New report calls for more tourist infrastructure
A new industry report calls for the introduction of a new Opal Card for tourists and building new rail infrastructure to Bondi, Badgerys Creek and the Bays Precinct
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Tourism quango saved from extinction
Trade bodies ATEC and TTF are among those claiming credit for a victory in the fight to save the quango, the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC) Board from abolition.
Read moreBaird government to deliver tourism plan; now Labor should follow, says TTF
The Baird government’s agreement to develop a combined tourism and transport strategy. that “will mean the needs of visitors to New South Wales will be core to the future of transport and infrastructure development,” has come in for praise from the trade body that lays claim to suggesting it.
Read morePlea to improve NSW transport planning
Tourist industry bosses say the NSW government should be doing more to integrate tourism and transport planning.
Read moreProsperous New Year but government still acting the goat on visas
Thursday’s Chinese New Year has been hailed as having provided a boon to the Australian tourist industry but more should be done to encourage Asian visitors.
Read moreBaird government boosts NSW tourism budget
The Baird Government committed an additional $123.35 million in funding to help New South Wales secure more major events and boost visitor expenditure by an estimated $481 million
Read moreTTF releases key strategy documents
TTF has released its tourism priorities document, Queensland Tourism: Backing Our Strengths – An Agenda for the Queensland Government, which details the key projects and investments it says are required to ensure the state’s tourism industry continues to grow.
Read moreJohn Lee to leave Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF)
John Lee is stepping down after two years as Chief Executive of peak industry association, Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF).
Read moreATEC Backpacker & Youth Industry Conference line up released
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) and the Backpacker & Youth Tourism Advisory Panel (BYTAP) have announced the full programme
Read moreLondon voted Europe’s easiest city to get around
London is the easiest city to get around, according to a survey of travellers compiled by the travel advice firm,
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