Travel Agents
Agents to receive $75.5 million in support as Tehan releases much needed funds
The federal government appears to be enjoying a slice of humble pie, after releasing funds it previously insisted were an “overestimation” that “would not be needed”.
Cruise
CLIA adds extra support for agent recovery to 2022 membership
Agents who sign up to be a CLIA member will score access to bonus commissions, live events and an expanded education program.
Travel Agents
Next round of travel agent support program opens
Grab all your supporting docs and a calculator and head to the Austrade website, because the government’s second funding round is now in play.
Hotels
Crystalbrook raises $26,000 for Beyond Blue
The hotel company has been slinging $5 from every online purchase to the not-for-profit organisation since July last year.
Wholesalers
APT throws support behind Australian Open for eighth straight year
Expect plenty of advertising by the tour company amid Nick Kyrgios’ mid-match dummy spits at the Australian Open this month.
Travel Agents
Travel agent slams ScoMo over lack of industry support with cheeky meme
A Victorian-based travel agent has crafted a cheeky little meme to slam the federal government over its lack of support for the sector.
Travel Agents
Financial counselling service extends support to small travel businesses
Here’s a top initiative from outside the travel industry that’s helping those small businesses struggling within it.
News
Local marketing agency lends a hand to travel and hospitality brands
Need some marketing support amid this period of unprecedented uncertainty? One agency is offering its expertise free of charge.
Tourism
#Together4Tourism: Rezdy launches new industry support platform
An online booking platform has launched a new initiative to help tourism professionals navigate the new normal.
News
How Travel Weekly has got your back during the COVID-19 crisis
We’ve come up with a few initiatives to help you recover from the impact of the COVID-19 crisis and come out the other side stronger than ever. Find out what they are here.
Travel Agents
WATCH: The best kind of support agents can get
We’ve got another Travel Counsellors video for you! This one is all about support. Which we could really use after having one too many wines watching The Bachelor last night.
Aviation
Alan Joyce celebrates YES: “Get on and do it Turnbull”
by Daisy Doctor
Chill the sparkling, put on some Kylie Minogue and don your best rainbow outfit, Australia has voted YES to marriage equality. And Joyce couldn’t be prouder.