The government has dipped into its coffers to help agents be ready and raring for bookings once borders reopen.

Some of the travel industry’s top brass have weighed in on the government’s decision to open international borders a month early. Oh, and we’ve also snuck in some new info on Qantas’ overseas restart.

If the current demand for AFTA membership is anything to go by, there’s a lot of confidence that agents can clear the remaining pandemic hurdles.

The cruise line’s popular wellbeing initiative is back, and our editor has splashed out on a pair of fluoro pink gym tights for the occasion.

The federation is once again rallying its troops for another round of lobbying, in the hope of securing another round of funding.

The federation is cashing in on the Victorian government’s wellbeing program with this timely new resource.

It appears agent confidence in the federation is high amid wretched industry conditions.

Tom Wanwaring has his handwriting down pat after penning a letter to the PM. Travel Weekly understands he opted for a felt tip and even sealed it with a custom wax stamp.

As these agents all attest, it’s time for ScoMo to loosen the purse strings and get JobKeeper going again.

With a little help from her friends at AFTA, this agent managed to score a landmark win for the travel trade.

Dean Long is returning to AFTA after a few years, and he appears to be pretty happy about it.

AFTA’s boardroom is looking a little different, and we’re not talking about the new watercooler or paisley wallpaper.