Austrade wants to understand the challenges and opportunities facing visitor economy businesses considering market diversification. We are seeking input and feedback.

Diversification is a central pillar of THRIVE 2030, the long-term strategy for the nation’s visitor economy.

THRIVE 2030 aims to sustainably grow the tourism sector to $230 billion…

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The Minister for Emergency Management, Senator the Hon. Murray Watt, has commissioned an Independent Review of Commonwealth Disaster Funding (the Review).

The Review will explore the most effective ways for the Australian Government to support communities through the funding it provides to state and territory governments, local…

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The 2023 Perth Airport WA Regional Tourism Conference wrapped up yesterday in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, after three days of professional and business development. As part of this conference, the 7NEWS Top Tourism Town Awards crowned Mandurah/Mandjoogoordap as the Top Tourism Town for 2023, Exmouth won the Small Tourism Town Award and Dwellingup won… Read more

The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) will return to Melbourne/Narrm next year for the first time since 2015, with Australia’s largest annual tourism trade event to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from Sunday, 19 May 2024 to Thursday, 23 May 2024.

ATE24 will be delivered by Tourism Australia in partnership…

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In 2023, the 43rd edition of the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE23), was held on the Gold Coast, in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland and supported by Destination Gold Coast. The event took place from 30 April to 4 May 2023. In 2023 over 2,300 delegates attended from Australia and more than 30 international markets.

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This week international travel buyers from around the world begin arriving in Queensland for the 2023 Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE23), taking place on the Gold Coast from 30 April to 4 May. This 43rd edition of ATE, being held in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland and supported by Destination Gold Coast, will bring together…

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The latest sustainability report from Booking.com shows that sustainable tourism is continuing to gain momentum, and consumers are eager to make more eco-friendly travel choices.

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ART Membership renewals will start hitting your inbox over the month of May. If you have had changes in your organisation please get in touch so we can ensure you get the full benefits of your membership. Additionally, if you are not a member and would like to consider this, please get in touch. Membership Prospectus can be found

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Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to be in the Ningaloo region next week for the 2023 Solar Eclipse. Eclipse spectators are being encouraged to make the most of their stay in the region, with Tourism WA’s Dark Sky Festival being held across the shires of Ashburton, Carnarvon and Exmouth from 19-21 April to enhance the experience of… Read more

Wooleen Station is offering dingo education and encounter experiences after welcoming two pure Australian Dingoes, Eulalia and Steven, to the station.

Dingoes are native to Australia and can be found across arid, alpine and tropical environments. Whist wild animals can always be unpredictable; dingoes are naturally shy and cautious around…

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