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…
Expressions of Interest – Indigenous Tourism Program at ATE25
Expressions of Interest are now open for participation in an Indigenous Tourism Program at the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE). ATE is the Australian tourism industry’s largest annual business to business event, run by Tourism Australia….
Why a Disability Action and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) is Essential for Tourism Businesses
The ACT Legislative Assembly passed the Disability Inclusion Bill on 29 August 2024, making it a legal requirement for all public sector entities to develop a Disability Action and Inclusion Plan (DAIP). These five-year plans…
Australia Roadshow in India
In February, VisitCanberra joined forces with Tourism Northern Territory and the South Australian Tourism Commission to run an Australia Roadshow in India. It was a packed program including agent training events in Mumbai and Delhi…
TravMedia’s International Media Marketplace Australia
TravMedia’s thirteenth annual International Media Marketplace (IMM) Australia 2025 took place in Sydney from 13-14 February. With more than 450 participants in attendance, the IMM event allows PRs and the travel and tourism industry to…