| | | | | | | | |  | | TOURISM AUSTRALIA UPDATE | | As we all know, the best people to sell and promote Australia internationally are those who have actually visited and enjoyed all that we have to offer. Our famils therefore play a critical role in reminding the world that we are open, and of what has changed since people last visited. To that end, from Thursday this week, international business events planners and trade media will begin arriving in various locations around Australia to commence pre famil visits as part of the Business Events Australia Asia Mega Famil Showcase. A delegation of 50 will then travel to Sydney/Warrane on Sunday for the host city component of the program, delivered in partnership with Business Events Sydney. Delegates attending are from key markets in the Asia region, including Greater China, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan and South Korea, and those who didn’t attend the pre-famil, will have the opportunity to visit another destination in Australia as a post famil. This Friday, 31 March at 11am ADT we are holding our next Industry Webinar and I encourage you to attend. If you can’t make the live feed a recording is distributed following the stream. Find out more and register below. Phillipa Harrison | | |
| | | | | | Tourism Australia ACTIVITY | | | | |  | | Register for Tourism Australia’s March Industry Webinar | | Tourism Australia’s next Industry Webinar will be held at 11am ADT this Friday, 31 March. In addition to an update from Tourism Australia’s Managing Director Phillipa Harrison, guests will include Michael Londregan from Virtuoso, with an update on the state of play internationally from his perspective, Lisa McEwen, Head of Content at Vacayit and a participant on the Accessible Panel, will reflect on her time at the recent Destination Australia Conference, and Nicole Mitchell the Executive Officer from Discover Aboriginal Experiences (DAE) to give an update on DAE’s activities and Indigenous tourism more broadly. Register to attend here. | | |  | | Dual naming resource for industry | | Tourism Australia has released a guide for industry to assist when using dual naming. Dual naming is when a confirmed Aboriginal name for a location or geographical feature sits alongside the official English name for the place. It illustrates the custodianship that Aboriginal peoples have had over the Australian continent for tens of thousands of years and highlights areas of cultural significance. In adopting a dual name approach, organisations can play a role in continuing to deepen the knowledge and understanding that all Australians have of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories and cultures. Download the guide here. | | | | | | | | |  | | Banksia Sustainability Award winners | | Established 34 years ago, the Banksia National Sustainability Awards recognise individuals, communities, businesses and government for their innovation and excellence in environmental and social stewardship. This year Passions of Paradise won the Sustainable Tourism Award at the Banksia Awards 2023. Passions of Paradise based at Cairns is an owner-operated tour operator turning tourists into conservationists. See the full list of winners and finalists here. | | |  | | ATEC’s ‘Tourism Trade Ready’ national online training program | | The Australian Tourism Export Council’s (ATEC’s) ‘Tourism Trade Ready’ online training program supported by Tourism Australia provides the fundamental learning and essential resources required to trade effectively with the domestic and international marketplace. The training program is for both new entrants to market, and existing tourism operators looking to refresh and upskill. Developed by industry, for industry the learning is complemented with case studies, videos and quotes. Registration includes access to the Australian Tourism Toolkit, your essential guide to tourism in Australia. Learn more and to register here. For enquiries, email: training@atec.net.au | | | | | | | |  | | Queensland accessible tourism funds | | Applications for three accessible tourism funds are open for Queensland industry. The Accessible Tourism Infrastructure Grant provides funding support for sole traders, small and medium size tourism and events businesses to improve tourism and events infrastructure and accessibility. The Boosting Accessible Tourism Experiences Grant provides funding support for sole traders and small tourism and events businesses to develop and/or enhance accessibility. The third grant, the Accessible Tourism Enablers Grant, supports peak not-for-profit accessible and disability-specific service organisations to develop and/or enhance products and services for use by tourism and event businesses. | | |  | | Becoming a Tour Guide Course | | Savannah Guides has launched a new online course for people considering tour guiding as a new career. Becoming a Tour Guide takes approximately three hours to complete and describes generic guiding roles and responsibilities as well as basic lessons in customer service, communication techniques and guest management. The course is valuable for individuals looking to enter the industry as well as operators who can direct job applicants to the course as a step in their understanding. Savannah Guides invites destinations and operators to discuss partnerships to develop tailored online courses. Please contact Russell Boswell at info@savannah-guides.com.au | | | | | | | | |  | | Melbourne/Narrm welcomes the premium Ritz-Carlton hotel precinct | | Marriott Bonvoy’s The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, has opened in the city centre of Melbourne/Narrm. An oasis of luxury, the signature hotel soars 80 storeys above the city and features 257 guestrooms, a spectacular Sky Lobby Reception on Level 80 and signature restaurant Atria, also located on level 80. Guests can find urban respite at The Ritz-Carlton Spa, while the sophisticated The Ritz-Carlton Grand Ballroom boasts room for up to 550 guests. The hotel’s elegant spaces have been designed by Australian architects Cottee Parker. | | |  | | The Rocks’ Ploos celebrates Orthodox Easter on 16 April | | Sydney/Warrane’s prime waterfront dining venue in The Rocks, Ploos will celebrate Orthodox Easter with a decadent Pascha (Easter) lunch menu for 16 April. Designed by celebrated head chef Peter Conistis, the Greek multi-course menu celebrates Conistis’ Greek heritage while heroing local produce. The menu includes halloumi with roast quince, Kontosouvli, rotisserie style suckling lamb and chocolate on chocolate ruffle pie with kaimaki ice cream to finish. | | | | | | | |  | | Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre unpacks new shopping experiences | | Waterfront outlet shopping destination in Sydney/Warrane, Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre has launched a new series of shopper experiences. Home to storefronts for over 120 of the biggest local and international designer brands, Birkenhead Point has unveiled the three-hour Shop + Lunch which includes a welcome drink and special gift on arrival as well as access to Birkenhead Pont’s exclusive Guest Services Lounge. The centre will also host the Shop + High Tea experience where guests can enjoy high tea at Café Birkenhead before embarking on a shopping experience | | |  | | Food and drink showcase, Tasting Australia to launch in SA in a month | | Tasting Australia will commence across Adelaide/Tarntanya and greater South Australia in under a month. Running from 28 April to 7 May, the program of tasting adventures includes a Chef’s Table masterclass with Darren Robertson (Three Blue Ducks) and Big Sam Young (S’more), a Flavours of the Market showcase at the Adelaide Central Market, a Cocktail Sensations Class at Sol’s Rooftop, and the Tasting Australia Airlines program featuring trips to Kangaroo Island and the Flinders Ranges. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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