From the CEO’s Desk: Why This Year’s Convention Will Be Our Best Yet
By Lauren Douglass, CEO, Australian Regional Tourism I’ve been crafting the Australian Regional Tourism Convention program, alongside the team, for eight years now. Each year…
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Join the ART Board – Nominations close 17 September
Australian Regional Tourism (ART) is now calling for nominations to join our Board of Directors. Serving on the ART Board is a unique opportunity to…
Strengthening Governance in Regional Tourism
The tourism sector is made up lots (too many?) committees, boards and industry bodies. In regional areas, however, access to professional governance training and programs…
Ad-ding Value – Your Guide to Google Ads
Why Google Ads? Reach for the right audience Google Ads dominate the online advertising space when it comes to targeted reach – it doesn’t simply…
From the CEO’s Desk: Strengthening Our RTO Network
The challenges we face, from workforce shortages to disaster recovery, are too complex for any single organisation to solve alone. Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) play…
The Power of Community Events: How The F.O.C.K. Paddled Tourism into Kangaroo Valley
Not quite what you think… The F.O.C.K.: Festival of Canoe and Kayak is held in Kangaroo Valley. Last weekend was awash with energy and excitement…
New E-Bike Regulation Risks Derailing Trail Tourism and Local Economies
Lori Modde, CEO of Outdoors NSW & ACT While Outdoors NSW & ACT supports the intent of safer e-bike operations and greater consumer protection, the…
From visitor to local: How tourism can help regional communities grow
There’s a quiet revolution happening across Australia — and it’s not just about more people escaping the city grind. It’s about what they’re discovering when…
‘Beneficiaries pay’ tourism funding models in regional destinations
With tighter budgets all round, it is time to look seriously at ‘beneficiaries pay’ funding models to sustainably support destination management. Whilst conversations around levies…
Destination Australia 2025: Conference Highlights & Takeaways for Regional Tourism Operators & Councils
The Destination Australia Conference 2025 showcased the latest insights, trends, and strategies shaping the nation’s tourism industry. With a strong focus on international market recovery, agritourism, high-yield…
