Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world.
UN World Tourism Day 2022 is an important reminder of the integral role tourism plays in driving economic growth, delivering sustainability, and supporting local communities.
International visitors will be inspired to take a big holiday when they visit Australia with a new tourism marketing campaign to promote the re-opening of our international border.
Australians can continue to access half-price airfares this summer under the Government’s cheap flights initiative, boosting airlines and tourism operators while accelerating Australia’s economic recovery.
The Government has opened the competitive tender process to facilitate the design and delivery of a $10 million National Indigenous Tourism Mentoring Program, as COVID-19 restrictions affecting the industry begin to lift.
An expert panel will provide advice to government and the tourism industry to help drive the economic recovery of the tourism industry and ensure its long-term success.
Tourism Australia has today kicked-off a new campaign encouraging Australians to support our tourism industry and jobs this festive season by gifting a holiday or a travel experience.