Aussie tourism to take a hit from backpacker tax?
The controversial backpacker tax, which would see overseas workers taxed at 32.5 cents in every dollar, may drive travellers away from Australia and impact the tourism industry.
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Tourists in US at greater risk of credit card fraud compared to Australia
Australian tourists in the US are more likely to have their credit card details stolen than back home because of lagging merchant terminal technology, warned a payments industry body.
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Westpac travel report: Gen Y spending $11 billion a year on jet-setting overseas
The Australian millennial generation, who roughly range in age from 18-34, seem to be big spenders when it comes to overseas holidays, splashing out the most out of any other age group.
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New Flight Centre digital wallet launch dubbed "Key to the World"
A Flight Centre backed digital wallet for jetsetters that combines essential journey details with travel money from MasterCard has hit the market today in an industry first.
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Going to Brazil for the Rio Olympics? Travel warnings and money tips you need to know.
The Australian government has advised those attending the Rio Olympics to “exercise a high degree of caution” during their stay in Brazil due to high levels of serious and violent crime.
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Credit card surcharging with Qantas airline tickets just got a revamp. Here are the details.
Qantas will no longer charge flat fees on airline tickets purchased with credit cards online, but apply 1.3% surcharges against total booking values instead. The fee structure overhaul will come into effect this September.
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Brexit spells cheap UK travel for Aussies - but may mean more red tape
Aussies are set to enjoy cheaper travel to the UK, as the Pound dropped against every major currency following Britain’s historic vote to leave the EU. But the news is not all good.
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Australian dollar soars after RBA keeps interest rates on hold
The Australian dollar surged by 0.0092USD to a little over US74 cents yesterday in its best AUD exchange rate seen since May. This dollar spike came after the Reserve Bank announced interest rates would remain at 1.75%.
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Tigerair on sale today with up to 60% off domestic flights and Bali airfares
Tigerair is having a gigantic sale with popular flights being cut by up to 60% within Australia and to Bali.
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5 destinations the weak Australian dollar can take you
Jetsetters facing the weak Australian currency, that dropped 3.13% in the last week to 74 cents against the US dollar, can choose alternative destinations to Europe for better value, a Market Analyst has advised.
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