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2025 AHA ACT Awards for Excellence
The AHA ACT Awards for Excellence are now open for 2025, including brand-new award categories and a new way to nominate. The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) ACT Awards for Excellence recognise outstanding achievements in the…
Canberra represented at the Australian Tourism Exchange
The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) 2025 in Brisbane has wrapped! VisitCanberra kicked off the week-long annual event with the ATE25 Media Program where the team pitched our capital to more than 80 global media during…
Trade famils showcase autumn in Canberra
VisitCanberra recently hosted 10 enthusiastic Premier Aussie Specialist advisors from the USA and Canada on a 3-night familiarisation in Canberra. The famil was hosted in collaboration with Tourism Australia and Tourism Tasmania, showcasing the ease…
The Canberra Region shone brightly at the recent Australian Tourism Awards in Adelaide, earning 2 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze!
Showcasing the nation’s best tourism businesses, the Australian Tourism Awards honoured achievements across 26 categories. And in an impressive result, the Canberra Region had six of its thirteen national finalists achieve top three status. Gold…
New partnership for excellence in tourism experiences and sustainability
The Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC) and Tourism Australia recently launched a three-year partnership to drive excellence in visitor experiences and sustainable tourism business practices. Through the partnership, Tourism Australia and ATIC will encourage business…
Portable Long Service Leave expansion paused
The expansion of the Portable Long Service Leave Schemes for new industries has been paused to support the hospitality industry, which is experiencing uniquely challenging economic pressures. The pause New industries entering the portable scheme…
December 2024 ACT Visitor Economy Update
The new normal is here, it’s time to look ahead. The pandemic is well behind us, and whilst not everything in tourism and travel is back to the way it once was, many drivers of…
2025 Canberra Visitor Guide now available
The 2025 Canberra Visitor Guide is now available, providing an essential resource for exploring the nation’s capital. This year’s edition features a striking cover showcasing Lindy Lee’s Ouroboros at the National Gallery of Australia, along…
THRIVE 2030: Final Implementation Report – Phase 1 (Recovery)
Austrade’s implementation report on the successful completion of THRIVE 2030 Phase 1 is now available online. THRIVE 2030 is Australia’s national strategy for the long-term sustainable growth of the visitor economy. The THRIVE 2030 Phase 1…
Nominations now OPEN for the 2025 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence
Be part of your industry’s awards program that recognises hospitality and dining excellence throughout Australia. With over 30 restaurant categories and 8 catering categories, we are sure you will find a suitable category or two…