Tourism
Flight Centre sends Travel Money Oz into hibernation
Sadly, the hibernation of Travel Money Oz means the majority of roles in the business will become redundant.
Tourism
Aussie dollar drops as inflation causes overseas travel prices to rise
by Ali Coulton
If you don’t have a head for numbers but you’d like to know what effects our dollar’s rollercoaster ride will have on your business, allow Travel Weekly’s resident finance nerd to translate the jargon for you.
News
Staff take Travel Money Oz to Fair Work in underpayment dispute
The Flight Centre Group subsidiary is facing claims of excessive overtime and underpayment just one week after similar claims were voiced by Flight Centre agents.
Tourism
AUD reaches high levels against the USD
Rush to your nearest bank to scoop up some amazing US dollar deals! Although don’t blame us if there’s a longer queue than usual.
Technology
Why now is the best time to visit NZ
There’s something going on with the Aussie and NZ dollars that means it’s cheaper to visit now. If we could explain it better, we would.
Destinations
UK election drives drop in British pound
British pound dips following unexpected election result, as Travel Weekly’s own piggy bank also takes a dive. Could be the spending spree we went on last Friday, though.
Travel Agents
Travellers warned of Possible US Election Currency Volatility
by Daisy Melwani
While Americans take to the voting booths overnight in the most heated campaign ever, Aussie travellers to the US are being cautioned about the possibility of exchange rates being caught in the crossfire.