7 June Investing in regional tourism June 7, 2019 By Accommodation Association General regional, tourism, Tasmania 0 Investing in regional tourism 6 June 2019 Sourced Via: CCH Parliament Will Hodgman, Premier & Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Investing in regional tourismTourism fuels our state’s economy and contributes more than $3 billion to gross state product, while supporting around 38,000 jobs - 15.6% of total employment across the state.The Tasmanian Liberal Government continues to invest strongly to maintain the momentum in our thriving visitor economy and ensure every region reaps the benefits.The 2019-20 State Budget commits $20 million into a new Regional Loan Attraction Scheme that will provide low interest loans of up to $1 million for businesses to invest in new projects that will stimulate their local visitor economy.The Scheme will support the development of job creating tourism attractions such as bespoke accommodation, cellar doors, and agri-tourism experiences.During the past year the Government has taken a number of steps to support visitor growth in regional areas, including; Supporting Tourism Tasmania marketing diversification to attract visitors who are more likely to travel further and spend more; Growing the number of flights to the North; Launching the Western Wilds drive journey; Investing $72 million in our Roads to Support Tasmania’s Visitor Economy program; and Investing in the new Event Attraction Fund which helps attract major events to regional centres. We cannot take our tourism success for granted which is why my Government is investing more to maintain the momentum and grow tourism across the state to support local businesses and create new jobs. Related Articles Our plan to back Australia's tourism industry and create more jobs Minister for Trade, Tourism, and Investment, Simon Birmingham, says a re-elected Morrison Government will continue to grow Australia's $136 billion tourism industry as part of our plan to keep the economy strong and generate another 1.25 million jobs across Australia Victoria Tourism Industry Council congratulates Scott Morrison The Victoria Tourism Industry Council congratulates the Hon Scott Morrison MP, and the Liberal National Coalition team, on their success in the 2019 federal election. VTIC looks forward to working with the re-elected Coalition government as it develops policies to grow the Victorian tourism, hospitality and events industry over the next four years. Positioning Australia’s Tourism Industry for the Future Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham urged stakeholders, from local and state governments to peak industry bodies and individual tourism operators to have their say on the future direction of the industry. Victorian Regional Review Consultation Process finalised The Regional Tourism Review in Victoria was announced in March 2019 by Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula and Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes to explore opportunities to encourage visitor growth in the competitive tourism market. Growing Indigenous Tourism in Queensland Fund The Honourable Kate Jones MP, Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development and Minister for Cross River Rail, has officially opened the Growing Indigenous Tourism in Queensland Fund. Regional Bushfire Recovery Grants In mid-February the Federal Government has announced the establishment of the $10 million Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery Grants program. Showing 0 Comment Comments are closed.