Travel Weekly knew about this big appointment weeks ago, but was sworn to secrecy. Now, the cat is finally out of the bag.

Travel Weekly understands the SATC hired its new marketing exec based on his knowledge of FruChocs, Foodland and Farmer’s Union Iced Coffee.

Travel Weekly’s editor has a soft spot for South Australia, or at least for the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale wine regions.

This week’s Destination Wrap has some fab news for those keen to (eventually) get out of Australia, and for those who are quite happy to journey within it.

Do you enjoy quizzes, exclusive offers and giant chocolate frogs? Well, you’d be an idiot if you didn’t sign up to the SATC’s new agent training program.

With nearly all domestic borders open to South Australia, now is a good time to get up to date on the best experiences this state has to offer.

To enhance the positive vibes of this week’s Destination Wrap, we highly recommend showering yourself in glitter or even letting off a few party poppers.

The wheels are beginning to turn on domestic and international tourism, with border restrictions easing near and far. Huzzah!

The moves from each state come as Jacinda Ardern weighs in on the Australian state border row, which she said would need to be sorted out before the trans-Tasman bubble gets the green light.

There are plenty of good signs for the tourism industry judging by this week’s Destination Wrap. Here’s Travel Weekly’s roundup of what’s been happening domestically and internationally.

You might think we’re pulling your leg, but this week’s wrap is 100 per cent good news for destinations. Praise be!

Despite hardship, tourism boards and destinations near and far are staying hopeful, with their eyes set firmly on recovery.