22 February Positioning Australia’s Tourism Industry for the Future February 22, 2019 By Accommodation Association General Australia, Tourism, Future 0 22nd February 2019.Press Release.SENATOR THE HON SIMON BIRMINGHAMMinister for Trade, Tourism and InvestmentDeputy Leader of the Government in the SenateSenator for South Australia1 February 2019Consultations are now open on Australia’s next national tourism strategy, with industry stakeholders encouraged to have their say on a draft report developed by the Beyond Tourism 2020 Steering Committee.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.“Australia is currently experiencing a tourism boom with record numbers of international travellers flocking to our shores and spending record amounts,” Minister Birmingham said.“We’ve also seen strong recent growth on the domestic front with more Australians choosing to holiday at home and deciding to get a taste for the diverse and unique experiences on offer around our country.“With tourism now attracting $136 billion in expenditure each year and employing 1 in 13 Australians, it’s vital we keep this momentum going by seizing on new market opportunities and ensuring Australia remains a must-visit destination in an increasingly competitive global tourism market.“The Beyond 2020 Tourism strategy is an opportunity for Australia to develop a new long-term vision for the industry and address key challenges such as technology development, aviation access, attracting more investment in infrastructure, boosting regional tourism and meeting workforce needs.“I look forward to hearing the feedback from stakeholders on the Committee’s draft report about how we can continue to attract record numbers of visitors and position Australia’s tourism industry for the future.”To read the Steering Committee’s draft report and to make a submission, visit www.austrade.gov.au/beyond2020. Written submissions close on 8 March 2019. 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. 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. NSW TOURISM AWARDS NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN Managed by the Tourism Industry division of the NSW Business Chamber in partnership with Destination NSW, the annual NSW Tourism Awards celebrate tourism excellence across the state. Daydream island reopening a milestone for Queensland Tourism (QLD) Assistant State Development Minister and Member for Mackay Julieanne Gilbert has officially opened the $140 million Daydream Island resort in the Whitsundays. $35 Million cut to state tourism promotion highly disappointing and a false economy Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF) has described a $35 million cut to funding for tourism promotion announced in today's State budget as highly disappointing and puts the State at risk of losing momentum, in an increasingly competitive domestic market for the tourism dollar Showing 0 Comment Comments are closed.