstances of his disappearance.