Canberra Nara Festival celebrates 25 years is sister city relationship
Celebrate Japanese culture at the stunning 16th annual Canberra Nara Candle Festival on Saturday 27 October between 4 and 9pm.
Royal Australian Mint produces Invictus Games medals
The Royal Australian Mint is the Official Supporter and the Medal supplier of the Invictus Games Sydney 2018. In the lead up to the Games, many talented hands worked to make each gold, silver and…
Countdown to the Canberra Region Tourism Awards ball
Tickets are now on sale for the Canberra Region Tourism Awards’ Masquerade Ball being held in the Hotel Realm’s newly renovated ballroom in November.
Register Now! Industry Briefing: Export Ready Accelerator Program
The Export Ready Accelerator Program provides a learning pathway for tourism businesses who are interested in exploring opportunities in the international tourism sector. You are invited to attend a briefing to hear more about the…
Government support for tourism businesses
Tourism Australia has published a list of Federal Government support available for Australian tourism businesses. Support is available from a range of agencies and includes advisory services, grants, developing export market advice and more.
Big Bash League coming to Canberra
Tickets are on sale tooday for a double-header Big Bash League cricket clash at Manuka Oval on 21 December 2018. Sydney Thunder will take on the Melbourne Stars in Canberra in the KFC Big Bash…
Quinlan named new NPG director
The National Portrait Gallery Board has appointed Karen Quinlan as the incoming Director of the National Portrait Gallery. Karen Quinlan, Director of the Bendigo Art Gallery for the past 18 years will take over from…
Trifecta of Open Days this weekend
Canberra is opening its doors of three of its finest attractions this weekend. Parliament House, the Governor-General’s residence and Tidbinbilla are offering open days for the entire family to enjoy.
Applications are now open for funding under the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF)
The Australian Government has announced a total of $641.6 million over 5 years from 2017-18 to 2021-22 for the program. The BBRF provides organisations with grants for projects that provide economic and social benefits to…
Industry Briefing: Export Ready Accelerator Program
VisitCanberra is partnering with the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) to deliver an Export Ready Accelerator Program for Canberra tourism businesses. Now in its second year, this program will provide a learning pathway for new…