In the dark after a weekend away from travel news? Check back in with this breakdown of the latest destination updates.

You’ll find plenty to be happy about in this week’s Destination Wrap, but we’d recommend wearing a party hat and eating cake while reading to amplify the mood.

Australian Tourism icon Paul Hogan has been honoured at this year’s Qantas Tourism Australia awards! Now can he please explain to everyone that we don’t really BBQ shrimp?