| | | | | | | |  | | Indian cricket influencer, Mithali Raj, visits Australia | | Mithali Raj, captain of the Indian women's national Test and One Day International cricket team, is visiting Australia this week ahead of the T20 World Cup women's and men's tournaments in 2020. Mithali will be joined by three Indian media titles as she visits Western Australia, Victoria and New South Wales to experience the game and beyond. They will also be experiencing some of Australia’s best food and drink, wildlife encounters, adventure tours and world-class sporting venues. Tourism Australia has also produced a useful report for the tourism industry on India, including information about the economy, culture, behaviour and how industry can leverage increase their share of business from India. Download the report here. | | | | |
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| |  | | | Philausophy campaign update | | Tourism Australia has released another industry video as part of the Come Live our Philausophy campaign. The video features Georgia Currant from the Maria Island Walk in Tasmania. There are a number of ways to get involved in the campaign, find out how here. |
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| | | |  | | TOURISM AUSTRALIA ATTENDS SIGNATURE TRAVEL NETWORK CONFERENCE | | Tourism Australia attended the annual Signature Travel Network Conference from 2 to 5 December in Las Vegas. The conference brought over 2,400 travel industry professionals together, including Signature Travel Network advisors, managers, agency owners and preferred industry partners. As Signature Travel Network’s longest standing destination partner, Tourism Australia had the opportunity to share the Come Live our Philausophy campaign with delegates. Tourism Australia also conducted individual appointments with travel advisors, hosted a media roundtable and shared the latest destination news with editors from Travel + Leisure, Luxury Travel Advisor, Travel Market Report and more. |
|  | | TASMANIA ON SHOW AT THE WORLD FLY FISHING CHAMPIONSHIPS | | The World Fly Fishing Championships were recently held in Tasmania. Twenty-three countries and 150 of the world’s best anglers competed in challenging conditions over five days in the rivers outside Launceston and in the lakes of the Central Highlands region. Competitors were mesmerised by Tasmania’s rugged landscapes, incredible wildlife and world class trout fishing. Many of the competitors are staying on to explore further. Tourism Australia supported the event through its Great Fishing Adventures of Australia collective. |
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| | | | | | TOURISM AUSTRALIA WINS 2019 NATURE & OUTDOORS DESTINATION AWARD IN CHINA | | Tourism Australia won 2019 Nature & Outdoors Destination of the year at the Voyage Magazine awards in Beijing last week. The 15th annual awards were attended by over 500 travel industry professionals, key opinion leaders and celebrities and provided attendees with the opportunity to exchange ideas and network. Voyage Magazine is one of the most renowned travel lifestyle magazines in China and provides in-depth travel stories and industry insights to the readers. |
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| | | |  | | NEW GREAT WALK SET TO SHOWCASE SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S DIVERSE LANDSCAPES, SA | | Two of South Australia’s great walks have teamed up to create a new eight-day Ranges to River experience, showcasing the best of the Flinders Rangers and Murray River. Connecting the Arkaba Walk and Murray River Walk, the 80km experience is a fully inclusive outback walking journey. Adding a touch of luxury, guests will be immersed in nature as they pass the spectacular River Red Gums and the rolling floodplains of the Murry River as well as enjoying great food, wine and comfortable beds along their journey. Select dates for 2020 are available online now. |
|  | | INK HOTEL MAKES ITS AUSTRALIAN DEBUT IN MELBOURNE, VIC | | Next Story Group have expanded their portfolio with the launch of new property, Ink Hotel Melbourne Southbank. Vibrant, playful and comfortable, the new hotel is perfect for younger travellers with a funky communal area and an engaged team of hosts. With popular restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues nearby, the new 162-room hotel is conveniently positioned to allow guests to make the most of their next trip to Melbourne. Located on City Road in the heart of Melbourne’s Southbank waterfront, Ink Hotel Melbourne Southbank is now taking bookings. |
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| | |  | | THE 2019 PRESIDENTS CUP SWINGS INTO ACTION, VIC | | The 2019 Presidents Cup has officially commenced at the prestigious Royal Melbourne Golf Club. Bringing together the best players from the United States to compete against the top players from across the globe, the 2019 Cup is shaping up to be a thrilling contest for golfing fans. Set to be the biggest tournament in Australia golf this decade, the return of the Cup to Victoria marks the third visit to the state in the biennial event’s 25-year history. Running from 9 to 15 December, it’s not too late to purchase a ticket, with various packages and event options available online. |
|  | | BONDI TO MANLY COASTAL WALK OPENS IN TIME FOR SUMMER, NSW | | More than a year in the making, the Bondi to Manly walking track is now complete and open for business. Encouraging visitors to explore more of Sydney’s stunning coastal scene, the new 80km track links existing coastal and harbour-side walking tracks between Australia’s famous Bondi Beach and Manly Beach. Passing by some of Sydney’s most iconic costal vantage points, choose a portion of the track for a quick coastal fix or divide the experience over multiple days to complete the entire journey. A track map and more information can be found online. |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | AUSTRALIA TOURISM EXCHANGE 2020 | | Exhibitor applications are now open for the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) 2020 International Media Marketplace to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 10 May 2020. Applications close 3 February 2020 – apply now. |
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| | | NEWS IN BRIEF | | In 2018–19, Australia’s tourism investment pipeline comprised 248 projects worth $45.3 billion. Compared with 2017–18, this was an increase of $1.3 billion, and an additional 35 projects. Read Tourism Research Australia’s Tourism Investment Monitor 2019 report to learn more. | | | Western Australia has thrown its support behind Australia's bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Western Australia has signed up to be part of Australia's bid, as well as agreeing to host Australia's men's team, the Socceroos, for at least two matches in 2020 and 2021. | | | | The Port Douglas Daintree region has been awarded the ECO Destination Certification by Ecotourism Australia. The Port Douglas Daintree region is the first region in Australia to be awarded this status. | | |
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