Destinations
APAC countries dominate the latest passport rankings
They might seem fairly useless right now, but that hasn’t stopped Henley & Partners from churning out its latest passport index.
Tourism
Australia stands firm on vaccine release date as US gives Pfizer emergency approval
Does anyone else feel as though they are being jabbed in the arm with a needle every time they read the word ‘vaccine’? Or is that a special talent only inflicted on Travel Weekly’s deputy editor?
Aviation
British Airways promises Aussie songwriter a seat on the ‘First Plane Home’
British Airways is sharing the festive joy by promising to reunite a lonesome singer with her family once it is safe for her to fly, after she shared a heartwarming song with the airline.
Tourism
ScoMo scraps local COVID-19 vaccine hope, while US eyes emergency approval for Pfizer’s version
Ever the optimist, the PM said the development allowed for the federal government to purchase more of the remaining three vaccines Australia has backed.
Travel Agents
Founder of well-known travel company dies after collapsing at work
The company famously acquired Thomas Cook’s retail portfolio last year after it was placed in compulsory administration, saving more than 2,500 jobs and 500 retail branches across the UK.
Destinations
World’s first hedgehog holiday park opens in the UK
Just in case you need a little Friday pick-me-up, check out this tiny holiday park for hedgehogs, complete with bunting and little french doors. It’s super-cute.
Destinations
WATCH: Parrot wows wildlife park guests by performing Beyonce classic
As a gentle reminder that not everything in the world has gone to sh**, we’ve found a video of a parrot who performs his favourite R&B tune for his fans every day.
Destinations
Spain removed from UK’s ‘travel corridors’ exemption list
Sadly for Spain, it’s just become a whole lot harder for the European destination to woo holidaymakers from the UK.
Cruise
“We will support it in any way we can”: UK Prime Minister backs cruise industry
by Christian Fleetwood
Boris Johnson has thrown his government’s support behind the cruise industry, as it continues to wade its way through what are some very choppy conditions.
Aviation
British Airways teams up with Qatar Airways for Aussie expansion
If approved by the ACCC, the new partnership could allow British Airways to coordinate on more than 100 routes, expanding on its once-daily flight between Sydney and London.
Destinations
“A decision needs to be taken”: VisitBritain’s regional director talks Brexit and sustainability
Australians are not going to let Brexit get in the way when it comes to travelling Britain, according to VisitBritain’s Tricia Warwick. Find out why here.
Aviation
Virgin Australia given interim approval for deeper partnership with Virgin Atlantic on UK flights
Watch out, Qantas. It appears Virgin is looking to give Aussies a new way to get to the British Isles. Tally-ho!