Tourism
Unvaccinated travellers should not be discriminated against, says WTTC chief
Gloria Guevara has seemingly gone after Qantas in her latest statement. However, that’s not to say it’s particularly nasty and full of swears.
Tourism
ATIC’s COVID Clean Program gets global tick of approval
It turns out that Simon Westaway and his team at the ATIC were right on the money with its COVID-safe program.
Destinations
Destination Wrap: Sydneysiders encouraged to take a ‘Playcay’, South Korea specialist program + MORE
This week’s Destination Wrap is loaded with domestic updates, topped off with a smattering of international news.
Tourism
WTTC releases ‘Safe Travels’ protocols for adventure travel
With the sector expected to see an increase in popularity as travellers seek more unique experiences post-COVID-19, adventure travel has received the WTTC treatment.
Tourism
WTTC urges strong leadership from ScoMo to save tourism sector
by Christian Fleetwood
Australia’s Prime Minister has a lot more on his plate right now after this heaped spoonful from the WTTC.
Wholesalers
CATO granted access to utilise ‘Safe Travels’ protocols
Unsure what this good news means for you as a CATO member? All is explained here for you, thanks to Travel Weekly’s copying and pasting of a press release.
Tourism
Aussie travel insurance market forecast to shrink due to international restrictions
It appears Australia’s travel insurance providers are set to suffer from shrinkage in the coming months due to COVID-19.
Aviation
Aviation Wrap: Virgin Australia changes mask advice, Alliance expands fleet + MORE
Travel Weekly’s reporter attempted to match his espresso intake with the number of stories in this wrap. He’ll be opting for decaf next time around.
Tourism
WTTC urges governments to reconsider country-wide border closures
The peak industry body has warned governments around the world that further country-wide border closures could seriously jeopardise global economic recovery.
Tourism
WTTC calls for governments to support travel ‘bubbles’ as it outlines new guidelines
by Christian Fleetwood
Here’s yet another story on travel ‘bubbles’. However, that’s not to suggest the accompanying image is an accurate representation of what they would look like.
Wholesalers
CATO creates its own COVID-safe travel protocols
Brett Jardine and his team at CATO have revealed how they will help Australia’s land supply sector recover post-coronavirus.
Tourism
Prolonged travel restrictions could result in loss of 197 million travel and tourism jobs: WTTC
This new study from the World Travel & Tourism Council makes for pretty grim reading. Let’s hope the barriers to global travel are broken down quickly, but safely.