The Latest Breaking News from Margy Osmond

Higher exit tax fails to fly with tourism sector

Travel industry figures have criticised a move to charge people leaving Australia more, saying it comes on top of other increasing costs.

AAP · Aug 12

Drivers brace as excise increase looms on holiday eve

A jump in fuel prices will wreak havoc on regional economies as one of the biggest holiday periods for road trippers approaches, a peak body has warned.

AAP · Jun 16

Up, up and you pay: tourists to be slugged extra tax

The federal budget has hit tourists with a tax hike to travel overseas, imposing a $10 hike to exit fees.

AAP · May 13

Under 35s driving cruise ship resurgence

Having been hit hard by the pandemic, the cruise industry is working hard to recover and entice a new generation aboard.

AAP · Jan 14, 2024

‘It’s a complete frenzy’: Matildas mania grips Australia

Women’s World Cup fever soars as the co-hosts gear up to play rivals England for a place in the final.

Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2023

Chinese tourists to resume group travel to Australia in latest thawing of relations between countries

Group tours accounted for 30% of the Chinese leisure travel market to Australia before the pandemic, as travel operators welcome move

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2023

Call to change working holiday age rules

As the federal government looks to fill worker gaps, the tourism industry is calling for several changes to a popular visa program.

AAP · Dec 26, 2022

Holiday plans up in air as costs spiral

More than half of Australians are reconsidering their summer travel plans as interest rate hikes and soaring household bills put pressure on family finances.

AAP · Dec 14, 2022

Melbourne the top destination for tourists

Domestic tourism has bounced back to above pre-COVID-19 levels and Melbourne has been the biggest beneficiary of increased visitors.

AAP · Nov 30, 2022

Weeknight visits driving city revivals

Visits at night during weekday peaks are up on pre-COVID levels in all of Australia's major cities but workers are still staying away from the office.

AAP · Oct 16, 2022