Australia

Australia to end cruise ship ban next month

The country’s health minister Greg Hunt said the decision was based on medical advice

Australia hit by lethal floods amid reopening

State of emergency declared in New South Wales after more than 20 people reportedly killed in floods along the east coast

Visit Victoria to host virtual agent training session

The event will take place on Wednesday (9 March) from 8am to 9am

Intrepid launches Ukraine appeal with $50,000 donation

The operators not-for-profit arm The Intrepid Foundation announced support for the Australian Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal

Western Australia reopens; UK high street footfall up

The last entry point in Australia to remain closed has relaxed its Covid restrictions, while people are starting to return to the UK’s high streets after two years of Covid caution

Sydney placed on flood alert following record rains

Greater Sydney among several areas of New South Wales covered by flood watch

TTG Aussie Fest set to return for second year

Registration for the second TTG Aussie Fest is now live

Four Seasons to make Melbourne debut

The hotel is to be created inside Australia’s tallest building

Australia celebrates as borders reopen to international arrivals

More than 50 flights were due to land on Monday (21 February) and travellers can currently enter all states except Western Australia

Western Australia plans to reopen border in March

State had previously delayed reopening to international visitors

Australia launches ad campaign as reopening nears

Tourism Australia to spend £21 million to kick-start visitor return

TTG Aussie Fest 2022

TTG Aussie Fest

Gold Medal sees demand for Australia 'triple overnight'

Three-quarters of the operator’s bookings have been taken for departure in the next three months

Intrepid expands Australia programme amid reopening

The new itineraries include active and wellness itineraries and trips that highlight local food and wine

Aussie Fest Testimonials 2022

2022 Testimonials

Hear what some of last year’s attendees had to say after attending the festival...

Australia reopening 'another positive step' for travel

Advantage chief, though, urges caution with different requirements for the destination’s eight states

Australia's agents appeal for clarity and support as country prepares to reopen

Australian agents urge clarity on whether cruise ships can return and ask for government financial help

Tourism Australia makes trade pledge ahead of border reopening

The tourist board will offer dedicated marketing campaigns to urge travellers to return to the country

Australia to reopen borders to fully vaccinated travellers

Visitors with a full dose of a Covid-19 vaccine will be allowed entry from 21 February

Australia to offer working visa refunds to kick-start tourism

Australia to waive £260 working visa fee for young travellers

Resumption of non-stop London-Perth flights facing further delay

Qantas confirms plans to restore the route now ’under review’ after Western Australia paused plans to reopen its borders to domestic and international visitors

Queensland to drop quarantine requirement for international arrivals

From 1am Saturday (22 January) travellers will be allowed entry into the Australian state with proof of a negative rapid antigen test

Coral Expeditions cancels Australia sailings amid Omicron fears

Four sailings have been called off due to a ‘rapid spread’ of coronavirus infections

Australia eager to capitalise on 'unique position' as lockdown eases

Tourism chiefs are anticipating pent-up demand for the vast spaces and unique experiences the country offers