“Contingencies” put in place amid fears over Rex Airlines’ future
The federal government is keeping an "hour by hour" watch on regional airline Rex amid rising concerns the carrier is in trouble.
Tasmania’s Odd Jobs campaign seeks ‘bums on seats’ and ‘sauna stokers’ to boost local businesses
In the latest instalment of a never-ending quest to cement its status as the world’s best tourism agency, Tourism Tasmania is back with another quirky Only In Tassie marketing campaign.
The heat is on: Victoria, NSW ski resorts could soon disappear
Snow seasons would effectively cease to exist for most Victorian resorts by 2080, including Falls Creek and Mt Buller.
Bonza isn’t the first Australian budget airline to struggle – and it won’t be the last
Low-cost carrier Bonza has just become the aviation industry’s latest casualty, entering voluntary administration on Tuesday after abruptly cancelling all flights.
Goodbye fast tourism: Rising airfare costs can spell good news for Aussie destinations
By promoting slower travel and encouraging visitors to venture beyond the typical tourist hotspots, Australia can showcase its diversity, beauty and rich cultural heritage to the world.
Qantas boosts business travel with free wi-fi on international flights
Qantas is launching free, high-speed wi-fi on international flights to meet growing demand for continuous connectivity in the sky.
Swifties leave Melbourne businesses enchanted with a $174 million boost to economy
Pop megastar Taylor Swift has left an economic love story in the wake of her concerts in Melbourne.
TasmanAi: An intelligent image generator without the artificial bit
Australia's most innovative tourism agency is back at it, spotlighting local artists and critiquing AI image generators with real human-powered TasmanAi.
Queensland offers $50 tourism vouchers in $2.5 million boost for storm-affected businesses
Wineries, tour operators, and surf instructors across the Gold Coast region stand to benefit from $2.5 million in state government support funding, as part of a new entertainment voucher system designed to help businesses bounce back from recent extreme weather events.
Is Airbnb strangling regional towns? A new Aussie competitor weighs in
Short-term holiday rentals are not the only reason businesses in regional Australia are struggling to find staff, Heartful founder Jen Clark says, as locals fear platforms like Airbnb are pricing workers out of rental accommodation.
Kangaroo Island notches #2 spot on Lonely Planet’s must-visit regions list
Kangaroo Island has been crowned one of the world's must-visit regions by travel publication Lonely Planet, bringing new international acclaim to its eco-tourism and wellness retreat businesses.
Australian ‘pod’ hotel startup Wander secures investment from ex-Airbnb chief
Upmarket 'pod' hotel startup Wander has secured investment from former Airbnb country manager Sam McDonagh, as the accommodation innovator eyes expansion across regional and rural Australia.
