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…
Free Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecards for Industry
As part of VisitCanberra’s commitment to promote sustainability, we are providing a limited number of free Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecards, developed by Ecotourism Australia, a leading authority in sustainable and ecotourism practices nationwide. This program empowers…
VisitCanberra campaign live across India
Last month, VisitCanberra kicked off its second brand campaign in India to promote Canberra as a different kind of capital, targeting Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. The campaign is designed to strengthen awareness of the ACT…
Jetty gets boost with grant money – Apply now!
Local tourism and hospitality operators can now apply for funding through the ACT Government’s Tourism Product Development Fund. Providing a total funding of $500,000 for infrastructure projects and/or experiences that attract more visitors and enhance…
SKAL February Breakfast Meeting
SKAL International Canberra invites you to breakfast amongst the gum trees at Alivio Tourist Park, O’Connor. Welcoming special guest Scott Sadler AM for an update on happenings at National Arboretum Canberra and University of Canberra…
Tourism Industry Briefing Presentations
Thank you to more than 245 people who attended VisitCanberra’s Tourism Industry Briefing at the at the National Film and Sound Archive. The briefing provided an invaluable opportunity to connect with colleagues and gain insights…
Latest tourism visitor and spend results show strong visitation and spend figures
For the year ending June 2023, we welcomed 5.48 million visitors to the ACT. The total visitor numbers have surged to 89% of pre-Covid levels, showcasing the resilience and growth of our local industry and…
Canberra and Region Tourism Industry Briefing
Registrations are open for the Tourism Industry Briefing to be held at National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) on 26 October 2023 (9am to 12pm). Join us to connect with industry colleagues and gain insights…
Premier Aussie Specialist Famil in Canberra
Six Australian Premier Aussie Specialists, along with Tourism Australia’s domestic trainer, spent four wonderful days in the nation’s capital from 18 – 21 September 2023. A private tour of Floriade by head gardener, Tim, set…
Visitor engagement with the arts + Creative Australia Audience Outlook Monitor report
VisitCanberra recently presented the latest arts visitor engagement figures and a summary of Creative Australia’s Audience Outlook Monitor report to the Arts and Culture sector at the National Portrait Gallery. With 1 in 3 visitors…