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Federal Government rolls out $1.4m program to promote careers in tourism across regional NSW

The Government taking a break from some of its pointier issues with…

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The $8 million Government initiative to boost sustainable tourism

Putting $8m into sustainable tourism is a much wiser move than our…

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Dreamtime flaunts Australia’s business events offerings in Adelaide

The dream team has put on Dreamtime. If someone reckons this isn't…

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Government to give $6m in grants to Indigenous tourism

More dosh to prove to international visitors Australia is much more than…

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First Chinese group tour since pandemic arrives in Australia

A few years ago, some weren't confident travel would return to what…

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Government welcomes Chinese tour groups back Down Under

The doors are open to Chinese tour groups! Local koalas and kangaroos…

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New government grants offer $7.5m to address tourism workforce shortages

These funds can help employ more staff, or just get you a…

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Senior travel delegates visit China to launch ‘Come and Say G’Day’ campaign

Like Jesus and his disciples, senior travel delegates are spreading the good…

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Senior travel figures meet with Penny Wong, Don Farrell ahead of the budget

Dean Long and Penny Wong seemed to get along. If this keeps…

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Federal gov launches $10M update for caravan parks to boost regional tourism

Whether you've got fond memories of sitting by the bonfire or the…

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Tourism Australia takes inspiration from Skippy for new campaign

Tourism Australia appears to have ditched the Hemsworths for a new brand…

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AFTA & CATO respond to Ministers’ plan to rebuild tourism sector

Australia's tourism ministers have committed to returning the visitor economy to pre-COIVD…

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Domestic visitor spend exceeds pre-COVID level by $5.7b

Despite these promising numbers, tourism minister Don Farrell has warned there are…

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Tourism Minister to address industry challenges at Jobs Summit

Don Farrell will be kicking off the summit today, tackling tourism's skills…

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Paul Hogan gets top Tourism Australia honour

Hogan was reportedly quite happy with the award, but quietly disappointed that…

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Aussie representatives made their mark at Australia Marketplace North America

Its rumoured that some of the reps spent the whole time warning…

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Tourism Australia to host industry webinar after NZ jaunt with Virtuoso

A lavish dinner with Virtuoso members sounds like a great way to…

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Business Events industry congratulates Minister Farrell

The changing of the guard has been whole-heartedly welcomed by the business…

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Albo officially names Don Farrell as Australia’s new Tourism Minister

Nothing like an awkward selfie with the PM to kick off your…

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Albo officially names Don Farrell as Australia’s new Tourism Minister

Nothing like an awkward selfie with the PM to kick off your…

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“The new ministry is well informed and ready to support tourism’s future”: Peak industry bodies welcome Australia’s new PM

Travel Weekly's editor spent her Sunday morning shushing the cheering crowd at…

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“I’d like to help”: Shadow tourism minister throws support behind travel agents

Gird your loins because Scomo has set a date and the pollies…

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BECA reps meet with federal Opposition to discuss business events recovery

Fed up with the government's approach to recovery, the Business Events Council…

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Travel agency boss urges MPs to encourage booking with an agent

The MD of a South Australian agency recently sat down with some…

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