Articles for Tourism Businesses

Australian cheap flights deal leaves WA out in the cold, tourism council says
3 years, 9 months ago

Australian cheap flights deal leaves WA out in the cold, tourism council says

ABC  

Western Australia's Tourism Council has slammed the Federal Government's plan to slash selected domestic airfares as a "devastating blow" to the WA tourism industry. Key points: Evan Hall says tourists will be drawn away from WA and jobs lost Broome is the only discounted tourist destination in the state Mark McGowan says WA's hard border policy will remain The tourism …

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JobKeeper end fuels concerns for Queensland tourism operators facing an uncertain economic future
3 years, 10 months ago

JobKeeper end fuels concerns for Queensland tourism operators facing an uncertain economic future

ABC  

Peter McLeay stands in his nearly empty hostel in the middle of Cairns. "Normally it is a fairly successful business, but we are down to about 10 to 20 per cent occupancy," he told The Drum. "A lot of businesses are in the vicinity of … 70 to 90 per cent down on the previous year," said CaPTA's director of …

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The JobKeeper program ends soon. Here's what could replace it
3 years, 10 months ago

The JobKeeper program ends soon. Here's what could replace it

ABC  

With the JobKeeper payments due to finish at the end of March, economists and hard-hit industries are pitching their ideas for what should replace the wage subsidy. Unlike JobKeeper, it's not linked to businesses keeping employees, but rather the money would go to businesses that already have bank loans they are struggling to pay back for COVID-related reasons. "This gives …

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Tourism industry says 'immediate' help needed from WA Government
3 years, 10 months ago

Tourism industry says 'immediate' help needed from WA Government

ABC  

Labor's pre-election tourism pledge has left the state's peak industry body wanting, at a time it says many Western Australian business owners are on their knees. Key points: The tourism industry wants $50 million for COVID-affected firms Premier Mark McGowan says the industry needs to "talk itself up" more Labor has pledged to build an Aboriginal Cultural Centre if re-elected …

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Travel bug hits people, digital skills to boost recovery: Google
4 years, 3 months ago

Travel bug hits people, digital skills to boost recovery: Google

India TV News  

After living months in isolation during the pandemic, the travel bug has hit millions of people and according to Google, 45 per cent of the top 100 questions related to travel in Search focused on the impact of Covid-19 and the desire to travel as safely and as soon as possible. "World Tourism day is coming up on September 27, …

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Coronavirus: Gamble for Boris Johnson as he announces risky relaxation of lockdown restrictions
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus: Gamble for Boris Johnson as he announces risky relaxation of lockdown restrictions

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The announcement comes amid continuing disagreement among scientists about the safety of lifting lockdown measures, …

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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  

No-one has to tell Swan Valley beekeeper Rupert Phillips the coronavirus outbreak has stripped an estimated $250 million of tourist business out of WA so far — he just has to look around his quiet store. Key points: The outbreak has exacerbated an already difficult season for tourism Businesses particularly geared to the Chinese market have been hit hardest The …

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Crocodiles found shot dead on banks of Adelaide River horrify tourists
5 years, 4 months ago

Crocodiles found shot dead on banks of Adelaide River horrify tourists

ABC  

Two crocodiles have been illegally shot and killed on the Adelaide River in the Top End, horrifying a boatload of tourists. Key points: A 2.3m male and a 2.65m breeding female croc were found shot dead over two days by an Adelaide River wildlife tour operator Ranger Stewart Woerle says there is no market for wild animal products, and a …

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