Tourism
“We will live with COVID – but on our terms”: Queensland border opens as WA tightens restrictions
Palaszczuk has flung open QLD’s domestic border, meaning travellers from Victoria and NSW can finally visit the Big Pineapple for the first time in five months.
Hotels
Major QLD hotels will ban unvaccinated guests to avoid risky restriction loophole
According to some of the state’s hoteliers, new restrictions will not only be “impossible” to police, but they will also put guests at risk.
Destinations
Here’s what will happen when the overseas travel ban is lifted on Monday, and everywhere Aussies will be allowed to go
The countdown is on for Australia’s big reopening, and we’ve got all the latest updates from the Health Minister, DFAT and just about everyone else right here.
Tourism
Inbound travel won’t be on the cards until next year, says ScoMo
Following Friday’s announcement that Australia’s international travel ban will be lifted next month, the PM has clarified who will be allowed in and out of the country first.
Aviation
Air New Zealand to introduce ‘no jab, no fly’ policy for international travellers, as chief operating officer resigns
It’s been a busy start to the month for the Kiwi carrier’s PR team, who have already whipped up and sent out a couple of major announcements.
Hotels
Ovolo makes ‘Vax. Pact’ for staff, outlines incentives for fully-jabbed guests
Travel Weekly urges everyone to get vaxxed, if not for society’s sake, at least for the perks and the self-indulgent bragging.
Destinations
‘It’s our best shot for travel’: Tourism Australia launches vaccination campaign
by Huntley Mitchell
Keen to add to the groundswell of support for getting more jabs in arms and reducing vax hesitancy? Here are some slick new social media assets for you to deploy.
Tourism
Health Minister says international travel “an incentive” for Aussies to get vaccinated
Got a few clients who desperately want to venture overseas, but aren’t keen on getting the jab? We highly recommend sharing this article with them.
Destinations
Tehan looks to establish travel bubble and ‘quarantine gateway’ with Singapore
If this proposed bubble goes ahead, it could also open the door to travellers from other countries to come to Australia after completing a two-week quarantine stint in Singapore.