Australian Regional Tourism invites expressions of interest from destinations across Australia to host the 2027 or 2028 Convention in accordance with our regional focus.

The annual ART Convention provides a forum to discuss, debate and investigate solutions to issues, challenges and opportunities facing regional tourism. The Convention is…

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Tourism Research Australia (TRA) annually publish an analysis of tourism-related businesses in Australia, drawing on data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Tourism-related businesses fall into 2 main groups:

• tourism characteristic industries, such as accommodation, where visitors consume at least 25% of output and therefore…

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The NSW Aboriginal Lands Council Regional Event Grants provide financial support to events and organisations that promote Aboriginal culture and sporting achievements across New South Wales.

The program is intended to assist activities that demonstrate clear regional significance for Aboriginal people.

Applications close at 5:00 pm (AEDT)…

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Are you an experienced Destination Marketing Officer with a passion for the Clarence Valley and driving integrated campaigns that deliver real outcomes for the region?

This role would suit someone with a strong background in content creation and digital marketing, who also thrives on building partnerships and looking at new, strategic ways to…

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About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community…

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Mackay Regional Council is seeking experienced and customer-focused Visitor Experience Officers to support the day-to-day operations of the Sarina Sugar Shed, one of the region’s most popular visitor attractions.

This is a casual role that delivers high-quality visitor experiences through guided tours, café and retail service, product…

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Administrative Officer 7 – Remuneration Package Range $138,289 – $148,633
(including salary $117,356 – $126,251)
Tourism and Events NT – Domestic Marketing
Alice Springs, Darwin – Northern Territory
One full time, ongoing vacancy is available

About the role

Tourism and Events NT is looking for an experienced Marketing Manager with a passion for…

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Permanent Part-Time (4 days per week)

This is not a standard front counter role and is best suited to applicants seeking a consistent, longer-term position.

Kalbarri Visitor Centre is seeking a reliable, capable and committed individual to join our team. This role plays an important part in how visitors experience Kalbarri and how we support…

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Bringing the Gap: Tourism, Agriculture and Community

In this episode of the Tourism Hub Podcast, host Despina Karatzias is on location at the 2025 ART Conference, one of Australia’s most important gatherings for regional tourism, sitting down with Yvette Myhill from Destination Riverina Murray. Yvette manages tourism across a region stretching…

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View the April 2026 Tourism Australia Industry Webinar now!

A special edition of the Industry Webinar series was held to provide an update on the Middle East. During the webinar, Managing Director Robin Mack and Executive General Manager Strategy and Culture, Rob Dougan, shared the latest information on consumer sentiment and the…

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Be part of the much anticipated 2026 ART Convention to be held at Saltwater, Busselton, WA, from 20-23 October 2026.

The 2026 Convention theme, Leadership in Regional Tourism Communities, reflects the role leadership plays in guiding regional tourism through change and opportunity.

Your full Convention registration includes:

• Welcome Reception –…

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Media release: The Albanese Government is delivering stronger aviation consumer protections for travellers, today taking a critical step by introducing a package of bills to Parliament.

The war in the Middle East has highlighted how travellers can experience disruption and uncertainty domestically, and how important it is for them to have…

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A webinar series designed to inform, engage and inspire.

TEQ Connect aims to ensure tourism and event businesses can access timely, practical information to take advantage of key opportunities and programs.

Webinars will be delivered by TEQ’s subject matter experts and from time to time we’ll be joined by TEQ partners who bring valuable insights…

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How to assess impacts, adapt products and processes, manage staff and communicate effectively.

Changing conditions outside your business can impact how visitors plan or book travel to your destination or experience.

Examples include changes to:

• Fuel prices, which can impact visitor spending behaviour and business costs
• Road, rail or air access to…

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Tourism Australia’s Discover Aboriginal Experiences  (DAE) collective, has launched a new Story Bank. Full of inspiring content, the Story Bank is designed to help media and distribution partners promote Aboriginal guided experiences by providing high-quality, ready-to-use content. The Story Bank offers a suite of assets – including… Read more

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

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As our Manager, you’ll lead the charge in shaping world-class Indigenous tourism experiences that showcase the rich heritage of our First Nations peoples.

Here’s what you’ll take ownership of:

• Building Partnerships That Matter – Establish and nurture strong, respectful relationships with Traditional Owners, Indigenous businesses, local…

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The ‘State of AI in Tourism 2025’ report found 71% of Australian tourism operators have started using AI tools. Only 19% feel confident doing it. 85% expect AI to positively impact their business in the next two to three years.

The appetite is there but capability is not. That gap is measurable, reportable, and fixable.

The Tourism Tribe…

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The Coordinator Destination Management provides specialist advice and builds trusted working relationships with local,
state and national government and tourism industry stakeholders, and with community representatives, to develop and
deliver complex strategies, initiatives and services for a broad range of destination development…

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Reporting to the CEO, this full-time Partnership and Industry Manager role at Destination Port Stephens is a fantastic opportunity to drive strategic partnerships and industry engagement for one of Australia’s premier tourism destinations.

Based in the picturesque seaside town of Nelson Bay, NSW, you will be responsible for building and…

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Australian Regional Tourism now invites expressions of interest from destinations across Australia to host the 2027 or 2028 Convention in accordance with our regional focus.

The annual ART Convention provides a forum to discuss, debate and investigate solutions to issues, challenges and opportunities facing regional tourism. The Convention…

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We welcome proposals from across the regional tourism ecosystem, including destinations, local government, operators, industry organisations, researchers and emerging leaders. Whether you have a case study to share, a project delivering measurable outcomes, or insights gained through leading change in your region or organisation, we encourage…

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Tourism Australia recently held a four-part webinar series on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Covering topics such as Navigating Digital Change, Beyond the pretty pictures in social media, thriving the new search landscape and AI in the Tourism Industry, the series provides industry with expert insights, learnings and real-world tourism examples… Read more

About Us

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria’s destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure…

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View a full position description on the Council website

Location: Yass, NSW
Job Type: Permanent – Full Time
Job Category: Community & Engagement
Closing Date: 26.4.26

Are you passionate about regional tourism, community development, and showcasing unique destinations? Yass Valley Council is seeking…

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Lachlan Visitor Information Centre is looking for a Temporary Tourism Officer (Maternity Relief) for 5 months. The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Manager Tourism to increase tourism in the Shire and support the Manager with tourism and visitor information operations. The Tourism Officer (Maternity Leave) will assist the…

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About Tourism WA

Tourism WA is responsible for promoting Western Australia as a holiday destination. Its focus is on marketing the State; developing, attracting and promoting major sporting, cultural and business events; and supporting the development of significant tourism infrastructure and projects.

About the role

As the Senior Tourism…

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The NSW Government is backing regional investment with a $1.5 million injection for events across regional NSW through the Regional Event Fund for events held in the 2026/27 financial year.

From today, event organisers can apply for grants of up to $50,000 to help deliver events that attract visitors, drive overnight stays, and boost…

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What a great webinar! Thanks Liz!!!

So excited to see Tourism Australia taking a lead in this necessary space for our nation and our industry!

The inaugural NSW & ACT Outdoor Industry Awards by Outdoors NSW & ACT marks a significant milestone for the state’s growing and diverse Outdoor Industry. The Awards have been established to recognise excellence, leadership and innovation across outdoor education, outdoor recreation, adventure tourism, therapy, events and supporting organisations…

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The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows there were 716,680 short-term visitor arrivals to Australia in January 2026, only two per cent lower than in January 2019. In the 12 months to January 2026, Australia welcomed 8.94 million international visitors, 6.8 per cent ahead of last year and equivalent to 96.4 per cent of the 2019 volume.

Tourism Australia is proud to release its first Sustainability Framework. The Framework is designed to clarify our role in advancing sustainability across the visitor economy and to provide transparency on how sustainability is embedded across our activities. It outlines two strategic priorities - advocating for a sustainable destination and… Read more

Join us for a special webinar as we share the latest industry insights on the situation in the Middle East, the potential impacts on tourism to Australia and aviation; and how Tourism Australia is responding.

When: Friday 27 March 2026 at 1pm AEST
To register: via link

Ever wanted your ‘office’ to be a world-class destination . . . and your day job to be making people fall in love with it?

Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC) is the official Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO) for the Sunshine Coast. We’re a small (but mighty) team that genuinely punches above our weight – creating standout campaigns, building industry…

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Australian Regional Tourism now invites expressions of interest from destinations across Australia to host the 2027 or 2028 Convention in accordance with our regional focus.

The annual ART Convention provides a forum to discuss, debate and investigate solutions to issues, challenges and opportunities facing regional tourism. The Convention…

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The $2.5 million Red Centre Tourism Development Fund will support tourism operators with projects in the Alice Springs, MacDonnell, Barkly and Lasseter tourism regions. Funding is available to:

• develop new and innovative tourism products and experiences
• upgrade existing tourism offerings.

How the program works

Applications are merit based. The…

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Tourism Research Australia (TRA) has released its annual report on tourism businesses in Australia. This report provides details on the number and characteristics of tourism-related businesses and trends observed over the past 5 years.

Link: https://www.tra.gov.au/en/economic-analysis/tourism-businesses-in-australia

The Associate Director Western Sydney leads the delivery of Destination NSW’s strategy for Western Sydney, aligned to the NSW Visitor Economy Strategy 2035. This role is responsible for shaping and delivering an Action Plan that supports sustainable visitor growth and achieves agreed targets for the region. Working closely with the Director and…

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The NSW Government has announced $1.5 million in funding to boost regional events that drive visitation, extend overnight stays, and strengthen the local visitor economy.

The Regional Event Fund is now open for events held between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027, offering support across three funding streams:

• Incubator Event Stream: Seed funding…

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The caravan and camping industry is operating in one of the most challenging and fast-moving environments in recent memory. Rising fuel and energy costs, shifting consumer confidence, supply chain pressures, and global uncertainty are being felt differently across every corner of the sector — from parks and dealerships to manufacturers and…

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Green is Our Gold is a shared vision for sustainable tourism that aims to inspire the protection of Australia’s natural wonders, vibrant cultures, and local communities. Tourism and business events organisations of all sizes are invited to get on board, and ensure Australia remains a destination unlike any other for generations to come.

The Green…

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Maranoa Regional Council is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Tourism Officer for Injune QLD.

This role plays an important part in delivering a welcoming and memorable experience for visitors to the region. You will provide high-quality customer service, share local tourism information and support the day-to-day operations of the…

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Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) is a statutory body of the Queensland Government and the State’s lead tourism marketing, destination and experience development and major events agency.

TEQ’s vision is to inspire a global desire for Queensland by showcasing its unique identity through bold world-class marketing and events – driving…

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