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World video travel guide
Australian Tourism Industry News
STAR rated accommodation awarded TQUAL accreditation
STAR rated hotels, motels and caravan parks are amongst the seven thousand Australian accommodation businesses which will now be able to carry the Australian national symbol of tourism quality – the TQUAL mark. AAA Tourism’s STAR Ratings Scheme is the third program to be approved for TQUAL accreditation by the Tourism Quality Council of Australia. The Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Martin Ferguson AM MP, said momentum was building behind the single recognisable symbol of tourism quality. “By using the TQUAL mark, accredited tourism operators will stand out in a crowded market-place and show consumers they are delivering on their promise of quality, reliability and professionalism.”
The growing Australian cruise market
Registrations have opened for the 2011 Cruise Down Under Conference for destinations and operators wanting to play a part in the growing Australian cruise market. International and domestic keynote speakers will provide an insight into current industry trends and discuss cruise issues on an international, domestic and regional level. The conference, titled Getting Regions Onboard, will also include a range of plenary sessions, workshops and industry gatherings discussing the development of regional ports, shore excursion programs, pre and post cruise opportunities, infrastructure, and economic benefits. It will be held 24 – 26 August in Newcastle and early bird rates are available to 30 July 2011.
Queensland’s blockbuster appearance at the MCG
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will take on a Queensland theme during June to encourage AFL fans to visit Queensland. The Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Martin Ferguson AM MP, and the Queensland Tourism Minister, Jan Jarratt, welcomed the innovative marketing blitz which is part of the joint Federal and State Governments’ $12 million tourism recovery funding package. “Victorians love AFL and they clearly love holidaying in Queensland - 1.5 million Victorians holidayed in the Sunshine State last year,” Minister Ferguson said. “Not only will Queensland capture the attention of the hundreds of thousands of spectators at the MCG, millions more Aussies will tune in to watch the four Queensland themed matches as part of the Nothing Beats Queensland campaign,” he added.
Business travel strengthens tourism recovery
Business visitors in the March quarter of 2011 were up 11 per cent and there were increases in visitors from China (up 23 per cent), India (up 13 percent), and Indonesia (up 10 per cent) while Japan declined 16 per cent. “These are robust figures in light of recent challenges and show that, by and large, Australia’s tourism industry has come through a turbulent few months in better shape than many had feared,” said the Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Martin Ferguson AM MP. “Our challenge is to make the most of emerging markets and that’s what the Australia-China Tourism Summit in Cairns this week is doing,” he added.
Business Events Sydney CEO wins IMEX award
In recognition of his exceptional service to the meetings and incentive travel industry, Jon Hutchison, CEO of Business Events Sydney, was presented with an IMEX Academy Award at the tradeshow last month. Working across airlines, tourism bureaux, convention bureaux and contributing to the Sydney Olympics, Jon has been the creator and instigator of many national programs. He has also been the Chair of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). In 2006 Jon was recognised with the Member of the Order of Australia for his services to business and for promoting Australia. Find out more about the IMEX awards.
Hold the date – Australian Tourism Directions Conference 2011
After a successful debut in 2010, the Australian Tourism Directions Conference will be held again on Thursday 13 October 2011 at Parliament House in Canberra. The event will provide a forum for the delivery of national and international research and insights that provide practical tools for the Australian industry to implement the National Long Term Tourism Strategy. It will also be an opportunity to report on the current state of the industry and progress in achieving long term growth. Further details on the agenda and how to register will be communicated through Essentials shortly.
