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Looking back over the past year, in what will most likely be the most devastating one in our tourism & travel lifetimes, I’d like to applaud all the positive efforts from our travel industry.

We’re proud of you.

Resilient is the singular word that comes to mind. Almost daily new outbreaks pop up in Covid-clusters, border closures: negative news stories blanket the mass media networks, and we still find solid places to put our tourism and travel feet on the floorboards. To re-energize travel and make plans for the future.

As last weeks’ story by Peter Needham suggests, New Zealand Tourism continues to lead the way...

Peek over the pond two their two latest tools to help ring cash registers. We shall claim our victories, one small step at a time in the new, post-Covid19 landscape. www.egtmedia.com

One thing is certain, our audience of nearly 80,000 is a tough mob, and we’ll be back again, for certain wearing different armor, but we shall prevail. It’s called Adaptability.

Fish where the Fish Are! Many International touring companies we’ve hosted have been re-engineering and creating product offerings that re-focus to create markets ‘in our own backyards.

Tourism boards have led the way in bolstering campaigns to encourage us all to get going, even if we don’t go overseas. Now’s the perfect time to explore all those places we’ve been saying, we’d like to try ‘someday... If you missed them, peek in our rear-view mirror to a few of the features we commissioned to stay proactive, and ring cash registers as we wait out Covid19 cloud cover...

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Headline News

Costly Covid tests stall travel revival as vax victory looms

As vaccines slowly crush the coronavirus, the high cost of testing for Covid-19, which varies enormously between countries, is holding back the recovery of international air travel. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Headline News

• Bubbles and dreams waver but campaign outlasts Covid mystery

• Here we go – it's Tuesday and you're second of five opportunities to win your very own bottle of amazing Australian premium Never Never gin!

• Why is Australian cruising still in limbo and “wallowing in the dark”? Read on and I will try and cast some light on why!

• Virgin Australia Reveals The 2020 Appalling Result

ACCOLADES

Kiwi hotel makes the world’s best hotels list.

Auckland, New Zealand’s The Hotel Britomart has been named one of the best new hotels in the world, landing a place on Conde Nast Traveler’s prestigious 2021 Hot List. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Accolades

• Marriott International Named to DiversityInc Hall of Fame

• KLM wins Diamond Award as the best airline for Health Safety

• Budget Drives Away With ‘Most Trusted Brand’ Award

Business News

Export tourism businesses call for funding certainty

With the Government suggesting international borders will not open until 2022, it is critical that internationally-focused tourism businesses across Australia receive clarity on continued Government support in order to give them certainty in planning for their future recovery. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Business News

• Non-Binding Indicative Proposal To Merge With Crown

• The World Tourism Organization Unites With Tourism Ministers In The Americas To Relaunch Tourism In The Region

Cruise News

The Power of a Disney Wish: The Walt Disney Company Donates $1 million to Make-A-Wish® on World Wish Day® as Disney Cruise Line Reveals Details on Newest Ship

On World Wish Day, The Walt Disney Company announced a $1 million donation to Make-A-Wish as part of a grand unveiling event for the highly anticipated Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Wish, scheduled to set sail in summer 2022. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• Entertaining by Design: Disney Cruise Line Setting the Stage for Spectacular Family Entertainment Aboard the Disney Wish

• Where Magic Meets the Sea: Disney Wish Will Embark on Tropical Getaways from Florida during Inaugural Season in Summer 2022

• An Exciting First As P&O Cruises Australia Takes Guests on Its Inaugural Virtual Cruise

• Carnival Cruise Line Announces New Red, White and Blue Hull Design Across Fleet

Events Calendar

Sunshine Coast and Noosa to launch national trade roadshow

Visit Sunshine Coast and Tourism Noosa are about to bring some sunshine to trade operators in four of its major markets – Canberra, Adelaide, Sydney, and Cairns – starting from next week, 17 May. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Events Calendar

• Beyond Blue And The Beautiful Girls

• Elemental AKL festival to celebrate Auckland’s culture, cuisine, and creativity this July