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The federal budget is built on some far-reaching assumptions about when international travel will resume and the vaccine rollout will be completed.

Chief Minister and Treasurer Michael Gunner revealed his government’s spending priorities on Tuesday, with this year’s budget to also include a number of measures to benefit the local tourism and hospitality sectors. 

Amid shocking news about rising COVID-19 deaths and health systems collapsing across the world, travel companies are remaining perky. When will somebody tell us the truth about international travel?

Globally, the main reason for the lack of large-scale airline bankruptcies has been government assistance.

Travel agents are relieved that New Zealand will allow Australian travellers to enter the country without hotel quarantine from April 19.

Small business groups are concerned the government’s failure to meet its vaccination target will prolong economic recovery from the pandemic.

The hospitality and tourism industries are renewing calls for targeted support from the government ahead of the JobKeeper expiration date on Sunday.

World-first research has shown how promoting local foods can boost regional economies through domestic tourism.

The federal government has announced it will pay half the price of 800,000 airline tickets as part of a $1.2 billion tourism package.

The consumer watchdog has revealed its priorities for the year with dodgy sales practices in the travel sector set to be scrutinised.

Victoria has announced a $143 million relief package for businesses affected by the Valentines Day and Lunar New Year lockdown.

The Hotel Energy Uplift Program will give small hotels and motels grants of between $10,000 and $25,000 to spend on “energy-saving projects”.