| | | | | | | | | | 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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| | | | | | | | | Support for Tasmania | | The Australian Government is supporting Tasmanian tourism with a $3 million holiday voucher scheme to attract thousands of visitors in the lead-up to the summer holiday period. The scheme will provide vouchers worth $300 ($200 for accommodation and $100 for attractions or tours) for up to 10,000 residents of South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland who book their holiday in Tasmania for November and December. Read more here. |
| | | NSW changes to international arrivals and regional travel | | In addition to the announcement regarding quarantine, the NSW Government also announced: Caps for overseas arrivals for vaccinated overseas arrivals will be removed Unvaccinated overseas arrivals will be capped at 210 people per week, and will be required to undergo mandatory 14-days hotel quarantine Travel between Greater Sydney (including the Blue Mountains, Wollongong, Shellharbour and the Central Coast) and Regional NSW will also be permitted from 1 November. On Monday 18 October, NSW hit the 80 per cent vaccination target resulted in the further easing of restrictions. |
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| | | | ATEC Distribution Webinars | | Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) members can take part in exclusive Virtual Distribution Panel Discussions with industry buyer and seller leaders. The panel discussions will explore the impact the pandemic has had on key markets, their distribution relationships and the need to invest time into re engaging and rebuilding trust and confidence within the trade distribution channels to ensure a competitive restart for inbound tourism. Find out more and register here. |
| | | Queenslanders urged to take a Great Queensland Getaway | | Queenslanders can book heavily discounted holidays as part of the ‘Great Queensland Getaway’ campaign. The tourism campaign offers discounts on flights, accommodation, and tourism experiences. Designed to entice thousands of Queenslanders to get out and explore their own state the campaign is expected to generate $80 million for Queensland tourism businesses. Travel can be booked via Queensland.com is on sale until 31 October unless sold out sooner. Find out more 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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