| | | | | | | |  | | TOURISM AUSTRALIA UPDATE | | Last Friday the NSW Government announced that they will be allowing vaccinated international arrivals into the state without quarantining. For now, it means that vaccinated Australian citizens, residents and their immediate family will not need to quarantine upon returning to New South Wales, in line with the National Plan, other international travellers will still need to quarantine. The announcement means with caps lifted, that more Australians will hopefully be able to come home sooner, paving the way eventually for international tourists. We have also seen more great news from the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Victoria and Queensland (QLD). The ACT eased some restrictions last week, Victoria announced its roadmap which will see eased restrictions from Friday 22 October, and QLD has said its borders will be open to domestic travellers by 17 December. The Australian Government has launched an international COVID-19 proof of vaccination certificate which is now available, and will enable fully vaccinated Australians to travel internationally. The certificate is able to be downloaded digitally or printed and is compatible with COVID-19 travel apps such as the International Air Transport Association Travel Pass. Phillipa Harrison |
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| | | | | | | |  | | Spotlight on the Regions – United Kingdom | | This week, ‘Spotlight on the Regions’ features an interview with Sally Cope, Tourism Australia’s Regional General Manager, United Kingdom (UK), who shares insights and observations from the UK market, as well as updates on key stakeholders and activities to keep Australia front of mind in-market. Read the update here. |
|  | | Next Industry Webinar | | Tourism Australia’s next industry webinar will be held at 11am AEDT on Friday 5 November. Tourism Australia’s Managing Director, Phillipa Harrison, will share an update on recent activities and Regional General Manager of South & South-East Asia, Brent Anderson, will give an update on the Singapore market. Register here. |
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| | | | | | | | | | |  | | Sustainability support for South Australian businesses | | In South Australia, there are a number of programs that may be of interest to tourism operators working to make their businesses more sustainable from an environmental, community and profitability perspective. These include: Government Departments and Agencies Advice, Grants, Programs and Tools This is not a definitive list, but aims to provide some guidance on what can be time-consuming research. Find out more about Tourism Australia’s approach to sustainability here. |
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| | | | |  | | Scenic World is set to re-open on 22 October to fully vaccinated guests | | The beloved Blue Mountains adventure attraction, Scenic World, will reopen on Friday 22 October. Operating four days a week, from Fridays to Mondays, Scenic World travellers can ride the world’s steepest train, the Scenic Railway, take in the wonders of the rainforest along the Scenic Walkway and absorb the beauty of the Blue Mountain region’s sandstone cliffs and valleys via the Scenic Skyway. Bringing prehistoric history to life, the venue’s Dinosaur Valley will also recommence its showing from 26 November until February 2022. Scenic World is celebrating reopening with a Back to the Blueys special whereby every adult pass purchased up to 1 November will include a free kids pass. For more information visit the Scenic World website. |
|  | | Kangaroo Island’s Gastromono Dining launches The Feast dining experience | | Kangaroo Island’s Gastronomo Dining has welcomed a new dining experience The Feast, which pays homage to iconic Australian dishes, past and present. An intimate candle-lit, nature driven experience, The Feast’s tasting menu offering is helmed by chef Rachel Hannaford. Dining underneath the stars and next to the chargrill coals, Hannaford’s seasonal menu utilises Kangaroo Island produce to redefine the classic meat and three veg dietary staple. The Feast will be held Thursday through to Monday evenings until the end of November 2021. The ticket includes a welcome cocktail using Kangaroo Island Spirit in addition to the progressive dinner. For more information visit the website. |
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| | |  | | Pumphouse Point announces 2022 seasonally led wellness retreats | | Luxury Tasmanian accommodation Pumphouse Point has announced the launch of a series of seasonal wellness retreats for 2022, taking place at the historic Lake St Clair location. Starting from 25 February 2022, the retreats will immerse guests in a full body, mind and spirit retreat that will include daily breathwork and meditation sessions, yoga, mindfulness activities and health workshops. Guests will also enjoy three seasonally driven meals a day at Pumphouse Point’s ambient, produce-led restaurant. A wellness experience without stringency, participants are invited to indulge into Pumphouse Point’s usual comforts including e-bikes, rowboats, walking trails through the iconic National Park and extensive wine bar. For more information and to book visit the website. |
|  | | Bangarra Dance Theatre and Sydney Theatre Company unite for ground-breaking First Nations performance | | Two of Sydney’s most revered arts companies, Sydney Theatre Company and Bangarra Dance Theatre have announced a first-time co-production for 2022’s Sydney Festival. Combining poetry, spoken storytelling and live music with Bangarra’s unique dance language, Wudjang: Not the Past is set to be a profoundly evocative piece of First Nations production. Featuring 17 dancers, four musicians and five actors, the First Nations performance is directed and choreographed by Bangarra’s Artistic Director Stephen Page and co-written with award-winning playwright Alana Valentine. Running from 14 January to 12 February, tickets for Wudjang: Not the Past are available from next Tuesday 26 October. For more information visit the website. |
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