The Tourism & Hospitality Careers Council has updated the ‘Discover Your Career’ website to help people find a career in tourism and hospitality. The site offers advice on career pathways, job opportunities and mentoring support to apprentices while also providing inspiration through videos and profiles of people in the industry. To increase the number of visitors, the site has also been better integrated with the other 'Discover' websites and is mobile and tablet optimised.
Further information: http://discoveryourcareer.com.au/
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Tourism Research Australia and Tourism Victoria have conducted research into the motivators and barriers of cycling tourism in Australia and its potential for growth in Victoria. The research was conducted via an online survey of 2000 respondents engaged in cycling tourism in several states within Australia. The report discusses how to create a value proposition and how online information can generate awareness and educate the market on Victoria as a cycling destination including downloadable maps and a website for planning cycling trips.
Further information: http://www.tra.gov.au/documents/srr/DVS_Growing
_Cycling_Tourism_in_Victoria_FINAL.pdf
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TripAdvisor have announced the results of the latest TripBarometer study, the world’s largest accommodation and traveller survey, highlighting the key travel trends for 2016. Conducted on behalf of TripAdvisor by independent research firm Ipsos, the TripBarometer study is the analysis of more than 44,000 survey responses from travellers and the hotel sector worldwide. The ‘Travel Trends’ report presents a snapshot of the travel landscape for 2016 revealing global, country and regional specific travel trends.
Further information: https://www.tripadvisor.com/TripAdvisorInsights/
n2670/6-key-travel-trends-2016
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Tourism Research Australia has released its’ annual State of the Industry report. This is the sixth edition of the report which reviews the performance of the Australian tourism industry in 2014-15 across a range of key performance indicators. It also measures progress towards the industry’s overnight visitor expenditure target as part of Tourism 2020 national strategy to grow the tourism industry.
Further information: http://www.tra.gov.au/research/State-of-the-Industry-2015.html
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The UNWTO have launched a report on Public-Private Partnerships in Tourism Development. Produced in collaboration with the Griffith Institute for Tourism, the report demonstrates how public-private collaboration plays a key role in advancing tourism’s contribution to development in emerging destinations and local communities. It identifies three different types of resources available as well as case studies across a broad range of geographic contexts.
Further information: http://affiliatemembers.unwto.org/publication/global-report-public-private-partnerships-tourism-development
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The Queensland Government is developing a Queensland Tourism and Transport Strategy to ensure the transport network and soft infrastructure supports tourism growth into the future. It will detail the approach to transport planning and identify tourists' requirements for future planning and investment across the transport network. The development of the strategy is being informed by an industry reference group that will provide expert advice to guide the development of the strategy for release in 2016.
Further information: https://www.dtesb.qld.gov.au/tourism/tourism-and-transport-strategy
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced the 15 Finalists for its 2016 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards in the five categories; Community, Destination, Environment, Innovation and People. The 15 Finalists, which were chosen after a rigorous judging process, showcase the highest level of sustainability practices within the Travel & Tourism sector.
The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards programme celebrates business leadership that works towards a more sustainable future of our sector by educating and inspiring governments, travellers and other tourism businesses.
The 2016 Awards saw applications from 62 countries across all continents. Following the first phase of the three stage judging process all applications have now been carefully evaluated by a committee of independent expert judges against established sustainable tourism criteria, which include community development, preservation of cultural and natural heritage, and innovative solutions for sustainable practices. Winners will be officially announced during the Awards Ceremony taking place in Dallas, USA on 7 April 2016 during WTTC’s Global Summit.
Further information: http://www.wttc.org/tourism-for-tomorrow-awards/winners-and-finalists-2016/
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The Tourism Futures Forum will be held at the Ville Resort-Casino, Townsville on 4 March 2016. The event is the premier forum for local operators and tourism students in the Townsville North Queensland Region.
Further information: http://townsvilletickets.com.au/event-attachment?id=895
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The Destination Australia Conference will be held in Sydney on 16 March 2016. The conference is targeted at tourism businesses marketing to international leisure and business travellers. It will focus on how Australia can attract more high-yielding international visitors to grow its tourism industry and the rise of Chinese tourism to Australia.
Further information: : http://www.tourism.australia.com/events/17561.aspx
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The New South Wales Regional Events Conference will be held in Wagga Wagga from 2 - 4 May 2016. The event will provide professionals and stakeholders the opportunity to get together and hear from targeted and experienced presenters discussing issues and topics that directly impact the regional event industry.
Further information: http://www.regionaleventsconference.com.au/
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In the heart of the expansive Olare Motorogi Conservancy in Maasai Mara National Reserve, an alluring and exquisite tented camp offers guests an opportunity to interact with rare wildlife species in their natural habitats.
Olare Mara Kempinski, located a 45 minute drive from Olkiombo Airstrip, offers breathtaking experiences to guests that leave them yearning for more. Sights include savanna grasslands, distinctive acacia trees, large populations of lions, zebras, gazelles, elephants, cheetahs, buffaloes, wild beasts and a variety of bird species coupled with vibrant Maasai people who are welcoming and hold a unique culture of livestock rearing and dressing that no one can fail to appreciate.
Olare Mara, which overlooks the Ntiakitiak River, offers guests authentic African adventure in style and comfort. According to Fairman Muhingi, Manager, Olare Mara Kempisinki, “The 12 tents have woven rugs, cosy beds which are made of wood from local forest trees that form part of the 35,000 acres of prime grass land of the Olare Motorogi Conservancy. The tents include one suite tent with a private plunge pool, four family tents and seven private tents, each have been given Maasai names with a special meaning relevant to the region. The tents are also equipped with ensuite bathrooms with rain showers, bath tubs, outdoor showers, electric shaver sockets, hairdryers, intercom telephones and safe boxes for personal valuables. Our tents use solar energy and therefore we are able to mitigate on effects of climate change by using clean energy in our facilities. We believe in personalised services that will offer an exclusive feel at the Olare Mara Kempinski premises.”
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