'Atrocious timing' of COVID-19 means some northern WA tourism businesses may not survive
4 years, 8 months ago

'Atrocious timing' of COVID-19 means some northern WA tourism businesses may not survive

ABC  

Tourism operators in Western Australia's north are facing "18 months of pain" with concerns the coronavirus pandemic could lead to bankruptcies and the crippling of popular tourist towns. Key points: The COVID-19 pandemic hit Australia just as the northern tourist season would normally be starting Kimberley tourism operators say they are looking at up to 18 months without any income The State Government says it understands the challenges and support is available While southern tourism operators were coming off their profitable summer months, the COVID-19 lockdown happened as northern businesses were about to reopen for their annual peak season — the time of year when tourists head north chasing the winter sun. "Business owners are just overwhelmed by the situation and that's a real concern that 50 per cent of businesses had not yet found out what support relief or stimulus they were eligible for," Ms Prodonovich said. "The State Government has established a dedicated Industry Support Team within Tourism WA to assist operators to access state and federal assistance packages," Mr Papalia said.

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Post-pandemic boom as international tourists now spending the most since COVID

ABC  

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Queensland businesses on edge as COVID-19 spreads despite 'relatively strong' holiday season
3 years ago

Queensland businesses on edge as COVID-19 spreads despite 'relatively strong' holiday season

ABC  

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Queensland and federal governments announce joint $600m COVID-19 business package
3 years, 4 months ago

Queensland and federal governments announce joint $600m COVID-19 business package

ABC  

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Tourist numbers slump to Far West NSW with Sydney's COVID crisis
3 years, 5 months ago

Tourist numbers slump to Far West NSW with Sydney's COVID crisis

ABC  

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Covid-19 Effect: No Formal Study Yet, but Indications of Major Revenue Loss, Says Tourism Ministry
4 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19 Effect: No Formal Study Yet, but Indications of Major Revenue Loss, Says Tourism Ministry

News 18  

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Tourism operators and the Government want to give you a 'kick up the bum' to rethink your holidays during coronavirus
4 years, 4 months ago

Tourism operators and the Government want to give you a 'kick up the bum' to rethink your holidays during coronavirus

ABC  

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COVID-19 drives $40million hole in Northern Territory tourism revenue for March alone
4 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 drives $40million hole in Northern Territory tourism revenue for March alone

ABC  

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Victorian ski resorts restrict Melbourne holidaymakers amid coronavirus outbreak
4 years, 6 months ago

Victorian ski resorts restrict Melbourne holidaymakers amid coronavirus outbreak

ABC  

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New Victorian COVID-19 outbreak sets back Riverina tourism businesses recovery of grey nomad market
4 years, 6 months ago

New Victorian COVID-19 outbreak sets back Riverina tourism businesses recovery of grey nomad market

ABC  

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Can Goa’s Tourism Industry Survive the Coronavirus Pandemic?
4 years, 6 months ago

Can Goa’s Tourism Industry Survive the Coronavirus Pandemic?

The Quint  

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Snow season welcomes tourists after bushfires and coronavirus pushed them away
4 years, 6 months ago

Snow season welcomes tourists after bushfires and coronavirus pushed them away

ABC  

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Full picture of WA tourism fallout from coronavirus pandemic becoming clear
4 years, 6 months ago

Full picture of WA tourism fallout from coronavirus pandemic becoming clear

ABC  

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WA relaunches tourism campaign amid coronavirus pandemic, but hard border to stay
4 years, 7 months ago

WA relaunches tourism campaign amid coronavirus pandemic, but hard border to stay

ABC  

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Coronavirus WA regional border restrictions to be lifted this Friday except for the Kimberley
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus WA regional border restrictions to be lifted this Friday except for the Kimberley

ABC  

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Tourism vendors warn easing coronavirus travel restrictions puts communities at risk
4 years, 7 months ago

Tourism vendors warn easing coronavirus travel restrictions puts communities at risk

ABC  

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Tourism operators preparing to adapt as coronavirus restrictions ease
4 years, 7 months ago

Tourism operators preparing to adapt as coronavirus restrictions ease

ABC  

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Coronavirus concerns will keep Queensland border closed indefinitely, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk insists
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus concerns will keep Queensland border closed indefinitely, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk insists

ABC  

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Coronavirus crisis prompts $14.4 million tourism relief package to help WA businesses survive
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus crisis prompts $14.4 million tourism relief package to help WA businesses survive

ABC  

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WA prepares to relax coronavirus restrictions despite recording first COVID-19 case in nine days
4 years, 8 months ago

WA prepares to relax coronavirus restrictions despite recording first COVID-19 case in nine days

ABC  

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COVID-19 | Post-pandemic, India’s tourism sector stares at 70% job loss
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 | Post-pandemic, India’s tourism sector stares at 70% job loss

The Hindu  

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Tourism hotspots divided over visitors as coronavirus casts a shadow over Easter holiday
4 years, 9 months ago

Tourism hotspots divided over visitors as coronavirus casts a shadow over Easter holiday

ABC  

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Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak delivers a huge hit to tourism, estimated to be $250 million in WA
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak delivers a huge hit to tourism, estimated to be $250 million in WA

ABC  

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Coronavirus starts to hit WA tourism sector as China visitor numbers drop off
4 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus starts to hit WA tourism sector as China visitor numbers drop off

ABC  

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