• The NSW Government has announced changes to the state’s Destination Networks to ensure the regional visitor economy is set up for continued success and receives more local resources and support.

    Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the NSW Government was committed to growing the visitor economy of regional NSW with…

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  • Australian Regional Tourism urges Government to better understand the needs of the people that they represent

    Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, the Hon Dan Tehan, has today released a proposed strategy for the visitor economy, THRIVE 2030 (The Re-Imagined Visitor Economy). Austrade is seeking stakeholder views on the draft…

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  • In line with Tourism Australia’s “Holiday Here This Year” strategies and campaigns, the 2022 Art of
    Attraction Tourism Summit is the national platform to unite tourism leaders, tourism industry decision
    makers, tourism operators and businesses in destinations and communities that rely on mature-age
    domestic tourists and the growing number of…

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  • The Cultural Tourism Accelerator Program is a $5 million targeted measure announced by the
    Australian Government as part of the Regional Arts Tourism package, which will enable arts
    organisations to promote and develop cultural events for tourists across regional Australia. The
    program will increase tourism visitation in regional, rural and…

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  • REGIONAL EVENTS FUND

    Events bring thousands of visitors to regional areas, boosting businesses, creating jobs, and helping local economies thrive.

    The $20 million Regional Events Fund supports events held in regional Victoria, showcasing our regional tourism strengths and building Victoria’s reputation as an events destination.

    We…

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  • The Regional Tourism Investment Fund will support new and innovative tourism infrastructure projects that will increase visitation, drive private investment, and deliver more jobs.

    This investment will help revitalise and grow Victoria’s visitor economy and is a key part of the Visitor Economy Recovery and Reform Plan. The fund will deliver…

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  • Update from Rodney Harrex – Chief Executive – South Australian Tourism Commission

    A huge milestone today for SA’s state’s tourism industry, with borders now open to fully vaccinated travellers from all states and territories.

    More than 43,000 people have already been processed through the State Government’s new border entry process, EntryCheck…

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  • If you run a small tourism business, it’s often hard to find the time and information to build the digital side of your business.

    The APEC site is designed to help you find the best ways to learn digital marketing, social media, data and analytics and other digital business methods to enhance your small tourism business.

    In the hopes to help you…

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  • Today’s announcement of the return of Working Holiday Makers (WHMs) is welcome news for Australian tourism and agricultural businesses, where shortages of labour across the nation have become acute since COVID border lockdowns in March 2020.

    The Working Holiday Maker Pilot Working Group, comprising the Australian Chamber of Commerce and…

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  • VTIC invites you to join a COVID-19 Recovery Masterclass for practical, interactive, and individual assistance to plan the recovery of your business.

    As we move into Phase D of Victoria’s Roadmap, planning strategies for COVID outbreaks in your business and developing plans for a financially resilient operation is vital, and VTIC has developed a…

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