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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…
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…
Latest ACT visitor data reveals emerging trends among international and domestic visitors
The latest TRA Visitor Survey to the year ending September 2024 reveals international visitation and spend is on the rise, whilst domestic visitation is starting to stabilise following the rapid post-pandemic growth period. Overall, ACT…
Tourism Industry Support Program Research
The University of Southern Queensland are currently undertaking research to examine the factors that impact Australian tourism SMEs (small-medium enterprises) decision to engage with Government Support Programs, for example, grants, subsidies, business advice, and seminars….
AusTrade in person industry consultations in Canberra for THRIVE 2030
AusTrade want to hear from Industry regarding THRIVE 2030 and the Hon Martin Ferguson AM, former Tourism Minister, will be travelling around Australia to hear from businesses, industry peak bodies and associations. Industry consultations for…
Last chance to have your say on noise reforms for entertainment precincts
The ACT Government wants to hear from you about reforms for noise settings and the management of noise complaints in the City Centre and Gungahlin entertainment precincts. The outcomes of this consultation will help inform…
Latest visitation figures released
In the year ending September 2023, the ACT welcomed 5.68 million visitors, the fourth highest number of visitors in a twelve-month period. During this period, visitor expenditure in Canberra was $3.66 billion, making this the…
Bushfire Survey
You may have seen the ACT Government survey that was sent out this week, in regards to Canberra businesses affected by the impact of bushfires, smoke and the hail event.
Record tourists bring boost to economy
A surge led by Australians visiting Canberra for a holiday has contributed to overnight visitors breaking the 3 million mark for the first time ever along with record expenditure contribution to the ACT economy from…
Floriade breaks attendance record
Floriade has strengthened its position as Australia’s biggest celebration of spring with this year’s event attracting the largest number of attendees in its 32-year history.