Destinations
Vanuatu sets opening date
Another beautiful country will be gracing us with open borders for adventure hungry travellers looking to explore!
Destinations
Maldives scraps testing requirement as Vanuatu reveals reopening roadmap
These two island nations are coming out of the pandemic and making travel to their countries easier, just in time for you to use all those frequent flyer points you’ve been saving up over the pandemic.
Tourism
Will Smith Kava bar appears in Vanuatu as the celebrity lowers himself into active volcano
The Men in Black star paid the island nation a visit to film part of his new documentary series, however, it’s not yet known if Frank the talking pug from MIB II would also be making an appearance.
Midweek Interview
Life in the time of COVID-19 with Vanuatu Tourism Office’s Paul Pio
What do Mariah Carey, The Real Housewives of Atlanta and spag bol all have in common? They’ve been helping Paul Pio get through the pandemic.
Destinations
PM says trans-Pacific travel bubble “a real possibility”
Do you have money on Singapore being the next country Aussies can travel to? Well, your bet’s starting to look a little risky.
Cruise
Royal Caribbean cops further punishment for detaining Aussie cruiser over threesome
The man had already been paid almost $100,000 by the cruise line after being detained by crew members on Explorer of the Seas for six days over false rape allegations.
Destinations
“I’d love to see a Pacific bubble”: ScoMo reveals countries that could restart international travel for Aussies
Australia’s PM has hinted that a travel bubble with neighbouring nations might not be too far away.
Destinations
Vanuatu just recorded its first-ever case of COVID-19
Were you or your clients fanging for a Pacific Islands travel ‘bubble’? Well, given this announcement, we wouldn’t hold our breath if we were you.
Destinations
Destination Wrap: Qld eases travel restrictions, Greece to open border to internationals + MORE
The wheels are beginning to turn on domestic and international tourism, with border restrictions easing near and far. Huzzah!
Destinations
Dozens killed as Cyclone Harold belts Pacific Islands
At least 29 people have been killed by a devastating cyclone that continues to make its way across the Pacific Islands.
Travel Agents
Agent Wrap: Travellers Choice members band together, MTA pauses fees + MORE!
This week’s Agent Wrap is sure to lift your spirits. It’s absolutely brimming with positivity and is a welcome distraction to end the working week.
Destinations
Destination Wrap: Record-breaking sky deck opens in NYC, Win French Film Festival tickets + MORE!
Travel Weekly is committed to looking after our travel agent audience and keeping the positive vibes, so here’s a wrap that’s decidedly thin on any coronavirus news.