Fifteen local businesses will receive a share of close to $500,000 in funding support under the latest round of the ACT Government’s Tourism Development Fund.
The fund is designed to encourage co-investment in tourism-related infrastructure, products and experiences that can drive economic growth in the ACT and deliver improved visitor experiences, while also enhancing Canberra’s reputation as a tourism destination.
Funding has been provided through the program for projects that assist development of the visitor economy through infrastructure investment in the tourism, hospitality and events sectors.
Recipients from this round include:
- Beltana Farm to develop a shop focused on the truffle industry and other local produce, as well as a training and tasting room to enhance their offer
- Canberra Glassworks to upgrade their public sound system
- National Capital Educational Tourism project for the addition of The Dinosaur Museum and Canberra Glassworks to the Book Canberra Excursions booking platform
- High Country Hikes for the purchase of a vehicle to establish a new walking tour
- Gang Gang Cafe upgraded outdoor dining infrastructure to host live music and cultural events
- Abode – The Apartment Hotel Murrumbateman to develop a conference space
- Yarralumla Play Station to build ‘The Canberra Maze’
- Share-A-Bike to establish a Lakeside Bike Hire pop-up bicycle rental facility
- Wilma for establishment of the new Canberra Region Wine Room
- Australian Outward-Bound Foundation for the purchase of a larger bus for transportation
- Capital Brewing Co. for the enhancement of an outdoor seating structure
- Canberra Racing Club for the installation of Wi-Fi at Thoroughbred Park
- Lunetta Trattoria to establish a Red Hill lookout, ground floor wine bar
- Midnight Hotel to establish the ‘Mark’ brand art hub
- The Truffle Farm to construct an additional Luxury Cabin