Providing tourism and events businesses with knowledge and tools to better understand engagement with First Nations businesses and communities, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council has a ‘Best Practice Guide for Working with First Nations Tourism in Queensland’.

The guide sets out a practical framework for recognising people and place,…

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Creative industries are a powerful driver of regional, domestic and international tourism, supporting small businesses, regional and remote economies, and creative ‘hotspots’.

Before COVID, Australia Council for the Arts research showed overnight arts tourists stayed longer and spent more than overnight domestic tourists overall. Arts tourists…

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The total value of Australia’s tourism investment pipeline increased by 3.6% to $44.3 billion in 2021-22, according to Tourism Research Australia’s Tourism Investment Monitor.

Most of the 244 projects in the pipeline are in the accommodation sector. The sector has 152 projects valued at $11.5 billion, which could potentially add 23,000 rooms…

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A vast tract of land in the far north-west corner of the State is being protected in perpetuity as a new national park by the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the 437,394 hectare site between Tibooburra and Bourke will become the third largest national park in NSW and a major new tourism drawcard for…

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Destination NSW will launch a targeted campaign in partnership with Murray Regional Tourism on 6 March 2023, aimed at attracting new visitors to the region following a challenging summer affected by flooding.

The campaign will target 25-35-year-old travellers, introducing them to unexpected ways to enjoy the Murray region that are beyond the…

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3 March 2023

This week Tourism Australia’s Managing Director Phillipa Harrison has been in China. Tourism Australia and the Australian industry remain deeply committed to China and the opportunities in this important tourism market. Watch her latest video update for industry.

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Join ATEC and expert panellists, Jessica Xue and Chris Zhang for a timely discussion on the latest trends and developments in the re-emerging Chinese tourism market, moderated by Garry Burns, The Gaibo Agency and Jessica Keen, ATEC. Stay ahead of the game and gain valuable insights into the current state of play as you prepare to welcome…

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Need your help! Austrade are improving their website and they want to make sure we’re getting it right for future Australian Exporters and businesses.

This quick online activity is part of some research they’re doing to improve the site. It should only take you less than 10 minutes.

They appreciate you taking the time to help and value your…

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This rating is based on what people really feel, revealed in a Tourism Sentiment analysis of online comments and reviews

Congratulations to Visit Whitsundays (#2) and Visit Sunshine Coast (#3) for coming in the top 3 most loved destinations in the whole world!

Check out the other much-loved regional Australian destinations at …

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A new visitor experience will interpret important heritage sites in Tasmania’s Northern Midland through digital assets, face-to-face storytelling and onsite signage.

REASSIGN provides a richer, more immersive visitor experience, and is expected to encourage longer stays in the region and the state.

REASSIGN received funding from Austrade’s…

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