Just like Australia had to begrudgingly welcome back Irish backpackers, New Zealand has had to let some Aussies in to boost its tourism industry.

The First Nations owned-and-operated Budj Bim Cultural Landscape Tourism on Gunditjmara Country in Victoria’s far Southwest is set to launch on July 1 this year.

Nothing like an awkward selfie with the PM to kick off your stint as Tourism Minister. Here’s everything you need to know about the industry’s new overlord.

International travel isn’t quite as simple as it used to be, so we’ve given you a few tips for safe travel in the time of COVID-19.

With energy prices soaring, many in the travel industry are wondering who will pay the price? Staff at the Nibbler are hoping it’s not us humble travel journos.

If you’re like us, news of the tour had you hopping up and tapping your heels mid-air like an old-timey cartoon character before rushing off to book yourself on the next tour.

Kicking off the graduation season is NITA with a ceremony at Ayers Rock Resort for 16 keen young up-and-comers.

Well, that’s one way to ensure your staff are working hard for their incentive trip! With an experience like this, they’ll be falling over themselves to earn a spot.

This latest campaign almost gives Crocodile Dundee a run for its money, however, it lacks a certain pizazz that one can only get from the image of a young Paul Hogan carrying a large knife.

Young tourists are getting themselves ready to work and play the Australian way, which basically means counting down the minutes until you can get pissed in someone’s backyard.

Those still asking the age-old question, “Where’s Walley?” (see what we did there?), can rest easy knowing he’s safe and sound behind the big boss desk at Corporate Traveller.

We’re looking for industry leaders, experts and thrilling speakers to provide insights, advice and entertaining anecdotes at Australia’s most influential forum for the travel industry.