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An online travel company just collapsed. Here’s how to avoid being left stranded by an online deal

Written by Madalyn Scerri, Senior Lecturer in Tourism and Hospitality, Torrens University Australia

Traveldream.com.au sold discounted holidays – curated hiking tours, boutique cruises and cultural getaways through a slick website and polished social media ads. But news emerged last week that the Melbourne-based travel company has collapsed into administration, leaving customers out of pocket by thousands of...

With no easy options, RBA raises interest rates for the third time to quell inflation
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the official cash rate by another 25 basis points, the third hike this year as…
The Victorian budget is cleverly structured for an election. But is it too late to make a difference?
About a year and a half ago, Jaclyn Symes replaced Tim Pallas as Victorian treasurer, ending Pallas’ record-breaking te…
Job scams create hiring risk for Australian businesses
Job scams are no longer the obvious, poorly written emails many Australians were once taught to ignore. Today, they are polis…
NZ-India free trade deal: were early fears about immigration and investment justified?
Depending on which side of the argument you listen to, the recently signed New Zealand-India free trade agreement represents …
With a shrinking population, China needs new drivers of growth. Consumer spending has yet to fill the gap
China’s latest national accounts show the economy grew by about 5% through 2025 and into the first quarter of 2026, poi…
Chinese companies are increasingly taking on foreign governments. It’s not just the Port of Darwin
David Gray/GettyThe Chinese-owned firm that operates the Port of Darwin isn’t happy about the federal government’…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

A Practical Buyer’s Guide to Inspecting Older Queenslander Homes
Queenslander homes have a certain pull. High ceilings, timber details, wide verandas, and that unmistakable character you do not get from newer builds. But charm can sometimes mask complexity. Buying…

How Job Scheduling Automation Can Increase Your Business Productivity
Automated systems and processes are the future of all businesses and one of the most significant aspects of this automation has been job scheduling. The removal of manual jobs, where…
Tech Innovations to Look Out For: 2021 Edition
In a world of big data analytics and artificial intelligence where virtual and augmented realities have gone from science fiction to everyday occurrences, it's hard not to get excited about…
What Are The Steps of Conversion Rate Optimisation
If you have been actively sending emails to your clients but are still wondering why they won’t convert, you have come to the right page. Let’s get a crash course…

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

Superannuation fund Brighter Super is encouraging business owners to prepare now for Payday Super, ahead of the new laws taking effect from 1 July...

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

PayNuts, one of Australia’s fastest-growing payment service providers, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and an expanded suite of integrated b...

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

Australian small business owners can now receive and compare business insurance quotes directly inside ChatGPT, in a move that signals a major shi...

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

With only 16% of retiring small businesses having a succession plan, tens of thousands risk closure as one in three owners nears retirement. Ne...

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

As workplaces settle into the new year and look for ways to strengthen culture, capability and connection, experts say corporate volunteering is e...

The Rise of Mobile-First Venues

Global Hospitality Platform, Tabit, Reveals Five Ways to Maximise Benefits of Mobile-First Systems As Australian hospitality venues grapple with...

An online travel company just collapsed. Here’s how to avoid being left stranded by an online deal

With no easy options, RBA raises interest rates for the third time to quell inflation

The Victorian budget is cleverly structured for an election. But is it too late to make a difference?

Job scams create hiring risk for Australian businesses

NZ-India free trade deal: were early fears about immigration and investment justified?

With a shrinking population, China needs new drivers of growth. Consumer spending has yet to fill the gap

Chinese companies are increasingly taking on foreign governments. It’s not just the Port of Darwin

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

A Practical Buyer’s Guide to Inspecting Older Queenslander Homes

How Job Scheduling Automation Can Increase Your Business Productivity

Tech Innovations to Look Out For: 2021 Edition

What Are The Steps of Conversion Rate Optimisation

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

The Rise of Mobile-First Venues

The risks of underinvesting in CX

Why Your Business Is Being Left In the Economic Dust: Nimble Risk Management During Uncertainty

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers