Tourism
Australian Geographic takes 50pc stake in Insight Australia Travel to launch its own small-group tour brand
The well-known media brand has gobbled up half of one tour operator to create another.
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Destinations
“Unprecedented” proposed laws give Victorian Premier Dan Andrews power to declare pandemics
Victoria’s opposition reckons the new laws are an attack on democracy, but the state’s health minister says they promote transparency and will hold the government to account. Read their polar-opposite hot takes here.
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Aviation
Qantas updates international flight experience with handy new tech, a pop-up transit lounge and Paddle Pops
The national carrier has pulled out all the stops for its big day next week, including a nifty tech update to help passengers navigate travel restrictions.
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Cruise
Aurora Expeditions achieves carbon neutral certification
We’re celebrating this massive achievement by spending the morning designing a treadmill-like contraction that our office dog can use to generate renewable energy when he gets the zoomies.
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Destinations
Tourism Ireland hires new trade marketing and operations exec for Australia and NZ
Tourism Ireland’s new recruit even penned a limerick as part of his job application…okay, we might’ve made that bit up.
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Events
European Showcase 2021 is on next week – have you secured your spot?
Are you pre-emptively seeking a hangover cure following Melbourne Cup festivities? Take yourself to Europe without having to leave the couch!
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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.
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Aviation
Australia’s new budget airline reveals leadership team
While Bonza is branding itself as a low-cost carrier, the airline certainly isn’t being skimpy when it comes to leadership.
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Destinations
Australia’s Scenic Rim named among top destinations for 2022 by Lonely Planet
With overseas trips well and truly back on the agenda, the well-travelled folk over at Lonely Planet have unveiled their top picks for destinations next year.
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Cruise
P&O and Princess extend Aussie cruise pause beyond February 2022
The two Carnival-owned cruise lines have continued their monthly ritual of extending their respective cruise pauses.
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Events
Get your butts on this virtual famil with Port of Seattle and you could win a $200 voucher!
While cruising remains uncertain in Australia, Seattle just wrapped up its 2021 season of Alaska sailings! Learn how the city managed pandemic cruising and get some sweet tips for your clients’ next US jaunt.
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Destinations
Landmark Italian tourism campaign set to launch in Australia and beyond
Italy’s new tourism campaign can be described as “grandioso”, “intelligente” and “opportuno”.
