| | | | | | | |  | | TOURISM AUSTRALIA UPDATE | | As restrictions ease in New South Wales (NSW) this week, it is a big step forward for the state’s hospitality and tourism operators and the path to reopening becomes clearer. I appreciate that, with Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory still in lockdown, and lots of barriers to free travel still to be overcome, we aren’t through this yet, but it feels like a great step. There are more and more positive milestones being reached on the vaccination front, and we heard earlier this week from the Prime Minister that discussions are taking place with the NSW Government to try and bring forward the opening of international travel for NSW to 1 November 2021, and Qantas also announced it will start flying direct from Darwin to London five times a week from 14 November. Tourism Australia’s monthly industry webinar took place last Friday and it included an update on the UK market, Tourism Australia’s activity in the business events space and our upcoming campaign – the Gift of Travel. A recording of the webinar is available here if you missed it. Phillipa Harrison | | | | | | | | Tourism Australia Activity | |
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| Save the date: Destination Australia 2022 | | Tourism Australia will be hosting the annual Destination Australia conference on Thursday 3 March 2022 at CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park. With Australia’s tourism industry currently facing its most challenging year ever, the 2022 Destination Australia conference will inspire industry to rebuild bigger and better, with high profile speakers discussing lessons learnt, sharing future focused trends and highlighting emerging opportunities. Destination Australia will also be offered online for those unable to attend in person. Registrations will open in the coming months, stay tuned for details. | | | | | | |  | | Spreading the Australia message at the Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum | | Over 100 travel sellers from the United States met with Tourism Australia at the Las Vegas Travel Agent Forum from 26 to 29 September. Through small group roundtable presentations and one-on-one appointments, advisors learned about the relaunched Aussie Specialist Program, the progress of Australia’s National Plan for Reopening, and why There’s Nothing Like Australia. The forum allowed Tourism Australia to create new relationships with advisors of all experience levels, niche focuses, and client interests as Australia moves closer to reopening. | | |  | | Give the gift of travel | | Tourism Australia will be launching the next iteration of its Holiday Here This Year campaign later this month. The campaign will encourage Australians to give the gift of travel this holiday season and will highlight the depth and breadth of Australian tourism experiences that can easily be given as gifts. For those Australians who aren’t in a position to take a holiday, the campaign encourages them to plan for life beyond the lockdowns and border closures. Tourism Australia encourages all industry to get behind the campaign and share the gifting message in their own channels using the new industry toolkit. Find out more about the campaign and download the toolkit here. | | |
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| Sustainability support for QLD businesses | | In Queensland, there are a number of programs that may be of interest to tourism operators working to make their businesses more sustainable from an environmental, community and profitability perspective. These include: Government Departments and Agencies Advice, Grants, Programs and Tools This is not a definitive list, but aims to provide some guidance on what can be time-consuming research. Find out more about Tourism Australia’s approach to sustainability here. | | | | | | | | |  | | Yarra Valley winery Dominique Portet, has joined Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia | | Bespoke Yarra Valley winery and cellar door, Dominique Portet, has been hand-selected to join the prestigious selection of premium winery offerings as part of the Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia. Although young, the winery pays homage to its European history across its cellar door and bistro, which are uniquely completed with design elements that reflect the French heritage of the Portet family. In celebration of their inclusion in the list of Australian wineries, the Coldstream based winemakers have launched two new experiences for travellers. Le Tour de Rose and the Andre Experience each allow visitors to explore the estate’s ten generation long wine making legacy through an exploration of the winery’s mechanics and vintages achieved under the leadership of chief winemaker and custodian, Ben Portet. For more information visit the Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia website. | | |  | | Wolgan Valley retreat re-opens with bespoke culinary experience | | Country New South Wales based ultra-luxury resort and retreat, Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, has announced a new partnership with the team from The Bentley Group. Announced ahead of the retreat’s reopening in late October, the partnership will see Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley introduce a bespoke new food and wine experience. The brains behind such restaurant behemoths as Monopole and Yellow, Bentley’s owners Brent Savage and Nick Hildebrandt have devised a new culinary and wine offering that will allow guests to explore the tastes of the region through the new Wolgan by Bentley menus. In addition to trialling the new menu, guests at One&Only will be able to bathe in the ambience of accommodation in a Heritage Villa, a private heated pool, locally sourced produce and two organised nature activities each day. For more information on the new partnership visit the website. | | |
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| | | | |  | | NSW Central Coast wildlife park launches raft of new experiences | | Walkabout Park Wildlife Sanctuary in Calga, on the New South Wales Central Coast, is welcoming back domestic visitors with a range of new experiences that will encourage visitors to get up close and personal with the centre’s vibrant family of meerkats. The Meet the Meerkats experience comes following the introduction of the species to the park earlier this year. There are a range of offerings available for intrigued meerkat watchers, including the 10-minute Meerkat Speed Date, a 20-minute Meet the Meerkats or a 30-minute ‘Meerkat Magic’ encounter. Guests at the Walkabout Park Wildlife Sanctuary can elevate their on-site experience by spending a night in one of the provider’s safari tents or indoor cabins and join in on a Wild Night Out tour to see Australian wildlife in their native habitats. For more information visit the website. | | |  | | Arbory Afloat announces return to Melbourne’s Yarra River for sixth season | | The Yarra River will come to life this summer with Melbourne’s Arbory Afloat announcing plans to set sail again on 26 October. Launching its sixth season on Melbourne’s central river, this year’s Arbory Afloat pays homage to Turkey’s Turquoise Coast. In line with the Victorian government's lockdown re-opening roadmap, the floating bar and eatery will burst to life with a relaxing fit out which will include tasselled umbrellas, olive trees and thatched roofing. The pontoon’s executive chef Nick Bennett has devised a menu that will draw on the Mediterranean theme to include moreish pizzas and a selection of eight house-mixed summer cocktails. The venue’s day beds and cabanas are available for bookings, with walk-in capacity limited. For more information and to book visit the website. | | |
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