Amex GBT welcomes Australia border reopening
American Express Global Business Travel has hailed the announcement from Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to reopen the country’s borders to international travel from next week, February 21.
‘Fortress Australia’ had enforced one of the world’s strictest border control measures, affecting both international and interstate travel.
Australia’s borders open to vaccinated travellers and other visa holders for the first time in almost two years.
“American Express Global Business Travel welcomes the announcement and reopening the border signals Australia’s return to world stage. We are open for international business, ready to help clients, partners and suppliers re-onnect across the global community,” said Jo Sully, Vice President and Regional General Manager, Asia Pacific:.
“Our collective commitment to safety and wellbeing remains paramount – giving us the agility to keep travel managers and travellers informed and supported every step of the way.”
Learn more about : Tourism Australia ( Asia Pecific ) Tourism Australia ( N. America ) Tourism Australia ( United Kingdom )
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Vegas’s Billion-Dollar Secrets – What They Don’t Want Tourists to Know
Visit Florida’s New CEO Bryan Griffin Shares His Vision for State Tourism with Graham
Chicago’s Tourism Renaissance: Graham Interviews Kristin Reynolds of Choose Chicago
Graham Talks with Cassandra McCauley of MMGY NextFactor About the Latest Industry Research
Destination International’s Andreas Weissenborn: Research, Advocacy, and Destination Impact
Graham and Don Welsh Discuss the Success of Destinations International’s Annual Conference
Graham and CEO Andre Kiwitz on Ventura Travel’s UK Move and Recruitment for the Role
Brett Laiken and Graham Discuss Florida’s Tourism Momentum and Global Appeal
Graham and Elliot Ferguson on Positioning DC as a Cultural and Inclusive Global Destination
Graham Talks to Fraser Last About His England-to-Ireland Trek for Mental Health Awareness
Kathy Nelson Tells Graham About the Honour of Hosting the World Cup and Kansas City’s Future
Graham McKenzie on Sir Richie Richardson’s Dual Passion for Golf and His Homeland, Antigua
ADS PRO 
France prepares for a massive strike across all transports on September 18
Turkish tourism stalls due to soaring prices for accommodation and food
CCS Insight: eSIMs ready to take the travel world by storm
Germany new European Entry/Exit System limited to a single airport on October 12, 2025
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt