| | | | | | | | |  | | TOURISM AUSTRALIA UPDATE | | Our Tourism industry are the lifeblood of so many communities around the country, and this is particularly so for those towns and communities in regional Australia. Therefore, Tourism Australia was proud to support the ATIC Top Tourism Town Awards held last week at Parliament House in Canberra. This year the Top Tourism Town Award went to Mandurah in Western Australia, the Small Tourism Town Award was taken out by Queenstown in Tasmania, the Tiny Tourism Town Award was awarded to Dwellingup in WA, and Rosanna Angus was named the Top Tour Guide for her work sharing stories of Bardi Jawi culture and the Dreaming stories connected to Sunday Island, off the coast of the Kimberley region in WA. You can read more about the awards and the winners here. This week Friend of Australia Dylan Alcott AO announced the Shift 20 Initiative, focused on increasing disability representation, inclusion and accessibility in Australian advertising. Tourism Australia is a proud founding partner of the initiative alongside some of Australia’s well-known brands. Read more about the initiative below and I encourage you to register for our September Industry Webinar to hear from Dylan firsthand. Phillipa Harrison | | |
| | | | | | Tourism Australia ACTIVITY | | | | | |  | | Tourism Australia joins the Shift 20 Initiative | | Australians with disability make up almost 20 per cent of the population (4.4 million people). Yet in advertising, they are only represented one per cent of the time. The Shift 20 Initiative is a collective of brands working to increase representation of Australians with disability. Tourism Australia as a foundation partner will focus on improving the representation of accessibility and inclusivity in our tourism industry – and demonstrate the positive benefits inclusion of people with disability can have on brand reputation and commercial outcomes. Learn more about the Shift 20 Initiative and how you can get involved here. | | |  | | Register for Tourism Australia’s September Industry Webinar | | Tourism Australia’s September Industry Webinar will take place on Friday, 29 September at 11am AEST. As well as an update from Phillipa Harrison on Tourism Australia’s activities and latest statistics, Dylan Alcott AO will join the webinar. Dylan joined the Destination Australia Conference earlier this year on a panel in relation to accessible and inclusive tourism, which is an area of increasing focus for Tourism Australia and the industry. He will also talk further on the Shift 20 Initiative. Also joining the webinar will be Scott Lovett, Northern Territory’s, Deputy Chief Executive – Tourism, Services and Hospitality. Scott will take part in a discussion around tourism in the Northern Territory, including current challenges and opportunities. Register to join the webinar here. | | | | | | | |  | | Applications closing Australia Marketplace China 2023 | | Australia Marketplace China 2023 (AMC23) will be held from 4 to 6 December 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Henqin, Zhuhai, China. The Australia Premium Showcase China (APSC23) will be held at the same venue on 7 December 2023. The event is an opportunity for representatives from the Australian tourism industry to establish and maintain business relationships with key qualified travel agencies and tour operators from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. It includes two days of pre-scheduled appointments for AMC23, with an additional day of appointments for the APSC23, as well as networking opportunities. Applications to attend close this Friday 22 September. For more information and to apply visit the event website. | | |  | | Celebrate Australia Event with Travel Bulletin | | Last week, the Aussie Specialist team in London hosted a training event in collaboration with trade publication Travel Bulletin at Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking. State partners including Tourism Northern Territory, the South Australian Tourism Commission, Visit Victoria, Tourism Western Australia, Destination New South Wales and Tourism & Events Queensland supported the event, alongside partners including Qantas, Journey Beyond and Prestige Travel. Just over 50 travel agents attended to hear valuable updates from across the country, building their destination knowledge and skillset for selling Australian holidays. | | | | | | | | | |  | | 2023 ATEC Awards for Excellence | | Nominations for the 2023 ATEC Awards for Excellence are now open. The ATEC Awards program is the tourism export sector’s exclusive recognition of contribution and leadership, honouring those individuals who go over and above their own commercial focus and give generously to others and the broader tourism export industry. Nominations close 27 September 2023. For more information and to make a nomination, click here. | | |  | | Free monthly business insights for QLD businesses | | Monthly customer insights and other data about Queensland businesses is now available on a monthly basis for no charge through Tourism & Events Queensland's Best of Queensland Experiences program industry portal. As part of the industry portal launch, any eligible business with an Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) listing can now access monthly insights so businesses can track customer reviews and social engagement and access comparative performance tracking. Find out more here. | | | | | | | | | |  | | Sydney Opera House to celebrate 50 in style this October | | Experience the Sydney Opera House's 50th Birthday Festival this October! This month-long celebration includes world premieres, captivating performances, and free community events, all showcasing the Opera House's rich legacy and future. Be inspired by Quandamooka artist Megan Cope's stunning new public artwork, using over 100,000 kinyingarra shells to honour First Nations storytelling. Enjoy world-class chamber music with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, witness Sydney/Warrane's vibrant spirit on a giant catwalk on the forecourt, and immerse yourself in a dance-theatre masterpiece, Message in a Bottle, featuring Sting's music. Plus, hear from Jan and Lin Utzon about their visionary father, Jørn Utzon. Don't miss the chance to explore the ins and outs of Australia’s most iconic Opera House during the Open House Weekend and indulge in a diverse lineup of concerts, performances, and digital events. | | |  | | The Calile Hotel named No.12 The World’s Best 50 Hotel | | The Calile Hotel has been named No.12 and The Best Hotel in Oceania in the inaugural The World’s 50 Best Hotels awards announced in London this morning, 20 September. The Calile Hotel was the only Australian property to make the list at the invitation-only event. Designed by leading architects Richards & Spence, recognised for defining the look and feel of Brisbane/Meeanjin's James Street precinct – The Calile design embraces and advances an established tropical vernacular with the elevated light green stone-tiled pool and leafy pool terrace, outdoor dining, cabanas and sun lounges, key to embracing the climate. The World’s 50 Best Hotels list was created by The World’s 50 Best Hotels Academy, an influential group of more than 580 independent leaders, each selected for their expert opinion of the international hotel scene. | | | | | | | |  | | Stage set for Melbourne/Narrm’s famed Fashion Week this October | | Unexpected and impressive locations will once again be transformed into spectacular runways and experiences as Melbourne Fashion Week (M/FW) takes over the city from October 23-29. From sleek high rises and underground gems to Melbourne/Narrm’s famous laneways and centres, the M/FW program will come to life through several multi-sensory and immersive fashion experiences, shining a light on Melbourne’s renowned fashion scene, featuring designers including JASONGRECH, J’Aton, KUWAII, AJE, Ngali and Arnsdorf. Speaking events with experts, hands-on workshops, pop-up fashion moments, exhibits and more, will also be taking place to tantalise fashion lovers. | | |  | | Stage one of Kirra Point Precinct launches in Gold Coast | | KTQ Group have unveiled plans for the first stage of its highly-anticipated Kirra Point Precinct, launching two of the most exciting hospitality destinations to hit the Southern Gold Coast. Located directly opposite the beach, Kirra Beach Hotel and Kirra Beach House will both open this November and are set to become major draw cards for both locals and visitors who are keen to drink in the magic of Kirra. Opening its doors on Wednesday 8 November, the revitalised Kirra Beach Hotel, will continue to be a friendly, no-fuss favourite and honouring the fabric of its past. Then, opening mid-November, Kirra Beach House will sit directly above Kirra Beach Hotel on the second level, a magnificent, 1200 sqm elevated beachfront dining, drinking and event destination. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | s |
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