Australia experiences international visitor boom
The latest International Visitor Survey shows more than 7.7 million visitors stayed a collective 262 million nights in the last 12 months.
8 June, 2017Posts Tagged: tourism-and-transport-forum
Australia launches online visas for Chinese nationals
The Tourism and Transport Forum Australia (TTF) has applauded the commencement of online visitor visa applications for Chinese nationals.
22 February, 2017
Sydney Fish Market to get a $250m redevelopment
The Sydney Fish Market and UrbanGrowthNSW have reached an agreement to develop a new $250m site.
7 November, 2016
TTF calls to scrap Indonesian visa fee
TTF wants the Federal Government to match Indonesia’s decision to scrap its $49 visa fee.
3 February, 2016
Staff shortage to cripple tourism business
Big trouble ahead: Australia needs 123,000 more tourism industry workers by 2020.
5 November, 2015
Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf project one step closer
Echo Entertainment and partners to build an ‘integrated resort’ on the Brisbane River.
21 July, 2015
Australia’s absurd policies: TTF’s Margy Osmond tells all
Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) CEO Margy Osmond’s thoughts on Australia’s crazy policies that are standing in the way of our tourism industry.
29 April, 2015
Tourism Transport Forum calls for Visitor Opal cards
The Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) is lobbying for the creation of a dedicated Visitor Opal card that combines unlimited public transport with tickets to Sydney’s major attractions.
4 March, 2015
Year of the Sheep boosts Asian visitor numbers
Australian tourism operators are preparing for the arrival of thousands of Asian visitors who will spend big on accommodation, retail, transport and attractions.
19 February, 2015
Andrew Stoner becomes Tourism and Major Events Minister
NSW Premier Mike Baird MP announced his new cabinet on Tuesday, with Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner taking on the Tourism and Major Events portfolio.
24 April, 2014
Sydney to get second international airport
Badgerys Creek airport gets the go-ahead.
17 April, 2014
Overseas Passenger Terminal upgrade announced
Circular Quay’s cruising terminal is set to receive a $22 million upgrade starting from May 2014.
6 March, 2014
Qantas and Victorian Government sign $12 million cross promotional deal
A new agreement between Qantas and the Victorian government will help increase visitor numbers and tourism spending across the state, according to peak national industry body Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF).
10 October, 2013Vivid Sydney draws unprecedented crowds
Record attendance at this year’s Vivid Sydney has demonstrated the value of long-term investment in major events as NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade & Investment Andrew Stoner have announced the 2013 event an unprecedented success
18 June, 2013Sydney Royal Easter Show a marketing success
The growing success of the Sydney Royal Easter Show as a drawcard for international tourists is a great example of using a unique experience to differentiate Australia as a destination, according to peak national industry body, Tourism & Transport Forum
23 March, 2012Commonwealth Games 2018 to put the gold in Gold Coast
The Gold Coast winning the bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games will deliver economic, social and infrastructure benefits to the destination
14 November, 2011NSW budget’s events funding to boost tourism
The investment in events and tourism in today’s NSW Budget will help to drive sustainable economic growth and employment across New South Wales, according to peak industry body, Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF).
6 September, 2011Geoff Parmenter departs Events NSW
After announcing his resignation on Friday the tourism industry is farewelling Events New South Wales departing CEO, Geoff Parmenter.
20 June, 2011Transport and Tourism Forum calls Comedy Festival serious business
The announcement that the Sydney Opera House will host the Just for Laughs comedy festival for three years is great news for the tourism industry, according to peak national body, Tourism & Transport Forum
13 June, 2011Biggest-ever VIVID Sydney will wash city in colour
From giant light sculptures of floating jellyfish and erupting fire installations in Sydney Harbour, to exclusive international music performances and the stunning 3D illumination of the Sydney Opera House sails, Vivid Sydney will once again light up our
29 March, 2011
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