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 | | TOURISM AUSTRALIA UPDATE | | Last week was a big week for tourism news with the launch of the Business Events Grant Program, the release of the latest domestic tourism data and of course the launch of our Australian COVID Travel Portal. The data released by Tourism Research Australia was encouraging and clearly demonstrated how much pent up demand there is for domestic travel, with more than 5.4 million domestic visitors travelling throughout Australia. The majority of these visitors travelled intrastate to regional locations which is fantastic to see and now that we have a clearer plan for reopening state borders, I know many people are already considering/ putting in place their summer holiday travel plans. The Australian COVID Travel Portal is a tool we have created to let travellers know it’s safe to travel and show how the Australian tourism industry is putting in place the highest standards and stringent COVIDSafe measures to ensure their wellbeing and safety at every point in the customer journey. Read more about the Portal below. Phillipa Harrison | | |
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|  | | Australian COVID Travel Portal | | Tourism Australia has launched a new ‘Australian COVID Travel Portal', which brings together key safety information, travel restrictions and guidelines from across the country to help make travel planning easier. Both travellers and operators are able to access up-to-date travel information in one centralised resource, consolidating content currently being provided by each of Australia’s states and territories as they reopen in different ways. The new site includes the latest status of all state and territory borders and associated travel restrictions, relevant information on transport, hotels and accommodation, activities and experiences, as well as health and safety tips. |
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|  | | Australia connects with the next generation of travel advisors | | Tourism Australia recently met with 130 American travel advisors at the virtual Future Leaders in Travel Retreat. Advisors heard about the benefits of the Aussie Specialist Program, attended a workshop on Australia's "Wonderful Wildlife", and met with Aussie Specialist Trainer Brianna McCarthy. The closing event concluded with a viewing of the "With Love from Aus" video. The annual event is organised by travel trade publication Travel Age West and attracts advisors in the early stages of their careers who seek to increase their destination knowledge and sharpen their sales skills. |
|  | | Australia Marketplace Online - China | | Applications to attend Australia Marketplace Online - China are closing this Friday 18 September. The virtual event will be held from 1 to 2 December 2020 and will take place online this year in a revised virtual format. The virtual event will provide an opportunity for participating Australian tourism operators to establish and maintain business relationships with qualified travel agencies and tour operators from Greater China. Please visit Australia Marketplace Online - China for more information and to submit your application. |
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|  | | Kimberley included in top places to visit in 2021 list by Condé Nast Traveller | | The Kimberley has featured in Condé Nast Traveller’s list of 21 places to visit in 2021. Supported by Tourism Australia and Tourism Western Australia, the online feature will also be shared via their newsletter and social channels. Condé Nast Traveller is one of the world’s most influential luxury travel outlets and the inclusion will help to keep Australia top of mind for British consumers and encourage them to keep dreaming of travelling to Australia. |
|  | | Tourism Australia attends virtual premium event in Germany | | Tourism Australia in Germany recently attended Loop Online, the first virtual trade event organised by premium tourism specialist, Lobster Experience. During the two-day event the Signature Experiences of Australia were featured with great success. Over 25 appointments were held, and new contacts were made with German trade and media representatives. |
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|  | | Business Events Grants Program | | The Australian Government has announced a $50 million Business Events Grants Program. This is part of the $1 billion Relief and Recovery Fund which is providing assistance to sectors, regions and communities disproportionately affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19. The program will be administered through the Australian Government’s Business Grants Hub, with guidelines developed in consultation with government and industry stakeholders. |
|  | | South Australia announces regional tourism support package | | The South Australian Government has announced a $20 million support package to encourage private investment in demand-driving regional tourism infrastructure and support regional tourism businesses to recover more quickly. Grants from $20,000 to $50,000 are available for new and improved regional accommodation and quality tourism products and experiences. Applications are now open, find out more here. |
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| | | | Tourism Recovery Scenario Survey | | Tourism Research Australia (TRA) in partnership with Monash University is conducting a survey of the tourism industry to develop a range of recovery scenarios for the sector. The survey is designed to gather information from the industry so that TRA may develop a range of plausible recovery scenarios covering the next three years. The scenarios will be available on the TRA website later in the year. Click here if you would like to participate. |
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|  | | Kakadu Bird Week 2020 spreads it wings to go global | | Parks Australia has announced that the annual Kakadu Bird Week will be going ahead in 2020, and this year, guests can join in the activities from anywhere in the world. Guided activities will be available at World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park for locals and visitors and a host of virtual events have been added to the program for guests joining online. Guests will be able to experience the nature within the beautiful park, learn about unique bird species, and enjoy a birdwatching sunset boat ride with local guides upon the Yellow Water Ultimate Bird Lovers Cruise. Kakadu Bird Week 2020 will run from 26 September to 3 October 2020. For further information, visit kakadu.com.au/birdweek. |
|  | | New National Park dedicated to the protection of Koalas | | New South Wales has a new National Park dedicated to protecting koalas for future generations, the Guula Ngurra National Park. Guula Ngurra means 'Koala Country' in the Gundungurra Aboriginal language. The National Park will play an important role in ensuring the future of koalas in the wild. As well as protecting vital koala habitat, the park is home to rare vegetation and many threatened species such as the glossy-black cockatoo. Located about 25 kilometres northwest of Bowral in the Southern Highlands, the 3358-hectare Guula Ngurra National Park is currently closed to the public until building works and campground facilities are completed. |
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|  | | Learn the story behind Tasmania’s Lark Distillery | | Lark Distillery has launched a new ‘Lessons of the Lark’ online series, allowing whiskey fans from around the world to learn and share in the Lark story. With a new online event each month, lessons will introduce viewers to Tasmania, its artisan products and share a special Lark story. The lessons will also feature locals who contribute to Tasmania’s whisky and spirit industry, and the people behind the Lark brand. Hosted via Facebook Live on the Lark Distillery Facebook page, the first session took place on 13 September with a steak and whisky night featuring founder Bill Lark, Australian Test Cricket Captain Tim Paine, award-winning barbecuer Jimi Anderson and Lark Head Distiller, Chris Thomson. |
|  | | New Boardwalk at Murujuga rock art site | | Visitors to Murujuga National Park in the Pilbara, Western Australia now have improved access to viewing culturally significant rock art with a new walking trail and signage. The Ngajarli Trail helps showcase the national park’s array of rock art, with some estimated to be more than 45,000 years old. Interpretive signage has also been added to educate visitors on the cultural importance of the area. The modern infrastructure allows greater access for a wider range of people through tours run by the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation, and other businesses owned by traditional owners. The 700-metre trail is designed for universal access, ensuring this facility can be enjoyed by everyone. |
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