ATEC’s “Host” program re-launched online
ATEC, together with Tourism Australia, are re-launching the popular ‘Host’ market specialist training series. The next program will be India Host and Canberra operators are being offered 10% off the registration fee by using the…
Canberra Region Tourism Conference
Almost 200 industry representatives attended the Canberra Region Tourism Conference on 6 June at the Hyatt Hotel, hosted by VisitCanberra. The conference was themed around “connecting and looking ahead” and saw a number of presentations…
Partnership with Jetstar to drive winter demand
Last week VisitCanberra, partnered with Jetstar on further campaign activity in Brisbane. Showcasing a range of winter experiences and events in Canberra, the campaign aims to support the inaugural Brisbane service and drive demand for the…
Destination marketing activity embraces winter in Canberra
VisitCanberra is continuing its more than campaign across key domestic markets of Sydney, regional New South Wales, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Showcasing winter experiences across the core pillars of arts and culture, food and wine, and…
Industry engagement: Floriade 2022
Floriade, Australia’s Biggest Celebration of Spring will celebrate its 35th year with a return to Commonwealth Park, from Saturday 17 September to Sunday 16 October 2022. The theme this year is the Sounds of Spring, and Floriade will…
Top Tourism Town 2022 Awards nominations open to Canberra Region
The Canberra Region Tourism Industry Council is now calling for nominations for the Canberra Region’s Top Tourism Towns across three categories for 2022. This is the inaugural year the Canberra Region has been involved in…
Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conference in Asia-Pacific (AITCAP) back in May 2022!
Hosted by GetAboutAble, this conference is the perfect opportunity for tourism business to learn more about the accessible and inclusive market which reflects 20 per cent of the population globally. AITCAP helps the tourism industry…
CBR Switched On: ACT’s Economic Development Priorities
The ACT Government has released its priorities for the economic development of the ACT for the coming years to make Canberra an even better place to live, work, visit, study, do business and invest in….
THRIVE 2030 strategy launches
On 25 March, the Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Dan Tehan, launched THRIVE 2030, Australia’s new long-term national strategy to grow the visitor economy. THRIVE 2030 sets an ambitious yet achievable target to regain…
ATE (Australian Tourism Exchange)
VisitCanberra, along with five ACT tourism businesses, will be attending the Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) in May 2022. Hosted by Tourism Australia, ATE is Australia’s largest annual travel and tourism business-to-business event. During the live…