Travel News

Work keeps us all at home

Date: October 13th, 2005 | 1 comment

Aussies are traveling less due to financial and time constraints, according to a new study. Much to the tourism industry’s dismay, even when Australians do travel, it’s for fewer days. The only type of tourism that has increased is that where people visit family and friends - aka, places they can stay for [read more]

2005 Bali Bombings

Date: October 4th, 2005 | 1 comment

The recent bombing in Bali have been appropriately condemned by the Australian government. The attacks have killed at least two Australians. Not unsurprisingly, the pundits are saying this will adversely affect tourism in Bali. An interesting commentary addresses these concerns and urges people to continue to travel to the island so dependent [read more]

Footy clubs blacklist Bali

Date: September 22nd, 2005 | No Comments

Not everyone thinks that Bali is a safe place to be, however. Two footy clubs have recently canceled their vacations to the island in favor of in country travel and that to Hawaii. Part of the reason? The Corby case and that of model Michelle Leslie who was recently arrested for the possession [read more]

Virgin Blue in the News

Date: September 14th, 2005 | No Comments

Virgin Blue updates - as the carrier celebrates its 5 year anniversary, Richard Branson fights to regain Virgin Blue. The main (well, in reality, only) competitor to Qantas, Virgin Blue provides no-frills service at no-frills costs. The Australian-owned company is seeking to expand operations [read more]

Australian Inbound tourism industry welcomes World Youth Day announcement

Date: September 8th, 2005 | No Comments

The Pope and his Popemobile are driving Down Under for the 2008 World Youth Day. If St. Benedict is still alive and kicking, he’ll be the star attraction for the event, which is supposed to be particualarly beneficial for the backpacker industry. as Catholics from across the world take part. Australian Inbound tourism industry [read more]

Expensive Petrol Prices Affecting Travel

Date: October 6th, 2005 | No Comments

Prices at the pump are hurting travelers in Australia. Holiday travel bookings are down and interstate road use has decreased by almost 10% (!). Train travel and flights could be on the rise, however, as driving becomes less economically rewarding when compared with greate [read more]

Travellers ‘not afraid to whinge’

Date: October 3rd, 2005 | No Comments

Australian travelers aren’t afraid to kick up a fuss when they travel. According to a new survey, one-third of people aren’t afraid to ask for an upgrade, and a fourth of them complain when they don’t get it. Other notables? 92% of travelers prefer destinations overseas versus that of their home country [read more]

Australia ’still safe destination’

Date: September 21st, 2005 | No Comments

Despite the Bali Bombings that killed a number of Australian holidaymakers, travelers still believe that the country they originated from is safe. 92% think Down Under is a safe place to be, although more than half agree it is more dangerous than the 9/11 attacks on the U.S. Despite this feeling, key industry leaders are [read more]

Bali raids ‘not targeting Australians’

Date: September 13th, 2005 | No Comments

Despite what people may think given the attention drawn to the topic as of late, Bali raids are ‘not targeting Australians’, according to Alexander Downer. People just care more because it’s ‘pretty people’ being caught with the stash. You would think that the most recent raid, which included an Australian model, would give [read more]

Top Long Haul Destination

Date: September 6th, 2005 | No Comments

Wandering Britons head Down Under more than any other distant destination. Affordable flights are the number one reason, followed by the strength of the Pound. Now, if anyone other than GBers could actually afford to travel in the Kingdom. Australia top long haul d [read more]