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  • Exploring the Mediterranean Coast

    Exploring the Mediterranean Coast

    Amelia Atkins     |      February 26, 2023

    Exploring the Mediterranean Coast is a tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty woven together by the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Stretching across multiple countries, this region beckons travelers with its picturesque landscapes, ancient ruins, and vibrant coastal towns. In this article, we’ll embark on a virtual journey to uncover eight enchanting places […]

  • Atlas Advisors Australia increases stake in domestic tourism despite closed border

    First 5000     |      May 20, 2021

    Leading wealth manager Atlas Advisors Australia is increasing its stake in tourism assets despite Federal Budget 2021 indicating the nation’s borders will not open until mid-2022.

  • Tourism major industry casualty of Coronavirus shutdowns

    First 5000     |      July 15, 2020

    The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Weekly Jobs and Wages Performance across Australia is an indicator of the decimation of the tourism and hospitality industry, resulting from Coronavirus shutdowns since mid-March, according to the Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC).

  • How long before the travel industry recovers from COVID-19?

    Andrej Kovacevic     |      June 17, 2020

    COVID-19 has adversely affected some industries more deeply than others, and the travel industry was amongst the hardest hit. In order for these airline-reliant businesses to make a full recovery, they’ll either have to wait until international air travel can resume or pivot to find new revenue sources.

  • Funding boost to support Australian exporters and tourism businesses

    First 5000     |      April 1, 2020

    The Morrison Government will inject an extra $49.8 million into the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) program in the 2019-20 financial year, allowing exporters and tourism businesses to get additional reimbursements for costs incurred in marketing their products and services around the world.

  • NSW’s tourism recovery campaign shows heart

    First 5000     |      March 3, 2020

    The recovery of NSW’s tourism industry from the effects of drought and bushfires is in everyone’s hands with Destination NSW launching its new marketing campaign, Now’s The Time To Love NSW.

  • Tourism Budget focused on crisis recovery, resilience

    First 5000     |      February 24, 2020

    Support for visitor economy recovery and resilience in the wake of the devastating bushfire and Coronavirus crises, and delivering secure and competitive funding for key demand-driving organisations are key recommendations in the Victoria Tourism Industry Council’s (VTIC) 2020-21 State Budget submission. 

  • Federal bushfire recovery marketing package expected to boost tourism

    First 5000     |      January 20, 2020

    The Federal Government has committed $76 million to a tourism marketing package under their $2 billion bushfire recovery fund.

  • Bedsonline confirms strong sales growth in Australia

    First 5000     |      December 30, 2019

    Bedsonline, a global provider of accommodation and complementary travel products exclusively for travel agents, has today confirmed strong growth in Australia.

  • Tourism is Victoria’s business according to latest tourism results

    First 5000     |      November 26, 2019

    Victoria is leading the charge in the growth of businesses in the tourism sector, according to a recent report released by Tourism Research Australia.

  • Victoria’s peak tourism body makes recommendations to Regional Tourism Review 

    First 5000     |      September 5, 2019

    The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has made a number of recommendations to the State Government’s Regional Tourism Review to ensure Victoria’s vital regional visitor economy continues to grow into the next decade and beyond. 

  • Tourism sector flies the flag for jobs growth

    First 5000     |      August 15, 2019

    The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has welcomed Tourism Research Australia’s recent 2017-18 State Tourism Satellite Account (STSA) results, which show the tourism industry is a major contributor to Australia’s economy and job creation.

  • Australia targets new and emerging tourism markets

    First 5000     |      June 24, 2019

    Record numbers of tourists from South and South East Asia are spearheading strong growth in new and emerging markets, according to the latest International Visitor Survey.

  • Tourism Satellite Accounts 2017-2018 highlight labour, skills needs in the visitor economy

    First 5000     |      May 9, 2019

    The Tourism Satellite Accounts for 2017-18 highlight the visitor economy as one of Australia’s strongest performers, defying the downward trend of many other parts of the national economy, according to the Australian Chamber – Tourism. 

  • New campaign to attract more Chinese travellers to Australia

    First 5000     |      March 10, 2019

    The Liberal-National Government has launched a new campaign to attract an emerging and lucrative type of Chinese visitor to Australia, commonly known as the free and independent traveller (FIT).

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