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Government guidance for Korea remains green despite political turmoil

Great news. After watching season 2 of Squid Game we definitely have…

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ATIA wins big with federal inquiry into tourism and international education

We're generally used to hearing about the negatives coming out of a…

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Melbourne’s multi-billion dollar airport link may have just been derailed

A report in the Daily Telegraph says a reversal from federal infrastructure…

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Funding for tourism holds in difficult Federal Budget – Australian Tourism Export Council

The $10 increase in the Passenger Movement Charge "disappointing in the current…

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Passenger movement charge budget announcement will cost industry $520m – AFTA

The Federal Government decision to generate an extra $520M over the 5…

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ATIC proposes three-pronged emergency plan for tourism, hospitality and events to government

Daniel Gschwind and his team at the ATIC have devised a plan…

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Tehan looks to establish travel bubble and ‘quarantine gateway’ with Singapore

If this proposed bubble goes ahead, it could also open the door…

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Federal government accidentally advises visa applicants to travel overseas despite COVID-19 pandemic

Looks like someone at the Department of Home Affairs is getting fired…

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Emirates suspends Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne flights, as government increases repatriation efforts

Meanwhile, Etihad has taken this opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to repatriating…

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Qantas announces more flights to bring home stranded Aussies

Do you happen to have any stranded clients in India, the UK…

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Government to pour $6.7 million into Endeavour replica circumnavigation

A replica of the HMB Endeavour is getting ready to set sail,…

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Government Tourism to rely heavily on MICE industry

The Government is relying on the MICE industry to ramp up tourism.…

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Why have major US landmarks closed?

This is bad news for anyone trying to take a photo where…

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Government vows to protect dying GBR

The government is promising a stronger fight for the suffering Great Barrier…

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Budget fails to invest in tourism growth

We were shocked by the lack of tourism focus in the Federal…

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What does the Budget have in store for travel?

We submitted our list of recommendations to the Government, although we're not…

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Tourism industry scores new advocate in Turnbull cabinet reshuffle

PM appoints new tourism advocate in massive weekend shake-out. Bill Shorten says…

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Dispute over Tasmania’s wilderness risk

Government officials are annoyed by Lonely Planet's insinuation Tasmania's forests are at…

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Govt launches new Smartraveller campaign

The federal government has launched a new advertising campaign encouraging Australians to…

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Too many regulations, not enough hotels

Tourism Minister, (yes we have one now!) Richard Colbeck has called for…

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TAA slams door on Airbnb

The popular Airbnb has come under fire from Tourism Accommodation Australia, who…

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Hunter will be back

Time to crack open the wine, Hunter’s ultimatum seems to have worked.

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Reef not endangered, but UNESCO to monitor

Australia has dodged the "endangered" bullet, but there's still a long way…

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New airport near Bangkok to open by 2017

Thailand's military government has grand plans for a new commercial airport.

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Govt urges tourists to take a hike

Regional Australia will receive a chunk of the government’s tourism money pot.

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AOT confirms ‚Äúno change” despite QBT winning Govt contract

AOT general manager, Government Services, Rohan Moss told Travel Today it will…

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Tasmania‚Äôs ‚Äúgame-changer” faces backlash

While Tasmania’s Hodgman government encourages tourism operators to take advantage of developing…

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Govt falls flat on high-flying promises

The federal government has failed to deliver on more than half of…

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Albanese calls on Abbott to take tourism seriously

While Tony Abbott has neglected the potential of revenue brought to Australia…

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New govt campaign takes ATAS message to consumers

A new consumer campaign launches today promoting the benefits of booking with…

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Tourism funding safe in 2014/15 budget

The industry is breathing a sigh of relief as the government confirmed…

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Shock at proposal to slash Tourism Aus funding

The National Commission of Audit's recommendation that the government halve funding to…

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Qantas calls for immediate action

Prime Minister Tony Abbott's commitment to remove Qantas' foreign ownership restrictions has…

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Qantas will cut jobs despite govt help

Qantas will announce massive job cuts on Thursday, possibly in the thousands,…

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New government delivering change: AFTA

The benefits of the recent change in government are already being seen…

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TTF takes stand in PMC row

Industry leaders have given evidence to a government committee as lobby groups…

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Industry united in tax lobbying

Industry groups, led by the Tourism and Transport Forum with support from…

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Industry furore over PMC hikes

Industry bodies have welcomed the federal budget’s investment of Passenger Movement Charge…

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