| | | | | | | | | | TOURISM AUSTRALIA UPDATE | | Yesterday marked 100 days to go until the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™. The event has the potential to deliver significant benefits to the tourism industry, both immediate and longer term, and is a terrific opportunity to present Australia as a warm and welcoming destination to the world. Set to draw in an audience of more than one billion viewers, the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ is not only an opportunity for Australia to invite the world to visit and discover a wealth of unique tourism destinations and experiences, but it is also a moment to show the world just how proud Australian's are of our sporting culture - which can be found in every corner of the country. In other news, seller applications to attend Tourism Australia's, Australia Marketplace South East Asia and Australia Marketplace India opened last week. Find out more about these events below. | |
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| | | | Applications open to attend Australia Marketplace South East Asia and India 2023 | | Seller applications are open to attend Australia Marketplace South East Asia 2023 and Australia Marketplace India 2023. Australia Marketplace South East Asia 2023 will take place in Singapore from 19 to 21 July 2023 and Australia Marketplace India 2023 will take place in Bengaluru, India from 23 to27 July. Each event will include two and a half days of pre-scheduled appointments between buyers and sellers as well as networking opportunities. The events will provide an opportunity for the Australian tourism industry to build relationships with product planners and travel decision makers from Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia for the South East Asia event and India for the Indian event. Separate applications must be completed for each event with applications closing on Friday 12 May 2023. |
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| | | | | Product Development Forum in Singapore | | Thirty-nine Singapore trade partners attended a recent Product Development Forum, aimed to provide an update on the latest tourism developments in Australia and further enhance their product knowledge by equipping the agents with new product ideas and the tools to develop innovative, creative holiday itineraries. The event included an update on the upcoming Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE). All eight State and Territoty Tourism Organisations presented updates on their respective states and new products and experiences. Participants provided positive feedback on the session including the interesting ideas presented, how it aided the selection of preferencing for Singapore delegates attending ATE, as well as product development. |
| | | Singapore product planners explore South Australia | | Tourism Australia and the South Australian Tourism Commission recently hosted a familiarisation trip to explore South Australia. Eight Singapore product planners participated in the 6 day/5 night itinerary which provided a taste of what South Australia has to offer. The trip included exploring Adelaide city, Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island with attractions such as Jurlique Farm, Beerenberg Farm, Handorf, Monarto Safari Park, d'Arenberg, Remarkable Rocks, Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island Spirits and many more. The itinerary provided a range of experiences and soft adventures suitable for people of all ages and included inspection of new properties such as EOS Sky city, Sofitel Adelaide and Oceanview Eco Villas. |
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| | | | | | | | ATEC Meeting Place 2023 to take place in South Australia | | Adelaide will host the Australian Tourism Export Council's (ATEC's) Meeting Place 2023. The event will take place from 30 October to 1 November 2023. With event partner South Australian Tourism Commission and supported by Adelaide Airport and the Adelaide Economic Development Agency (a subsidiary of the City of Adelaide), Meeting Place will offer three days of B2B events including Young Industry Leaders presentations, thought leading conference program, industry meetings, networking functions as well as a gala finale event featuring the graduation of ATEC's ELITE Young Leaders program, and ATECs Annual Excellence Awards. |
| | | Australian Regional Tourism Convention 2023 | | Earlybird registration has opened for the 2023 Australian Regional Tourism Convention. The event will take place in Newcastle, New South Wales from 10 to 12 October 2023. The theme of the event is 'Creating the Regional Visitor Economy of the Future'. The three-day program includes a welcome reception followed by the two-day convention, with a convention dinner taking place on the final night. The Convention is a must-attend event for anyone who wishes to contribute to the future of regional tourism in Australia and is tailored for all sectors of the tourism industry. It is a great networking opportunity and forum to exchange ideas about ways to grow a sustainable regional destination and to showcase best practice success. Find out more and register here. |
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| | | | | First Nations Tourism Mentoring Program application deadline extended | | The First Nations Tourism Mentoring Program (FNTMP) will provide First Nations tourism businesses around Australia with access to free, tailored and one-on-one mentoring services from experienced tourism industry professionals. The objective of the FNTMP is to strengthen the economic participation of First Nations people in the Australian tourism industry and support First Nations tourism businesses to take advantage of the growing interest and demand from domestic and international visitors. The deadline for experienced First Nations tourism industry professionals and/or community leaders to apply to be mentors has been extended to 28 April. Learn more or submit your expression of interest here. |
| | | National Visitor Survey Results | | The National Visitor Survey (NVS) results for January 2023 have been released along with the NVS for 2022. The NVS results provide statistics on how Australians travel within Australia. The January 2023 results saw domestic overnight trips exceed pre pandemic levels for the first time. Overall, Australian residents took 11 million overnight trips and spent $11.9 billion. View the monthly snapshot for January 2023 here. National Visitor Survey Results for the year 2022 can be downloaded here. |
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| | | | | | The countdown is on – 100 days to go until the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ | | Yesterday, 11 April 2023, marked '100 Days to Go' until the start of the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023™. For the first time, the tournament will head Down Under, when nine amazing Host Cities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand host 32 passionate teams and 64 nail-biting matchups. It's not too late to get in on the action! Single Match Passes for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ will be on sale from 12pm (AEST) on 11 April 2023 with the opening of the Last-Minute Sales Phase. Purchase your tickets and see the Match Schedule here. |
| | | Gordon Ramsey residency to launch in Sydney/Warrane’s Aria in May | | Famed chef and restaurateur, Gordon Ramsay will team up with beloved Australian foodie Matt Moran, for a three-night residency at Aria in Sydney/Warrane. Running from 8 to 10 May, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay comes to Aria will pay homage to the two chefs friendship and showcase the best of Australian seasonal produce prepared by chef patron at London's Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, Matt Ab alongside the award-winning Aria team. Tickets to the 7-course menu feast are on sale 10am Thursday 13 April. |
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| | | | | Warm up this winter with Gutsy Kangaroo Island | | Pack a coat and a beanie, from 8 to 12 June, Gutsy Kangaroo Island will celebrate the producers that call the iconic South Australian island destination home. Across 19 events, the five-day, long weekend winter event will showcase the food and wine culture and creators found around the Island. Key events include: a showcase of fire and feasting at Mulled at The Shy Wren, a retro-style party held by the team at Dudley Wines, the Winter Spirits Feast 2023, dedicated to all things spirits, and the Penny Palooza Recovery Session, which kicks off with a cold-water swim at Penneshaw Beach. |
| | | Sofitel Darling Harbour welcomes unforgettable spa treatment | | Set across two-stories and overlooking Darling Harbour, the new Sofitel SPA is the new wellbeing escape in the heart of Sydney/Warrane. Offering tailored treatments, seven spacious treatment rooms and experiences that go for three to five hours, the Spa boasts an infrared sauna, contemplation deck and relaxation lounge. The Spa's signature offering is the Urban Wellness Escape personalised package which includes suite accommodation, a three-hour spa treatment in Suite for two, private 45 minutes sunrise yoga and meals. |
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