Let’s get moving!

PRIME Minister Scott Morrison’s announcement that overseas travel may resume from early next month (TD breaking news Fri) has met with positive reaction from the travel sector.

Morrison confirmed that fully vaccinated residents in states that reach 80% double doses of the vaccine will have access to overseas travel, with seven-day home isolation to replace hotel quarantine on offer for residents.

While AFTA Chair Tom Manwaring labelled the news “a brilliant first step”, he renewed calls for further government support for travel agents until travel returns to normal volumes.

Meanwhile Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Australasia Managing Director Joel Katz said the Federal Government’s lack of action on cruising meant that Australians could soon be able to cruise overseas before they can sail in local waters.