Tourism
UN Secretary-General says tourism, one of the “wonders of the world”, must rebuild equitably
by Christian Fleetwood
The UN has warned that the impacts of the pandemic on tourism are already placing conservation efforts in jeopardy.
Destinations
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.
Destinations
Brunei backflips on same-sex death penalty following international backlash
by Christian Fleetwood
It appears the Sultan of Brunei has finally come to his senses. About bloody time, we say.
Destinations
Same-sex couple allegedly told by Smartraveller to “act heterosexual” ahead of Brunei stop-over
by Christian Fleetwood
Proving that Brunei’s strict new laws are the talk of the travel sector comes these fresh allegations.
Destinations
World’s happiest countries revealed (but Australia fails to make top 10)
by Christian Fleetwood
Travel Weekly recommends reading this story while listening to “Happy” by Pharrell Williams or “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina & The Waves. Unless, of course, you’re terrible at multitasking.
Travel Agents
Qantas CEO says companies can do a lot to bring about gender equality more quickly
by Christian Fleetwood
Alan Joyce calls for more effort by the private sector in addressing gender equality, while Travel Weekly’s Women in Travel Awards entries are soon to close!
Tourism
Zika no longer Intl public health emergency: WHO
by Daisy Melwani
The new Zika designation now puts it in the class of other dangerous mosquito-borne diseases, like malaria and yellow fever.
Destinations
UN raises Cyclone Pam death toll
by AFP
Twenty-four people have been confirmed dead days after a massive tropical cyclone lashed the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu.
News
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 United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), […]