| | | | | | | |  | | TOURISM AUSTRALIA UPDATE | | As we come off a week of optimism with the opening of international borders, it seems we have some new curveballs to deal with one close to home and the other on the other side of the world but affecting us all. Firstly, the unfolding flood situation in Southeast Queensland and in Northern New South Wales, with the loss of lives, displacement of thousands of people, and costly impacts for residents and businesses. Secondly is the situation unfolding in the Ukraine, and we would also like to acknowledge those and their loved ones who are impacted by this. This week though there have been some positive developments in terms of borders opening and restrictions easing. From this Thursday 3 March the Western Australia border opens allowing for free travel across the country, and New Zealand will ease restrictions on travellers allowing for a freer flow between our two countries. Both are great developments for Australian tourism. This Thursday 3 March seems to be a big day, as Tourism Australia will be holding the 2022 Destination Australia Conference at CENTREPIECE Melbourne. In person registrations have closed however if you would like to attend online you can still register here. Last Friday Tourism Australia held the first Industry Webinar for 2022. If you missed the live webinar you can watch a replay online here. The next webinar will be held on Friday 25 March 2022. Register to attend, here. Phillipa Harrison | | | | | | | | | | | | Tourism Australia Activity | |
| | | | |  | | Spotlight on the Regions – China | | This week, ‘Spotlight on the Regions’ features an interview with Andrew Hogg, Tourism Australia’s Executive General Manager Eastern Markets and Aviation, who shares his insights and observations from the China market, as well as updates on key stakeholders and activities to keep Australia front of mind in-market. Read the update here. | | |  | | Adelaide Industry Briefing and networking event | | Tourism Australia is hosting an industry briefing at Skycity Ballroom, Adelaide on Monday 28 March from 3 to 5pm with a networking function to follow from 5 to 6.30pm. Bede Fennell, EGM Corporate Affairs and Susan Coghill, Chief Marketing Officer at Tourism Australia and other members of the Tourism Australia team will share an update on upcoming international marketing campaigns. Rodney Harrex, Chief Executive at the South Australia Tourism Commission will also share an update. Register to attend. | | |
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| | | | |  | | The Hot List for February | | Tourism Australia has released its latest travel 'Hot List' for February 2022, available now on its corporate site. The guide to the latest news and tourism offerings across the country is updated monthly. The 'Hot List' contains a wrap-up of new places to stay and experiences to enjoy around Australia. Check it out here. | | |  | | Tour bookings up for North American luxury travel advisors | | Tourism Australia met with agency owners, managers and senior executives at luxury travel network Virtuoso’s annual US and Canada forum, last month in Texas. The event brought together 350 attendees from Virtuoso’s agency members and preferred partners. Virtuoso was focused on setting the stage for travel’s recovery by fostering connections, while emphasising the power of partnerships. Travel advisors felt optimistic for what’s to come in 2022 and indicated that advanced tour bookings are up by 35 per cent when compared to January 2020, while on-site bookings are up 20 per cent. | | |
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| | | | |  | | Singapore and Malaysia trade training launched | | Tourism Australia has launched a new series of webinar sessions, titled ‘Australia Welcomes Vaccinated International Travellers’. The webinars are aimed at training trade partners and participants in the Aussie Specialist Program about Australia’s entry requirements and travel protocols. Three training sessions took place in February, with over 1,200 participants demonstrating a rejuvenated interest in Australia. | | |  | | Lunar New Year Celebrations | | Last week Tourism Australia hosted its annual Lunar New Year Luncheon at XOPP in Sydney, welcoming the new lunar year – the year of the Tiger. The event was an opportunity to reconnect with 60 key stakeholders including inbound tour operators, airlines, STO and industry partners. | | |
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| | | | | | | |  | | Queensland and New South Wales flood support | | For those who have been impacted by the current floods in Queensland and New South Wales, information on support and services can be found via the following links. Queensland and New South Wales state support information. Federal government support information can also be found here. | | |  | | Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) B2B event | | Registrations are open for ATEC's first B2B of 2022. The event celebrates the reopening of Australia’s international borders. This event will be hosted from 6 to 7 April on ATEC's virtual event platform and will offer maximum B2B and virtual engagement opportunities for delegates to re-connect. ATEC encourages members to register here. Find out more about becoming a member and ATEC’s events here. Registrations close 6 March. | | |
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| | | | |  | | Coral nurture program achieves unprecedented success | | The Coral Nurture Program has delivered coral restoration at a scale never seen before on the Great Barrier Reef with more than 70,000 coral fragments planted across 27 sites and an average 85 percent survival rate. A partnership between the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, the four-year program is a joint partnership between University of Technology Sydney (UTS) scientists and the Port Douglas-based Wavelength Reef Cruises. Find out more here. | | |  | | South Australian Tourism Commission case study released | | The South Australian Tourism Commission has launched a case study series to tell the stories of its resilient tourism operators. Tourism Trailblazers highlights operators across South Australia who have innovated and adapted their businesses over the past two years to create opportunities. The series aims to inspire by showing passionate tourism operators who are reimagining their business strategies to not only survive but thrive. Read more here. | | |
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| | | | | |  | | K’gari Adventures rebrands to showcase world’s largest sand island | | The newly branded immersive tour operator K’gari Fraser Island Adventures has launched a new suite of offerings which combine the relaxation and adventure experiences that are synonymous with the iconic Queensland island. New offerings include the four-day Family Adventure Tours which allow up to 18 people to explore the wonders of the world’s largest sand island through family-friendly activities such as sandboarding, floating down Eli Creek and swimming in Champagne Pools. Additional new K’gari Fraser Island Adventures tours include three-day Glamping Escapes and the sustainably focused Eco Warrior Experiences. | | |  | | Peninsula Hot Springs to host unique wellness festival in April | | One of the Mornington Peninsula’s leading wellness destinations, Peninsula Hot Springs, will host the inaugural Awaken Festival from Saturday 2 April to Sunday 3 April 2022. In addition to providing full access to the geothermal mineral springs, Awaken Festival provides an opportunity to gather in unity and celebration. The immersive wellness weekend festival will present an inspiring line-up of conscious musicians, visual artists, yoga teachers, indigenous wisdom keepers, wellness experts, and more. Guests will be nourished with a replenishing menu designed by the licensed Spa Dreaming Centre Dining Room. | | |
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| | | | |  | | Tour operator celebrates whale sharks return to Ningaloo Reef | | The annual migration whale sharks to Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia has begun. In line with the return of the gentle giants, Ningaloo Discovery has relaunched its Whale Shark Swim Tour. The full day tour blends eco-friendliness and luxury, to offer adventure-seekers a memorable experience on the World Heritage Listed reef. Tour operators in Exmouth and Coral Bay will commence operations from mid-March. The return of the whale starks to the region comes after a monumental 2021 season which saw a record 34,000 visitors travelled to Ningaloo Reef to swim with whale sharks. | | |  | | Laneway bar and eatery, Bar Mammoni opens in Sydney | | The team behind Sydney’s recently launched Hinchcliff House, House Made Hospitality, have opened laneway bar and eatery Bar Mammoni. An all-day venue akin to those found throughout Italy, Bar Mammoni offers coffees and pastries in the morning and laneway snacks and cocktails come Aperitivo hour. Jonny Pisanelli from Abbots and Kinney in Adelaide will be taking charge of the viennoiserie while Jason Duncan has joined the venue as Head Chef. Bar Mammoni’s menu includes highlights such as mortadella and whipped ricotta cro-sando and a lobster roll bruschetta. | | |
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