“We have a front-row seat to the climate disaster”: Intrepid CEO urges ScoMo to “go all in” at COP26
The adventure travel company is calling on the PM to commit to at least halving emissions by 2030 and an immediate end t...
Here’s how some industry players are recognising World Tourism Day
World Tourism Day may already be half-over, but don’t let that stop you from holding some last-minute celebrations.
UN Secretary-General says tourism, one of the “wonders of the world”, must rebuild equitably
The UN has warned that the impacts of the pandemic on tourism are already placing conservation efforts in jeopardy.
UN research finds 40 per cent of destinations have now eased travel restrictions
This headline may take a glass-half-full approach, but given the current state of affairs, we'll take it as a win.
Brunei backflips on same-sex death penalty following international backlash
It appears the Sultan of Brunei has finally come to his senses. About bloody time, we say.
Same-sex couple allegedly told by Smartraveller to “act heterosexual” ahead of Brunei stop-over
Proving that Brunei's strict new laws are the talk of the travel sector comes these fresh allegations.
World’s happiest countries revealed (but Australia fails to make top 10)
Travel Weekly recommends reading this story while listening to "Happy" by Pharrell Williams or "Walking on Sunshine" by ...
Qantas CEO says companies can do a lot to bring about gender equality more quickly
Alan Joyce calls for more effort by the private sector in addressing gender equality, while Travel Weekly's Women in Tra...
Zika no longer Intl public health emergency: WHO
The new Zika designation now puts it in the class of other dangerous mosquito-borne diseases, like malaria and yellow fe...
UN raises Cyclone Pam death toll
Twenty-four people have been confirmed dead days after a massive tropical cyclone lashed the Pacific island nation of Va...
Australia cancels membership to World Tourism Organisation, industry irked
Anger has mounted following Trade Minister Andrew Robb’s cancellation of Australia’s membership to the Unite...