The pandemic is in the rear vision mirror! In 2019, just over 30 million passengers took a cruise, a record for the industry. It was predicted last year at Seatrade that by 2026 the number would be 34.5 million. 2023 is already looking to take 33 million passengers on a cruise, with new prediction for 2026 moving to 39 million. The rebound…

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Taronga Western Plains Zoo (TWPZ) has been given a grant to look at developing a Tourism and Hospitality Centre of Excellence as part of their business plan for their new accommodation.

They are keen to understand the views of organisations across the visitor economy on where the need is greatest and have commissioned RP Infrastructure and …

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Key consumer trends identified: The Swift Era, Secret Travel Agents and Travel Secret Agents, On the Road Again, Travel Maths and From Market to Michelin

A new Travel Trend Forecast from News Corp Australia has today revealed Australians are adjusting and adapting habits and plans to keep their travel dreams alive in 2024.

The biannual…

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Australian Regional Tourism (ART), the peak national body representing regional tourism practitioners, is pleased to announce its affiliation with Tourism Tribe, a renowned global digital learning platform dedicated to the tourism industry. This partnership marks a significant step in expanding digital support and learning opportunities…

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📣 Calling out to all tourism operators in Australia’s South West.

Be part of shaping Australia’s South West’s Wellness Tourism Strategy.

Wellness tourism and travel has been growing in popularity over recent years, and wellness holidays or travelling to rejuvenate, are travel motivators that also provide economic returns for the destination of…

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Live music and alfresco dining lovers, workers, hospitality businesses and creative organisations are set to benefit from new legislation that has been introduced in NSW Parliament.

Outdated, complicated and often duplicated regulation will be overhauled under the 24-Hour Economy Legislation (Vibrancy Reforms) Amendment Bill 2023.

The NSW…

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Austrade’s Visitor Economy team is hosting a webinar on 26 October 12pm to 1pm (AEDT), discussing the impact of rising sea levels on travel and tourism in the Asia-Pacific region.

Register here.

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Industry are invited to register for Tourism Australia’s 2023 Industry Briefings and Networking Events. The free of charge briefings will take place from 4.30pm to 5.30pm and will include an update from Tourism Australia’s Managing Director, Phillipa Harrison followed by a networking event from 5.30pm to 7pm.

Dates, locations and…

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