Investment for New South Wales

The New South Wales (NSW) Budget 2018 was announced this week with over $290 million to be invested into the State’s visitor economy. Minister for Tourism and Major Events Adam Marshall said, “Tourism is big business and vital to the NSW economy delivering $35.2 billion in visitor spend last year and directly employing 171,100 people across the State.” 

$82 million will be invested to secure and support major sporting, arts and business events across the State, while $54 million will be invested to promote NSW destinations and experiences to domestic and international markets, support tourism operators and secure strategic partnerships with airlines and trade partners. 

$7.5 million will be provided for regional programs to attract more visitors, events and conferences, support industry product development and marketing, and spread visitor economy benefits to more communities.

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On the runway . . .

WORK will begin this month on the expansion of Adelaide Airport’s main terminal in South Australia. The expansion will significantly improve the arrivals and departures experience for international passengers and create more retail and dining options for domestic and international travellers. 

The overall terminal footprint will be increased by 16,500sq m with the retail area growing by more than 80 per cent to 7257sq m. Due for completion in 2021, the project is the largest upgrade at the airport since the existing terminal was opened in 2005. 

Carriers offering international services in and out of Adelaide include China Southern Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand.

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Bangkok Airways introduces “Call Center Check-in” service

BANGKOK Airways has recently introduced “Call Center Check-in,” service to facilitate and enhance the services offered to its passengers. The new service is free of charge and is available for all domestic passengers. Passengers, who are interested in using such service, can simply contact Bangkok Airways Call Center at number 1771 (24hrs.) To use Call Center Check-in service, passengers are requested to check-in 24 hours in advance or at least 2 hours prior departure.

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Ghana launches campaign to develop domestic tourism

AS part of its objective to develop domestic tourism, through Ghanaian culture and creative arts, the #Ghana Tourism Authority under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and its partner agencies has outdoored the “See Ghana, Eat Ghana, Wear Ghana, Feel Ghana” campaign in a bid which also aimed at igniting the ‘’I am Ghanaian’’ spirit.

The campaign which was launched in the gardens of the Christiansburg castle, a former slave holding and administrative seat of colonial government in demonstration of Ghanaian ownership of her heritage and destiny, seeks to invoke the spirit of nationalism through sounds, distinct sights and the fusion of traditional food drawn from each of the 10 regions of Ghana.

The multimedia integrated campaign is expected to provide a platform for existing cultural and historic events such as traditional festivals and new initiatives like PANAFEST.

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Record spending in Queensland

#Queensland #tourism expenditure growth has outpaced the nation as more Australians look to the state for their holidays.

Acting Tourism Minister Leeanne Enoch said Queensland recorded its fifth successive quarterly increase in domestic visitor expenditure to post another total spending record in the latest Tourism Research Australia data.

Ms Enoch said many Queensland regions were performing well above the national average.

“Australian visitors are keen to enjoy our tourism experiences right across the state,” she said.

“We expect this domestic growth to continue building on Tourism and Events Queensland’s new I Know Just the Place campaign. This campaign features many of the diverse and unique experiences travellers are looking for along with our tourism drawcards such as the Great Barrier Reef, magical islands and amazing beaches".

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Domestic tourism on the rise in South Africa

BETWEEN January and June this year, South Africans made 12.7 million domestic trips which is an increase of 23% when compared to last year. They spent R15.3 billion compared to last year’s spend of R9.1 billion in the same period. About 25% of this expenditure was on holiday trips, which accounted for 10% of the total number of trips.

“A lot of work has gone into encouraging South Africans to get to know and travel their own country. These figures show that they heeded the call. This is significant because the more we know our own country, the better hosts we can be to visitors from other countries,” concludes Chief Executive Officer of South African Tourism, Sisa Ntshona.

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