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Australia trials new visa rules for Chinese travellers

Prime Minister Turnbull’s announcement of improved visa arrangements for Chinese tourists has…

Anne Majumdar Anne Majumdar

Backpacker tax review, PMC must be next

Backpackers finally dare to learn what 'my shout' means after hearing they…

Kate Webster Kate Webster

China drives record year for Australian tourism with massive 22% increase YOY

They're yet to knock the Kiwis off top spot, but the Chinese…

Anne Majumdar Anne Majumdar

Industry celebrates Singapore Airline’s Canberra service

Singapore Airlines’ confirmation it will commence the first international flights into Canberra…

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Australia welcomes back a Tourism Minister

But don’t crack open the champagne just yet, these industry experts warn.

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The travel industry welcomes back a Tourism Minister

But don’t crack open the champagne and celebrate just yet, says these…

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ATEC aims to inspire tourism leaders

ATEC has launched a new program aimed at nurturing future leadership talent…

Hannah Edensor Hannah Edensor

Jetstar launches Gold Coast to China flights

Jetstar are planning to use its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet to fly…

Daisy Melwani Daisy Melwani

Chinese visa reform a “game-changer” for tourism

Chinese visitors are now able to apply online for three-year multiple entry…

Daisy Melwani Daisy Melwani

Digital approach for business is critical: Expedia

In order to move forward and stay relevant in the world of…

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Australia so hot right now

International visitors have cemented their importance to the Australian economy with arrivals…

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New ATEC chairman appointed

ATEC’s Chairman, John King OAM has announced he will be stepping down…

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TA on track despite slip in Chinese arrivals

Tourism Australia has said it continues to track at the lower end of…

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Australian visa "demeaning", says China

Leading figures in China's travel industry have lodged complaints over the "demeaning"…

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ATEC to go back to its core, says new MD

Redefining the value proposition being offered by the Australian Tourism Export Council…

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ATEC turns to old hand for new era

The Australian Tourism Export Council has turned to its former managing director…

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ATEC cost cutting on agenda for new MD

The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) is close to naming its new…

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Tourism rallies behind working holiday makers

The tourism industry has branded claims that young Australians are losing out…

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Ayers Rock row places tourism at risk: ATEC

Controversy over the operation of Ayers Rock Resort could place at risk…

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ATEC wades into T-QUAL grant fiasco

The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has entered the fray over the…

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Tourism tributes flow for outgoing McEvoy

Industry bodies have saluted outgoing managing director of Tourism Australia, Andrew McEvoy,…

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ATEC calls for improved industry research

The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has conceded that the departure tax…

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Comment: Alarm bells should be ringing for tourism industry

They have been described as a “Government for Tourism”, which had “thoughtful…

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Lack of tourism minister shocks industry

The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) will seek urgent talks with the…

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Industry protests at Tasmania tourism cuts

Cuts to tourism funding in the Tasmanian budget have been greeted with…

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Qantas signs NSW tourism deal

Qantas will match the New South Wales government "dollar for dollar" in…

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ATEC warns of distribution complexities

Tourism operators must become adaptable, using both digital and traditional channels in…

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ATEC praise as Fergie walks

The contributions of outgoing tourism minister Martin Ferguson have been recognised by…

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We must convince agents, says accreditation GM

Convincing travel agents to embrace a new fledgling industry accreditation scheme will…

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ATEC brands campaign a ‚Äúlost opportunity”

The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has renewed calls for the government…

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ATEC gets WA ‚ÄúChina ready”

The Australian Tourism Export Council will roll out the first of its…

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Australia-Greece visa talks begin

The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has welcomed today’s announcement by the…

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Industry fury at new tax proposal

Industry bodies riled by proposed changes to business tax have argued that…

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Govt funds “China Ready" training

A new government-funded program has been launched to help prepare firms for…

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Industry furore over PMC hikes

Industry bodies have welcomed the federal budget’s investment of Passenger Movement Charge…

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Australian suppliers told to ‘Easternise’ products

Tourism providers have been urged to adapt their traditionally Western-targeted products to…

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Joyce spells out Qantas fears

Qantas boss Alan Joyce has warned that it would have to sell…

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