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Regional tourism recovery boosted with events support
WA Tourism Minister Paul Papalia confirmed regional tourism has been hit hard by COVID-19 but suggested regional economies now have…
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Airbnb bookings surge in regional areas
While cautioning early days, Airbnb claims that their data shows strong signs of recovery, with “intrastate bookings in some regions…
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Gold Coast amps up local tourism push as QLD borders stay closed
It is estimated that keeping the Queensland border closed until September will cost the Gold Coast an extra $500 million…
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Queenslanders advised: Book local to save QLD tourism & accom
With no new Coronavirus cases in Queensland and only 5 active cases, it was announced on Sunday that stage two…
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A four-day working week could be the shot in the arm post-coronavirus tourism needs
Managers reported the same level of productivity. Furthermore, management found their teams were more creative, more helpful, and provided better…
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on saving Australia’s tourism and construction industries
The Northern Territory will begin easing its border restrictions from June 15, scrapping mandatory quarantine for interstate arrivals. But both…
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Lessons from latest WA COVID-19 outbreak
Just as Western Australia entered phase 2 of easing restrictions, it was reminded how vital strict border control is to…
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Hotel Recovery Strategy: Preparing for a post COVID-19 world
"Take this time to go through your online reviews and respond to the ones you have missed out. If you…
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Yes please: $45bn would be great for export tourism, advocates ATEC
While domestic tourism may see some recovery in coming months, the inbound industry will continue to have little income well…
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Wild ‘helipad’ construction aims to massively boost Sydney recovery
Australia’s largest private hotel investor, Dr Jerry Schwartz, is taking a gamble with his new proposal to establish a permanent…
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