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.
Topless at the top: AirAsia CEO deletes LinkedIn massage post
Airline magnate Tony Fernandes attracted heavy criticism for the shirtless photo posted to the site.
Business travel still flying high for nine in 10 Aussie SMEs
Business travel continues to take off post-COVID, with new research revealing that nine in ten small and medium businesses will continue to prioritise company travel.
Qantas “unlawfully” withheld refunds for COVID-19 cancellations, class action alleges
Federal court proceedings against Qantas have been lodged on behalf of customers whose flights were cancelled during COVID-19.
Victorian small businesses raised planning, funding concerns ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games axing
The Victorian government's decision to pull out from hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games has shocked and disappointed small business representatives, even after regional entrepreneurs expressed concerns over a lack of planning detail and the likelihood of cost blowouts.
Bonza airlines cuts five of 27 services, as major marketing efforts meet the realities of regional aviation
Australia's Bonza airline has cut five routes from its roster, just months after the low-cost carrier entered the market and launched a high-profile marketing campaign to win passengers from its incumbent competitors.
Let an Icelandic horse write your next out-of-office email
Can't resist replying to emails on holiday? Let a horse do it for you with Visit Iceland's 'OutHorse Your Email' service.
