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 | | TOURISM AUSTRALIA UPDATE | | Last night the Federal Government handed down its 2020-21 Budget which included significant support for the tourism industry. Further details on what this means for industry are outlined below. Tourism Australia welcomed the announcement last Friday on the establishment of a Safe Travel Zone with New Zealand (NZ), which will enable NZ citizens and residents to travel to New South Wales and the Northern Territory from Friday 16 October 2020. As things progress, and more states and territories come on-board, Tourism Australia will look for opportunities to highlight the incredible tourism experiences that are on offer to lure as many New Zealanders across the Tasman as we can. We would like to invite you to join our special edition webinar next Tuesday 13 October at 11am, where we will be sharing the latest evolution of our domestic marketing campaign, and we will also be joined by our Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham, who will give an update on the Federal Budget. Register here. Phillipa Harrison | | | | | | |
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| Federal Government hands down budget | | Last night the Federal Government handed down its 2020-21 Budget. The Federal Budget includes $231.6 million for Tourism Australia in 2020-21 to help drive the recovery of tourism industry in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis through targeted and strategic marketing initiatives. The Budget also includes a $250 million investment into regional Australia to encourage more Australians to travel and experience a home-grown holiday. Read more here. | | | | |
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|  | | Tourism Australia Webinar | | The next Tourism Australia webinar will be held on Tuesday 13 October at 11am AEDT. Tourism Australia’s Managing Director, Phillipa Harrison, will give an update on the recently released 8D audio videos and share the latest information on the upcoming domestic campaign. The Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Senator the Hon. Simon Birmingham, will also join the webinar to give an update on the Federal Budget. Register to attend here. | | |  | | New Industry Resources available online | | Tourism Australia’s corporate website has been updated to include a page dedicated to helping industry find information on how to deliver the best experience possible whilst staying safe and working within government guidelines. The latest International Tourism Snapshot has also been updated along with the Travel Sentiment Tracker. The Travel Sentiment Tracker is updated fortnightly and tracks how Australians feel about travelling domestically. | | |
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|  | | Financial support for tourism businesses | | Export Finance Australia is the Government’s export credit agency, which is helping tourism businesses looking for support to navigate the impacts of COVID-19 including accessing working capital, bank guarantees, or a cashflow boost. Businesses can call Export Finance Australia on 1800 093 724 or visit the COVID-19 support page. Some examples of how Export Finance Australia has assisted tourism businesses can be found here. | | |  | | South Australia Tourism Industry Restart Conference | | The Tourism Industry Council South Australia (TiCSA) is holding a state-wide hybrid Tourism Industry Restart Conference on Monday 2 November in 10 locations across South Australia. The program will feature a diverse line-up of engaging and informative speakers and combine in-person networking with digital components. The full-day program will foster industry collaboration and innovation to ensure sustainable growth for the future. | | |
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|  | | ATIC’s COVID Clean program gains global tick | | The Australian Tourism Industry Council’s (ATIC) COVID Clean Practicing Business Program is now recognised by the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) ‘Safe Travels’ stamp. Industry can receive the WTTC ‘Safe Travels’ stamp upon completion of ATIC’s COVID Clean Practicing Business module. The COVID Clean Program is a practical program tourism business can complete to show they are undertaking COVID-clean operations. | | |  | | Crowne Plaza returns to Sydney CBD | | After a 10 year hiatus, the Crowne Plaza returns to the Sydney city. The Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour features 132 guest rooms over 13 storeys and is conveniently located within a short distance to Darling Harbour, Pitt Street Mall and the International Convention Centre. The official opening today celebrated the return of Crowne Plaza to the Sydney CBD and the resilience of the tourism industry. The opening was attended by a number of officials including Tourism Australia Managing Director, Phillipa Harrison. | | |
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|  | | Tasmania’s Mona Foma dates announced for 2021 | | Mona Foma – Mona’s Festival of Music and Art – will go ahead in January 2021 with events in Launceston and Hobart. Taking place over two weekends guests can expect a unique program filled with creativity hosted at quirky venues. Tasmanian artists are expected to headline. The first weekend will be held in Launceston from 15 to 17 January and the second in Hobart from 22 to 24 January. Tickets and program announcements are online at www.monafoma.net.au | | |  | | Crystalbrook’s Flynn set to open in Cairns | | Crystalbrook Collection’s newest Cairns hotel, Flynn, is set to open its doors to guests this November. Located on the Cairns Esplanade boardwalk directly opposite the popular Cairns Lagoon, Flynn’s mission is to entertain. With 311 rooms and suites with views of the Coral Sea, the hotel also features two glass swimming pools that ‘hang’ over a restaurant and night market, a whiskey and wine bar and day spa which will open next year. Opening 10 November 2020, guests can book their ultimate-luxe tropical escape online now. | | |
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|  | | Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary Opens | | A new sanctuary for koalas has opened on New South Wales’ Central Coast. Located at One Mile, the new Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is purpose-built to not only care for sick, injured, and orphaned koalas but also allow visitors the opportunity to see and learn about these iconic native animals in their natural habitat. The new facility includes a visitor centre, koala hospital with state-of-the-art features, café, glamping options for overnight stays and an elevated viewing platform with a treetop perspective into the koala’s natural habitat. Now open, guests can contribute to the preservation of koalas by planning a visit. | | |  | | Ovolo Hotels to go vegetarian for a year | | Ovolo Hotels restaurant and bars are going vegetarian for 365 days. Ovolo is the first hotel group to make such a commitment globally. New refined menus that put the humble vegetable centre plate started being served to guests on 1 October. Inspired by fresh and locally sourced produce, the move looks to cater to a growing number of consumers looking to ethical eating. Ovolo’s Australian venues going vegetarian for a full year include Monster Kitchen & Bar at Ovolo Nishi in Canberra, ZA ZA TA at Ovolo The Valley in Brisbane and Mister Percy at Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour in Sydney. Alibi Bar & Kitchen at Ovolo Woolloomooloo, Australia’s first vegan hotel restaurant, will also remain a plant-based pioneer. | | |
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