A local government conference has heard arguments for a statewide tourism levy in NSW to return tourist dollars to councils.
Category: Tourism
Report calls for clearer ecotourism policy
Queensland needs a comprehensive ecotourism policy if it wants to reap the economic benefits of its natural attractions, a report says.
Councils shine at tourism awards
Bendigo Art Gallery’s blockbuster Elvis exhibition has won a tourism marketing award.
Rethinking why governments should invest in events
It is time for our governments to stop seeing events as part of ‘tourism and economic development’, and start seeing them first and foremost as contributors to community wellbeing.
New sport and tourism chief as Queensland gears up for Games
Appointments, departures and movement in and around government.
New CEO appointed to head up Tourism Tasmania
Sarah Clark, a current board member, has been appointed CEO of Tourism Tasmania as it develops its 2030 Visitor Economy Strategy.
Australia’s top tourism towns announced
Australia’s top tourism towns have been named at a national awards ceremony.
Planning ‘should begin’ for new Perth airport
WA should begin planning for a new airport in Perth, the state’s first ever long-term infrastructure strategy says.
SEQ councils in deal to develop autonomous air taxi service
Councils have entered a partnership with a global company for an electronic self-flying air taxi service.
Airport land sale ‘breached social contract’
A report says the $30m purchase of land for Sydney’s second airport highlights the need for a federal ICAC.